LEGAL NOTICE

OFFICIAL

PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA

AUGUST 28, 2024

FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA

The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, and Dean Adams.

The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Olander and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hill.

Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the First Regular Meeting, August 14, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.

In absence of LaDale Webster, Tawanna Williams appeared before the Council to discuss the We PUSH after school program. She inform-ed that this is a Non Profit 501© (3) Program fo- cused on making a better community which is located in the old American Legion Building on Irish Bend Road. She also stated that they are in need of volunteer teachers and tutors.

Parish President, Sam Jones remembered the late Oray Rogers, Sr. that recently passed away. He stated that Mr. Rogers served as Parish President for two (2) terms and was his mentor and public servant in this community most of his life. Lisa Morgan informed that his resolution of re- spect will be on next agenda.

In absence of Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, President Jones submitted his report for a two (2) week period ending August 28, 2024.

Planning & Zoning Director, Mandi LeBlanc, presented the following items as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their August 19, 2024, Regular Meeting:

a. Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision Development Approval –

Name: Take Five Properties SPV, LLC

Address: 855 Hwy. 90, Patterson, LA

Parcel Id# Sec. 26 T16S R12E;

Parcel Id# 2984281003.00-7.43 Ac Por Tract “A” Per Plat 41K 261956 Situated in Sec 26 T16S R12E Acq. 444 341679

Zoned: Highway Commercial (HC) Zoned District

PURPOSE: as shown on a plat titled “Survey Plat and Resubdivision of Tract “A” of St. Mary Plaza Shopping Center into tracts herein designated as Tract A & Tract C of St. Mary Plaza Shopping Center, Bayou Vista, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana; as prepared by Riverlands Surveying Co.; dated May 22, 2024.”

Mr. Olander recommends Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development. Mr. Duhon seconded the motion, which carried.

b. Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision Development Approval –

Name: Derek Broussard

Address: addresses to be determined after purchase

Parcel Id# Parcel #2474541080.00-Lot por Sennett Place Subd. and 20 ft. Alley per Plat ZZ 38087 Acq. 457 343915

Zoned: Agricultural (AG) & Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned Districts

PURPOSE: as shown on a plat titled “Plan of Land showing property of Derek Broussard, being a portion of Sennett Place Subdivision being Tracts “ABCDEMA,” “MEFLM,” “LFGJKL,” & “JGHIJ” Situated in Section 37, T15S-R10E Southwestern Land District, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana” as drawn by Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. Engineer & Land Surveyors, DWG. No. 15095 dated July 22, 2024.

Pending Board of Adjustments approval, at the September 9, 2024, meeting.

Mr. Olander recommends Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development. Mr. Duhon seconded the motion, which carried.

c. Recommend Rezoning -

Name: Patrick Hebert

Address: 611 & 627 Pacetti Ln., Bayou Vista, LA

Parcel Id# 2984341009.00-Lot por West 220 ft. of the East 305 ft. No 8-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd. Being Tract BCFGB per Plat 38Z 252948 Acq. 35K 238807. Improvement on the land of Hebert Patrick J (#611-2027) Acq. 35K 238807, Sec. 20 T15S R12E, and at 627 Pacetti Ln., Bayou Vista, La -Sec.20 T15S R12E; -Parcel Id# 2984341067.00-Lot Tract “CDEFC” per Plat 38Z 252948 being the West 50 ft. of the East 355 ft. No. 8-B Clark Bayou Vista Subd. Acq. 441 341238.

PURPOSE: to rezone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District for existing storage buildings

Pending Board of Adjustments approval, at the September 9, 2024, meeting.

Mr. Olander recommends Rezoning. Mr. Duhon seconded the motion, which carried. Mr. Hebert abstained.

d. Recommend Specific Use –

Name: Jordy Bernard

Address: 21301 Hwy. 90 W. Frontage Rd., Jeanerette, LA

Parcel: Id# 1635004039.00- 5.56 Ac por Tract ABCIA per Plat 13G 122195 Situated in Sec. 67 T13S R8E lying South of Hwy. 90 Acq. 450 342825.

Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District

Specific Use Purpose: to install a pond in an Agricultural (AG) Zon-ed District.

Mr. Olander recommends Specific Use. Mr. Duhon seconded the motion, which carried.

Mr. Olander in- troduced the following ordinances:

ORDINANCE

NO.

An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings

(Zoning Map Amendments).

THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE

EXHIBIT “A”

Name: Patrick Hebert

Address: 611 & 627 Pacetti Ln., Bayou Vista, LA

Parcel Id# 2984341009.00-Lot por West 220 ft. of the East 305 ft. No 8-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd. Be- ing Tract BCFGB per Plat 38Z 252948 Acq. 35K 238807. Improvement on the land of Hebert Patrick J (#611-2027) Acq. 35K 238807, Sec. 20 T15S R12E, and at 627 Pacetti Ln., Bayou Vista, La -Sec.20 T15S R12E; -Parcel Id# 2984341067.00-Lot Tract “CDEFC” per Plat 38Z 252948 being the West 50 ft. of the East 355 ft. No. 8-B Clark Bayou Vista Subd. Acq. 441 341238.

PURPOSE: to rezone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zon-ed District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District for existing storage buildings

Pending Board of Adjustments approval, at the September 9, 2024, meeting.

ORDINANCE

NO.

An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use.

THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE

EXHIBIT “A”

Name: Jordy Bernard

Address: 21301 Hwy. 90 W Frontage Rd., Jeanerette, LA

Parcel: Id# 1635004039.00- 5.56 Ac por Tract ABCIA per Plat 13G 122195 Situated in Sec. 67 T13S R8E lying South of Hwy. 90 Acq. 450 342825.

Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District

Specific Use Purpose: to in- stall a pond in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.

Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan informed that a vote is needed to introduce the ordinance that is presented in full form.

Mr. Olander moved to allow introduction of an ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-12(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.

Mr. Olander in- troduced the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE

NO.

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-12(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE

Item 13G, “FOR ADOPTION - An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-12(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish,” was withdrawn.

Mr. Hebert mov-ed to table Ordinances 13A, “FOR ADOPTION – An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 7-08(A) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish,” 13B, “FOR ADOPTION - An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-01(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish,” 13C, “FOR ADOPTION - An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-03 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish,” 13D, “FOR ADOPTION - An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-04(B) & (C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish,” 13E, “FOR ADOPTION - An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-05(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish,” 13F, “FOR ADOPTION - An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-07(C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish,” 13H, “FOR ADOPTION - An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-05 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish,” 13I, “FOR ADOPTION - An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-06(B) & (C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish,” 13J, “FOR ADOPTION - An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-10(A) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish,” and 13K, “FOR ADOPTION - An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 5-05(E) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish” to the September 25, 2024 Council meeting. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.

Mrs. Hidalgo informed that Dr. Rink is in attendance.

Item 14B, “Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, to vote upon the adoption of amendments to the current St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith,” was withdrawn.

Mr. Olander moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried by the following 8-0-0-3 Roll Call vote:

YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Rink, and Hidalgo

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Mathews, Ina, and Adams

RESOLUTION

A Resolution authorizing Sam Jones, the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a contract with the Barriere Construction Co., LLC relative the Runway and Taxiway Overlay and Striping at Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport.

BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, 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 contract with Barriere Construction Co., LLC, 1268 LA 3127, Boutte, Louisiana 70039, relative to the Runway and Taxiway Overlay and Striping at Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport, with said contract 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 28th day of August 2024.

APPROVED:

S/G

GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO

GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,

CHAIRPERSON

ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

ATTEST:

S/G LISA C. MORGAN

LISA C.

MORGAN,

CLERK

ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing Sam Jones, the President to execute a Memorandum of Understanding be- tween the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office and St. Mary Parish Government relative to the Courthouse Security Plan.

BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, 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 Memorandum of Understanding be- tween the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office and St. Mary Parish Government relative to the Courthouse Security Plan, with said Memorandum of Understanding 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 28th day of August 2024.

APPROVED:

S/G

GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO

GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,

CHAIRPERSON

ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

ATTEST:

S/G LISA C. MORGAN

LISA C.

MORGAN,

CLERK

ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

RESOLUTION

A resolution ap- proving the issuance, sale and de- livery of not ex- ceeding $325,000 of Revenue Anticipation Notes of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters relating thereto.

WHEREAS, St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana (the “District”), by resolution adopted on August 21, 2024 (the “District Resolution”), proposes to issue not exceeding $325,000 of Revenue Anticipation Notes (the “Notes”), to bear interest at a rate of not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum and mature not later than November 1, 2025, for the purposes set forth in the District Resolution.

WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the St. Mary Parish Council to approve the issuance of the Notes;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, that:

SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the issuance and sale of not exceeding $325,000 of Revenue Anticipation Notes of the District.

SECTION 2. Neither the Parish nor this Parish Council shall be liable in any manner for the payment of the Notes.

ADOPTED AND APPROV- ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this 28th day of August 2024.

APPROVED:

S/G

GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO

GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,

CHAIRPERSON

ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

ATTEST:

S/G LISA C. MORGAN

LISA C.

MORGAN,

CLERK

ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Discussion and action relative to Special Service District Board Commissioners training. (Mr. Ina)

Due to Mr. Ina’s absence, this item was withdrawn.

B. Discussion and action relative to the St. Mary Parish Personnel Policy Manuel. (Mr. Ina.)

Due to Mr. Ina’s absence, this item was withdrawn.

C. Carlo Gagliano, Jr. has written to resign from the position on the St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 effective immediately.

Mr. Gagliano will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.

D. Ron P. Ab- shire has emailed to resign from the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission effective im- mediately.

Mr. Abshire will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.

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. Sept. 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING REPORT

AUGUST 28, 2024

FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA

5:45 P.M.

The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rodney Olan-der, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, and James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr. Absent were Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.

The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinances:

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 7-08(A) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-01(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-03 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-04(B) & (C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-05(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-07(C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-12(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-05 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-06(B) & (C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-10(A) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 5-05(E) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.

There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding these ordinances.

There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.

s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo

Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,

Chairperson

s/g Lisa C. Morgan

Lisa C. Morgan,

Clerk

Adv. Sept. 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

ST. MARY

PARISH

GOVERNMENT

ADJUDICATED PROPERTY SALE ADVERTISEMENT

BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTH- ORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, I WILL SELL, AT CIVICSOURCE.COM, WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS FOR JUDICIAL SALES BEGINNING AT 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. ON THE 2nd DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024 AND CONTINUING UNTIL SAID SALES ARE COMPLETED, TITLE TO IM- MOVABLE PROPERTY ON WHICH TAXES WERE ADJUDICATED TO THE ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT, TO EN- FORCE COLLECTION OF TAXES. THE NAMES OF SAID DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS AND THE LEGAL DES- CRIPTION FOR EACH OF THE PROPERTIES TO BE OFFER-ED FOR SALE ARE AS FOLLOWS:

BLANC DANIEL

1313 MIDDLE RD, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380-5654 TAXES OWED ARE WITH LOT 21 OF RE- SUBDIVISION OF SQUARE X AND Y, BAYOU VISTA SUBDIVISION, ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA, PER PLAT RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 11-G, UNDER ENTRY NO. 197,994, RECORDS OF ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA.

TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATED, RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES AND AP- PURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE AP- PERTAINING.

THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. RESERVATION OF MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONTAINED IN SALE RECORDED ON 07/23/2007 AT C.O.B. 136/110 IN THE RECORDS OF ST. MARY PARISH.

3014321324.00

ON THE DAY OF SALE I WILL SELL THE PROPERTY TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. THE SALE WILL BE WITHOUT AP- PRAISEMENT, FOR CASH OR OTHER PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TAX COLLECTOR, IN LEGAL TENDER MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, AND A NON-WARRANTY CASH SALE CERTIFICATE SHALL BE IS- SUED TO THE PURCHASER FOR THE PROPERTY.

Adv. Sept. 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF

SPECIAL

ELECTIONS

Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (collectively, the “Districts”), on July 11, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that special elections will be held within the Districts on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said elections there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Districts qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:

CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

DISTRICT

NUMBER

TWO (2)

MILLAGE

CONTINUATION PROPOSITION

Shall Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Five and Eight of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.73 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .56 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12.17 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?

CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

DISTRICT

NUMBER

THREE (3)

MILLAGE

CONTINUATION PROPOSITION

Shall Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Seven and Ten of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.42 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,263,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public schools and other facilities in said District, said millage to represent a .42 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?

SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL

DISTRICT NO. 3

MILLAGE

CONTINUATION PROPOSITION

Shall Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Six and Nine of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.53 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,797,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .78 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.75 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?

The special election for Consolidated School District Number Two (2) will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

04(PART)

06A(PART)

07(PART)

08(PART)

The special election for Consolidated School District Number Three (3) will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

32(PART)

The special election for Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

26(PART)

27(PART)

The polling places at the precincts in the Districts are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

The estimated cost of Consolidated School District Number Two (2) election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,400.

The estimated cost of Consolidated School District Number Three (3) election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $800.

The estimated cost of Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $2,200.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner re- quired by law.

The said special elections will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said elections, as provided in this Notice of Special Elections, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy. 317, Centerville, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025, at FIVE- THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections. All registered voters of the Districts are entitled to vote at said special elections and voting machines will be used.

Adv. Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF

SPECIAL

ELECTION

Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on July 3, 2024, NO- TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE)

Shall Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a tax of 9 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034 (an estimated $3,443,827 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), to be used to improve, maintain, operate and support hospital and other health care facilities in the District, including but not limited to repairing existing facilities, acquiring equipment, and otherwise supporting the provision of hospital services?

The said special election will be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:

PRECINCTS

The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $2,400.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner required by law.

The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Media Room, Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, 7327 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.

Adv. Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

OFFICIAL

PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF

MORGAN CITY

SPECIAL

MEETING

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 3:45 pm in special session, this date, in the Conference Room at City Hall, 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana.

There were present: Honorable Lee Dragna, Mayor; and Council Members Ron Bias, Tim Hymel, Bonnie Leonard and Louis J. Tamporello, Jr.

Absent: Steve Domangue

Also present was Mr. Charlie Solar, Jr.

The public no- tice, posted on the principal front door of the meeting place was read (copy on file).

Mayor Dragna stated that a state of emergency needed to be declared for Tropical Storm Francine in case of any damages, whereupon,

This emergency ordinance was introduced on September 9, 2024

Mr. Tamporello offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 24-12

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY DECLARING A “STATE OF EMERGENCY” AND AUTHORIZING ANY EXPENDITURES AND/OR CONTRACTS DEEMED NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH TROPICAL STORM

FRANCINE.

WHEREAS, the current forecast of Tropical Storm Francine indicates a definite threat to the coast of Louisiana, and

WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City is a coastal City and exposed to high winds, tidal surges, and heavy rain creating a threat to the health and safety of the Citizens of Morgan City.

SECTION 1

BE IT ORDAIN-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that:

(1) A state of emergency is hereby declared.

(2) Any expenditures necessary in connection with expenses incurred due to Tropical Storm Francine are hereby authorized.

(3) The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate and execute any contracts deemed necessary, in carrying out the intent and purpose of this ordinance.

(4) That this ordinance shall take effect immediately and remain in effect for as long as necessary in lieu of the sixty (60) days provided for in Section 2-12, sub-section (c) of the Charter.

SECTION 2

Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be de- clared unconstitutional or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected hereby. That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. This or- dinance shall take effect immediately after its passage within the time prescribed by law.

Mr. Hymel seconded the motion.

The vote thereon was as follows:

AYES: Tamporello, Hymel, Bias, Leonard

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Do- mangue

Certified ap- proved and adopted this 9th day of September, 2024.

Delivered to Mayor Dragna at 4 PM, this 9th day of September, 2024.

/s/ Debbie

Harrington

Debbie

Harrington,

Clerk

Approved this 9th day of September, 2024.

/s/ Lee Dragna

Lee Dragna,

Mayor

Received from Mayor Dragna at 4:05 PM on September 9, 2024.

/s/ Debbie

Harrington

Debbie

Harrington,

Clerk

Published: September 13, 2024

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.

/s/ Lee Dragna

Lee Dragna

Mayor

/s/ Debbie

Harrington

Debbie Harrington

Clerk

Adv. Sept. 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

Recreation District No. 4 of the Parish of St. Mary

Minutes of Meeting

August 21, 2024

Members Present: William Miller, LaGenia Bradford, Vincent Byrd, Edward Austin, Terrance Johnson

Members Ab- sent: None

Others Present: Gabrielle Gil, Jerry Boyles, Barry Dufrene, Andrew Bienvenu

Mr. Miller open-ed the regular meeting leading the Board in the pledge of allegiance.

The minutes of the regular meeting held on July 17, 2024 were reviewed. Mr. Byrd made a motion to accept the minutes. Mrs. Bradford seconded the motion. The mo- tion passed.

Mr. Dufrene presented and review-ed the financial statements presented to the Board. A motion to accept the report was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mrs. Bradford. The motion passed.

Mr. Austin made a motion to pay outstanding in- voices. Mrs. Bradford seconded the motion. Mr. Austin, Mrs. Bradford, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Miller voted yes. Mr. Byrd ab- stained. The mo- tion passed.

Mr. Boyles presented his report to the Board. He discussed with the Board the need to cut the grass along the highway in front of the District’s property. He will obtain quotes to have it done. He reported the Cruisin Cajuns RV group will be back several times this coming year. He got approval for a reception for them at their first rally.

Mr. Dufrene presented to and discussed with the Board the amended budget for the period ending September 30, 2024. After some discussion, upon a mo- tion by Mrs. Bradford and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board adopted the amended budget for the period ending September 30, 2024.

Mr. Dufrene presented to and discussed with the Board the proposed budget for the period ending September 30, 2025. Upon a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mr. Austin, the Board adopted the budget for the period ending September 30, 2025.

The Board was presented with a proposal to design a web page for the District’s recreation programs. Upon a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mrs. Bradford, the Board approved the proposal for $5,325.

With there being no other business to discuss, a mo- tion to adjourn was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mrs. Bradford. The motion passed.

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William Miller

Chairperson

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Gabrielle Gil

Secretary Treasurer

Adv. Sept. 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission.

The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until October 3, 2024, at Noon.

Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Item 4. of Ordinance No. 1592.

Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.

The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on October 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.

Adv. Sept. 11 and 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1.

The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until October 3, 2024, at Noon.

Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Chapter 24-A Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:7832 and 7833.

The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on October 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.

Adv. Sept. 11 and 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

AGENDA

ST. MARY PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT

1200 David Dr. Building B

Morgan City, LA 70380

September 26, 2024

1:00 P.M.

1. Meeting Called to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Minutes: August 2024

5. Income Statement: August 2024

6. Expense Statement: August 2024

7. New Business: AT&T tariff rate Resolution

8. Old Business: None

9. Director Up- dates

10. General Discussion

11. Adjournment

Adv. Sept. 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Variance request for Spitale Farms;

Variance from R1 to Aquaculture farm (Crawfish farm)

Legal Description of property: 22.44 AC LOT TRACT 5 VSRUV PER PLAT 26A 200787 ACQ 29F 214425

15 acres +- forest land located at the south end of Tiffany Street, Patterson LA.

Planning and Zoning Meeting will be held at City of Patterson City Hall Monday, Sept 30, 2024 at 6 PM

William Gil,

City of Patterson LA Building Official

985-992-5022

Adv. Sept. 20, 25 and 27, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF

BERWICK

PLANNING AND ZONING

COMMISSION

PUBLIC

HEARING NOTICE

Date: Wednesday October 2, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM

Place: Council Meeting Room

Berwick Town Hall

A•G•E•N•D•A

Public Hearing(s);

Case #1; Application for Minor Subdivision by Mr. Harris Dehart to subdivide 17.86 acres into two parcels first is 8.92 acres and second is 8.94 acres for R-1 Single Family Dwellings. Harris Dehart Applicant; Miller Engineers, Engineers. Property address is 417 Fairview Drive, Section 28; Township T15S; Range R12E.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation to attend the public hearing and meeting are requested to contact the Office of Director of Planning at (985) 384-8858 prior to the meeting to discuss their particular needs.

Adv. Sept. 20, 25 and 27, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

Sixteenth

Judicial District Court

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PARISH OF

ST. MARY

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STATE OF

LOUISIANA

Gitsit Solutions LLC

Vs. No. 138341 Div “G”

Kenneth Joseph Hidalgo, Jr.

TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:

THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and im- provements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, being LOT NO. THREE (3) of SQUARE 25 of UNIT NO. II of LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, as shown on plat of survey of J.J. Krebs & Sons, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, recorded in Conveyance Book 13-M, under Entry No. 123,718 of the records of St. Mary Parish, and according to which survey said property measures 60’ front on McDermott Avenue, with a width in the rear and depth as shown on said survey; subject to re- strictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.

to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY THREE AND 96/100 ($154,843.96) DOLLARS, as of March 22, 2024 with interest thereon at 5.06% per annum, subject to adjustment as specified in the note and in accordance with law, until paid; additional principal resulting from Loan Advances to pay mortgage in- surance premiums per annum servicing fees taxes, hazard insurance premiums and special assessments re- pairs to and/or for maintenance of the property in- spection, BPO, appraisal and other fees for the protection, preservation, repair and recovery of the property amounts paid for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage and for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and interest on such Loan Advances at 5.06% per annum, all of which plaintiff is permitted to prove by affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein. Plaintiff is owed or will be owed the following charges as they accrue or are incurred all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees as allowed by the note and mortgage all law charges, costs, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission

All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.

I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 2nd day of October A.D., 2024, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.

Sheriff’s Office

Parish of St. Mary, La.

Thursday, the 8th day of August A.D., 2024

GARY L.

DRISKELL,

SHERIFF

By: Heidi Rineholt

Deputy Sheriff

Adv. Aug. 30 and Sept. 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

Sixteenth

Judicial District Court

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PARISH OF

ST. MARY

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STATE OF

LOUISIANA

Planet Home Lending, LLC

Vs. No. 138584 Div “G”

Dustin M. Fuselier A/K/A Dustin Fuselier and Kristi Wright Fuselier A/K/A Kristi W. Fuselier A/K/A Kristi Fuselier

That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining lying and being situated in Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and described as Lot 1 of the Land of B. A. Favret on Favret Street, as more fully shown on plan of land showing property of B. A. Favret recorded May 1, 1957 in St. Mary Parish COB 9-U, entry no. 98148.

to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND 80/100 ($103,889.80) DOLLARS, balance due on principal of fixed rate note, subject to any credits, interest from March 1, 2023, until paid, at 4.125% per annum, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission

Sheriff’s Office

Parish of St. Mary, La.

Thursday, the 8th day of August A.D., 2024

GARY L.

DRISKELL,

SHERIFF

By: Heidi Rineholt

Deputy Sheriff

Adv. Aug. 30 and Sept. 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

St. Mary Parish

Water & Sewer Comm. 2

P.O. Box 635

Patterson, La. 70392

August 12, 2024

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 - Sec. Treas.

Board Members – Raymond Beadle & Paul Tholen

Guests: Tim Matte – Pitts & Matte CPA, Larry & Pam Fromenthal - Fromenthal Plumbing, Em- ployees - Alexis Hartman, and T.J. Gardella.

Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.

July’s board minutes were accepted as circulated. With a motion from Tony Hensgens and a second from Raymond Beadle, motion carried.

Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Thomas Philbrook, and a second by Paul Tholen. With all in favor, motion passed.

Tim Matte, Pitts & Matte CPA’s, completed the 2022-2023 audit report. The policies and procedures required by the legislative auditor along with the financial re- ports were discussed. Mr. Matte stated 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. Tim also recommended that we update a few of our policies and procedures, as they are actively being followed, they just need to be in writing.

Larry Fromenthal provided his maintenance re- port for the month. Delmar Rd. sewer repairs are complete. Work continued on the Arlington Rd Project. Larry helped with new meter installs and repairs. Next month he plans on starting on the cut in valves on Saturn Rd. Larry was contacted by the fire department; he will be working with them documenting line and hydrant sizes. The board told Larry to go ahead and have Kyle Machine make marker/posts for any valves on Arlington Rd.

T.J. Gardella gave his maintenance report for the month. He updated the board on the current meter change outs. The Saturn tower was pressure washed and painted this month. The water loss is down.

Chris Cooper, informed the board that one day next week the office will be closed, for meter change outs and readings can be entered.

Chris also in- formed the board that he has spoke with Gerald Price at the BVVF about using their repeater on the water towers for radios incase of an emergency and cell phone towers are down.

We are also looking for a new office employee.

There being no further business to come before the board, motion was made by Tony Hensgens to ad- journ. With a second from Raymond Beadle, all were in favor and motion passed.

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Chris Cooper,

President

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Alexis Hartman

Recording Secretary

Adv. Sept. 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

Sealed bids will be received on Monday, October 21, 2024, by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (MCHTD), at the District’s 7327 Highway 182 1st Floor Media Room, in Morgan City, Louisiana until 12:00 P.M, and MCHTD shall at that time and place publically open the bids and read them aloud.

ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION RE- QUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.

FOR: Dock Ex- pansion – Bulkheading, State Drydock & related Dredging

Mr. Brett Drydock Repair at Bollinger Morgan City (Rebid)

PROJECT NUMBER: 36-P15-23-01

Complete Bid Documents may be obtained from:

GIS Engineering LLC

197 Elysian Dr., Houma, Louisiana, 70363

985-219-1000

Ann Schouest

upon deposit of $ 125.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first set is fully refundable to all Prime Bidders up- on return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon re- turn of documents as stated above.

All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the In- structions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as des-cribed in the In- structions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD

at 10:00 AM on Tuesday,

October 8, 2024 at the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (MCHTD), at the District’s 7327 Highway 182 1st Floor Media Room, in Morgan City, Louisiana.

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Painting, Coating, and Blasting. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.

The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.

Bid documents are posted on http://www.centralauctionhouse.com. To view these, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you must register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors have the option to submit their bids electronically or by paper copy. For information about the electronic submittal process, contact Ted Fleming with Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620.

Each bid shall be either hand delivered by the bidder or his agent, or such bid shall be sent by United States Postal Service registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested, or shall be submitted electronically with Central Auction House (CAH). Bids shall not be accepted or taken, including receiving any hand delivered bids, on days which are recognized as holidays by the United States Postal Service.

The mailing address for bids is:

Port of Morgan City Admin Office

7327 Highway 182

Morgan City, Louisiana 70381

No bid received after the scheduled time for opening will be considered. Failure of the U.S. Mail to deliver the bids timely shall not be considered due cause for the scheduled time of the bid opening to be extended.

Bids must be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished with the Bidding Documents. A single set of Bidding Documents shall be issued at the cost of reproduction to contractors who are licensed by the Licensing Board of Contractors.

Adv. Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and 9, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to article IV, section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on September 20, 2024, CenterPoint Energy Entex, a Division of CenterPoint Energy Re- sources Corp., (“CNP”), a natural gas public utility having facilities to permit the local distribution of natural gas to residential and commercial customers in the parishes listed below, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC” or “Commission”) its Evaluation Report pursuant to its Gas Operation Rate Stabilization Plan (“RSP”) Rider for the test year ended June 30, 2024 (“TY 2024”), in accordance with LPSC Order No. U-36124. CNP’s Gas Operations RSP filing, if ap- proved by the Commission as filed, will result in a rate increase of approximately $5.8 million annually inclusive of impacts due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), effective as of December 19, 2024.

Affected Parishes: Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Rapides, St. Helena, St. Lan-dry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon, and Washington

CNP’s RSP filing for the 2024 Test Year reflects an Earned Return on Equity (“EROE”) of 5.96% and pursuant to the RSP’s cost of service sharing mechanism, the EROE requires a rate adjustment by CNP. It is estimated that the re- quested net rate increase will have the following effect on average monthly bills: a Residential customer us- ing 28 CCF will increase $3.25; and a Small Commercial-Firm Service customer using 149 CCF will increase $17.30.

For questions and comments please call the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the Company’s filing and its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address:

Records Division

602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802

Telephone: (225) 342-3157

CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX

Adv. Sept. 25, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

BERWICK-

BAYOU VISTA JOINT WATERWORKS COMMISSION

POST OFFICE BOX 322

BERWICK, LA 70342

(985) 384-8990

Chairman – Herb Mashburn, Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo, Vice Chairman – Paul T. Tholen

A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti Drive, Berwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., August 8, 2024.

Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, Paul Tholen, and Troy Lombardo. N.A. Hensgens, Jr. was absent.

Others Present: Jacob Dupuy, Joel Miller and Tori Henry.

The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.

It was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the July meeting.

It was moved by Paul Tholen, seconded by Troy Lombardo and un- animously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s report for the month of July.

Jacob Dupuy re- ported that they had emergency re- pairs on the clarifier.

Joel Miller re- ported that he was able to locate the original contractor who built the clarifier and he has also been in contact with South Central Planning about possible funding sources.

Herb Mashburn reported that he is still working on procuring a truck and he also expects the first payment from the PFAS litigation in the early fall timeframe.

There being no further business to come before the Board, it was mov-ed by Paul Tholen, seconded by Herb Mashburn and un- animously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.

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Chairman

Adv. Sept. 25, 2024

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