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(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

Morgan City police say they arrested a McDermott Drive woman Friday after finding 22 dead cats in her house, 14 of them in a freezer.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Sheri Hite, 71, McDermott Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:57 p.m. Friday on 23 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.

In the evening hours Thursday, officers with the Morgan City Police Department were called to a residence on McDermott Dr. in Morgan City regarding a welfare concern for the occupants of the residence.

Officers observed several perishable items at the front door delivered in the past few days that were not picked up by the residents. Officers attempted to make contact at the front door, but no one answered.

Officers went to the rear of the residence to make contact. While doing so, officers noticed what was clearly a dead cat inside the residence along with a strong odor coming from the residence.

Officers subsequently made contact with the occupant of the residence, Hite. The investigation led officers to question Hite regarding the dead pet.

Permission was given for officers to enter the residence. Where an unbearable odor emitted from the residence and the discovery of other dead cats throughout the rooms of the house.

Detectives secured a search warrant for the residence. On Friday, detectives with the Morgan City Police Department performed further search of the residence and discovered eight dead cats in rooms and 14 other dead cats in the freezer. Only one cat was found alive and turned over to animal rescue. The deceased cats were turned over for disposal.

Hite stated she recently picked up cats from the Baton Rouge area to take care of and explained the frozen cats were kept to be later disposed of, police said.

Hite was subsequently arrested and remains incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail, where she now awaits court proceedings.

--Keith Singleton, 56, 11th Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:27 a.m. Friday on a charge of theft ($1,000-$5,000).

--Aketa Francis, 32, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:50 p.m. Friday on charges of failure to appear for arraignment (16th Judicial District Court) and two counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Sarah Scott, 43, Walnut Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:49 p.m. Friday on a charge of violation of a protective order (second offense).

--Carl Singleton, 29, Garber Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:18 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and failure to signal. (Released on summons.)

--James Domangue, 74, West Main Street, Houma, was arrested at 8:22 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Aaron Benson, 52, Hunting Road, Franklin was arrested at 11:03 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper lane usage and no insurance, and as a fugitive from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Alfred Johnson, 60, Clayton Drive, Baton Rouge, was arrested at 4:24 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft (under $1,000), disturbing the peace and criminal trespass.

--Carmel Triggs, 43, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:28 p.m. Saturday on a charge of remaining where forbidden.

--Brock Williams, 45, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:46 a.m.

Sunday on charges of remaining where forbidden and disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Charon Bougere, 41, Memorial Drive, Donaldsonville, was arrested at 7:56 p.m. Sunday on charges of maximum speed limit, flight from an officer, aggravated obstruction of a highways, improper lane usage, driving under suspension and proper equipment required.

--Calvin Singleton, 42 Levee Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:09 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense), no driver’s license and proper equipment required. (Released on summons.)

--Elana Ashmore, 25, Neptune Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:07 p.m. Thursday on three counts of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Hope Delgado, 40, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:37 p.m. Thursday on charges of violation of protective orders and disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Jacoby Rayvon Malveaux, 33, Lafayette, was arrested at 6:54 a.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of theft (over $1,000). Malveaux was released on
a $2,500 bond.

--Danielle Businelle Billiot, 32, Patterson, was arrested at 3:21 p.m. Friday on a Baldwin Police Department warrant alleging shoplifting. Billiot was released on a paid fine.

--Preston Jamal Wade, 34, Amelia, was arrested at 3:52 p.m. Friday on charges of simple battery and disturbing the peace (violent and tumultuous manner). Bail was set at $15,000.

--Elora Avalene Cuvillier, 19, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 10:49 a.m. Saturday on charges of simple battery and domestic abuse battery (child endangerment law).

Bail was set at $4,000.

--Dustin Charles Brewer, 27, Houma, was arrested at 10:14 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of drug paraphernalia, reckless operation, and possession of meth. Bail was set at $8,000.

--Jacob Dale Prince, 47, Baldwin, was arrested at 2:38 p.m. Thursday on charges of unauthorized use of access card and bank fraud. Bail was set at $7,500.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--Gabriel Francis Randle, 22, Gail Drive, Patterson, was arrested on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under the age of 17.

Deputies responded to a complaint of a reckless driver on La. 1 near Labadieville. Deputies located the vehicle in question, executed a stop and made contact with the driver, now identified as Randle.

The deputy conducted an interview and determined that additional investigation was warranted. The deputy summoned a K-9 unit to the stop location. The K-9 conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle and alerted positive for the presence of controlled dangerous substances.

The suspect vehicle was searched, resulting in the seizure of a considerable amount of suspected marijuana and assorted drug paraphernalia.

Randle was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center and remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Abureisha R. Augman, 21, Gabriel Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of marijuana (less than 14 grams). Augman was released on a summons.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Shaterra Randle, 28, Pecan Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 7:17 p.m. Friday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of license plate light and driving under suspension. Randle was booked, processed and released on a $338 bond.

--Milton Green, 38, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:51 p.m. Friday on charges of remaining where forbidden and possession of drug paraphernalia. Green was booked, processed and held on a $5,000 bond.

--Thelma Davis, 43, Dale Street, New Iberia, was arrested at 10:37 p.m. Saturday on charges of stop sign violation, driving under suspension, no insurance, resisting an officer, expired motor vehicle inspection sticker and possession of alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle.

Davis was additionally arrested on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on the charges of improper lane usage and operating a vehicle while license is suspended. Davis was booked, processed and released on a $4,500 bond.

CENTERVILLE -- A request for an industrial tax exemption, the sort of request that has led to controversy in the past, sailed through the St. Mary School Board on Thursday.
Also at Thursday's School Board meeting, the district's new chief financial officer took the first steps toward asking voters for renewal of a 2021 sales tax dedicated to teacher and staff pay, a tax that generated its share of debate four years ago.
Former state Sen. Bret Allain of Franklin has figured on both conversations at one time or another.
Allain, president of the St. Mary Sugar Cooperative Inc., spoke to the board about the application for a tax break under the Louisiana Industrial Tax Exemption Program. The program offers relief from 80% of local property taxes for five years, with an option for five more, on new industry or expansion of existing enterprises.
The cooperative wants to buy a boiler system that will turn cane bagasse into steam to run the mill, Allain said.
Documents filed with Louisiana Economic Development say the proposed investment is about $18.4 million. It's expected to create three permanent jobs this year with a payroll of about $80,000, plus 40 construction jobs.
The mill operates on a small margin, Allain said, and requires volume to grow.
"There's no way we could pay the note and pay property taxes," he said.
The mill already pays about $864,000 in property taxes, according to the LED documents.
Those documents say the cooperative employs 100 people, and Allain said 200 work there during harvest season. The mill generates about about $180 million each year, 62% of which goes to farmers.
The cooperative runs one of 10 sugar mills in Louisiana, down from 300 when the cooperative began, and is the last farmer-owned mill in the state.
Two board members, Andrew Mancuso of Morgan City, and Chad Paradee of Berwick, recused themselves because their employer does business with the cooperative.
Mancuso said he supports the exemption program generally and this application in particular as a way to create "a fair business climate in our parish to compete with other parishes."
The ITEP request passed by a voice vote without objection.
Louisiana Economic Development has already OK'd the exemption. Now it's up to the State Bond Commission.
In 2021, an ITEP request from Metal Shark for a small, two-job expansion led to a debate over whether recipient companies were living up to their job creation obligations. The board voted to deny Metal Shark's request, only to learn later that the board missed a deadline. Metal Shark received the exemption.
Also Thursday, Chief Financial Officer Becky Voisin gave public notice that the School Board plans to call an Oct. 11 election on renewal of the 0.45% sales tax dedicated to teacher and staff pay.
The board decision to call the election would come at the regular April 10 meeting.
The original tax proposal in 2021 was for a 0.5% tax for teacher pay and to support a technology fund. Allain, then a state senator and a member of the State Bond Commission, objected to the inclusion of the technology dedication. The tax proposal approved by the board eliminated that provision and was lowered to 0.45%.
The tax now brings in $4.5 million-$5 million per year, Voisin said, mostly because the state has applied sales taxes to online sales.
The timeline calls for the renewal to be submitted to the State Bond Commission for approval April 15. The secretary of state's deadline for ballot propositions is June 11.

This story has been edited to correct the amount generated by the St. Mary Sugar Cooperative each year.

Have we reached a tipping point?
A survey by the WalletHub website shows a high degree of public unease with the evolving etiquette for tipping your waiter, bartender, barber and others. Exactly how many others and who they are is part of the argument.
Gratuities have even wiggled their way into the political culture. In 2024, both the Trump and Harris campaigns proposed eliminating taxes on tips.
Part of the growing public disgruntlement has to do with the pandemic and part with technology.
During COVID, writes NPR’s Stacy Vanek Smith, people often tipped more to support employees who continued to work among the public.
Also, more businesses have turned to electronic payment processing systems that suggest tip amounts when you pay your bill. Since the providers of the systems often work for a piece of the payment, there’s an incentive to suggest a large tip.
Either way, many workers rely on gratuities.
The general minimum wage in Louisiana is $7.25 an hour. But for employees in frequent tipping environments, such as waiters and waitresses, there’s a “sub-minimum wage” of $2.13 per hour. If tips don’t make up the difference, the employer must.
A 2023 Pew Research survey of 12,000 American adults found that 72% said they are being asked to tip service workers more frequently than in the past.
And WalletHub’s survey found:
•Nearly nine in 10 Americans think tipping culture has gotten out of control.
• Nearly three in five Americans think businesses are replacing employee salaries with customer tips.
•83% of people think automatic service charges should be banned.
•More than one in four Americans think tips should be taxed (as they are now).
•Nearly three in 10 Americans tip less when they’re presented with a tip suggestion screen.
•40% of people believe tipping should be replaced by an instant employee rating system so businesses can decide how much to pay their staff.
For an interesting look at the ins and outs of tipping, here’s what QANTAS, the Australian airline, tells passengers about the etiquette in the United States.
•How much? “A gratuity of 20 to 25% on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with extra given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.”
•Bad service? “Bad service is unusual but it happens. To not tip at all, though, the service would have to be dreadful. Leaving just 10% is a clear indication that the experience was not up to par.
“If you really don’t think your waitperson deserves to be paid for their service, the best course of action is to explain to the restaurant manager why you’re not leaving a tip.”
•Did the restaurant add a gratuity to the bill? “Some restaurants will take it upon themselves to add a gratuity if you’re with a large party or it’s a public holiday. If the bill reads ‘gratuity included,” you’re not required to pay extra.”
•In a bar? “The accepted standard is $1 a beer. If you’re heading out to a bar, ensure you have a pocketful of dollar bills. Order and pay for your drink and leave a dollar bill on the bar for the bartender – it’s not necessary to put it in their hands. If your barkeep slings you a free beer, leave the standard tip even if you’re not paying for the drink.
“For a complicated cocktail, however, the standard 20% rate is recommended.”
•Tip for fast food or take-out coffee? “At fast food chains such as Dunkin Donuts or In-and-Out, the answer is no. In any other establishment such as specialist delis, cafes and fast-casual joints from taco trucks to hot dog vendors, 10% is the accepted minimum amount.”
•Who else? “Taxi drivers, hairdressers, beauty therapists, porters and those who deliver food will all expect a fee for their services. … Generally, 20% is fine and if you’re paying cash just add a couple of extra dollars – the same applies for Uber drivers.
“For hairdressers, manicurists and beauty therapists, the standard is 20% plus a few dollars for the apprentice who washes your hair. If you order food to your accommodation, it's recommended that you tip a minimum of $5 or 20% (or more if they had to schlep up stairs or battle inclement weather) to the delivery person – cash is preferred.
“Tip porters, or bellhops, $1 per bag they carry or $2 for heavy bags.”

PUBLIC NOTICE
Posted on the door
March 7, 2025
4:00 p.m.
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
March 11, 2025
A Public Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: March 11, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392
AGENDA
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1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2) INVOCATION
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4) ROLL CALL
5) APPROVAL OF THE February 4, 2025 MINUTES.
6) PUBLIC COMMENT
7) GUEST
1) Keri Hill – Patterson High School Beta Club – can shake
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1) Monica Ma- bile – update on financials
2) Further Discussion on Community Center (presented by Councilmember Ray Dewey)
3) Further discussion on Health Insurance reference to the discontinuance of paying for families (presented by Councilmember Ray Dewey)
9) NEW BUSINESS
1) Resolution Proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month
) Resolution for USDA FUNDING
3) Introduce Ordinance on Electronic Traffic En- forcement
4) Amend Budget 2024-2025 – incidental department maintenance
a) Police plumbing maintenance
b) Waterplant maintenance on sealing area of the waterplant
c) Other areas due to unforeseen maintenance
5) Resolution of Respect for Mr. Hillard Smith, Jr.
6) Resolution of Respect for Ms. Cora Jennings
10) AN- NOUNCEMENTS
11) ENGINEERS REPORT
12) LEGAL MATTERS
13) ADJOURN
ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT, ADJOURN
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 contact Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 or email midge.bourgeois@cityofpattersonla.gov describing the necessary assistance.
“City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity
Provider and Employer”
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -
February 4, 2025
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, meeting was held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street.
Mayor Rodney Grogan presided over the meeting.
Pastor Lee Condolle with One Faith Fellowship led the invocation.
Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called the Roll. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present.
C.J. Franklin from Providence Engineering and Chief Garrett Grogan were in attendance. City Attorney Russel Cre- maldi was absent.
Councilmember Ray Dewey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry, to dispense with the reading and ap- prove the January 7, 2024, minutes. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan advised that we are going into Public Comments, and anyone who wants to speak on any matter on the agenda should please come forward.
•Charles Mc- Kinley spoke on the Community Center and why it needs to be kept open, highlighting all the good this Community Center has served to the citizens of the City of Patterson.
Vickie Melvin spoke on how she had to pay a deposit of $550.00 for water and gas at her parents’ home. Ms. Melvin advis-ed that her mother died in 2020 and she has been paying the bills. She turned off the gas in the summertime because they didn’t need the heater, but when she was ready to turn the gas service back on, she was advised of the large deposit. Her parents only had a $5.00 deposit, so when services are turned back on at a deceased person’s home, new deposits must be made, and the service must be in the name of the person living at the residence. Utility Clerk, Julia May, explained to Ms. Melvin and the audience why new deposits must be made.
Sharthine Gant – no show.
McKenzie Marcel—Patterson High School Cheerleaders would like to have a can shake on February 22, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Catherine Street by Dollar General. Chief Grogan ad- vised that the date and time were reasonable. Councilmember Mamie Perry made a motion to approve this can shake, which was seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. Councilmembers DeMale Bow-den, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Kaylin with the Krewe of Armani asked permission to hold the Krewe of Lundi Gras Parade on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Councilmember Mamie Perry made a motion to ap- prove the Krewe of Armani Lundi Gras parade, which Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle seconded. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bow-den, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Permission was then given to hold a block party after the parade. In contrast, Chief Grogan advised that he had no problem with a block party but would need to be shut down at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Mamie Perry motioned to approve Krewe of Armani Block Party, which Councilmember Ray Dewey seconded. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Alyssa Cart with Darnall, Sikes & Frederick explain-ed a line item under Liabilities called Overdraft Fees in the 2023 – 2024 audit report. Ms. Cart advised that these are not fees charged for overdrafts, and they are not negative at the bank. All this means there are outstanding checks that are more than what is in the bank, but this can be current checks, old checks that were never cashed, which were re- funds to customers, and so forth. This will need to be cleaned up. Overdraft fees are listed on the In- come statement.
Mrs. Beverly Domengeaux with St. Mary Council of Aging, presented her annual report. Ms. Do- mengeaux stated that they delivered 12,500 meals and 500 heaters, and served 5000 meals to the seniors at the center, and their membership is up. Ms. Beverly said that the request for home delivery meals has skyrocketed, but they do not have the staff to help with these meals, so if you know of any seniors re- questing meals, please tell them to be patient, there is a waiting list. Again, Ms. Domgeneaux thanked Mayor Grogan, the City Council and the citizens of Patterson for all their help and donations.
Monica Mabile advised the council that packets were emailed to them on Friday. She is contacting CSDC to add a column for Y-T-D Remaining on the Income Statements as per Mr. Bowden’s in- quiry.
Councilmember Bowden stated since last council meeting, he has taken the time to review some information from the Community Center about FY 2023 -2024. He advised that he requested some expenses but has not received the information he asked for as of today. He spoke on the salaries in FY 2024-2024, what the Community Center brought in, therefore he shows that the Community Center is operating in the negative for FY 2023 -2024, still after several re- quests for information, Mr. Bowden has yet to receive the requested in- formation. Mr. Bowden went on to explain at last council meeting the employees and the Board of the Community Center stated they don’t have a budget set so now he advised as we sit here a month later, if any employees or board members of the Community Center here at meeting and can you answer if a budget was created. Board member Sandra Turner advised that a budget was not made. Council- member DeMale Bowder went on to state since the center in operating in the red, no budget created then he recommends certain hours the center be open, since City Hall can not handle the books it is advised that Board members and employees of the center come up with a way to receive and process bookings promptly which examples were given by Mr. Bow-den. It was also recommended that the employees pay an hourly pay of $12.00 - $15.00 per hour.
•Councilmember DeMale Bow-den motioned to keep the Community Center open three days a week with only one employee working the hours. There were no second motions—this motion failed!
•Councilmember DeMale Bow-den moved for the Community Center Board and em- ployees to successfully receive bookings; Councilmember Bowden re- scinded this motion.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden discussed the American Recovery Plan from a previous meeting, which former Ac- countant Reginald Weary presented on August 2, 2021, where he presented the breakdown plan over 3 years, this was about raises. Further discussions with additional pay cuts by tiers only to employees that re- ceived funds through the American Recovery such as if an employee received 18% over 3 years then they are cut an additional 7%, employees who received 2 years of raises will be cut an additional 3%, employees with 1 year will get 1% back. Em- ployees who did not receive any raises from the American Recovery Fund will get their 5% back. Councilmember DeMale Bowden made a motion for these cuts; There were no second motions—this motion failed!
Mayor Grogan advised that before any further discussion on Health Insurance can proceed, this motion must be brought out of table since it was tabled last month by Councilmember Mamie Perry. Council- member Mamie Perry declined to take insurance out of table.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden presented the a sample vehicle log and discussed City Vehicle Logs. Steve Bierhorst explain-ed that every vehicle has a designated number and GPS in a system that tracks mileage, gas usage, and which employee filled the vehicle. This is for all city vehicles. Mr. Bierhorst went on to explain to all councilmembers that if they would get with him, he would be more than glad to show them the tracking system.
Mayor Grogan read a Resolution of Respect for Mr. James Duchane. Councilmember Mamie Perry mov-ed to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan read a Resolution of Respect for Mr. Clarence Griffin. Councilmember Mamie Perry mov-ed to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan read a Resolution of Respect for Mr. Add Crosby, Jr. Councilmember Mamie Perry mov-ed to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Sharon Gillum, Waterplant Supervisor gave an update and ex- plained the TTHM Waterplant re- sponse. Ms. Gillum went into detail about the samples taken by the state, ex- plained how they are taken quarterly, and explained the sample taps placed throughout the city and why it is essential to have these taps. Ms. Gillum advised that if anyone has any questions, she can be reached at (985) 992-8105 any time, day or night. You can also make an appointment to see how things are done. She stated that the City of Patterson’s water is safe; we have the cleanest and safest water.
C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering ad- vised that the point repairs work started on January 16, 2025. Signe St. and Tall Timbers began on January 27, 2025. Mr. Franklin suggested they were not told to hold off on the city’s Federal Funds.
Mayor Grogan asked that we keep Mr. Russel Cre- maldi in prayers.
Mayor Grogan announced that Kim Guarisco, the city’s Billing Clerk, has retired after 23 years with the City of Patterson and that Kelly Jennings is our new Billing Clerk.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden asked to be re- moved from the financial committee.
Robin McGuff, a city worker, thank-ed Mayor Grogan, the council, Chief of Police, Steve Bierhorst, Terry Space, and Virgil Walton for allowing him to work for the City of Patterson to better himself and provide for his family.
With no further business before the Mayor and Council, Councilmember Mamie Perry made motion to adjourn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle. The Council unanimously agreed.
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Rodney A. Grogan, Mayor
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Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
January 16, 2025
Franklin, 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, J.P. Hebert, Kenny Arceneaux, Andrew Mancuso, Mike Ortiz, Carla Davis, Mike Thomason.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Gerard Bourgeois; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Dec 19 regular monthly minutes. After a second by Mr. Terry, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Ms. Davis moved to approve. Following Mr. Terry’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte also presented the Statement of Revenues by sources and Summary of Expenditures of the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Robert Ka- ram with T. Baker Smith reported his office continues working on levee alignment alternatives with preliminary mitigation and construction cost estimates for Phase 2 of the West of Charenton drainage study. Mr. Karam stated his office plans to send out an Environmental professional for 1-2 days to perform a site assessment of potential wetland areas that could be affected by the proposed alignment.
Mr. Karam re- ported his office is working on a construction cost estimate for the proposed floodwall alternative for the Lakeside Flood Protection Project. Mr. Karam stated his office is coordinating with the geotechnical engineer the necessary foundation re- quirements.
Mr. Brocato re- ported levee debris pre-construction meeting has been awarded to the lowest bidder and will have a meeting, Jan 27. Mr. Brocato stated that the grass cutting bid was sent out today.
Mr. Matte re- ported the USCOE has instituted the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study which is a 5-year study that will evaluate alternatives for ensuring effective long-term management of the Mississippi River from Cape Girardeau to the Gulf of Mexico, the next update will be held on Jan 28. Mr. Matte stated CPRA is no longer anticipated major changes in their operations and the focus now seems to be to provide more assistance for the levee systems in northern Louisiana, ALBL will meet Jan 16 to further discuss the changes. Mr. Matte also reported SMLD continues to work on re- covery project arising from the effects of Hurricane Francine.
Mr. Ortiz mo- tioned to authorize signing the en- gagement letter and the Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures with Darnall, Sikes & Frederick for the up- coming audit. After a second by Mr. Thomason, the motion carried un- animously.
Ms. Davis mo- tioned to approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the annual audit, which was followed by Mr. Arceneaux second, it carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to authorize signing an IGA with CPRA and SMPG to facilitate pump system upgrades. After a second by Mr. Arceneaux, the motion carried un- animously.
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:
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Kenneth
Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/
Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
1.) STEVE J. RICHARD SR. – 1513 FILMORE STREET, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
PARCEL # 3254361028.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-1C” RESIDENTIAL
REQUESTING A DEVIATION OF 11’ FROM THE ESTABLISHED 20’ FRONT YARD SETBACK AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 126-47 OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. IF THE DEVIATION IS GRANTED, IT WOULD ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO BUILD A PATIO COVER STRUCTURE 9’ FROM THE FRONT YARD PROPERTY LINE.
(NOTE: AS WITH ANY RE- QUEST FOR DE- VIATION, WATER RUNOFF ISSUES COULD ARISE, THUS A MITIGATION PLAN SHALL BE EVALUATED AND AP- PROVED.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
ATTEST:
ANDREW REED,
SECRETARY
Adv. March 14, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
DOTD
Office of the Secretary
PO Box 94245
Baton Rouge, LA
70804-9245
March 7, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
STATE WIDE FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM
AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY
PROGRAM
PORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM
SHORT LINE RAILROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
To review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program, the Port Construction and Development Priority Program, and the Short Line Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program as follows:
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 17, 2025, Louisiana State Capitol, House Committee Room 6.
These Public Hearings will be conducted in accordance with Act 351 of the 1982 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works and in accordance with Acts 451 and 452 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works and in accordance with Act 222 of the 2019 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
The purpose of these Public Hearings is to review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program, the Port Construction and Development Priority Program, and the Short Line Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026. All interested persons are invited to be present.
Oral testimony will be received. However, so that all persons desiring to speak have an equal opportunity to do so, it is requested that every effort be made to complete individual testimony as quickly as possible. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting written statements and comments to the Committee by mailing the same postmarked within ten (10) calendar days following the hearing to the above address. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ciji Fosselman, Department of Transportation and Development, phone (225) 379-3015.
s/Terrence J. Donahue
Terrence J. Donahue
Secretary
Adv. March 14, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
A regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380.
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr., Donald Stephens, Jackie Cheramie, Angelena Brocato, William McCarty and Thane Aucoin
Also present: William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
On motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the Board approv-ed and signed the Minutes of January 15, 2025.
Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for Guest/public comments. Raymond Pisani with Respiratory Therapy at Ochsner St. Mary (OSM), Dr. Larry Nelson, Mrs. Lea Hebert, a member of the Hospital Governing Board, Dane Robison with Robison Wealth Management and Bill Decker with the Daily Review were present. At- torney Bourgeois then introduced Dr. Danielle Vauclin, Dean of Nursing & Allied Health at Fletcher Technical Community College. Dr. Vauclin made a power point presentation of all the programs available, the success rates, the accreditation status and future programs to be offered a Fletcher Technical Community College. She also discussed the credit program admissions numbers, the number of sessions given per year, the approximate costs and other scholarships/funding that is available for students. Further discussions were held and Dr. Vauclin stated that she would conduct a survey as to the actual deficiency of positions needed in the District and that there is 100% job placement up- on graduation for their programs. Lea Hebert made brief comments regarding the time line of the repairs to the hospital and a brief discussion was held. She was informed that the repairs are in the process and are moving forward. Raymond Pisani then echoed the concerns of the time line. Further discussions were held. The repairs/improvements to the hospital are the HSD #2 highest priority.
Mrs. Cheramie presented the Financial Report for the period ending December 31, 2024. Upon motion of Mr. Stephens, second by Mr. McCarty and un- animously carried, the Board approv-ed the financials/payables as presented.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Resolution for canvassing the Re- sults of the Election. After a brief discussion, upon motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mrs. Cheramie and yeas by Dr. Cefalu, Mrs. Cheramie, Mrs. Brocato, Mr. Mc- Carty and Mr. Aucoin and with Mr. Stephens ab- staining, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein.
BE IT RESOLV-ED by the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 (the “Election”), to authorize the levy of a special tax therein pursuant to the following proposition (the “Proposition”):
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE)
Shall Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a tax of 9 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034 (an estimated $3,443,827 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), to be used to improve, maintain, operate and support hospital and other health care facilities in the District, including but not limited to repairing existing facilities, acquiring equipment, and otherwise supporting the provision of hospital services?
This Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns of the Election thereof.
SECTION 2. Election Results. According to the official certified tabulation of votes cast at said Election, there was a total of 2,128 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 924 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, resulting in a majority of 1,204 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition. The Proposition was therefore duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the Election.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The results of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law, after re- ceipt from the Secretary of State’s office of the actual costs of the election, as required by ‘18:1292 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended.
SECTION 4. Declaration. The foregoing results of the Election are hereby declared by this Governing Authority and shall be published as required by law.
SECTION 5. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of the Election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in her office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of St. Mary, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.
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Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on The Communication Institute’s (TCI) Post-Election communication proposal. Mrs. Barbara Carey, President TCI congratulated the Board on the passage of the “HSD #2 tax” and praised the Board for their hard work and dedication, especially Dr. Cefalu, Attorney Bourgeois and Mrs. Brocato for the extra time devoted. Each Board Member was presented a plaque from TCI for their contributions to- wards “A Win for Healthcare in St. Mary Parish.” At this time Mrs. Carey discussed the post-election proposal and a brief discussion was held. All Board Members thanked Mrs. Carey for her service and she stated that it had been a pleasure to work with each and every Board Member. On motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mrs. Cheramie and nays by Mr. Aucoin, Mr. McCarty and Mr. Stephens, the Board declined to approve the fee schedule of TCI for post election communication services.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Community Outreach. He stated that Jennifer Wise, Chief Nursing Officer and CEO of Ochsner St. Mary (OSM) was un- available to provide an update on Community Outreach matters. Mrs. Hebert in- quired as to submission of community outreach in- voices and a brief discussion was held.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on FEMA Reimbursement/Capital Outlay Request process. Attorney Bourgeois stated that there were many complexities and decisions need to be made be- tween HSD #2 and OSM but things were moving as fast as they can. Discussions were held as to the “tentative timeline contain in the meeting packets and that more information will be provided at the March meeting.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on the OSM front en- trance overhand assessment. Attorney Bourgeois stated the prior facts of this matter and that it was a coordination be- tween all parties to proceed expeditiously. More up- dated information will be provided at the March meeting.
Dr. Cefalu then gave his Chairman’s Report. He stated that we need to move forward quickly to address the needs of the facility prior to hurricane season, hopefully within the next 30 days. He also stated that the “flu” is bad this year and a brief discussion was held as to the current flu vaccine.
On motion of Mr. Stephens, second by Mr. Aucoin and unanimously carried, the Board retired into Executive Session to discuss strategic planning pursuant to LA R.S. 46:1071, et. seq.
Upon resuming from Executive Session and with no other business to come before the Board, motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.,
Chairman
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Jackie Cheramie,
Secretary/
Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
1.) ISRAEL ESTRADA- 3130 SUSAN DRIVE, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
PARCEL #3284341070.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-1C” RESIDENTIAL
REQUESTING A DEVIATION FROM THE ESTABLISHED 20’ FRONT YARD SETBACK. IF THE DEVIATION IS GRANTED, IT WOULD ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO BUILD A 22’ X 24’ CARPORT ADDITION 4’ (FOUR FEET) FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE.
(NOTE: AS WITH ANY RE- QUEST FOR DE- VIATION, WATER RUNOFF ISSUES COULD ARISE, THUS A MITIGATION PLAN SHALL BE EVALUATED AND AP- PROVED.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF AD- JUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
ATTEST:
ANDREW REED,
SECRETARY
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
2.) HONG VAN NGUYEN – 3214 ROSELAWN DRIVE, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
PARCEL # 3284341058.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-1C” RESIDENTIAL
REQUESTING A DEVIATION OF 4’-10”‘ FROM THE ESTABLISHED 20’ FRONT YARD SETBACK AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 126-47 OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. IF THE DEVIATION IS GRANTED, IT WOULD ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO BUILD A FRONT-DOOR COVER STRUCTURE 15’2”‘ FROM THE FRONT YARD PROPERTY LINE.
(NOTE: AS WITH ANY RE- QUEST FOR DE- VIATION, WATER RUNOFF ISSUES COULD ARISE, THUS A MITIGATION PLAN SHALL BE EVALUATED AND AP- PROVED.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF AD- JUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
ATTEST:
ANDREW REED,
SECRETARY
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
3.) TONY HOANG – 1300 MCDERMOTT DRIVE, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
PARCEL # 3284361286.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-1C” RESIDENTIAL
REQUESTING A DEVIATION OF 3’-2” FROM THE ESTABLISHED 5’ ACCESSORY BUILDING SETBACK AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 126-47 OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. IF THE DEVIATION IS GRANTED, IT WOULD ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO PLACE (BUILD) AN AC- CESSORY STRUCTURE 1’10” FROM THE REAR AND SIDE YARD PROPERTY LINE.
(NOTE: AS WITH ANY RE- QUEST FOR DE- VIATION, WATER RUNOFF ISSUES COULD ARISE, THUS A MITIGATION PLAN SHALL BE EVALUATED AND AP- PROVED.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
ATTEST:
ANDREW REED,
SECRETARY
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, March 17, 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 Randy Tisdale Jr. from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 1516 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA – Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261146.00- Lot Por Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Self - Shell Rd Acq 464 345043 Improvement on the land of T & S Rentals LLC Acq 464 345043.
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
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, March 17, 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 Randy Tisdale Jr. from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District located at 1516 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA – Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261147.00- Lot Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Galliano - Montet & Boudreaux Acq 464 345043.
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
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Resolution
No. 07-25
Resolution of Respect
In Memory of Randy Plessala
Whereas, the community of Berwick has been profoundly enriched by the presence of Randy Plessala, whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all who knew him; and
Whereas, he demonstrated unwavering commitment to his community by serving as a Berwick Town Councilman for two terms (1974-1982). During that time period many im- provements were made within the Town of Berwick. The Civic Center, Civic Center Park, and the many baseball and softball parks were constructed. He also took a very active part in the planning of the Lighthouse Park along the banks of the Atchafalaya River, fostering a spirit of kindness, generosity, and inspiration among community members; and
Whereas, he used his qualities of religious spirit, compassion, dedication, and wisdom to serve as a guiding light; en- couraging others to strive for excellence and to support one another in times of need; and
Whereas, the loss of Randy, the family man and father has left a void that cannot be filled, yet his legacy will continue to inspire us to uphold the values he embodied;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the community of Berwick honors the memory of Randy Plessala by:
Celebrating his Life: Our town will remember and celebrate the life of Randy; through initiatives that re- flect his passions and contributions.
Continuing his Legacy: We commit to carrying forward the values of kindness, service, and community engagement that he exemplified.
Offering Support: We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Randy and pledge to provide support in any way possible during this difficult time.
Resolved this 11th day of March, 2025, by the community of Berwick, Louisiana, in gratitude for the life and legacy of Randy Plessala.
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This resolution serves as a testament to the profound impact Randy Plessala had on our lives and our community, and may their memory be a blessing.
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Duval Arthur, Jr.,
Mayor
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Jamie Keith,
Town Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Resolution
No. 08-25
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended, states that “…no person shall be subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin in the sale, rental, or advertising of dwellings, in the provision of brokerage services, or in the availability of residential real estate-related transaction including lenders, builders and homeowners’ insurance companies…,” and
WHEREAS the State of Louisiana passed the Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Act which allows the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office to enforce fair housing laws, and
WHEREAS the Parish of St. Mary desires to promote Fair Housing practices throughout the community and in particular regard to those programs providing housing assistance to area residents,
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RE- SOLVED that the TOWN OF BERWICK does hereby proclaim April as “Fair Housing Month” in order to raise public awareness about the requirements of the Fair Housing Law.
Date: ——————
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Duval Arthur, Jr.,
Mayor
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Jamie Keith,
Town Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
RESOLUTION
NO. 09-25
The following resolution was introduced by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew at council meeting held March 11, 2025.
Resolution of Authorization
WHEREAS, Waterworks District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana proposes an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Berwick concerning changes to the agreements set forth in the 1974 agreement as be- tween The Town and District.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLV-ED:
Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr. is authorized to execute a revised In- tergovernmental Agreement be- tween Waterworks District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana and Town of Berwick on such terms and provisions as provided in the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement draft.
A vote on this Resolution was as follows:
Ayes: Lud Henry, Raymond Price, Kevin Hebert, James Richard, & Colleen Askew
Nays: None
Absent: None
The Resolution was duly approved and adopted at a council meeting held on March 11, 2025. The Clerk of the Council certifies that the above Resolution is true and correct as adopted.
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Clerk of the
Council,
Jamie Keith
Date: ——————
APPROVED:
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr.,
MAYOR
Date: ——————
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in compliance with the provision of Section 2-10 of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, that the following entitled ordinance introduced at the regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, held on March 11, 2025 in my office complete in the form in which it will be offered for adoption by the Council of said Town, is open to public inspection and will so remain at least seven (7) days prior to the final adoption, which is scheduled for April 8, 2025.
Proposed Or- dinance Number 758
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA, TO SET THE DRAINAGE FEE FOR 2025.
That the said ordinance, complete in the form in which it is to be finally passed, is on file with the Clerk of the Council for public inspection and that the said ordinance is to be taken up on final passage, after public hearing by the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, on April 8, 2025 at 6:15 P.M.
Jamie Keith
Town Clerk
Adv. March 14, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in compliance with the provision of Section 2-10 of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, that the following entitled ordinance introduced at the regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, held on March 11, 2025 in my office complete in the form in which it will be offered for adoption by the Council of said Town, is open to public inspection and will so remain at least seven (7) days prior to the final adoption, which is scheduled for April 8, 2025.
Proposed Or- dinance Number 759
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA, TO SET MILLAGE RATES FOR 2025.
That the said ordinance, complete in the form in which it is to be finally passed, is on file with the Clerk of the Council for public inspection and that the said ordinance is to be taken up on final passage, after public hearing by the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, on April 8, 2025 at 6:15 P.M.
Jamie Keith
Town Clerk
Adv. March 14, 2025

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