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St. Mary Parish Council members, meeting Wednesday as a budget committee, found more than half the money needed to plug a hole in the 2023-24 budget. They would hit that goal without layoffs, higher taxes, pay cuts, or drastic reductions in parish allocations to fire departments and nongovernmental organizations.
Now it’s up to the council to accept what amounts to its own recommendations in the form of an amended budget. Then comes the work of finding another roughly $900,000 to cover what is otherwise expected to be a $2.5 million shortfall.
Also Wednesday, the council learned it may be able to get controversial studies of parish salaries and organizational structure for less money than previously thought.
The potential shortfall has been estimated at up to $2.7 million, although the council seems to have settled on $2.5 million as the target.
Parish President Sam Jones had campaigned on what he said was the parish’s rocky financial condition. “It was no surprise that there would be a deficit,” Jones said Wednesday. “But I am surprised at how big.”
One contributing factor is a $1.5 million debt service payment coming up this year, fattened by the $20 million bond issue that improved roads in the parish and municipalities in a revenue-sharing arrangement.
Chief Administrative Officer Jean Paul Bourg had proposed budget amendments that would improve the budget picture by more than $1.6 million.
About $416,000 of that figure is in the form of revenue. The bulk of that, $346,000, comes from the council’s decision to pass all of the $22.80 per household per month trash pickup fee to residents. Until this year, the residents paid $19 per month, and the parish covered the rest.
The remaining roughly $70,000 comes from increased boat landing and boat landing sticker fees and increased rent for the Sales Tax Office.
Among cuts in spending:
—The parish will put off $351,000 in spending for new equipment, most of it for cutting grass.
—$209,000 in building expenses related to Fairview Treatment Center will be deferred.
—Three positions will be left vacant or folded into other positions for a savings of $94,000.
—Overtime will be reduced by $150,000. Until recently, sick days and holidays counted toward the 40 hours beyond which employees make time-and-a-half. Now, Bourg said, only hours actually spent on the job will count.
—A new house count reduced the number of trash pickups for which the parish is charged by 385 per month, a savings of $100,000.
Other items included savings for contract grass-cutting, copy machines, data processing and dirt-hauling.
The council resisted temptation in two other areas.
Members left intact $4,000 for employee safety awards.
And they decided not to commit completely to a 25% across-the-board cut in allocations to outside agencies, a potential savings of $191,000.
Those agencies include fire protection districts, which would lose a total of about $81,000 in parish funds with a 25% cut.
Other affected agencies include the Community Action Agency, Arc/Center of Hope, the Council on Aging, recreation boards, the Morgan City Library, St. Mary Outreach, Morgan City Juvenile Court, and fairs and festivals.
On a motion by Dr. Kristi Prejeant Rink of Centerville, the 25% cut will apply only to payments due from the parish in the period before the council takes further action.
Studies
Councilman J Ina of Franklin has proposed a pair of studies: one of parish salaries and one of the parish’s organizational structure. He gave the council a proposal from Alabama-based LEAN Frog Business Solutions Inc., offering a comprehensive review of compensation for $16,900, and a comprehensive organizational review for $14,900.
He acknowledged the council would be taking on new spending as it tries to bring the budget in line. But Ina argued that the studies may result in savings on their own. And even if they don’t, the parish will be addressing inequities in employee pay.
The two new council members, David Hill of Bayou Vista and James “Jimmy" Davis of Morgan City, weighed in.
Hill, speaking before the council made its decision on the outside agency allocations, said this: “It’s hard for me to spend this kind of money for this when we’re here to talk about cutting the Council on Aging, fire departments, recreation boards. …”
Davis argued on the other side, saying he’d seen such a study at a company where he was employed.
“It helped our company in a big way, stuff that the bosses weren’t seeing,” Davis said.
Bourg told the council about what may be a solution. He said the parish government’s insurance broker had offered to perform the compensation study at no cost.
That led Ina to ask Bourg to see whether the broker could do the organizational study with no charge, too.
“There’s only one thing better than free,” Ina said, “and that’s more free.”

Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day. After a period of sleep when nothing is consumed, breakfast does just what its name implies: breaks the fast.
While many people are content to grab something fast from the pantry each morning, every now and again a hot breakfast can really hit the spot. Whether feeding a family or a crowd, this “Egg in a Hole Bagel” recipe can be prepared quickly and assembled on one baking sheet. Try this eggceptional meal, courtesy of The Incredible Egg and the Egg Nutrition Center. It can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch - or at any time of day.
Egg in a Hole Bagel
8 servings
4 whole wheat bagels, halved
8 large eggs
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup baby spinach, thinly sliced, divided
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, finely chopped
Chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Lemon zest (optional garnish)
Lemon juice (optional garnish)
1. Preheat oven to 375 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Use a 2- or 21/2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter to create a larger hole (it should be just big enough for an egg to fit). Spread mayonnaise over cut sides of bagel halves and press firmly, mayo side down, onto the baking sheet.
3. Stuff a little spinach in the bottom of each hole (this will help hold the egg in) then crack an egg into each center. Season with salt and pepper then top each egg with remaining spinach, capers and roasted red peppers. Bake until egg whites are set and yolk is cooked to preferred doneness, about 12 to 15 minutes.
4. For optional garnish: Toss parsley with lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl. Use as a garnish just before serving.

PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
JANUARY 24, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Rodney Olan-der.
The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Mathew and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hill.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the reading of the Inauguration Proceedings - January 8, 2024, Special Session - January 8, 2024, and First Regular Meeting - January 10, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Diane Wiltz and Danika F. Long appeared before the Council to discuss the monthly Silver Screen Classics at Teche Theatre in Franklin, Louisiana. Mrs. Wiltz informed that a free movie is shown every third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Dr. Eric Melancon, Coroner, ap- peared before the Council to update on progress and activities of the St. Mary Parish Coroner’s Office and presented the 2023 data.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Dr. Melancon expounded on bills, top three causes of death, salary of the female investigator, operational fund balance, budget performance report request, expenses from 2016 to present, transportation cost, cremation fees, cremation certificate costs, autopsy costs, grants, and CEC proceeds.
Kenny Daigle, LA Rural Water Association ap- peared before the Council to present the St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5 rate study.
Michael Wich, South Central Planning & Development appeared before the Council and expounded on the advantages of continuing their service.
Mr. Hebert re- quested to move up Item 16G, “Discussion and action concerning the termination of the Cooperative En- deavor Agreement with South Central Planning & Development Commission relative to South Central Regional Construction Code Council.” Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Wich ex- pounded on the benefits of continuing service with South Central Planning & Development Commission for plan reviews and in- spections, cost of their service, number of customer complaints, formal customer complaint process, and total annual in- spections performed in St. Mary Parish.
Pat Gordon, South Central Planning & Development Planning Director, appeared before the Council and informed of grants that were awarded to municipalities and the Parish and discussed possible future grants.
Chief Administrative Officer, Jean Paul Bourg, submitted his report for a two (2) week period ending January 24, 2024.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Bourg expounded on the cost to house Parish inmates at other entities, garbage service complaints, and standing water in ditches on Highway 182 in Patterson.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the Public Hearing Report, January 10, 2024 – 5:45 p.m. and January 10, 2024 – 5:50 p.m., be accepted. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Ina informed that a blood drive will be held on January 27, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 100 Teche Dr., under the Parc sur La Teche Pavilion.
Rev. Mathews introduced the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE
NO.
ACADIANA WATERSHED DISTRICT
PARTICIPATION
An Ordinance authorizing participation in the Acadiana Watershed District (Watershed Region 5), as codified by Louisiana Act 323. The Acadiana Watershed District shall be domiciled in Lafayette Parish as a central location within the boundaries of the Acadiana Watershed District. St. Mary Parish designates the Acadiana Planning Commission as the office of the Acadiana Watershed District’s business operations and as the public fiscal agent and administering body to conduct daily operations as stated in Louisiana Act 323. ST MARY PARISH will assist in adopting the ad- ministrative steps to establish the Acadiana Watershed District Board of Commissioners and the bylaws of the District.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan read the amendments to Item 13A, “FOR ADOPTION – An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2325 pertaining to the designation of Election Districts and Voting Precincts,” into the record.
Dr. Rink moved that the following Ordinance, including amendments, be adopted. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-1-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: Adams
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Olan-der
ORDINANCE
NO. 2360
An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2325 pertaining to the designation of Election Districts and Voting Precincts.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Per Mr. Adams’ inquiry relative to obtaining district maps, Lisa Morgan stated that she will email the maps again.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. As per LA RS 38:291 (Z) relative to the St. Mary Levee District, the St. Mary Parish Council is responsible for submitting a list containing three nominations from each of the eight single member parish council districts. The Governor shall appoint one member to represent each District.
District II
Tanya A. Johnson
Carla Davis
Kevin T. Ina
Mr. Ina moved to submit the names of Tanya A. Johnson, Carla Davis, and Kevin T. Ina to the Governor for a nomination to the St. Mary Levee District. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
B. Referred from the December 13, 2023, Regular Council Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
St. Mary Parish Personnel Board – 3 Vacancies
Sherwin Landry, Whitney J. Bourque, Jr., Candace Lodrigue Dinger, Jackie Roberson, Sr., Latarsha M. Charles
Lisa Morgan stated that she has received several applications after the deadline. She informed that legal counsel recommended obtaining the Attorney General’s opinion relative to several Council Members’ concerns regarding the Home Rule Charter requirements to be ap- pointed to the St. Mary Parish Personnel Board.
Legal Counsel, Morgan Guillory Bodin, explained that the Council can request the Attorney General’s opinion and an ethics opinion via a resolution.
Mr. Adams mov-ed to expand the agenda to adopt a resolution to obtain the Attorney General’s opinion and Ethics Commission opinion. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
After discussion, Mr. Adams moved that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call Vote:
YEAS: Ina, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Olan-der
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby respectfully re- quest the parish legal advisor, the District Attorney’s office, to seek an opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General and the Louisiana Ethic Commission, relative to the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Section 4 - 08 (D) establishing a Personnel Board selected by the Council. St. Mary Parish is seeking the definition of the words “public position” and if the prohibitions apply, does it extend to the spouse of the prospective ap- pointee?
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 24th day of January 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
C. Referred from the January 10, 2024, Regular Meeting - Discussion and action relative to Parish Council representative being ap- pointed to serve on the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory Board. (James Bennett was representative on Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory Board.)
Mr. Adams mov-ed to nominate Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr. to serve on the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory Board. Mr. Du- hon seconded the motion.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed to nominate David Hill to serve on the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory Board.
After discussion, Mr. Adams moved to nominate Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr. and David Hill to serve on the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory Board. Mr. Duhon seconded the motion.
Voting to appoint David Hill to serve on the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory Board were Rev. Mathews, Mr. Ina, Mr. Hill, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Davis, and Mrs. Hidalgo. Rodney Olander was absent.
Voting to appoint Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr. to serve on the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory Board were Mr. Rulf, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Adams, and Dr. Rink. Rodney Olander was ab- sent.
Mr. Hill was elected to serve on the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Fire Protection District No. 1 (Cypremort Point) – 2 Vacancies
No applications received.
Recreation District No. 6 (Baldwin, Jenerette, & Charenton) – 2 Vacancies
No applications received.
Sorrell Community Park Advisory Committee – 1 Vacancy
No applications received.
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 4 (Chatsworth, St. Joseph, Irish Bend, Yokely, Sorrell, Websterville, Charenton, and St. Peter Street) – 2 Vacancies
Camile J. Punch – Present Member, Herbert Bell – Present Member, Chad Gianfala
Lisa Morgan informed that an application was received after the deadline.
Rev. Mathews moved to table this item to the February 14, 2024 meeting. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried.
B. Michelle Im- pastato, Council Secretary of St. Charles Parish has written on January 8, 2024, the St. Charles Parish Council adopted Resolution No. 6742 supporting Councilman Bob Fisher for At Large Member on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.
C. Ronda Dur-bin, Executive Assistant/Presidents Office has emailed a Resolution adopted by the Tangipahoa Parish Council at their November 27, 2023, Council Meeting in support of Parish President Robby Miller in his candidacy for 2nd Vice President on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.
D. Michelle Tullier, Council Clerk of the West Baton Rouge Parish Council has emailed a Resolution supporting Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller in his candidacy for 2nd Vice President of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana Executive Board.
E. Dicky Arnold has written to resign from the Mosquito Control District No. 1 effective January 8, 2024.
He will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
F. Discussion and action regarding St. Mary Parish Employee Compensation Study and Comprehensive Organizational Review. (Mr. Ina)
Mr. Ina moved to table this item to the February 14, 2024 meeting. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
G. Discussion and action concerning the termination of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with South Central Planning & Development Commission relative to South Central Regional Construction Code Council.
Mr. Adams mov-ed to table this item to a time uncertain. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
There being no further business, Dr. Rink moved for adjournment. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Feb. 23, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC
HEARING REPORT
JANUARY 24, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
5:45 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J. Ina, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Rodney Olan-der.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinance:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2325 pertaining to the designation of Election Districts and Voting Precincts.
There were no written or verbal comments received regarding the ordinance.
In response to Mr. Adams’ inquiry, Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan stated that she will email the map link to the Council again.
There being no further business, Mr. Adams moved for adjournment. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Feb. 23, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2361
ACADIANA WATERSHED DISTRICT
PARTICIPATION
An Ordinance authorizing participation in the Acadiana Watershed District (Watershed Region 5), as codified by Louisiana Act 323. The Acadiana Watershed District shall be domiciled in Lafayette Parish as a central location within the boundaries of the Acadiana Watershed District. St. Mary Parish designates the Acadiana Planning Commission as the office of the Acadiana Watershed District’s business operations and as the public fiscal agent and administering body to conduct daily operations as stated in Louisiana Act 323. ST MARY PARISH will assist in adopting the ad- ministrative steps to establish the Acadiana Watershed District Board of Commissioners and the bylaws of the District.
WHEREAS, the Acadiana Watershed District was formed to promote drainage and flood-risk reduction within the boundaries of the district; to promote and support a unified effort to address drainage and flood issues in the region in cooperation with local, state, and federal agencies;
WHEREAS, the Acadiana Watershed District has the responsibility to identify local public sources of revenue for project funding, watershed programming, and local match requirements for the provision of drainage and flood risk reduction projects;
WHEREAS, the Acadiana Watershed District was established to co- operate with local, state, and federal entities engaged in planning and construction of drainage and flood reduction and mitigation projects in the state and region; and to cooperate with local and state entities engaged in establishing best practice development standards for flood-risk re- duction and mitigation in the region;
WHEREAS, the foregoing coordination embraces outreach with local communities to build support for regional watershed management approaches, located within and outside of the district, that can more effectively address mounting water risks within the district boundaries;
WHEREAS, co- ordination among St. Mary Parish and its district partners within the Acadiana Watershed District is critical to reducing flood risks and preserving the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property owners of St. Mary Parish;
WHEREAS, the Acadiana Planning Commission is hereby designated as the public fiscal agent and administering en- tity for the Acadiana Watershed District and whose office shall serve as the domicile for the same
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Acadiana Watershed District will enter into a cooperative en- deavor agreement with the Acadiana Planning Commission for the purpose of St. Mary Parish becoming a full participant and member of the Acadiana Watershed District and designating the Acadiana Planning Commission as the administrator for the Acadiana Watershed District.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this the 24th day of January 2024; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the 14th day of February 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the 14th day of February 2024.
AYES: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olan-der, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVED:
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 16th day of February 2024 at the hour of 9:10 a.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 16th day of February 2024 at the hour 2:18 p.m.
Adv. Feb. 23, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Greenleaf Dispensary represented by Omar Pe- cantte for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to 12 ft. in a Highway Commercial (HC) Zoned District at 174 Arlington Street, Bayou Vista, LA- Sec. 14 T16S R12E; -Parcel Id# 3014301260.00-1.92 AC Rem Por Parcel V Tract ABCDEFA Per Plat 11U 111841 Lying West of Mcdonalds Corp fronting Hwy 90 Acq. 32A 225392.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet, Chairman
Adv. Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SEALED BIDS
Sealed bid for Library Book Jobber
Library book jobber bids are hereby requested by the St. Mary Parish School Board Office and will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 24, 2024.
A bid packet will be furnished at the Central Office Complex or may be obtained at http://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=64
The St. Mary Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waiver all formalities, and to purchase more or less of the items.
St. Mary Parish School Board
Alaina L. Black,
President
Dr. Buffy Fegenbush,
Superintendent
Adv. Feb. 23 and March 1, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 24RS-489)
Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on March 11, 2024, a bill relative to Morgan City; to provide relative to the classified police service; to provide relative to the promotion, certification, and ap- pointment of eligible persons in the police department; and to provide for related matters.
Adv. Feb. 23 and 28, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2362
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
WHEREAS, on March 12th, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments) provides a process for the official zoning district map to be amended, and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby rezoned from to rezone from Light Industrial (LI) to Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this the 10th day of January 2024, having been published in accordance with law and having been heard in a public meeting in Franklin, Louisiana on the 14th day of February 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the 14th day of February 2024.
AYES: J Ina, Rodney Olander, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, and Rev. Craig Mathews.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVED:
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 16th day of February 2024 at the hour of 9:10 a.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 16th day of February 2024 at the hour 2:18 p.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Lance Barrilleaux
Address: 935 Prairie Rd.,
Centerville, LA
Parcel Id# 2534481078.00- Parcel Id# 2534481047.00- Sec.48/49 T15S R10E
Parcel Id# 2534481078.00-Lot por Tract “DEHCD” per Plat 164 301107 situated in Sec. 48 T15S-R10E Acq. 450 342822 &
Parcel Id# 2534481047.00-Lot por Tract “DEHCG” per Plat 164 301107 situated in Sec. 49 T15S-R10E Acq. 450 342822. Improvement on The Land of Barrilleaux Lance J Acq. 450 342822.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District to Agricultural (AG) Zoned District
Adv. Feb. 23, 2024

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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
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
Vs. No. 137824 Div “B”
Terry Lee Adams and Jan Adams AKA Jan Blanchard Adams
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:
1. That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as LOT 12, BLOCK A, RENWICK SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, as shown by reference to a plan of land prepared by Glenn E. Miller of Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc., P.L.S. No. 4661, Job No. 9683, dated February 2, 1999, recorded February 10, 1999, in St. Mary Parish COB 42-C, Entry No. 264648.
2. That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements 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 Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as LOT 9 B, BLOCK A, RENWICK SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, as shown by reference to a plan of land prepared by Kenneth A. Lan-dry, RLS, dated February 9, 2002, said plan of land recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 44-V, page 438, Entry No. 276503; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE AND 63/100 ($374,143.63) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 3.8750% per an- num from October 01, 2020, until paid; all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, at- torney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, court costs all as permitted by the note or mortgage being en- forced by this proceeding 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 27th day of March A.D., 2024, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, the 10th day of January A.D., 2024
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Feb. 23 and March 20, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -
February 6, 2024
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana meeting was held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The meeting was held at 1314 Main Street in the Council meeting room at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Rodney Grogan presided over the meeting.
Mayor Rodney Grogan called the Council Meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle led the invocation.
The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called Roll. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem were present.
C. J. Franklin from Providence Engineering, Chief Garrett Grogan, and City Attorney Russel Cremaldi were in attendance. Holden Murray, Humar Resources was ab- sent.
A motion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to dispense with the reading and approve the January 9, 2024, minutes. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach to accept the financial statement submission. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mi- randa Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
There were no public comments.
Linda Simmons with Patterson High School Band Boosters asked for approval to hold a can shake on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mi- randa Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Howard Parker advised that every time it rains he can’t use his showers, flush the toilets, and so forth at his residence on Mill Road. He advised there Is a major problem with the sewer lines on Mill Road, this has been going on with several administrations. Mr. Parker stated the mayor has been great trying to get this straightened out when he has met with the mayor but is it a continuance issue and is asking the council when is he going to get help or how can he get help with this major issue? He went on to state that he has gone to the Police Department to try to file charges against somebody, he has spoken to the mayor and the mayor advised grants are coming to fix the sewer lift station. Mr. Parker also advised it has been over 700 days since they came to his residence to fix the outside where the plumbing was dug up and repaired but he is still having issues with sewer lines, they are still full of water, and this has been going on for 10 years. Howard Parker went on to say that on December 26, 2023 he had to wake up to sewage, toilet paper, and other trash at the end of Mill Road where Ronald Davis graciously came out to clean up. Mr. Parker asked what he have to do to get any help and does anyone appreciate this. He advised the sewer tops are vibrating ready to come off with all the pressure. Multiple times Mr. Parker asked to smoke test the lines but nothing has been done. Mr. Parker stated he has a video showing the manhole in his yard had 8” of water sitting on top, this is not a sewer problem, it’s an infiltration problem. Mayor Grogan advised Mr. Parker that the sewer district is going to build a new sewer station which will help out. C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering and Ronald Davis will meet with Mr. Parker after the meeting tonight.
Mayor Grogan opened a sealed bid for a declaration of surplus. There was only one sealed bid turned in, the winning bid was J.J. Merchant Company from Purvis, MS whose bid was $277.77 for each vehicle totaling $555.54 for the two surplus vehicles. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mi- randa Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Pat Gordon with South Central Planning and De- velopment stated a few months back the council ap- proved Patterson Zoning Maps. An error was found on the setback showing side depth or side servitude was showing 10 ft where it should be a side depth of 5 ft. Mr. Gordon gave the correct version of setback depth to 5ft along with other changes. The change will need to be sent to Municode. City Attorney, Russel Cre- maldi advised that he will prepare an Ordinance on this matter so that the council can ap- prove it at the council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry to declare the following police vehicles as surplus: a 2008 Dodge Charger, a 2011 Ford Crown Vic, a 2012 Chev Tahoe, and a 2012 GMC Savanna Van. These ve- hicles will be ad- vertised in the paper. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Reginald Weary asked the council for approval to transfer funds from a couple of accounts to the operating account plus a couple of certificates of de- posits, one CD matures next week, and the other CD will mature in April He would only take what is needed. These funds will get us through the short term, still a lot of work long term as long as we keep on track moving forward. Mr. Weary advised the council if they look at the financial report we are better this month compared to last month. This fund transfer will put us in the right direction to paying vendors. He advised once he gets the final numbers, he will only take what he needs to pay outstanding bills. Mr. Weary has access at the moment of about $350,000. Mayor Grogan stated at the Louisiana Municipal Association meeting last month it was stated, the financial advisors for the state advised that we are sliding into a soft recession and experiencing it this June. Mayor Grogan also ad- vised that when Reginald Weary, CFO set the budget up last year, he set up a projection at one price for chemicals but as with everything else, chemicals have almost doubled if not more. We are not the only municipality going through a deficit. Louisiana Rural Water wants the city to do another rate study because they be- lieve the rates are too low. Mayor Grogan also ad- vised that we have a new budget that needs to be introduced by May and approved by June 30, 2024, to be able to roll by July 1, 2024. Mayor Grogan asked for a motion to get ap- proval to make a bank transfer to the operating account. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle and seconded by Councilmember Weinbach. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mi- randa Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden asked Reginald Weary, CFO how the city is moving forward with recommendations to help make the financial numbers better. Mr. Weary stated that, for the most part, we are getting there, the overtime has gone down drastically, and the chemicals at the waterplant were discussed with Sharon Gillum but stated a couple of repairs need to be made to make the plant run as efficiently as possible, we can’t cut off services so the offset of that the chemicals are being used due to running the plant longer to make the same type of water and to keep safe. It was also stated last month the plant had to run extra hours. Mayor Grogan stated to Councilmember Bowden that Bayou Vista was feeding us water, we were feeding Centerville water, and Centerville was feeding us so this is where some of the time was coming in due to when we had all the breaks we had to depend on them and likewise when they had the breaks but overall there has been change. Reginald Weary stated that we are moving in the right direction. Mayor Grogan did advise that the on-ground storage tanks as discussed at last month’s council meeting will cut down, but right now we do not have the storage capacity. Mayor Grogan did state that once on-ground storage tanks are in place we will be fine, he did advise that Sharon Gillum has to keep the water tower at a certain level.
Councilmember Miranda Weinbach advised Reginald Weary, CFO that she feels like we are coming along with all the recommendations that he has given the council and she stated to Mr. Weary that she commends him on all the work he has been doing but Councilmember Weinbach did want to make a recommendation on the Senior Feeding, after doing the numbers and re- search on expenses and donations, whereas the donations have plummeted the last few months, would like to drop the feedings to once per month until the city gets back on feet and can revisit the feeding program in July when this fiscal year is over. Councilmember Weinbach went on to say that sometimes great ideas are great at the moment but sometimes timing is off and at this moment it is not the right time to put forth this. Mayor Grogan ad- vised the council this issue will need to be placed on next month’s agenda for it is not on the agenda for tonight and you can’t vote on something that is not on the agenda. The council was asked by Mayor Grogan how they feel about this. Councilmember Ray Dewey advised he has mixed feelings.
Chief Garret Grogan stated met with Reginald Weary plus Councilmember Ray Dewey in his office and advised they working on things on their end at the Police Department trying to get things minimized, if they don’t need it then they don’t get it. He advised that they have cut the majority of the overtime, and they took in more revenue for the month for $28,876.
C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering an- nounced he was able to find the new project manager for the lift stations and has received the plans, LDH (Louisiana Department of Health) approved the SLS upgrade design on January 26, 2024, and Mr. Franklin stated he has been working on the backside to see how he can get match taking care of plus trying to get their guys to see if they can get is all forgiven, waiting for a phone call. Mr. Franklin advised he would look for reports from 3 years ago about Mill Road issues but advised that was before his time and would do what is right.
Mayor Grogan advised that he spoke with Tyrone Glover on a grant from Clay Higgins’s office. This grant will be one for community facilities, this will be for a whole overhaul at the Community Center such as air conditioning and roofing.
Ms. Beverly Do- mengeaux with St. Mary Parish Council on Aging an- nounced they are hosting their Mardi Gras Ball on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the American Legion Hall.
Russel Cremaldi, City Attorney had no announcements.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, Councilmember Mamie Perry made a 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
Adv. Feb. 23, 2024

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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
GMFS LLC
Vs. No. 137060 Div “E”
Trevor Paul Daigle and Brittney Daigle AKA
Brittney Lacoste Daigle
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, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining lying and being situated in Section 40, T15S-R11E, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as TRACT “ABCFA” on a plan of land showing property of Lissa M. Wilson to be acquired by Dorothy Wilson Knudsen prepared by Glenn E. Miller, L.S. No. 4377, dated October 5, 1982, drawing number 6457 re- corded in St. Mary Parish COB 25-1, Entry No. 197062; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWO AND 70/100 ($148,202.70) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 4.50% per annum from March 01, 2022, until paid; all expenses in- curred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, at- torney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 27th day of March A.D., 2024, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, the 10th day of January A.D., 2024
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Feb. 23 and March 20, 2024

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South Louisiana Community College is actively embracing the transformative influence of Metallica Scholars Initiative, facilitated by the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands, the college system said.
This nationwide endeavor aims to strengthen vital workforce programs in community colleges, which now includes SLCC’s 14-week Precision Machining Technology program.
 SLCC has received a $100,000 Metallica Scholars Initiative grant. So far, the grant money has provided student support through scholarships and training supplies, as well as programmatic outreach materials that feature the college’s Metallica Scholars.
The initiative aims to bridge the skills gap by assisting students, such as Jay Miller and Armer King, in gaining essential training for lucrative and in-demand professions.
Hailing from Dry Creek, Jay Miller sought a program that delved into both manual and CNC machining. After a year-long search, he found that SLCC’s Precision Machining Technology program aligned perfectly with his goals.
Miller’s cohort completed the program on Jan. 22. He has accepted a job with Kelly Pump. 
Armer King, a 39-year-old oilfield worker from South Louisiana, entered the Precision Machining Technology program at SLCC to escape the challenges of extended work trips, especially with a growing family.
His love for machining sparked during his oilfield days, and his lack of formal credentials led him to SLCC. After completing the program this month, Armer accepted a position with Halliburton.
According to instructor Brett Meche, finding jobs after graduation is exactly the outcome everyone is hoping for: “I am pleased that so many of the students found jobs or have interviews set up. The students were able to make the most of this training opportunity, and I encourage them all to continue to learn and master the craft of machining.”
 The Metallica Scholars Initiative at SLCC not only addresses workforce needs but transforms the lives of students, providing them with the skills and opportunities to thrive in their chosen fields.
 “At SLCC, Metallica Scholars Initiative is more than just a grant; it’s a catalyst for change,” said Anthony Baham, Dean of Workforce Programs. “This initiative not only addresses critical workforce needs but also empowers students. Metallica’s impact at SLCC goes beyond the classroom, reaching into the lives of individuals who are now equipped to make significant contributions to high-demand, high-wage industries.”
The initiative has reached 42 community colleges across 33 states, positively influencing more than 6,000 students pursuing careers in the trades. With a collective investment exceeding $6 million, Metallica and AWMH are empowering individuals to fill essential jobs that demand specialized skills and training. To learn more about SLCC’s part in the program visit www.solacc.edu/machining.