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Morgan City Council eyes infrastructure

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 8:13am

BILL DECKER

The Morgan City Council on Tuesday moved to seek funding for infrastructure projects, including an upgrade to the city’s water treatment system.
The council also made three appointments to the previously inactive Wharf Board of Commissioners after hearing complaints about some of the behavior among shrimpers who use the wharf.
And Council of Aging Director Beverly Domengeaux delivered her annual report about programs serving 241 senior citizens in Morgan City.
Infrastructure
The council passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Lee Dragna to apply for funding under the state-federal Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund.
The funding would go to the second phase of the city’s water plant upgrade that would allow water to be treated with fewer chemicals.
The city government would be looking at an application for a loan of $6 million-$7 million low-interest loan, up to 49% of which could be forgiven if the city meets the program’s criteria.
In a related matter, the council passed a resolution that will allow the city to continue being part of class action settlements with Dupont and 3M over chemicals that have appeared in local water systems.
The chemicals, known as PFAs, have been used in products include airport firefighting foam, nonstick cookware and fabric treatment. PFAs have been linked to health problems including cancer and liver and thyroid disease.
Morgan City’s participation in the lawsuits costs the city nothing for up-front legal fees. It’s not clear how big Morgan City’s share of any settlements would be.
Another council resolution sets out Morgan City’s wish list for capital outlay funding from the state government. On the list:
—$4.7 million for sewer system rehabilitation.
—$19.7 million for the Morgan City Wellness Center.
—$5.5 million for La. 70 resurfacing and drainage repairs.
—$3.4 million for Morgan City Lake End Parkway pier development.
—$6 million for La. 182 resurfacing.
Wharf commission
Two shrimpers appeared at the September council meeting with complaints that included harassing phone communication, improper mooring and repairs, and out-of-area captains selling shrimp at prices that undercut the locals.
The council is trying to revive the Wharf Board of Commissioners with three appointments approved Tuesday: Kevin Mayon, Daniel Fryou and Chad Miller.
The council also:
—Passed a resolution that will keep Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana as the administrator of the city government’s self-insured health coverage program for employees with no increase in premiums for the employees.
—Introduced an ordinance setting residential and commercial trash pickup rates at the vender’s price plus $3 per customer per month. The ordinance also allows for annual rate adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index-Urban.
—Introduced an ordinance requiring city permits for anyone performing directional boring or open trenching in city rights of way, even if state or federal permits have already been issue.
—Introduced an ordinance changing rules for temporary signs advertising elections or events. The would be allowed in residential or business zones up to 90 days before the event. The signs can be no larger than 48 inches by 48 inches and must be removed within 48 hours of the event’s completion.
—Appointed Eriq Blanchard to three city boards.
Blanchard, an unsuccessful candidate for the St. Mary Parish Council on Oct. 14, will have plenty of opportunity for public service. He was appointed to the planning and zoning, recreation and Main Street boards.
—Heard Domengeaux say the Council on Aging has prepared 22,000 meals, made 950 housekeeping visits and made 850 transportation trips in Morgan City.
The $180,000 in expenses here have come from the H&B Young Foundation ($145,000), the city government ($20,000) and the state and federal governments ($15,000).
“We all appreciate everything you do,” Dragna told Domengeaux.
“It’s a joy,” she replied.

Ag commissioner talks about challenges, opportunity

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 8:05am

BILL DECKER

bdecker@daily-review.com

FRANKLIN — Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain talked to a St. Mary Chamber luncheon audience Wednesday about one state department. But he might have taken a line from “A Tale of Two Cities.”
For Louisiana farmers and the Agricultural and Forestry Department, this can be the best of times and the worst of times.

Strain spoke at the Chamber Business Luncheon at The Forest restaurant

The worst of the current season results from the statewide drought.

“We’ve never seen a drought this severe,” Strain said.

The dry weather and acres and acres of trees downed by the 2020-21 hurricanes have fueled a whole series of wildfires beginning in August, most notably the Tiger Island fire in Beauregard Parish. That blaze eventually spread to 31,000 acres beginning Aug. 21.

The Agriculture Department is equipped with specialized vehicles and expertise in fighting wildfires. But Ag Department personnel and volunteer fire departments were on their own for five days after the Tiger Island fire was ignited until help from 26 states began to arrive.

Volunteer firefighters “did yeoman’s work,” Strain said. “But they are underfunded, undertrained and understaffed” for a fire that lasts for days.

The fire eventually came within 3,200 feet of homes in Merryville, Strain said, despite the efforts of firefighters, retardant dumped by Blackhawk helicopters and water from “scooper” planes that made round trips between Toledo Bend and the fire zone.

Some of the wildfires started accidentally, Strain said, including one ignited by sparks from a chain dangling from a moving truck. At least four fires were the result of arson.

The drought in states in the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys reduced the Mississippi River volume, leading to saltwater intrusion. That’s a problem for rice and crawfish farmers, Strain said.

The hardest hit crop so far has been hay, Strain said. There are already signs that more cattle are being sent to market as producers try to avoid paying increasing hay prices. Yet cattle prices haven’t shown a significant drop, Strain said, a sign that demand remains high.

In St. Mary, sugar cane accounts for two-thirds of the parish’s crop production. So far, the prospects for this year’s crop and current prices are favorable, he said. Louisiana is the nation’s biggest producer of a sugar crop expected to be worth $2 billion.

For a decade, Strain said, the world has fallen short of the 2% yearly increase in food production needed to keep pace with the population. And much of the marginal land that could be converted to agriculture is already in use.

That means the emphasis will be on increasing production in the currently available acreage. Strain said he’s working with LSU and Southern to develop ways to boost crop yields.

“We have to make sure we protect every inch of every acre ...,” Strain said.

“The future of Louisiana growers has never been brighter.”

Wheel House for Oct. 27

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 7:55am

DINNERS
New Salem Baptist Church, 1412 Cherry St., Patterson, selling fried chicken dinners 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Menu: fried chicken, red beans with rice, green salad, dessert and drink. Cost: $10. Advance tickets call 337-316-1254. Walk-ins welcome.

ARC meeting
Arc of St. Mary/Center of Hope annual meeting is 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at Center of Hope, 100 Missouri St., Centerville.

Around Town for Oct. 27

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 7:51am

Happy first birthday Saturday to Nova Potashnik-Fears, love, Mom, Dad and all your family and friends.

Terrebonne General wound center receives recognition

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 7:46am

The Terrebonne General Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Clinic is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s highest achievement, the Wound Center of Excellence Award. Recipients of this prestigious award meet or exceed national wound care quality benchmarks over a set period of time.

The Wound Center of Excellence Award distinguishes centers that have demonstrated exceptional success by meeting or exceeding clinical and operational benchmarks in several categories, including healing benchmarks and adherence to clinical practice pathways, along with a patient satisfaction rate of 96% or higher.

“This achievement reaffirms our mission through our partnership with RestorixHealth to improve the health and quality of life for those in our community with wounds,” said Phyllis Peoples, president and CEO.

“We are proud to be recognized for the outstanding care that our amazing staff provides its patients every day.”

The Terrebonne General Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Clinic is dedicated to optimizing outcomes and preventing lower limb loss in patients with non-healing wounds.

The approach to wound care is aggressive and comprehensive, coordinating traditional and advanced therapies and techniques that are proven to reduce healing time and improve healing rates.

The center is staffed with clinicians with advanced training in wound care and hyperbaric medicine.
Integrating a team of wound care professionals optimizes patient care, while offering the most advanced healing options.

The Terrebonne General Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Clinic is located at 8120 Main St., Suite 102 and is open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Oncology nutrition specialist receives certification

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 7:37am

Terrebonne General Health System announced that board-certified oncology nutrition specialist Allison Cazenave has added another certification to her name: oncology nutrition consultant.

Casenave is now the only oncology nutrition consultant in Louisiana, the hospital said.

The requirements for this certification consist of a 250-hour Oncology Nutrition Consulting Certification Program. The program is composed of four 10-week courses and a final exam. The education covers naturopathic and integrative oncology nutrition topics such as holistic and metabolic oncology nutrition therapy, nutrigenomics, medicinal therapeutic diets, phytonutrients, preventative oncology nutrition approaches, disease-specific nutrition therapy approaches and nutritional psychology.

Allison Cazenave is part of the care given at Terrebonne General Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to all cancer patients. She helps patients with their meal plans to boost health and reduce side effects caused by cancer and cancer treatments.

“Allison’s strong desire to provide patients with the best possible care and outcomes is one of the many reasons we are extremely proud to have Allison on our cancer care team as our Oncology Nutrition Consultant,” said Phyllis Peoples, president and CEO.

Public notices for Oct. 27, 2023

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 6:00am

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE FOR
PUBLICATION
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
STATE LAND OFFICE
By virtue of and in conformity with the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes 41:1211, et seq., sealed bids will be accepted on or before the 3rd day of November 2023, at eleven o’clock a.m., for the sole purpose of constructing and maintaining a single habitable structure on the following described tract in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, to wit:
A certain tract of State owned (nonsevered) land identified as Campsite Lot No. 5, GA Cut Houseboat Area 3, In front of Sec. 19, T13S, R10E, Louisiana Meridian
All bids must be forwarded by United States Mail to the State Land Office, Post Office Box 44124, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804 or delivered to 1201 North Third Street, Suite G-223, and must be accompanied by check or money order for full amount of first year’s rental of not less than Six Hundred Twenty-Four and 00/100 ($624.00) Dollars per year for a term of ten (10) years.
The word BID and the DATE the bid is to be opened should be written on the outside of the envelope containing your bid so that it will not be opened with the regular mail.
The failure of the tenant to pay the rent punctually, or before the date upon which said rental shall fall due, shall ipso facto and without demand or putting in default terminate and cancel said lease.
THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IS RESERVED.
Cheston Hill
Public Land Administrator
State Land Office
NOTE: SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST PAY THE ADVERTISING CHARGES.
Adv. Oct. 13, 20 and 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
September 11th, 2023
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the district office with President, Chris Cooper presiding.
Present: Chris Cooper-President, Tony Hensgens- Vice President, Thomas Philbrook- Secretary/Treasurer, Board Members – Raymond Beadle, & Paul Tholen.
Guests: Pam Fromenthal-Fromenthal Plumbing, Reid Miller- Miller Eng., Tim Matte-Pitts and Matte CPA’s, Misty Estay & T.J. Gardella.
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
August board minutes were ac- cepted as circulated. With a motion from Thomas Philbrook and a second from Raymond Beadle, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Raymond Beadle, and a second by Paul Tholen. With all in favor, motion passed.
Pam Fromenthal gave her maintenance re- port for the month. Nini Road’s water pressure has been restored. A new service line to the meter was in- stalled. A meter on Saturn Road was repaired. Pam re- ported that a new tap and meter were installed on Victoria Riverside. A manhole on Southeast and Hwy 182 was cleaned out and the curb stop on Neptune was re- paired.
T.J. Gardella gave his maintenance report for the month. Water loss was discussed and Patterson periodically re- ceived water from Bayou Vista, ac- counting for some of the loss. He stated that more meters and registers have been ordered. A sample site has been installed at the Patterson district water valve.
Tony Hensgens reported that a new employee was hired at the water plant. The repairs that were needed are being made.
Tim Matte, Pitts & Matte CPA’s, completed the 2021-2022 audit report at the end of October.
The policies and procedures re- quired by the legislative auditor along with the financial reports were discussed. Mr. Matte stated that the balance sheet is close to last years. There will always be a lack of segregation of duties due to the size of the office staff. He also stated there is a failure to follow audit by time. Mr. Matte presented the new engagement letter for the yearly audit for two years. He informed the board there will be a 3% increase due to inflation. A motion was made by Raymond Beadle to accept, and a second from Paul Tholen, all were in favor, motion passed.
Reid Miller stated there was no new business to report.
The board discussed continuing to assist Patterson with their water needs. Patterson will reimburse for the cost of water received. We are still having ongoing issues with warrantied me- ters.
There being no further business to come before the board, motion was made by Raymond Beadle to adjourn. With a second from Tony Hensgens, all were in favor and motion passed.
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Chris Cooper-
President
________________
Misty Estay
Recording
Secretary
Adv. Oct. 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1
The board of Commissioners of St. Mary Recreation District No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
The meeting was called to order my Mrs. Janice Aucoin 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. Steve Patureau to accept the minutes as written. The mo- tion received a second from Mr. Anthony Scully. All were in favor.
The monthly bills were re- viewed. A motion was made by Mrs. Carla Gagliano to pay the bills. The motion received a second from Mr. Steve Patureau. 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. Discussed replacement plank for bent bench. Ap- proval to pay annual insurance bill. Requested and approved to add street light on Aucoin Street. Approval for en- gagement letter for Kolder to do upcoming budget review. Approval to purchase flooring for concession and pressbox. 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
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/s/Mike Beadle
MIKE BEADLE
MANAGER
Adv. Oct. 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, No- vember 6, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Glenwood Acquisitions LLC, represented by Benjamin Langlinais for a Servitude of Passage Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to 30 ft. in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 9988 & 9900 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 59/24/48 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1875004012.00-19.11 ac por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004011.00-36.74 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674, -Parcel Id# 1875004013.00-21.44 as por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004010.00-32.91 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674, & -Parcel Id# 1875004009.00-15.67 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 48 T13S R9E Acq. 379 331674.
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. Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with the provisions of the Laws of the State of Louisiana for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned for charges incurred for storage of the property described below, notice is hereby given that such property will be sold at public auction by Hwy. 90 Mini Storage at its storage facilities at 7302 Hwy. 182 E., Morgan City, LA 70380 on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 10:00 A.M.
The following includes a general description of the property and unit number:
Name, Description, Unit
Deqwavia Hall – sofa, loveseat, mattress, boxspring, coffee table, chairs, miscellaneous, etc. Unit #41
Daniel Inzina, Jr. – Christmas items, household items, pots/pans, miscellaneous, etc. Unit #188
Anthony Edging – table, chairs, seats, dresser, miscellaneous, etc. Unit #241
The undersigned reserves the right to bid on the property. Sale subject to prior cancellation in the event that the storage fees are paid by the occupant prior to the sale. Reservations are re- quired, 985-384-3622 Thane G. Aucoin @ Hwy. 90 Mini Storage.
Adv. Oct. 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for Amending and Reenacting Section 90-40, Service Charges for Pickup and Collection, of Chapter 90, Solid Waste, Article II, Pickup and Collection, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Morgan City.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on November 28, 2023, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
Adv. Oct. 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for enacting Chapter 110, Utilities, Article I – In General, Sec. 110-2. Directional Boring and Trenching Permits.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on November 28, 2023, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
Adv. Oct. 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for amending and reenacting Chapter 126, Zoning, Article V – Sign and Billboard Regulations, Sec. 126-157. General Restrictions.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on November 28, 2023, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
Adv. Oct. 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for Adopting an Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on November 28, 2023, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
Adv. Oct. 27, 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, November 20, 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 Kirk Farrelly with Capital Growth Buch- alter, Inc. representing Annie Viator and Heirs from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to allow for the development of a General Retail Store (Dollar General) based off of the proposed subdivision of Tract A-B-C-D-E-A located at 19545 Hwy 182 W., Jeanerette, LA -Sec.68 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1905041004.00 -7.00 AC Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrell Ln Acq. 436 340517 (Zon-1417 )
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. Oct. 27, Nov. 3 & 10, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACE STREET
PO BOX 922
MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
RECREATION
DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE
STREET
MORGAN CITY,
LA 70380
6:00PM
SEPTEMBER 14,
2023
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District #2 was called to order by Chairman Oscar Toups, at 6 o’clock in the evening. The Board of Commissioners welcomed Ms. Norma Skinner back to the board. Invocation was led by Norma Skinner. Members present were, Ann W. Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner and Oscar Toups. Absent-Sandra Wilkerson. Others present was Leroy Trim, Director of Recreation. Guest – None
Minutes from August 10th, 2023, regular monthly meeting was read by Ann Poole. A motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting was made by Nelda Dural and second by Norma Skinner with any necessary corrections, if any. The motion was approved by all board members present. Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Sandra Wilkerson
Financial report was presented by Leroy Trim. A motion to accept the financial report as read, with any necessary corrections, was made by Ann W. Poole with the correction in future reports a itemized income report is attached to the financial report on a monthly basis and second by Norma Skinner, with all in favor. Nays: None Ab- stain: None Absent: Sandra Wilkerson
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
Bills were submitted for payment, after being reviewed by all board members present, a motion to pay all bills was made by Ann W. Poole, and second by Norma Skinner, with all in favor. The motion was approved without opposition. Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Sandra Wilkerson
With nothing further to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Nelda Dural, and second by Norma Skinner with all in favor. The motion was approved unanimously.
Oscar Toups
/s/ Oscar Toups,
Chairman
Adv. Oct. 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
PROPOSE BUDGET
OCT 1, 2023 - SEPT 30, 2024
INCOME
PROPERTY TAX $400,000.00
SALES TAX 40,000.00
OTHER INCOME 60,000.00
TOTAL INCOME $500,000.00
EXPENSES
INSURANCE $111,000.00
UTILITIES 66,000.00
REPAIRS 30,000.00
SALARIES 200,000.00
ALL OTHERS 65,500.00
TOTAL 472,500.00
BALANCE 27,500.00
APPROVED (s) Oscar Toups DATE 10-12-23
Adv. Oct. 27, 2023

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Assumption deputies make arrests on domestic abuse, failure to appear charges

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 3:39pm

Staff Report

(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.)

Assumption Parish deputies reported arrests this week involving failure to appear to answer drug charges and domestic abuse involving a pregnant victim.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:

--Charles Daggs Jr., 67, Coleman Johnson Street, Napoleonville, was arrested on a warrant charging him with failure on a charge of possession of MDMA (ecstasy).
Daggs was previously arrested in Assumption Parish on a charge of possession of MDMA. He failed to appear in court Aug. 21. A warrant was issued for Daggs’ arrest on Aug. 23.

On Wednesday morning, a uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation in the Bayou L'Ourse area and initiated a stop of that vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Daggs.

During the interview, it was determined that Daggs was driving under a suspended driver’s license. It was further determined that Daggs was wanted on a warrant for failure to appear.

Daggs was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges improper or unsafe passing and driving under a suspended license.

Daggs remains incarcerated with bond set at $421.20 cash

--Jacob Timothy Dugas, 37, Bayou Drive West, Pierre Part, was arrested Tuesday on a felony warrant alleging domestic abuse battery of a pregnant female arising from an incident Aug. 8.

On Oct. 2, deputies responded to a complaint on Teddy Street in Pierre Part in connection with the earlier incident.

Deputies made contact with the complainant, who advised that she was the domestic partner of Dugas at the time of this incident. As the couple returned home from a family visit,
Dugas became very angry and committed a battery upon the victim.

Deputies recovered physical evidence of the crimes alleged and secured an arrest warrant for the arrest of Dugas.

On Tuesday evening, Dugas was arrested at a residence on Bayou Drive and incarcerated in the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

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:

--Nyla Kay Davis, 23, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:13 p.m. Wednesday on two counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Axel Daniel Rodriguez, 20, Millard Lane, Millers Creek, North Carolina, was arrested at 8:58 p.m. Wednesday on three counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Anndy Jafet Jimenez-Sanchez, 23, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:08 a.m. Thursday on three counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

Prep football district standings

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 3:03pm

After Week 8
.............................................................W-L....District
7-1A
Vermilion Catholic.................................8-0...........4-0
Central Catholic....................................6-2.......... 4-0
Hanson Memorial..................................6-2...........3-2
Jeanerette...............................................6-2...........3-2
Covenant Christian................................3-5...........1-3
Centerville.............................................4-4............0-4
Oct. 20
Central Catholic 29, Hanson Memorial 8
Vermilion Catholic 57, Centerville 14
Jeanerette 42, Highland Baptist 7
Ascension Catholic 36, Covenant Christian 3
Oct. 26
Vermilion Catholic at Central Catholic
Oct. 27
Highland Baptist at Centerville
Beau Chene at Hanson Memorial
Jeanerette at Covenant Christian
8-2A
Loreauville..............................................6-2...........3-0
Catholic-New Iberia...............................6-2...........2-1
Ascension Episcopal...............................5-3...........2-1
Franklin..................................................3-5...........1-3
West St. Mary.........................................1-7...........1-2
Delcambre...............................................0-8...........0-3
Oct. 19
Catholic-New Iberia 49, Franklin 12
Oct. 20
Loreauville 30, Ascension Episcopal 9
Delcambre 14, West St. Mary 8
Oct. 27
West St. Mary at Franklin
Catholic-New Iberia at Loreauville
Ascension Episcopal at Delcambre
8-3A
E.D. White..............................................8-0...........3-0
St. James................................................7-1...........2-0
Donaldsonville........................................3-5...........1-2
Berwick...................................................2-6...........0-2
Patterson................................................2-6...........0-2
Oct. 20
E.D. White 56, Berwick 14
Archbishop Shaw 55, Patterson 13
St. James 55, Donaldsonville 14
Oct. 27
Patterson at Donaldsonville
St. James at Berwick
Sam Houston at St. E.D. White
7-4A
Assumption..........................................8-0..............4-0
Lutcher.................................................5-2..............3-1
Vandebilt Catholic...............................5-3..............3-1
South Lafourche..................................4-4..............2-2
South Terrebonne................................2-6..............2-3
Morgan City.........................................3-5..............1-4
Ellender...............................................0-8..............0-4
Oct. 20
South Terrebonne 44, Morgan City 0
Assumption 14, Lutcher 7
Vandebilt Catholic 48, Ellender 0
St. Louis Catholic 21, South Lafourche 14
Oct. 27
Lutcher at Morgan City
Vandebilt Catholic at Assumption
South Lafourche at Ellender
H.L Bourgeois at South Terrebonne

Chamber names Administrative Assistant of the Month

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 2:58pm

Barbara Hebert of Cabot Corp., holding plaque, was named Administrative Assistant of the Month at Wednesday's St. Mary Chamber Business Luncheon in Franklin. Shown from left are Past Chamber Chair Ed '"Tiger" Verdin, Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain, state Sen. Bret Allain, Chamber Chair Laura Meadows, Hebert, Chamber President Beth Chiasson and Chamber Treasurer Alyssa Cart.