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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -
March 3, 2026
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The City of Patterson held a Public Hearing on the amended FY 2025-2026 Budget. There were no public comments on this public hearing. Mayor Grogan moved to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to close the public hearing. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, met on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street.
Mayor Rodney Grogan called the meeting to order.
Rev. Keith Tayloe with Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship led the invocation.
Councilmember Ray Dewey 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 with Providence Engineering was in attendance. Police Chief Garrett Grogan and City Attorney Russel Cremaldi were absent.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey, to dispense with the reading and approve the February 3, 2026, minutes. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Monica Mabile, Accounting Clerk, provides a breakdown of the Utility fund, General fund, and income statement, noting to the council that she emailed the reports to them last week. There were no other questions. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle ac- cepted the monthly financials.
There were no Public Comments on any agenda item.
Gillisa Jones with PHS Project Graduation asking for approval for two can shakes. First can shake will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ms. Jones will call in with the second date for a can shake. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle approved this can shake.
Mrs. Beverly Domengeaux with St. Mary Council of Aging presented her annual report. She announced that Ray Dewey will be the new Chairman of the Board in the new year.
Angelina Brocato with Brocato Arcade proposed to the council opening a coffee shop/café with a liquor license. Mrs. Brocato stated that they plan to open on March 30, 2026. It was stated to- day, March 3, 2026, that they have received their permit of approval from the Louisiana Department of Health. Tomorrow, the Fire Marshall will do their final walk-through. They have passed their onsite inspection and documentation inspection from ATC. Documents showing over 70% community support for this new business were presented to the council. Mrs. Brocato asked for the council’s approval on this new business. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle all agreed on the new business, Brocato Arcade.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry on the adoption of the Amended Budget of Revenues and Expenditures Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. made the motion to untable Unfinished Business, agenda item 9-2, for the approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Land Un- lockd, since exhibits A and B are included with the documentation. A motion was made by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry on the approval of the Professional Service Agreement with Land Lockd. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Introduction of Ordinance #2026-03 levying the General Alimony Tax for 2026. The introduction of this ordinance levies a tax of 8.10 mills for the tax year 2026 on all property situated in the City of Patterson, subject to taxation, and authorizes extensions by the Assessor of St. Mary Parish, LA. A mo- tion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Introduction of Ordinance #2026-03A providing for the tax of 9.4 mills for the year 2026 on all property situated in the City of Patterson, subject to taxation to pay for Public Im- provement Bond for waterworks issues of the City of Patterson, and authorizing extension by the Assessor of St. Mary Parish. A motion was made by DeMale Bowden, Jr., and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
A Proclamation naming April as National Autism Awareness Month was read by Mayor Grogan. A motion to pass this proclamation was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan read a Resolution of Respect for Mrs. Janis Jones. Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle mov-ed to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan read a Resolution of Respect for Ms. Shirley Mae May. Councilmember Mamie Perry mov-ed to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan thanked the police department for its efforts to maintain public safety dur-ing the Lundi Gras block party. Chief Grogan and the Police Department were scheduled to receive the Community Spotlight award this month, but since Chief Grogan is at a conference, the award will be presented at next month’s council meeting.
Mayor Grogan announced that the Irish Festival, which the Main Street Committee has postponed, will be rescheduled for a later date. Mayor Grogan also stated that Barney Arceneaux, LMA Executive Director, will be retiring at the end of this month.
Steve Bierhorst stated that Mayor Grogan wanted him to check the units at the Community Center because the electric bill keeps going up; the bill should not be that high since everything at the Community Center is shut off. Mr. Bierhorst reported that the chillers were set to manual, with one motor constantly running while the units were off. Mayor Grogan thanked Mr. Bierhorst for finding the cause.
New water meter installation began today at the end of Tiffany St. As per Andrew Bienvenu, they started today at the end of Tiffany Street at the apartments, where they will work their way to Camille, then to Mike Drive, then once these are finished the next area will be Charlotte, Ryan and Gayle, these are the areas that are being tackled first. Afterwards, as per Mr. Bienvenu, they will move over to the nursing home side. The original meters are over 50 years old, as per Mayor Grogan, so they run really slow, plus we’re going to have to pass a law, the customers are not supposed to tamper with our equipment, due to if they go and turn their water off and on, they can mess with the electronics in there, and this can throw things off. Mayor Grogan stated that we will pass an Ordinance that anyone who tampers with the meters will be penalized. Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. in- quired whether we are ensuring they have the proper shut-off valves. Andrew Bienvenu stated that it was discussed a while back, but nothing progressed on this, so now, whenever we go and shut somebody off, we will need to make sure they install it immediately. We will also need to pass an ordinance on this. Mayor Grogan advised that we can get this ordinance in place at the April meeting.
Mayor Grogan advised that Holden Murray will send an alert, and we need to post it on the city’s Facebook page and website.
Mayor Grogan stated that the city received a letter from the Department of Health and Hospitals stating that it did come back with another reading of high levels for the 1st quarter, with this being said, we will be sending out letters with this information, we did meet with Mo Saleh with Professional Engineering on this matter, where they did come up with a solution. This will be posted on the city’s Facebook page and website. Waterplant Supervisor Sharon Gillum stated that the levels are going down.
Scott Hutton, Fire Chief, stated that the fire de- partment banquet was nice. The Firefighter of the Year award went to Tyler Boudier. He is at the fire academy right now and should complete it soon. He also acknowledged Steve Bierhorst, David Boudier, and C.C. Stewart for over 40 years of volunteer firefighting. Chief Hutton stated to the mayor and council that this year is the grading year for the fire department, and that he received the package in January and submitted all paperwork about a week and a half ago. Chief Hutton advised that he is now waiting to see when they will be down to visit the station and review all the equipment and trucks listed in the report. He went on to explain the CAS system and how that works.
C.J. Franklin, of Providence Engineering, gave an update on the Rehab Nine Sewer Lift Stations. The contractors have been out helping with some of the punch list items over the past month. They do feel there should be another walk-through, and they are requesting a substantial completion of the project, which requires a final walk-through for any other items on the final punch list. Regarding PHSIM, more documents were sent.
William Gill with Planning and Zoning stated they have a meeting at the end of the month to discuss a variance on Bernard St., where a resident would like to open up a pet boarding facility. Regarding water meters, whenever we have a new installation from a mobile home, we verify that they have a shut-off valve on all meters, as per Mr. Gill. Mr. Gill announced that the Legislators are in session, with five bills everyone really needs to look at, and they are trying to get one of them passed. The one bill that was discussed was fortified roofs, which, in our area, many people are at the poverty level and couldn’t put a roof on their house if this were to pass.
With no further business before the Mayor and Council, a motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry to adjourn the meeting, 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
Adv. March 13, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LA. 70340
REGULAR
SESSION
MARCH 4, 2026
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P.M.
The President, Kenneth Mire called the meeting to order.
The Office Manager performed a roll call.
Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Rose Johnson, Leroy Trim, Oscar Toups and Charles Walters
Absent: None
Leroy Trim came in at 6:03 P.M.
Others Present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras and Amanda LaCoste,
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Comment/Ap- pearances: None
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes for regular session held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Motion passed.
Executive Session (if necessary):
A. Discussion of pending litigation captioned “In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability of Deloach Marine Services, LLC, as Owner Pro-Hac Vice and Operator of M/V Miss Mollye D,” bearing Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00416 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana involving Deloach, LA DOTD and the Commission re- garding the allision into the Bayou Ramos Bridge and the damaged water line.
B. To receive oral report regarding potential litigation and/or for the purpose of
providing legal services related to the filing and litigation of a civil action for Rehabilitation of Gravity Filters at Water Treatment Plant project pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 42:17 that, in pertinent part, reads as follows:
A. A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons:
(2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
A. Discussion and any action on matter discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
No discussion.
B. Discussion and action concerning cost of living adjustments.
Allowed for public comment: None
The Operations Manager informed the Board the previous cost of living adjustment for employees was given in August of 2022.
The Board re- quested cost im- pact information related to employee salary adjustments for possible future consideration.
C. Discussion and any action for line replacement crossing Bayou Ramos.
Allowed for public comment: None
The Board discussed this matter with management and determined action on this matter will be deferred to a later date.
D. Discussion and any action for Amelia Shipyard sewer us- age.
Allowed for public comment: None
After discussion, the Board determined the meter was properly located just off the water main line and will not relocate at cost to the Commission.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Leroy Trim to leave the meter where it is or move it at customers’ cost. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Reports:
A. Engineering Report -None
B. Managers’ Report –
The managers’ report was given with no remarkable events or actions taken.
C. Outstanding Bills Report
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Other Business Allowed Under Act 861
Adjournment
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Rose Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 6: 38 P.M. All voted aye. Motion passed.
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Kenneth Mire,
President
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Leroy Trim,
Vice President
Adv. March 13, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $2,500,000 OF TAXABLE UTILITIES REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
As provided by a resolution adopted by the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), on February 24, 2026, the City HEREBY DE- CLARES ITS IN- TENTION to issue up to Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) of Taxable Utilities Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) for the purpose of paying a portion of the costs of constructing and acquiring improvements, extensions, and re- placements to the drinking water component of the City’s combined utility system comprised of the electric light and power plants and systems, the drinking water plants and systems, and the natural gas transmission and distribution plants and systems (collectively, the “System”).
The Bonds shall be limited and special revenue bonds of the City and shall be secured by and payable, equally with the City’s outstanding Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B and Taxable Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, solely from the income and revenues derived or to be derived from the operation of the System, after provision has been made for payment therefrom of all reasonable and necessary expenses of operating and maintaining the System. The Bonds will not be a charge on the other in- come and revenues of the City, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the City. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority (the “Act”).
The Bonds will be issued in one or more series as authorized by ordinance(s) adopted by the Governing Authority, will mature not later than 30 years from their date of issuance, will bear interest at rates not more than 2.45% per annum, and will be subject to prepayment anytime without penalty.
As provided by the Act, all of the other details of the Bonds will be set forth in the ordinance(s) authorizing their issuance, including the following: covenants relating to the management and operation of the System, the imposition and collection of rates and charges from the System’s customers, the expenditure of such rates and charges, the issuance of future bonds and the creation of future liens and encumbrances against the System and all other pertinent matters as may be necessary to the authorization and issuance of the Bonds.
The Bonds are expected to be sold at a private sale, as provided for in the Act, to the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund of the State of Louisiana, and the Bonds will also be approved by the State Bond Commission prior to their delivery.
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at six o’clock (6:00) p.m., at the City Court Building, 7261 Hwy. 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380, to hear any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds. If at such hearing a petition duly signed by electors of the City in a number not less than five percent (5%) of the number of such electors voting in the last election held in the City object to the issuance of the Bonds, then the Bonds shall not be issued until ap- proved at an election held for that purpose. Any such petition must be accompanied by a certificate of the St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters certifying that the signers of the petition(s) are registered electors of the City and the number of signers amounts to not less than five percent (5%) of the registered voters that voted in the last election held in the City, all as provided by the Act.
CITY OF MORGAN CITY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
Adv. Feb. 27, March 6, 13 and 20, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
February 9th, 2026
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. and Paul Tholen.
Absent: Raymond Beadle
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal- Fromenthal Plumbing, Allen Dupont, Employees- Alexis Hartman, Dakota Jones and Logan Theriot.
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
January’s board minutes were ac- cepted as circulated with a motion from Thomas Philbrook and a second from Tony Hensgens, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Tony Hensgens and a second from Paul Tholen, motion carried.
Public Comment: Allen Dupont discussed with the board his master meter accounts from the full system change out.
Logan Theriot provided the maintenance report for the month. The field has been completing their regular monthly maintenance. The check list of meters to confirm they are in good shape after the total meter change is still being completed. Water loss is still being worked on.
Larry Fromenthal provided his maintenance re- port for the month. Larry and his crew repaired a leak on Clarke Rd. They did a clean out and repair on the David Rd sewer line. We had a major line break on Teche Rd that was repaired. MC Bank on Southeast Blvd. was having sewer issues. They need to have a clean out installed and then finish running a camera. A vacuum truck was brought in to make sure everything was cleaned out.
The board discussed the current water loss. Chris stated we don’t know yet if the main line break on Teche will attribute to our water loss, however the daily readings for the plant have gone down since the repair. Larry has asked the fire dept to communicate with the office when filling trucks or using hydrants for loss.
Larry stated he would like to say thank you to Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Water Plant on working so closely with him and the office on the daily numbers and loss.
Tony Hensgens gave a joint plant update; he stated a clarifier will need to be replaced in the future.
Chris reminded all board members that since it is a new calendar year, Sexual Harassment and Ethics training need to be completed.
We are still waiting on an update regarding Capital Outlay.
The Parish Council has sent a notice to increase sanitation from $23.32 to $24.80 effective February 1, 2026.
One of the current work trucks has a transmission issue, that is covered by warranty. Its currently at the shop waiting on parts.
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion was made by Paul Tholen to adjourn with a second from Thomas Philbrook, all were in favor and motion passed.
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Chris Cooper-
President
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Dakota Jones –
Recording
Secretary
Adv. March 13, 2026

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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
LeBlanc & Associates, LLC
Vs. No. 139765 Div “G”
Swiftships, LLC
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of Fifa issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
Non-exempt movable property: M/V RISEN SUN
United States Coast Guard Official No.: 1255897
Hull Identification No.: 9773105
Vessel Owner: Swiftships, LLC
Hailing Port: Morgan City, LA
Length: 182.9 feet
Breadth: 34 feet
Depth: 14.6 feet
Vessel Location: The Seacraft Shipyard, LLC, 3820 Lake Palourde Road, Amelia, LA 70340
to satisfy the sum of NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 97/100 ($974,910.97) DOLLARS, $194,431.73 in service charges of 1.5% per month on the outstanding amount, $50,000 in attorney’s fees and costs, for a total Judgment of $1,219,342.70 including post judgment interest at the rate of 4.25 percent per annum which will continue to accrue until the full judgment is collected and also, all costs, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, 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 25th day of March A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 20th day of February A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. March 11, 13, 18 and 20, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
ST. MARY PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISCTICT NO. 7
February 3, 2026
Bayou Vista,
Louisiana
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 7, State of Louisiana, met on this date at 6:00 PM at the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire De- partment, 1519 Hwy. 182 East, Bayou Vista, Louisiana for a public meeting.
Meeting was called to order by Jeremy Price
Members Present:
• Andros Williams
• Martin DeHart
• Jermy Price
• Joseph Adydan
Members Absent
• Alvin Metrejean
Guest Present:
• Fire Chief Gerald Price
• Jason Watson w/ Patterson State Bank
Approval of minutes from Jan. meeting. Motion by Joseph Adydan seconded by Andros Williams all in favor. Motion passed.
Public Comment:
• Jason Watson w/ Paterson State Bank spoke to the board about new checking accounts that were opened for the district.
Treasure Report:
• Gave print out of Financials to board members. Motion by Joseph Adydan 2nd by Jeremy Price to approve the Treasure Report. Mo- tion passed.
Report for the Chief:
• Chief gave updates on upcoming grants opportunities.
Old Business:
• Front Ditch - Jeremy Price gave update on front ditch, still waiting on LADOTD to approve the project before work can begin.
• Hiring of Secretary Motion made by Martin 2nd by Jeremy to hire a secretary at $300.00 dollars a month with no benefits.
New Business:
• Motion by Martin DeHart 2nd by Jeremy Price to approve the purchase of Battery Powered PPV. Motion passed.
• Motion by Joseph Adydan 2nd by Martin to approve the purchase of thermal cameras and bunker boots. Motion passed.
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Martin Dehart, Seconded by Joseph Adydan All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:37 PM
Next Meeting date is March 3, 2026
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Jeremy Price
Chairman
Adv. March 13, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE: SCHOOL BOARD SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION
The St. Mary Parish School Board hereby gives notice that it will conduct a public auction for the sale of surplus technology supplies no longer needed for school purposes.
Online Auction Dates:
Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. (CT) through
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (CT)
Auction Location: https://www.GovDeals.com/stmaryparishschoolboard
Items for Sale Include:
Computer monitors, chargers, desktops, computer mice, promethean board stands and accessories, printers, scanners, keyboards, and other related devices of various brands sold per lot. All hard drives have been removed.
Terms of Sale:
• All items will be sold to the highest bidder.
• The School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
• Items will be sold “as is, where is.”
• Payment must be made in full at the time of sale, in accordance with GovDeals.com buyer agreements.
• Buyers are responsible for removal and transportation of purchased items, in accordance with GovDeals.com buyer agreements.
• All items must be removed by scheduled appointment between April 13 and April 17 following the close of the auction.
• Pickup must be scheduled within 48 hours of payment.
Important No- tice:
The buyer is responsible for loading the entire purchased lot, which requires the use of a forklift or pallet jack with lift gate.
Employees of the St. Mary Parish School Board and their immediate family members are prohibited from placing bids on any listed items.
Adv. March 13 and 18, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana De- partment of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and de- struction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be ob- tained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana un- less a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
Adv. Feb. 27, March 6 and 13, 2026

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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
Equity Prime Mortgage, LLC
Vs. No. 140152 Div “A”
Dylan Ray Slinker
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 together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto be- longing or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as LOT 18 in accordance with a map or plat of subdivision of lands owned by John Arenz recorded in St. Mary Parish COB MM, Entry No. 30410. The said lot having a front of 50 feet on the West side of Fourth Street by a depth between parallel lines of 150 feet.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE AND 25/100 ($135,729.29) DOLLARS with 6.750% interest thereon from July 1, 2025, until paid, together with accumulated late charges, any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, insurance, assessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgages property, together with reasonable attorney’s fees on the total amount of principal, interest and all current and future advances, 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 15th day of April A.D., 2026, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 30th day of January A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. March 13 and April 8, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Vs. No. 140132 Div “F”
Robert J. Prejeant, Jr. and Shaelyn R. Toups
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 City of Patterson, in section 49, T16S-R11E, (Ward 5), St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and identified as LOT 1 OF BLOCK 6 OF PATTERSON PLAZA SUBDIVISION, as shown on plat made by Carl A. Jakob, a Louisiana Registered Professional Land Surveyor, dated July 6, 2004, and which plat is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 62, Page 370, Entry No. 286285 and which is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference thereto for greater particularly as to the description including, but not limited to, dimensions, size and frontage(s).
to satisfy the sum of TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN, SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 26/100 ($216,685.26) DOLLARS, with 7.250% interest thereon from June 1, 2025, until paid, together with ac- cumulated late charges, any additional amount which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, in- surance, assessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorney’s fees on the total amount of principal, interest and all current and future advances, 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 15th day of April A.D., 2026, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, the 21st day of January A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. March 13 and April 8, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
February 10, 2026
6:00 p.m.
BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA
The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD1ofGDD2”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Chad Ross presiding with Wayne Can-trell, Raymond Beadle, Paige Voisin, and DJ Mayon
Absent: N/A
Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District Accountant, Jules Darden, Miller Engineering and Associates, also present was Mike Thomas, Andre Hebert and Kristi Carriere, Parish Residents.
Mr. Cantrell moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 13, 2026, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Ross called for the Finances and Payables Re- port. Mr. Dufrene was not present therefore Mr. Ross presented the re- ports on the payables due for February 2026. Mr. Beadle moved, and Mr. Voisin seconded a motion, which was carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report and pay all invoices.
Mr. Ross called for public comments at which time parish residents Kristi Carrire and Andre He- bert discussed concerns regarding flooding in their subdivision along with possible solutions concerning their flooding neighborhood.
Mr. Ross approv-ed for mechanic to drop oil pan on engine to further inspect.
With there being no other business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Beadle and seconded by Mr. Cantrell. The mo- tion passed.
Attest:
/s/ Chad Ross,
Chairman
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
/s/ Rhonda
Patterson,
Secretary
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Adv. March 13, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
March 6, 2026
RE: TTHM 1st
Quarter Violation
2026
Patterson Water
Customers:
The Patterson
Water System is
currently in violation
of the maximum
contaminant
level (MCL) for
total trihalomethanes
as set forth
by the State [Part
XII of the Louisiana
State Sanitary
Code (LAC 51:XII)]
and the Federal
Primary Drinking
Water Regulations
(40 CFR Part 141).
The United
States Environmental
Protection
Agency (EPA) and
the. Louisiana Department
of Health
(LDH) set drinking
water standards
and requires the
disinfection of
drinking water.
Where disinfection
is used in the treatment
of drinking
water, disinfectants
combine with
naturally occurring
organic and inorganic
matter present
in water to
form chemicals
called disinfection
byproducts (DBPs).
EPA and LDH set
standards for controlling
the levels
of disinfectants
and DBPs in drinking
water, including
trihalomethanes
(THMs) and
haloacetic acids
(HAAs). Some people
who drink
water containing
THMs in excess of
the MCL over
many years may
experience problems
with their
liver, kidneys, or
central nervous
system, and may
have an increased
risk of getting cancer.
In December
1998, EPA set enforceable
drinking
water standards
for TTHMs at 80
parts per billion
(ppb) and for
HAA5 at 60 parts
per billion (ppb) to
reduce the risk of
cancer or other
adverse health
effects. Compliance
with the
ITHMs and HAA5
standard for public
water systems
serving less than
10,000 individuals
initially became
effective and enforceable
on January
1, 2004. Compliance
with the
TTHMs standard
is determined by
calculating a locational
running
annual average
(LRAA) of quarterly
TTHMs sample
results. Compliance
calculations
performed for the
first quarter of
2026 show that the
system’s current
TTHMs LRAAs
are 90 ppb at DBP
- 01 - 729 Kem St.
and 86 ppb at
DBP03 - 508 Taft
St; Thus, the system
is currently in
violation of the
TTHMs standard.
Please share
this information
with all the other
people who drink
this water, especially
those who
may not have
received this notice
directly (for example,
people in
apartments, nursing
homes, schools,
and businesses).
You can do this by
posting this notice
in a public place or
distributing copies
by hand or mail.
THIS IS NOT
AN EMERGENCY.
If it had been,
you would have
been notified
immediately. EPA
and LDH do not
consider this violation
to have any
serious adverse
health effects on
human health as a
result of shortterm
exposure;
however, continued
long-term exposure
to TTHMs and
HAAS levels above
the standard (e.g.,
20 years of exposure)
has the
potential to have
serious adverse
effects on human
health.
We apologize
for any misunderstanding
you
may have with
the water. Rest
assured the
water is still safe
to drink. If this
had been an
emergency you
would have been
notified within
24 hours. We are
working on solutions
to correct
the problems.
Thank you for
your patience as
we move forward
on this matter.
Sharon Gillum
Water Plant
Supervisor
City of Patterson
Water System
(985) 992-8105

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