The Annual Patterson Christmas Parade was held Sunday. Sunny and cool weather meant a good turn out to watch bands, dancers, pageant winners and of course Santa parade down Main Street.
(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 and St. Mary deputies reported arrests Thursday on reckless operation charges.
Morgan City
Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 51 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Malcolm Ted Watkins Jr., 28, Short Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:07 p.m. Thursday on a Morgan City Police Department warrant alleging reckless of a vehicle.
--Cody Gibbs 28, Sycamore Place, Corpus Christi, Texas, was arrested at 12:58 p.m. Thursday on a Morgan City Police Department warrant alleging theft of a motor vehicle.
--Olga Argueta, 39, Helen Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:52 a.m. Thursday on charges of simple battery and simple cruelty to animals.
--Immanuel Lee Gary, 34, Orange Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. Thursday on a City Court of Morgan City warrant alleging red light violation.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 45 complaints and made this arrest:
--Emanuel Jefferson, 21, San Leandro, California, was arrested at 9:49 p.m. Thursday on a charge of reckless operation with accident, simple criminal damage to property and driver must be licensed..
Bail has not been set at this time.
Franklin
Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to eight complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Darien Mitchell, 26, Adrian Street, New Iberia, was arrested at 3:45 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of off-road vehicles, driving under suspension, stop sign violation, establishing of speed zones and reckless operation.
Mitchell was booked, processed and released on a $518 bond.
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--Asia Do, 28, Willow Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:31 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Do was booked, processed and held on an $18,231.67 bond.
The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605.
Thursday, Dec. 7
5:41 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Arrest.
5:49 a.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Alarm.
7:10 a.m. Area of U.S. 90; Stalled vehicle.
7:32 a.m. Area of U.S. 90; Stalled vehicle.
8:04 a.m. Area of Apple Street; Animal complaint.
8:08 a.m. Area of Seventh Street; Complaint.
8:30 a.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Complaint.
8:54 a.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Theft.
10:19 a.m. 800 block of Belanger Street; Alarm.
10:29 a.m. 3000 block of Helen Drive; Removal of subject.
12:23 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Lost and found.
12:23 p.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Complaint.
12:30 p.m. Area of Industry/Park roads; Complaint.
12:58 p.m. Area of Headland Street/Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
2:07 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Complaint.
2:33 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious person/vehicle.
2:50 p.m. 7100 block of Park Road; Complaint.
3:49 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Complaint.
6:01 p.m. 800 block of Onstead Street; Medical.
7:11 p.m. 500 block of Barrow Street; Assistance.
7:49 p.m. Area of Marguerite/Ninth streets; Complaint.
9:46 p.m. 1400 block of Filmore Street; Complaint.
10:15 p.m. 8471 block of La. 182 ; Medical.
10:42 p.m. 2300 block of Clements Street ; Suspicious person.
10:45 p.m. 1100 block of Front Street ; Animal complaint.
11:03 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue ; Disturbance.
11:33 p.m. 700 block of Duke Street ; Medical.
Friday, Dec. 8
1:10 a.m. Area of Railroad/Ditch avenues; Assistance.
2:32 a.m. 500 block of Leona Street; Open door.
3:05 a.m. 2300 block of Clements Street ; Complaint.
4:47 a.m. 3100 block of Karen Drive; Medical.
In November, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its latest version of the Hardiness Zone Map. This mapping system categorizes geographic regions according to their average annual minimum winter temperatures.
The map helps by assisting gardeners, horticulturists and landscaping experts in choosing plants suited to specific climates.
The USDA Hardiness Zone Map has a history dating back several decades, and it has undergone multiple revisions to reflect the changes in climate knowledge and technology.
The first version of the map was developed in 1938 by then-Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace. The early map divided the United States into 10 temperature zones based on average annual minimum winter temperatures.
It wasn’t until the 1960s that the USDA updated the map. This revision included more detailed temperature zones and took into account additional factors such as elevation, wind exposure and proximity to large bodies of water.
The most well-known and widely used version of the USDA Hardiness Zone Map was released in 1990. This version, developed by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA, further refined the zones and incorporated more sophisticated technology, including the use of computer-based Geographic Information System mapping.
The USDA last released an updated version of the map in 2012. This revision was based on more recent weather data and trends. It also introduced half-zone increments to better represent small-scale climate variations.
The new version was released in November in response to ongoing climate changes and advancements in climate science. It’s essential to periodically update the map to reflect shifts in temperature patterns and to provide accurate information for gardeners and horticulturists.
Louisiana’s 2023 zoning has been adjusted, with north Louisiana now classified as zone 8b and the southernmost tip as zone 10a — each moving up by half a zone.
Each zone number represents a 10-degree Fahrenheit difference in average low temperatures in winter. The “a” and “b” denote half-zone increments, representing a 5-degree difference in average minimum winter temperatures within a main zone.
Zones labeled with an “a” indicate the colder part of a numbered zone while “b” designates the warmer part of a zone. This provides more specific information for tailored plant selection in areas with temperature variations.
Each zone has a temperature range associated with it. For example, zone 8 has a range of 10 to 20 degrees. This means that plants recommended for zone 8 are generally able to withstand winter temperatures within this range.
The zones of Louisiana range from 8 to 10. In zone 9, average minimum winter temperatures range from 20 to 30 degrees, and in zone 10, the range is 30 to 40 degrees.
For reference, here are the average low temperatures for all 13 hardiness zones, which stretch from Alaska to the north and Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
Zone 1: Below -50 degrees
Zone 2: -50 to -40 degrees
Zone 3: -40 to -30 degrees
Zone 4: -30 to -20 degrees
Zone 5: -20 to -10 degrees
Zone 6: -10 to 0 degrees
Zone 7: 0 to 10 degrees
Zone 8: 10 to 20 degrees
Zone 9: 20 to 30 degrees
Zone 10: 30 to 40 degrees
Zone 11: 40 to 50 degrees
Zone 12: 50 to 60 degrees
Zone 13: 60 to 70 degrees
The USDA Hardiness Zone Map is available online at www.planthardiness.ars.usda.gov. It is a valuable tool for gardeners and plant enthusiasts, helping them choose plants that are well-suited to the specific climate conditions of their region.
For us in Louisiana, the recent changes to the map may mean it’s time to incorporate more semitropical and tropical plant species.
DEAR ABBY: Forty years ago, a neighborhood boy fathered a child with a neighborhood girl. “Billy” was 17 at the time, and “Becky” was 14 or 15. Both were friends of mine. They were not a steady couple. She liked him, but I feel he used her. I heard that she married an older gentleman who accepted the baby, “Matt,” as his own.
Ten years ago, I found Matt on Facebook. I told him I knew his mother, and he shared her contact information with me. When I called Becky, we enjoyed talking about old times, and I let her know that Billy had passed away. She informed me that her husband had also passed away.
I was surprised when she told me she never told Matt who his biological father was. He was raised believing his biological father was Becky’s husband. I have photographs of Billy, and Matt has an aunt he is unaware of. As tempted as I am to inform him who his father was, I know that is not the right thing to do.
We don’t communicate regularly, but Becky and I are friends on Facebook. I believe she’s having health issues now. Abby, if she passes away, do you think I should let Matt know who his father was, share the photographs and let him know about his aunt? I think I’d want to know.
OLD FRIEND IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR OLD FRIEND: If Becky’s health problems are life-threatening, she’s the person you should consider approaching. The question you should pose is this: Would she want her son to think he’s all alone in the world after she’s gone?
I do not think you should lay this news on Matt after his mother’s death.
His parents would not be there to answer his inevitable questions, and he would likely feel hurt and angry that he wasn’t told the truth.
DEAR ABBY: My wife is an active member of her church, whereas I am a non-believer. It is, of course, her right to practice her religion and enjoy belonging to a community of like-minded people. The difficulty stems from the many hours spent every week above and beyond the services, such as prayer sessions, Bible study groups, etc.
I have begun to resent her heavy involvement in church administration that has nothing to do with worship, and the resulting lack of spontaneity in our relationship. To plan an activity or vacation, she needs at least two months’ notice because of her never-ending, self-imposed commitments. This has increased over the years.
We have a large circle of friends, and our marriage has no other major issues. We try to find a balance, but it’s not easy. What advice do you have for us?
FAITHLESS IN FRANCE
DEAR FAITHLESS: Does your wife realize you are so upset about the imbalance in her relationship to the church and to YOU that you wrote to an advice columnist for help?
By all means, tell her. The two of you are overdue for a serious discussion about the way she budgets her time, since you feel cheated. Begin that conversation now and, if necessary, involve a mediator.
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The Review/Bill Decker
Patterson Councilmen Lee Condolle, left, and Ray Dewey Sr. wave holiday greetings from a float in the 2022 Patterson Christmas Parade. This year's parade will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday. The grand marshal will be Ernest Ross McMurray and the parade lieutenant will be Lawrence "LJ" Johnson as the event is dedicated to the nation's veterans.
The St. Mary Parish Council heard about plans for a new kind of farm — a solar energy farm — that could be turning sunlight into electricity for thousands of homes in 2026.
Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Parish Council passed a budget calling for $39.7 million in spending in 2024.
The solar farm is in development by ibV Energy Partners on a track south of the intersection of La. 87 and the Katy Bridge Approach Road.
The solar panels would occupy 410-450 acres of what has been agricultural land belonging to the Caffery family.
When in operation, the solar farm could generate 95 megawatts of electricity, enough to provide power for about 16,000 homes, said Steve Link, ibV project manager.
The panels would be an average 15 feet high as they track the sun, Link said.
The nearest the farm will come to nearby homes is 450 feet, he said, and it will be screened from the neighbors by trees and shrubbery. The farm would be surrounded by a fence of either woven wire or chain link and topped by barbed wire, he said.
Construction will create 272 jobs, Link said.
A resident of that area, Richard Fitzgerald Sr., said he represented other people who live near the proposed area.
ibV has been helpful by providing information about the project, Fitzgerald said. But there is a concern about the distance from the nearby houses.
“We’re only asking that you give us the most distance we can from our residences,” Fitzgerald told the council.
Fitzgerald also wanted to know whether the solar farm property would have to be rezoned to industrial and, if so, if all the Caffery family property in the area would be rezoned.
Planning and Zoning Directory Tammy Luke replied that neither the solar farm tract nor the other Caffery property would have to be rezoned from agricultural. But the solar farm would have to be approved for a specific use, she said.
Councilman J Ina wanted to know whether ibV will be seeking a tax break under the Louisiana Industrial Tax Exemption program. The program offers an exemption from up to 80% of property taxes on new industry or expansion of existing industry that creates jobs.
Attorney Don Caffery said there are no plans to seek ITEP relief. He said ibV is talking with parish officials about payments in lieu of taxes.
The combined budget approved Wednesday anticipates revenue of about $37.1 million and spending of about $39.7 million.
That would reduce the accumulated fund balance to $17.2 million.
The combined budget consists of 28 separate funds, the largest being the fund that pays for general government.
The general fund budget anticipates $9.4 million in revenue and spending of $10.5 million, leaving a fund balance of $1.1 million.
The biggest single revenue item is the $3.7 million expected to be raised through taxes.
On the spending side, the biggest category is general government with $7.5 million.
The other 27 funds represent separate accounting for individual parks, sales taxes in specific wards, roads, animal control, court functions and more.
Council members Gwendolyn Hidalgo, Dr. Kristy Prejeant Rink, the Rev. Craig Mathews, Ina, Mark Duhon, Rodney Olander and Les Rulf all voted for the budget. Members Scott Ramsey, Patrick Hebert, James Bennett and Dean Adams were absent.
Also Wednesday:
—Passage of a new parish personnel policy ordinance was derailed after a long discussion centering on questions from Mathews and Ina.
The talk was kicked off by the first question from Mathews about one of the first parts of the new policy: limits on the kind of issues that can be taken up by the Personnel Board.
Chief Administrative Officer Jean Paul Bourg said the Personnel Board’s purview would be limited to major issues such as salary, termination and demotion. Lesser matters such as counseling and reprimands would be handled by the chief administrative officer and the personnel director.
Mathews found that division to be too restrictive.
“If that’s the case,” Mathews asked, “why have a Personnel Board?”
Bourg and Hanagriff argued that broadening the scope of Personnel Board’s authority would amount to impractical micromanaging.’
Eventually, the council decided to call a special meeting for Monday to talk about issues related to the new policy.
—The council approved an increase in the monthly fee for residential trash pickup in unincorporated areas.
The fee will go up $3.80 to $22.80 per month, reflecting inflation and an increase in tipping fees at the parish landfill.
Olander, who eventually voted for the increase, noted that the fee went up $4 per month last year and that the council voted to pass the increase along to residents rather than continuing subsidizing the hike.
For people on fixed incomes, $4 a month here and $5 there add up, he said.
Discussion about absorbing the latest increase in the parish budget ended quickly after Finance Director Paul Governale said the increase would cost the parish $396,000 a year.
Mathews made a half-joking suggestion that the parish government require bear-proof cans parishwide. He said it’s unfair that although bear-proof cans cost more, residents pay the same price whether or not they’re required to have that type of receptacle.
“Let’s do it right now,” he said.
Bourg said a parishwide bear-proof can requirement would surely result in a more costly contract.
Rink suggested that the best way might be to charge residents with bear-proof cans more than others pay.
“If we’re talking about fairness, that’s where we should be,” Rink said.
But that’s not part of the increase passed Wednesday. The increase passed 6-1, with Duhon casting the only no vote.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $7,000,000 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 November 28, 2023, the City HEREBY DE- CLARES ITS IN- TENTION to issue up to Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000) 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, 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, January 23, 2024 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. Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
WARDS 5 & 8 JOINT SEWER COMMISSION
P. O. Box 181
Berwick, La 70342
MINUTES
November 6, 2023
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Lopez at 6:00 PM.
Present: Michael Stewart, Larry Fromenthal, Pam Fromenthal, Gary Beadle, Chris Cooper, Joe Walker, Karen Sehon, Mickey Carmouche, and Rafael Lopez.
The board went over the minutes of previous month’s meeting. Mr. Cooper moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion.
The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Cooper motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all in order. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion.
Mr. Carmouche reported monthly maintenance. Lab testing has been completed. DMR is good. Station 7 has a new roof and new weather head. There are two pieces of the eaves and some painting to be completed. The chlorine and sulfur dioxide pumps at the plant have been rebuilt. The new scale should be in next week. The 8-hr. certification has been completed. The belt guard measurements have been documented for all stations. Price for door for Station 10 on Taft St. is $3200.00. The old generator at the location does not work, it needs to be removed from the location to be disposed of. DEQ Toxicity test will be done the last week of the month. Clean up at stations continue to get ready for painting. Both employees will be in school on Wednesday and Thursday of next week for refresher course to keep licenses up to date. He will be on vacation the 13th – 17th.
Mrs. Sehon re- ported that she is still waiting for the City of Patterson of receipt of the bylaws. The board ok’d her to contact them about it. Once she re- ceives the receipt, she will proceed with filing at the courthouse. The group medical in- surance paperwork is completed and returned to the agent. It will go into effect December 1st. The board approved Mrs. Sehon to go to AT&T to get two iPhone with cases on a business plan. She will get taken care of this month. Mr. Cooper mentioned getting a wrecker to come get the trucks and bring them to be disposed of as surplus. Mr. Cooper asked Mr. Carmouche to check the National Welding inventory and get it accurate for the rentals etc. Mr. Carmouche will check into.
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, December 4, 2023.
Having no further business, Mr. Cooper motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion.
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Chairperson
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Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. Dec. 8, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
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: J Ina, Rodney Olander, Patrick J. Hebert Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Craig A. Mathews, Scott Ramsey, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., and James W. Bennett, Jr.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Ina and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Olander.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Second Regular Meeting, October 25, 2023, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Tara Goode and Gary Shuffer, Climavision Representatives, appear-ed before the Council to discuss and present a power point slideshow relative to the operational weather station/radar on the roof of the St. Mary Parish Courthouse.
In response to several Council Members inquiries, Ms. Goode stated that the public does not have access to view information but OEP Director, Jimmy Broussard can provide up- dates to the Council. She also explained that the radar stand is rated for 165 mph winds.
Ms. Goode presented a plaque in honor of the Parish’s commitment to citizens and public safety.
Peter Soprano appeared before the Council to request that the Council send the adopted resolution to the Police Jury Association to send to all 64 Parishes that congratulated Mike Johnson, newly elected Speaker of the House, and request that he meet with Legislation to discuss rising insurance cost.
Dr. Rink inform-ed that South Central Planning Commission is still working on the redistricting maps and she requested that Council Members read the ordinance thoroughly and review the map of their precinct to assure the maps match the written descriptions.
Parish President, David Hanagriff reminded that this weekend is Veteran’s Day and thanked them for their service.
Chief Administrative Officer, Jean Paul Bourg, submitted his report for a two (2) week period ending November 8, 2023.
Per Mr. Duhon’s inquiry regarding the status of the walking trail in Amelia, Mr. Bourg stated that the layout design has been submitted.
Mr. Ina acknowledged Small Animal Control Supervisor, Cedric Dennis for his timely response in helping with a situation in the St. Joseph area.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the Public Hearing Report, October 25, 2023 be accepted. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Hebert thanked the Council for signing a resolution of support for him to serve on the Louisiana Police Jury Association Executive Board. He stated that he was selected to serve Region III, which consists of nine (9) Parishes. He informed that he and Paul Naquin are the only two (2) members from St. Mary Parish to have ever served on this board.
Dr. Rink moved that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 7-0-0-4 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hebert, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mathews, Ramsey, Rulf, and Bennett
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Mr. Luther “Clyde” Smith, St. Mary Levee District Board Member for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith retired after 35 years of service from the Colorado Division of Wildlife as their Chief Civil Engineer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith enjoyed traveling, fishing, and playing golf and made a hole-in-1 at a Michael Jordan golf tournament and won a Jaguar; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Etta Pellerin Smith, one daughter, and two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mr. Smith; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hopes that his family will find comfort in the thought that their grief and sorrow are shared by their friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that they solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of November 2023.
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
Dr. Rink moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 7-0-0-4 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hebert, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey, Rulf, Bennett, and Mathews
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Tim Gilmore began playing organized horseshoes in 1996 and was the first and only President of the Atchafalaya Horseshoe Pitchers Club, a local Club that later merged with the LA 70 Ringers and formed the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association, and
WHEREAS, in 2015 Mr. Gilmore was one of the organizers to secure Kemper Williams Park as the location to host The Cajun Coast Classic Aka The Horseshoe Tour, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gilmore is a Charter Member of the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association and was elected the 2nd Vice President in charge of publicity and advertising, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gilmore was elected the 3rd Vice President of the Louisiana State Horseshoe Pitchers Association in 2014 and was instrumental in setting up the State Website and is very active in the promotion of Horseshoes throughout the State and Nationally, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gilmore has 27 State Championships and titles and numerous local titles and was inducted in to the LSHPA Hall of Fame in 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby extend sincere congratulations to Tim Gilmore for supporting and promoting the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association League.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of November 2023.
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
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Al Dodson was a member of the first Horseshoe Club in the area, “The LA 70 Ringers” established in 1994, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dodson’s 12-member club constructed the first ten courts in Kemper Williams Park in their first year of existence, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dodson was instrumental in the formation of the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association in 1997, which combined the LA 70 Ringers and the Atchafalaya Horseshoe Club into one organization, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dodson was the 1st Vice-President of the Louisiana State Horseshoe Association for 8 years, President for 6 years, and is currently in his 13th year as Secretary/Treasurer of that organization, and was responsible for inaugurating the LSHPA Hall of Fame in 1997, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dodson has a total of twenty-two State Titles in three different classes with several other accomplishments including being inducted in to the LSHPA Hall of Fame in 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby extend sincere congratulations to Al Dodson for supporting and promoting the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association League.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of November 2023.
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
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Jimmy Percle was an original member of the first sanctioned club in this area the “The LA 70 Ringers” established in 1994, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Percle was President of the LA 70 Ringers when it merged with the Atchafalaya Horseshoe Club to form the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association in 1997, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Percle was instrumental in the construction of the first ten courts at Kemper Williams Park and personally constructed several of the structures still in use by the courts today, including the covered scorekeeping and concession areas, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Percle served as the 4th Vice President of the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association for several years, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Percle has four State Titles including three singles titles, and a double title with several other accomplishments including being inducted in to the LSHPA Hall of Fame in 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby extend sincere congratulations to Jimmy Percle for supporting and promoting the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association League.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of November 2023.
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
Mr. Olander moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried by the following 7-0-0-4 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hebert, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey, Rulf, Bennett, and Mathews
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President to execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 1 with Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC relative to the St. Mary Parish 911 Center Wind Retrofit and Safe Room Project.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 1 with Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC relative to the St. Mary Parish 911 Center Wind Retrofit and Safe Room Project, with said task order to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of November 2023.
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
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Capital Area Finance Authority relative to its Down Payment Assistance Programs.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a Cooperative En- deavor Agreement with Capital Area Finance Authority relative to its Down Payment Assistance Programs, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of November 2023.
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
RESOLUTION
CERTIFICATE OF ST. MARY
EVIDENCING PUBLIC AP- PROVAL OF BONDS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 147(f) OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the Capital Area Finance Authority (the “Authority”), a public trust created pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2-A of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (R.S. 9:2341-9:2347, inclusive) (the “Act”) has, by resolution dated 9-18, 2023, in accordance with the requirements of the Act, and the Rules and Regulations of the Louisiana State Bond Commission (the “Commission”), duly authorized the issuance of not exceeding of Capital Area Finance Authority Revenue Bonds in one or more series (the “Bonds”) to finance loans to first-time homebuyers within the jurisdictional parishes of the Authority and such other governmental units (the “Participating Jurisdictions”) whose governing authority authorized and directed the execution of a cooperative en- deavor agreement (a “CEA”) with the Authority under the provisions of the Act and other applicable constitutional and statutory authorities; and
WHEREAS, the Commission, on August 17, 2023, duly authorized the issuance and sale of the Bonds in accordance with law and the Commission’s Rules and Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Bonds are classified as exempt facility bonds under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and the provisions of Section 147(f)(2)(A), (B) and (E) of the Code require that issuance of the Bonds be ap- proved by the “applicable elected representative” of the governmental unit which issues such bonds or on whose behalf such bonds are issued and by the “applicable elected representative” of such other Participating Jurisdictions that have executed a CEA with the Authority under the provisions of the Act; and
WHEREAS, (the “Governmental Unit”) has executed a CEA with the Authority to permit the financing of loans to first-time homebuyers within geographic area of the Governmental Unit; and
WHEREAS, the applicable elected representative (the “Approving Representative”) of the Governmental Unit for purposes of approving the Bonds is David Hanagriff /Parish President and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the requirements of the Code, Notice of Public Hearing (attached as Ex- hibit “A” hereto), was published in (i) The Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 8th, 2023, (ii) The Daily Advertiser, Lafayette, Louisiana on September 8th, 2023, (iii) the Houma Courier, Houma, Louisiana on September 8th, 2023, (iv) the Lake Charles American Press, Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 8th, 2023, (v) The News Star, Monroe, Louisiana on September 8, 2023, (vi) the Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana on September 8th, 2023, (vii) The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana on September 8th, 2023, and (viii) The Town Talk, Alexandria, Louisiana on September 8th, 2023, and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the requirements of the Code, the public hearing with respect to the issuance of said Bonds was held on September 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., Louisiana Time, at 601 St. Ferdinand Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, and simultaneously held by teleconference with a toll-free number 1-888-475-4499 and guest access code 994-030-3250 in accordance with Rev. Proc. 2022-20 after due notice thereof was published in the official journal of the Authority and in the aforementioned publications sufficient to inform the public within the geographic area of the Participating Jurisdictions of the subject, date and place of said public hearing; and
WHEREAS, no objections were raised by any person present at the said hearing or by any person participating by teleconference relative to the issuance of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned, Ap- proving Representative of the Participating Jurisdiction, desires to approve the issuance of the Bonds for the purposes of the Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned does hereby certify that the Chief elected executive officer/governing authority Governing authority of the Participating Jurisdiction, hereby ap- proves, and confirms the issuance of the Bonds. The Authority, and its officers, are authorized to cause this certificate to be filed of record in the transcript of proceedings for the Bonds and to file a copy thereof with any State or Federal agency, board or commission as may be required by any applicable State or Federal laws, rules, or regulations.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of November 2023.
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
WITNESS my signature this ——— day of ———————, 2023, at ————————, Louisiana.
———————
David Hanagriff /
Parish President
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Bourg stated that Items 13F & 13G are no costs to the Parish and Item 13E is an amendment to extend the period of performance due to the project being incomplete.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Discussion in reference to Consolidated Gravity Drainage District 2A relative to Gravity Drainage District No. 6. (Mr. Duhon)
Per Mr. Duhon’s inquiry, Mr. Bourg stated that the match amount will be paid by District No. 6 to fund the generators and that Miller Engineers is the engineering firm for the project. Mr. Duhon stated that there is only one (1) backup generator that runs nine (9) pumps.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. We received the following fin- ancial statements:
St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court – year ended June 30, 2023
St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court – Statewide Agreed- Upon Procedures year ended June 30, 2023
St. Mary Community Action Committee Association, Inc. – year ended March 31, 2023
B. Dana L. Marcotte, Office Manager, Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 has written – the term of our Board Member Lamonika Dwyer will expire in November of 2023. The Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District No. 1 would like to recommend that the Board Member be re-appointed to this Drainage District for another term of four years.
C. Mr. Rulf to request an allocation of $1,000 from Wards 5 & 8 3/10% Sales Tax Fund to Recreation District No. 3 for the 30th Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony.
Due to the ab- sence of Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Rulf, Dr. Rink moved to allocate $1,000 from Wards 5 & 8 3/10% Sales Tax Fund to Recreation District No. 3 for the 30th Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
D. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission (At- Large) – 1 Vacancy
Keith James Leonard, Angelena Brocato
Mr. Adams mov-ed that Keith James Leonard be appointed to the St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission. Mr. Duhon seconded the motion, which carried.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Dec. 8, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -
November 7, 2023
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana meeting was held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. 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.
Paster Mark Gowan, Sr. with Word of Life Fellowship Church led the invocation.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden 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, City Attorney Russel Cremaldi, and Chief Garrett Grogan were in attendance.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry to dispense with the reading and ap- prove the October 3, 2023, minutes. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan stated to the council that in their council packets is the monthly financial report submitted by CFO, Reginald Weary. At this time the deficit is about $500,000 with $200,000 from overtime pay due to the drought causing water line breaks and repair, and payments to contractors for their work on these water breaks. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach to accept the financial statement submission. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
There were no public comments.
Can shake for Patterson High School PTO was approved for January 13, 2024, between 0900 – noon. A motion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden and seconded by Councilmember Ray Perry. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan advised that the city was presented with quotes for Health Insurance from Frank’s Agency and Gallagher Insurance Company. The city decided to go with Gallagher Insurance Co. for health insurance for em- ployees saving the city right at $220,000 per year. The package provided by Gallagher Insurance Company includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisana health insurance with vision and dental plans. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to move forward with a new company, Gallagher Insurance for health insurance. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Russel Cremaldi, City Attorney advised we just need a simple contract to enter into an agreement putting machines on city work sites, also stated that no ordinances are required. Mr. Russel advised that he can prepare a simple contract, minimum terms in the contract, and locations agreed upon by the city and vending machine company. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey to move forward and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
The introduction of the Ordinance to authorize the city to lease the Old Field House building has been postponed.
The mayor read the annual evaluation letter regarding the St. Mary Parish tipping fees for landfill increase effective November 13, 2023, the parish council has ap- proved a $2.50 per ton increase.
Chief Garrett Grogan discussed signing a Correctional Communications Service Agreement be- tween the city and City Tele-Coin Company, Inc. Chief Grogan explained that the old system now at the jail just supplies a telephone for the prisoners as they are trying to eliminate visitation to the jail. This new service would supply iPads in the cell to communicate with their family members and not have anyone come to the jail. The problem with coming to the jail is trying to prevent items from coming into the jail when they have contact with family members on the other side of the gate. This company will supply new phones and tablets for the prisoners to text or Facetime contact with family members. The tablets do not stay in the cells with prisoners, the prisoners will be allowed a certain amount of time on the tablet then it will be put back on the docking station. These are virtual visitations, as of now they have visits on Tuesdays and Thursdays but they may be able to visit more since it will be virtual visitations. Family members will put money on tablets just as they do on the phones and the police department will get a percentage of those funds. City Attorney, Russel Cremaldi stated this is strictly a services contract, so you do not need to use a public bid law whereas you only use the public bid law when you are purchasing equipment. It was stated again, that this would eliminate all visitation, this is not in violation for the prisoners will have contact with their loved ones through virtual visits. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey on moving forward with Correctional Communications Services Agreement. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan advised that he was contacted by Mayor Duval Authur of the Town of Berwick. There is a certain section, closer to Cameron Iron Works, inside of Berwick city limits that has low gas pressure. Mayor Duval Arthur would like to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Patterson to acquire gas as needed for the low- pressure area of the Town of Berwick. Mayor Grogan advised revenue wise would be good for the city and to get the ball rolling on this if the council is in agreement. City Attorney, Russel Cremaldi will draft up a Gas Sale Agreement between both parties to look over. After much discussion, Mayor Grogan asked the council if they were interested in going into an agreement with the Town of Berwick to provide gas on the low side. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle all stated they are very interested in going into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Berwick to supply gas to the low-pressure areas.
Mayor Grogan started a meeting with Ms. Gibbs and her associate from HUD. In the meeting were the HUD representatives, Clarence Robinson from Berwick Housing, Mayor Grogan, Holden Murray, Midge Bourgeois, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle. There was a discussion about whether to turn the Patterson Housing over to Berwick’s Board, which also governs Morgan City and let them handle Patterson Housing. Holden Murray stated that HUD gave their best-case scenario. HUD suggested keeping the housing in Patterson, getting an Executive Director ASAP, and letting Clarence Robinson mentor the board for 6 months. It will still be Patterson Housing, Patterson would still get the funding, and have an advisory board over the housing board. Councilmember DeMale Bowden motioned to accept Veronica Johnson’s resignation with the Housing Authority Board and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Mamie Perry. Miranda Weinbach and Mayor Pro Tem voted yes. Councilmember Ray Dewey voted no. The majority of the vote was accepted. A special Call meeting will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023, to take action on appointments to the Patterson Housing Authority Commission.
The motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey for a special call meeting and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to further discuss the Patterson Housing Authority. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry. Miranda Weinbach and Mayor Pro Tem voted yes. The special call meeting will be on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Mayor Grogan read a Resolution of Respect for the late Mr. Dean Lee Felterman. Motion made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey to adopt a Resolution of Respect for the late Mr. Dean Lee Felterman. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro-Tem voted yes.
Mayor Grogan read a Resolution of Respect for the late Mrs. Carolyn Johnson. Motion made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to adopt a Resolution of Respect for the late Mrs. Carolyn Johnson. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro-Tem voted yes.
Chief Garrett Grogan had no announcements.
Fire Chief Scott Hutton had no announcements.
Holden Murray announced that many events are coming up such as this Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 3:45 p.m. The Veterans Day program will be held in front of City Hall and the Christmas tree lighting will be on November 19, 2023. Mr. Murray advised that on December 9, 2023, the Office of Finance/ Economic Development will host a leadership business conference called “That’s My Business” be- ginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Patterson Community Center plus the Christmas parade will be held on December 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Holden advised to please Shop Patterson, he and Mayor Pro Tem for he and Mayor Pro Tem have worked very hard on this project.
Mayor Grogan announced that Holden Murray was appointed to the board of the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Grogan announced that a certificate was dropped off at city hall and he was asked to present the certificate to Chief Garrett Grogan. This certificate was for the first French Bread Festival held in Jeanerette. Chief Grogan advised that he sent some of the officers to help in the area during the festival.
C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering gave a report, he asked for authorization for Providence Engineering to advertise the bidding notice with the newspaper. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry to permit Mayor Grogan to move forward with the bid process and seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. A pre-bid meeting will be held on November 28, 2023, so that the bid opening be set for 10:00 a.m. on December 5, 2023.
Mayor Grogan advised on the issue on Facebook about a malnourished dog where the dog is being treated by a vet, there is no neglect of the dog. The ones posting on Facebook have spoken with the Chief of Police, and we have had the animal warden go out to check on the dog. The Facebook warriors were invited tonight to the council meeting. One of the people on Facebook replied to Mayor Grogan that he is out of state, and can’t attend the meeting. The owner has turned over copies of the paperwork from the vet stating the dog is going through treatment and has been going through treatment.
City Attorney Mr. Russel Cre- maldi had no announcements.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, Mayor Pro Tem Lee Council made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. The Council unanimously agreed.
———————
Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
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Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. Dec. 8, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Public Meeting Date: December 12, 2023
Call to Order: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, LA 70342
Prayer
Pledge of Alle-giance
Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry
Minutes from last meeting: November 14, 2023
Treasurer’s Re- port
Guests:
The Beacon Shines on:
Police Report:
Fire Report
Public Works Report
Consulting Engineers Report
Committee Reports
PUBLIC HEARING
1. None
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT
1. None
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
1. None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Change the date of the February 13, 2024 Council Meeting – Mardi Gras Holi-day
2. Declare Surplus Property:
2001 Ford Pick Up Truck VIN# 1FTYR10U81PA7 3076
1996 Ford Pick Up Truck VIN# 1FTCR10X1TUC9 1868
1994 Tem-Trail Utility Trailer VIN# F16933423
1994 Road Clipper Utility Trailer VIN# 46UFU1628R103 5901
3. Approve Liquor Licenses for 2024:
a. St. Mary Golf & Country Club
b. Ganaway’s #4
c. Country Club Express
d. Woodie’s Lighthouse Lounge
e. Hollywood Truck Plaza (Cash Magic)
f. Hollywood Plaza Casino (Cash Magic)
g. Stazione’s Deli Market
h. Bayou Lag-niappe Restaurant
i. Dollar General #13678
j. Cypress Lake Resort
k. The Old Building
Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Adv. Dec. 8, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT
NO. 1
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSION-ERS
OF ST. MARY PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT NO. 1
The board of Commissioners of St. Mary Recrea-tion District No. 1 met in regular session on Tuesday October 17, 2023.
The meeting was call to order by Mr. Steve Patureau at 6:00pm.
Roll was called and those present were Commissioners Mr. Steve Patureau, Mrs. Carla Gagliano, Manager Michael Beadle, Mr. Tyrone Richardson, Mrs. Janice Aucoin, Mr. Anthony Scully.
A motion was made by Mr. Anthony Scully to accept the minutes as written. The motion received a second from Mr. Tyrone Richardson. All were in favor.
A motion was made by Mr. Anthony Scully to accept the budget meeting minutes as written. The motion received a second from Mr. Tyrone Richardson. All were in favor.
The monthly bills were review-ed. A motion was made by Mr. Anthony Scully to pay the bills. The motion received a second from Mrs. Carla Gagliano. All were in favor.
Mr. Mike Beadle presented the treasures report. A motion was made by Mr. Steve Patureau to accept the report as read. The motion received a second from Mrs. Carla Gagliano. All were in favor.
Agenda Items Discussed
Mike Beadle presented managers report. Approval to pay annual insurance bill for Franks agency of $38,121.84. Discussed option to close savings account ending in 6791 and open 9 month CD at 5% yield. Motion made by Steve Patureau, received second by Tyrone Richardson. All in favor. Review Monthly bills report. All in favor to approve and pay. After all issued were addressed and no further matters were present, Mr. Steve Patureau made a motion to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor.
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/s/Janice Aucoin
Board Commissioner
______________
/s/ Mike Beadle
MIKE BEADLE
MANAGER
Adv. Dec. 8, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, December 18, 2023 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE REQUEST:
Rezoning of property by Lance Barrilleaux from Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District to Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 935 Prairie Rd., Franklin, LA -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 34822.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH WATER & SEWER
COMMISSION #2
RATE INCREASE
EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2024 OUR WATER/
SEWER RATES WILL BE INCREASING. PLEASE SEE THE NEW RATES
BELOW.
IN DISTRICT RATES –
WATER - $6.75 FLAT FEE $3.50 PER/1,000 GALLONS
SEWER - $6.75 FLAT FEE $4.50 PER/1,000 GALLONS
OUT OF
DISTRICT RATES –
WATER - $7.75 FLAT FEE $4.70 PER/1,000 GALLONS
SEWER - $7.75 FLAT FEE $5.80 PER/1,000 GALLONS
COMMERICAL RATES –
WATER - $7.75 FLAT FEE $4.70 PER/1,000 GALLONS
SEWER - $7.75 FLAT FEE $5.80 PER/1,000 GALLONS
OUR STANDARD METER DEPOSIT WILL INCREASE FROM $130.00 TO $200.00
Adv. Dec. 8, 13, 15,
and 20, 2023
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Oscar Louie Vick, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on December 5, 2023.
Louie was born to Oscar Louie Vick and Jennie Gurganus Vick in Washington, North Carolina, on February 5, 1943, grew up in Vivian, Louisiana, and passed away in Berwick, Louisiana, where he had lived for fifty-six years.
He was a Christian, a long-time member and deacon of Bayou Vista Baptist Church, a devoted husband of Marilyn Hardy Vick for sixty years, the loving father of sons Brian David Vick and Aaron Paul Vick and proud grandfather of Katie Vick Techman, Erin Nicole Vick, Jacob Brian Vick, Roman Michael Vick, and Adrian Paul Vick. He was also survived by his daughter-in-law Theresa Blanco Vick; sister Linda Vick McDow; sisters-in-law Carolyn Hardy, Patty Hardy Bossier and Peggy Hardy Boone; brothers-in-law Lonnie Hardy, Brian Hardy and James McDow and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Louie was a dedicated employee of Halliburton Company for thirty years and of Diamond Tank Rentals for twenty.
A memorial service will be held at Bayou Vista Baptist Church on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. If desired, donations can be made to the children’s building renovation fund of Bayou Vista Baptist Church.
Happy eighth birthday Saturday to Douglas Kidder, we love you, Wesley, Reid and Grandmommy.
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