Public notices for Aug. 18, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), on April 25, 2023, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the City on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the City 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
(CHARTER AMENDMENT)
Shall Section 2-01(a) of the Home Rule Charter for the City of Morgan City be amended to read as follows:
(a) The legislative power of the city government shall be vested in a council consisting of five (5) members elected from single-member districts for four-year terms?
The said special election shall 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
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42(PART)
43(PART)
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 $2,100.
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 City Court Building, 7261 Hwy. 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023, 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 City are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 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 6:00 PM
July 13th, 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. Invocation was led by Norma Skinner. Members present were, Ann Poole, Norma Skinner, Nelda Dural and Oscar Toups. Absent~ Sandra Wilkerson. Others present was Leroy Trim. Guest~ Alicia Brown of Pitts & Matte, LLC, CPAs of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Alicia Brown presented the audit packet for the year ending September 30th, 2022, agreed up- on procedures acquired by the legislative auditor, and the audit for the current year. Upon a thorough explanation of each, Ms. Brown stated that there were no findings for internal control of operation and maintenance, and she will answer any questions, if any. However, there was a non- compliance with budget monitoring. There are procedures in place, and the budget will be monitored on a monthly basis, while adjustments will be made when budget exceeds the percentage as specified in the state statue. A motion was made by Ann Poole and second by Norma Skinner, to ac- cept the audit report as stated with any necessary corrections, if any; the mo- tion was approv-ed by all board members present.
In further discussion of the year ending audit re- port 2022, a motion was made by Ann Poole and second by Norma Skinner to give Mr. Trim and Mr. Toups permission to review the report with all employees and others. The motion was approved un- animously.
Minutes from June 08th, 2023, regular monthly meeting was read by Ann Poole. A motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting was made by Norma Skinner and second by Ann Poole with any necessary corrections, if any. The motion was ap- proved by all board members present.
Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Sandra Wilkerson
Financial report was given by Leroy Trim. A motion to approve the financial report as read, with any necessary corrections, was made by Norma Skinner and second by Ann Poole, with all in favor. Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Sandra Wilkerson
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Leroy Trim informed the Board of Commissioners that the 2023 summer program was a great success. Thereafter, he stated that DelCon, LLC was awarded the contract as the lowest bidder for renovations and improvements in the main building at the facility.
In further related new business, Mr. Trim presented to the board, the quote received from Classic Business on a new Ricoh Copier.
Bills were submitted for payment, after being reviewed by all board members present, a mo- tion to pay all bills was made by Nonna Skinner, and second by Ann Poole with all in favor. The motion was approved without opposition. Nays: None Ab- stain: None Ab- sent: Sandra Wilkerson
With nothing further to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Ann Poole, and second by Norma Skinner with all in favor. The motion was approved un- animously.
(S) Oscar Toups
Oscar Toups,
Chairman
Adv. Aug. 18, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
ARCPE 1 LLC
Vs. No. 135903 Div “A”
Justin P Askew
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of Fi Fa 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 land lying and being situated in the City of Morgan City, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, being more particularly des-cribed as the Easterly 37.5 feet of Lot 7 and the Westerly 25 feet of Lot 9 of Square 9 of Sacred Heart Park Addition to Elliot Subdivision, as shown on a plat of said subdivision made by Lee B. Delaune, dated August 3, 1961, recorded April 23, 1962, in Book 12-D, Entry No. 114,305 of the Conveyance Records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana; the foregoing des- cription des- cribed one tract of land having a frontage of 62.5 feet on the North side of Hickory Street by a depth between parallel lines of 125 feet; subject to re- striction, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of (a) SIXTEEN THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 72/100 ($16,815.72) DOLLARS with interest of $6,922.34 through February 1, 2022 and thereon at variable rates until paid; (b) the following amounts accrued through February 1, 2022; late charges of $45.23, property preservation/inspections $84.00, and any such additional amounts accruing thereafter through the date of sale; (c) all expenses in- curred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees as provided for by the note and mortgage (d) all law charges, costs, fees and expenses including sheriff’s commission as well as your own costs and charges; as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 20th day of September A.D., 2023, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 6th day of July A.D., 2023
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Aug. 18 and Sept. 13, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Forethought Life Insurance
Company
Vs. No. 136548 Div “A”
The Unopened Succession of Jewel Elaina Templet A/K/A Jewel Elaina Templet, A/K/A Jewel E. Templet, A/K/A Jewel Templet
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of Fi Fa 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 buildings and improvements thereon and all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereto ap- pertaining and all appurtenances thereof, situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana being known, designated and described as lots 15 and 16 in square letter “A” of “B”. Giordano Subdivision” according to a map and plan of land of said subdivision dated February 25, 1949 and attached to an act filed for record May 3, 1949 in St. Mary Parish COB 7-H, page 684, Entry No. 79,024.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 04/100 ($121,655.04), together with in- terest thereon and any applicable amounts provided for by the Act of Mortgage and applicable law such as late charges, escrow advances, corporate advances, and other fees, together with reasonable attorney’s fees actually incurred by the Plaintiff, if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or hereafter ad- vances and proves according to law for taxes, assessments, repairs to and maintenance of the property, and other charges which the Plaintiff is permitted to prove by affidavits filed or submitted before judicial sale herein. Also in- cluded in the above amounts are clerk’s cost, 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 20th day of September A.D., 2023, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Tuesday, the 18th day of July A.D., 2023
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Aug. 18 and Sept. 13, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that sealed bid will be received by the St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department until, Thursday, Au- gust 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. on the Fifth Floor Courthouse, 500 Main St. Franklin, LA 70538 for the following:
“MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS CONTRACT”
Then and their bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after the specified time and date will not be opened or recognized. Specifications and contract documents for the above can be ob- tained upon re- quest from the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department on the Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA 70538 and can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com Bids may be submitted electronically at Central Bidding or mailed to the office of St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department.
ENVELOPES MUST BE MARKED AS FOLLOWS:
“BIDS FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS”
ST. MARY
PARISH
GOVERNMENT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
500 MAIN ST. FIFTH FLOOR COURTHOUSE
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish Government re- serves the right to reject any and/or all bids to wave informalities in any/or all bids, and to award the contract in the best interest of St. Mary Parish.
Thus Done and signed at Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana on this 16th day of August, 2023
(S) David
Hanagriff
David Hanagriff
Parish President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. Aug. 16, 18, 23 and 25, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION FOR BIDS
COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE
SOLICITATION NUMBER
2023-08-21
August 9, 2023
The Housing Authority of the City of Morgan City is accepting bids for contract lawn service for its scattered site units located in Morgan City, LA. Contract period is October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 with option to renew for a one (1) year period. Bidding documents may be obtained at the Housing Authority Administrative Office at 336 Wren Street, Morgan City, LA Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You may request an electronic copy of the bid packet by contacting: Mr.Crobinson@att.net. Office Telephone Number is (985) 384-5118. All requests must be in writing. The Housing Authority of Morgan City re- serves the right to reject any or all bids. Deadline for all bids to be turned in is for Monday, August 21, 2023 at 2:00pm. Award will be made on Thursday, Au- gust 24, 2023 at the agency monthly board meeting.
Adv. Aug. 16 and 18, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary will conduct a proposed budget hearing on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 5:15 pm at the Bayou Vista Community Center, Bayou Vista, Louisiana. The purpose of the hearing is to invite public comment in the budget process on the District’s operations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
The proposed budget is available for public inspection in the District’s offices at the Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Bellview Street, Morgan City, LA 70380. Interested persons may examine the budget documents during regular office hours, Monday through Friday (9:00 am – 3:00 pm).
Brian Head,
President
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary
Adv. July 21, 26, 28, Aug. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 and 23, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
AGENDA
ST. MARY
PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
August 23, 2023
1:00 P.M.
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes: July 2023
4. Public Comment
5. Income Statement: July 2023
6. Expenses Statement: July 2023
7. New Business: None
8. Old Business: None
9. Director Up- dates
11. Adjournment
Adv. Aug. 18, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A
Regular Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023
Call to order 6:00 P. M.
Roll Call: Leroy Trim, Charlie Solar Jr., Tim Matthews, Larry Aucoin, and Don Hicks
Guests: Glen Thibodeaux, Chuck Billodeau, Bill Bourgeois, Greg Aucoin, Robert Karam, Tim Tregle.
Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Trim
Motion for ap- proval of minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting made by Mr. Trim. Second by Mr. Aucoin. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Public Comment: None
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for DD6 area, DD2 area and DD2A was made by Mr. Aucoin. Second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor, motion carried. Ms. Senette presented the Board with AUP information to look over for the next meeting.
Guests: Robert Karam gave an update on Station 9. He discussed with the Board the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the associated punch list. The Board decided they would hold a special meeting to sign the certificate.
Maintenance re- ports were given by Chuck Billodeau, and Glen Thibodaux.
New Business: Mr. Solar said the sinkhole on Hwy 70 will be fixed by the DOTD.
Old Business: Regarding the capital outlay grant for the generators in Amelia: generators were received and the Amelia area drainage will be responsible for $100,000. An up- date on the 12 inch emergency pump was also given, the pump is in.
Motion to Ad- journ was made by Mr. Aucoin. Second by Mr. Trim. All were in favor. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 6:19 pm.
Adv. Aug. 18, 2023
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