Public notices for Nov. 15, 2023

OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
OCTOBER 25, 2023
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Craig A. Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Scott Ramsey and Parish President David Hanagriff.
The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Mathews and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Adams.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the First Regular Meeting, October 11, 2023, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Ann Poole, St. Mary Re-entry Community Program, appeared before the Council to discuss the cleaning of ditches in the Siracusa/Amelia area.
In response to Mrs. Poole’s inquiry relative to drainage in Siracusaville, Chief Administrative Officer, Jean Paul Bourg stated that Louisiana 811 “Call before you dig” has to assess the area before any digging can be done. He stated that the request has been sent and that he will send the road department out to remove any debris that may be obstructing drainage before the excavator sweeps the ditches.
In response to Mrs. Poole’s inquiry, Mr. Bourg stated that the local Fire Department is responsible for flushing the fire hydrants.
Theresa Boykin, Mrs. Pelican State Plus appeared before the Council to discuss the upcoming event for the 12th Annual “Rock the Runway Fashion and Talent Show” on November 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bayou Bend Wellness Center. She stated that single ticket seats are still available for $10.00 each and can be purchased by calling her at 337-578-1618 or visiting Salon 818 in Franklin.
Josh Manning, South Central Planning and Development Commission appeared before the Council to discuss reapportionment maps and redistricting. He informed that the ordinance for introduction is to correct the At-Large boundaries and adjust the precincts. He also informed that Precincts 7, 8, and 9 were supposed to have a lockout between District No. 1 and District No. 3. He stated that merges were denied by the Secretary of State Office. He further informed that the Secretary of State thought the Council had created a new ordinance to move the boundary line again and that the Secretary of State is working to correct the issues.
In response to several Council Member’s inquiries, Mr. Manning stated that the Secretary of State is going to work with the Registrar of Voters, Terry Foulcard relative to Precincts 7 and 8 but is not sure if it will be corrected before the November 18, 2023 election.
Several Council Members expounded on their concerns relative to how this will affect votes for the November 18, 2023 election.
Mr. Adams asked Legal Counsel, Morgan Guillory Bodin, to seek advice from the Attorney General’s Office.
Registrar of Voters, Terry Foulcard and Chief Deputy Registrar, Raquel Baker appeared before the Council to inform that the Secretary of State notified them that they are opening a correction plan relative to moving streets in District No. 3. Mr. Olander explained that he requested the meeting to have clarification on why streets were removed from District No. 3.
Per Mr. Duhon’s inquiry, Mrs. Foulcard stated that the Secretary of State denied her from altering any precincts changes until the ordinance was amended.
In response to several Council Member’s inquiries, Mrs. Foulcard explained that Precinct 7 and 8 should have been a split precinct in District No. 1 and that the precincts were correct but the district was wrong. She stated that notifications were sent to voters yesterday to inform them where to vote. Mrs. Baker explained that the precincts will remain the same but they will vote in a different district.
Dr. Rink reported that she just received a return phone call from the Secretary of State Commissioner of Voters, Sherri Hadskey, who informed her that changes are made on what is legally described and if there is a potential effect in the outcome of the election, the candidate has to file a variance within 10 days of the election. She stated that they will research what has been voted on in that precinct and if their margin of loss is more than what is voted on in those precincts, it will be a null and void point, if not then it will be a case that will have to be heard by a judge. She stated that Ms. Hadskey informed that she will send it to her legal department tomorrow for their opinion and that Precincts 7, 8, and 9 will remain split. Rev. Mathews informed that the 10 day deadline was yesterday.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry regarding the candidate’s knowledge of 10 days to file the variance, Rev. Mathews informed that this has been law.
Peter Soprano appeared before the Council to inform that due to moving district lines, residents that vote at Centerville High School could not vote for District No. 3.
Mr. Soprano re- quested that a Resolution congratulating Mike Johnson, newly elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, be adopted and to also ask him to meet with the Legislation to discuss rising insurance cost in Louisiana for homeowners and businesses.
Mr. Duhon mov-ed to expand the agenda to adopt a Resolution congratulating Mike Johnson, newly elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and to ask him to meet with the Legislation to discuss rising insurance cost in Louisiana. Mr. Bennett seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Duhon mov-ed that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. Bennett seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mike Johnson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and graduated from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University before entering politics; and
WHEREAS, Honorable Johnson began his career as Legal Counsel for the Alliance Defense and began his political career in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Honorable Johnson served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and U.S. House of Representatives, Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference, and Leader of the House Republican Conference; and
WHEREAS, Honorable Johnson was voted in as the 56th “Speaker of the United States House of Representatives” on October 25, 2023; and
WHEREAS, St. Mary Parish Council requests the newly elected “Speaker of the House” to meet with the Legislation to discuss the rising costs of insurance in Louisiana for homeowners and businesses; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby extend sincere congratulations to Honorable Mike Johnson on becoming the 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and respectively re- quest a meeting with Legislation to discuss the rising costs of insurance.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 25th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Ina requested to move up Item 14D, “Resolution approving and authorizing the Parish President to enter into an Amendment to the Cooperative En- deavor Lease Agreement with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. relative to the use of the Blevins Annex Building at 106 Teche Drive.”
Mr. Ina moved that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. He- bert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President to enter into an Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Lease Agreement with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. relative to the use of the Blevins Annex Building at 106 Teche Drive.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, execute an Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Lease Agreement with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. relative to the use of the Blevins Annex Building at 106 Teche Drive, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 25th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Chief Administrative Officer, Jean Paul Bourg gave his report for a two (2) week period ending October 25, 2023. He also presented quarterly reports of department activities from Economic Development, Public Works, Planning & Zoning, Personnel, Finance, and Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness.
Per Mr. Duhon’s inquiry relative to having trash piles picked up along the roadside in Amelia, Mr. Bourg stated that he will get it scheduled for pick up by the roads department.
Planning & Zoning Director, Tammy Luke presented the following items as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their October 16, 2023 regular meeting:
a. Recommend Specific Use –
Name: St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department
Baudry & Tabb, LLC
111 Wilson St.
Franklin, LA 70538
Address: 8924 Hwy 90 W Frontage Rd., Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2504501019.00-#2504501018.00 -Sec.47 T15S R10E;
4.07 ac por Lot No. 5 Leila Pltn. per Plat SS 34628 being por 10 ac Tract IEFGHI per Plat 447 342290 Situated in Sec. 47 T15S R10E Acq. 30B 217868.
Parcel #: 2504501018.00 -5.93 ac por Lot No. 5 Leila Pltn. per Plat SS 34628 being por 10 ac Tract IEFGHI per Plat 447 342290 Situated in Sec. 6 T15S R10E Acq. 30b 217868.
Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: to allow for a correctional institution or facilities (public or private) (motor pool and substation) in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
b. Recommend Rezoning –
Name: Residents of Hazel Lane -Curnis J. Simon, Russell J. Olander, Alex Vige, Roland Olander, Edward Olander, Daryl J. Simon, Troy Olander, Douglas Olander, Brenda Lalonde, Rodney Gee, Rodney Olander, and Thomas Olander
Address: See below
Parcel Id# See below -Sec. 3 T15S R7E-Sec. 4 T15S R7E
Parcel Id# 1274524026.00- Lot 15 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27H 206605-Curnis J. Simon-214 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524027.00- Lot Rem Por No 1 Hazel Olander Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27H 206605 Improvements. Improvement on the Land of Simon Curnis J.- Curnis J. Simon-223 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524029.00- Lot 14 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27C 205673. Improvement on the Land of Olander Russell J Acq. 27C 205673- Russell J. Olander-232 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524028.00- Lot 2 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 378 331494- Alex P Vige-227 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524030.00- Lot 13 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44A 273196- Roland Olander-244 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524069.00- Lot North 265 ft. NO. 3 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27C 205674. Improvements-Edward Olander-249 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524032.00- Lot Por No 12 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205675 situated Sec. 3 T15S R7E Acq. 282 317401 Improvements Improvement on the Land of Simon Daryl J-Daryl J. Simon-256 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524034.00- Lot 11 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44E 273767- Troy Olander-214 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524035.00- Lot South 135 ft. No. 3 Hazel Olander Subd. also being Tract “ABCDA” per Plat 36H 242741 Acq. 36H 242741- Douglas Olan-der-265 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524037.00- Lot 10 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 200 306086 & Brenda Lalonde located at 299 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA- Brenda Olander Lalonde-276 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524036.00- Lot 4 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 378 331550- Rodney Gee-275 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524038.00- Lot 9 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 43W 272503- Curnis J. Simon-284 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524039.00- Lot 8 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 104 292602- Daryl J Simon-292 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524040.00- Lot 5 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44D 273716- Rodney Olander-291 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524041.00- Lot 6 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44D 273608- Brenda Olander La- londe-299 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524042.00- Lot 7 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44A 273197- Thomas Olan-der-298 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
PURPOSE: to rezone from Existing Neighborhood (EN1) to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) to allow for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicle (RV’s).
Mr. Adams recommends Specific Use for:
Name: St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department
Baudry & Tabb, LLC
111 Wilson St.
Franklin, LA 70538
Address: 8924 Hwy 90 W Frontage Rd., Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2504501019.00-#2504501018.00 -Sec.47 T15S R10E;
4.07 ac por Lot No. 5 Leila Pltn. per Plat SS 34628 being por 10 ac Tract IEFGHI per Plat 447 342290 Situated in Sec. 47 T15S R10E Acq. 30B 217868.
Parcel #: 2504501018.00 -5.93 ac por Lot No. 5 Leila Pltn. per Plat SS 34628 being por 10 ac Tract IEFGHI per Plat 447 342290 Situated in Sec. 6 T15S R10E Acq. 30b 217868.
Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: to allow for a correctional institution or facilities (public or private) (motor pool and substation) in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Adams recommends Rezoning for:
Name: Residents of Hazel Lane -Curnis J. Simon, Russell J. Olander, Alex Vige, Roland Olander, Edward Olander, Daryl J. Simon, Troy Olander, Douglas Olander, Brenda Lalonde, Rodney Gee, Rodney Olander, and Thomas Olander
Address: See below
Parcel Id# See below -Sec. 3 T15S R7E-Sec. 4 T15S R7E
Parcel Id# 1274524026.00- Lot 15 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27H 206605- Curnis J. Simon-214 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524027.00- Lot Rem Por No 1 Hazel Olander Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27H 206605 Improvements. Improvement on the Land of Simon Curnis J.- Curnis J. Simon-223 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524029.00- Lot 14 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27C 205673. Improvement on the Land of Olander Russell J Acq. 27C 205673- Russell J. Olan-der-232 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524028.00- Lot 2 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 378 331494- Alex P Vige-227 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524030.00- Lot 13 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44A 273196- Roland Olan-der-244 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524069.00- Lot North 265 ft. NO. 3 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27C 205674. Im- provements-Edward Olander-249 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524032.00- Lot Por No 12 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205675 situated Sec. 3 T15S R7E Acq. 282 317401 Improvements Im- provement on the Land of Simon Daryl J-Daryl J. Simon-256 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524034.00- Lot 11 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44E 273767- Troy Olander-214 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524035.00- Lot South 135 ft. No. 3 Hazel Olander Subd. also being Tract “ABCDA” per Plat 36H 242741 Acq. 36H 242741- Douglas Olan-der-265 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524037.00- Lot 10 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 200 306086 & Brenda Lalonde located at 299 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA- Brenda Olander Lalonde-276 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524036.00- Lot 4 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 378 331550- Rodney Gee-275 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524038.00- Lot 9 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 43W 272503- Curnis J. Simon-284 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524039.00- Lot 8 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 104 292602- Daryl J Simon-292 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524040.00- Lot 5 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44D 273716- Rodney Olan-der-291 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524041.00- Lot 6 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44D 273608- Brenda Olander Lalonde-299 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524042.00- Lot 7 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44A 273197- Thomas Olan-der-298 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
PURPOSE: to rezone from Existing Neighborhood (EN1) to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) to allow for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicle (RV’s).
Mr. Duhon seconded the motion, which carried. Mr. Olander abstained.
r. Hebert re- quested to move up Item 13A, “FOR ADOPTION - An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the improvements consisting of the Plantation Inn hotel, situated at 815 Highway 90, Parcel ID No. 298428104500-2984281004.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this ordinance.”
Mr. Olander moved that the following Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey
ORDINANCE
NO. 2345
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the improvements consisting of the Plantation Inn Hotel, situated at 815 Highway 90, Parcel ID No. 298428104500-2984281004.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof
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in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Mrs. Luke in- formed that a potential buyer called on Friday afternoon to inform her that he is in escrow to purchase the old Plantation Inn Hotel property located at 815 Highway 90 in Patterson. She stated that he has had someone clean the property this weekend and that he is aware that there is a significant amount of work that needs to be done that will cost close to a million dollars to meet the requirements to make it livable. She further in- formed that legal counsel advised to go forward with the condemnation for the current property owner.
Several Council Members discussed the condemnation ordinance, condemnation repeal process, and the definition of significant improvements.
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan informed that St. Mary Parish Council will conduct a Public Hearing on its 2024 Budget on November 15, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council meeting room, 5th Floor, Courthouse, Franklin.
Rev. Mathews congratulated all successful candidates, thanked the candidates that ran, and encouraged those in the runoff election. He also thanked the residents of District No. 1 that voted for him.
Rev. Mathews informed that the Budget Finance Committee meeting will be held on November 15, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., the public is invited to attend.
Dr. Rink introduced the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance adopting the 2024 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance adopting the proposed Five-Year Capital Outlay Program for the Years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into a Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. relative to the lease of property known as Fairview Treatment Center/Claire House located at 1101 Southeast Blvd., Bayou Vista, Louisiana.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
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 REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Exhibit “A”
Name: St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department
Baudry & Tabb, LLC
111 Wilson St.
Franklin, LA 70538
Address: 8924 Hwy 90 W Frontage Rd., Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2504501019.00-#2504501018.00 -Sec.47 T15S R10E;
4.07 ac por Lot No. 5 Leila Pltn. per Plat SS 34628 being por 10 ac Tract IEFGHI per Plat 447 342290 Situated in Sec. 47 T15S R10E Acq. 30B 217868.
Parcel #: 2504501018.00 -5.93 ac por Lot No. 5 Leila Pltn. per Plat SS 34628 being por 10 ac Tract IEFGHI per Plat 447 342290 Situated in Sec. 6 T15S R10E Acq. 30b 217868.
Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: to allow for a correctional institution or facilities (public or private) (motor pool and substation) in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
ORDINANCE NO.
An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2325 pertaining to the designation of Election Districts and Voting Precincts.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Dr. Rink introduced the following ordinance:
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).
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Residents of Hazel Lane -Curnis J. Simon, Russell J. Olander, Alex Vige, Roland Olander, Edward Olander, Daryl J. Simon, Troy Olander, Douglas Olander, Brenda Lalonde, Rodney Gee, Rodney Olander, and Thomas Olander
Address: See below
Parcel Id# See below -Sec. 3 T15S R7E-Sec. 4 T15S R7E
Parcel Id# 1274524026.00- Lot 15 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27H 206605- Curnis J. Simon-214 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524027.00- Lot Rem Por No 1 Hazel Olander Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27H 206605 Improvements. Improvement on the Land of Simon Curnis J.- Curnis J. Simon-223 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524029.00- Lot 14 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27C 205673. Improvement on the Land of Olander Russell J Acq. 27C 205673- Russell J. Olan-der-232 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524028.00- Lot 2 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 378 331494- Alex P Vige-227 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524030.00- Lot 13 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44A 273196- Roland Olan-der-244 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524069.00- Lot North 265 ft. NO. 3 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27C 205674. Improvements-Edward Olander-249 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524032.00- Lot Por No 12 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205675 situated Sec. 3 T15S R7E Acq. 282 317401 Improvements Improvement on the Land of Simon Daryl J-Daryl J. Simon-256 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524034.00- Lot 11 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44E 273767- Troy Olander-214 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524035.00- Lot South 135 ft. No. 3 Hazel Olander Subd. also being Tract “ABCDA” per Plat 36H 242741 Acq. 36H 242741- Douglas Olan-der-265 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point
Parcel Id# 1274524037.00- Lot 10 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 200 306086 & Brenda Lalonde located at 299 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA- Brenda Olander Lalonde-276 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524036.00- Lot 4 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 378 331550- Rodney Gee-275 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524038.00- Lot 9 Hazel Olander Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 43W 272503- Curnis J. Simon-284 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524039.00- Lot 8 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 104 292602- Daryl J Simon-292 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524040.00- Lot 5 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44D 273716- Rodney Olander-291 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524041.00- Lot 6 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44D 273608- Brenda Olander La- londe-299 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point;
Parcel Id# 1274524042.00- Lot 7 Hazel Olan-der Subd. per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44A 273197- Thomas Olan-der-298 Hazel Ln.-Cypremort Point.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Existing Neighborhood (EN1) to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) to allow for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles (RV’s).
Lisa Morgan informed that Mr. Duhon will be working with Legal Counsel to prepare Item 12G, “FOR INTRODUCTION – An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1410 Chapter 12.5, “Nuisance Abatement” of the St. Mary Parish Code of Ordinances so as to enact new administrative provisions concerning the abatement of nuisances within the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish.”
Mr. Olander moved that the following Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, and Olander
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey
ORDINANCE
NO. 2346
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 REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Exhibit “A”
Name: Tippy Lovell Jr.
119 Sandy Ln.
Franklin, LA 70538
Address: 348 Hunting Rd., Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2624341007.00 & 2624341008.00-Sec. 70 T15S R11E;
Lot por No. 4-B Southern Mercantile Group blk a per Plat 24M 192757 situated in Sec. 70 T15S R11E Acq. 433 340066 & -Parcel Id# 2624341008.00-Lot por No. 4-B Southern Mercantile Group blk a per Plat 24M 192757 situated in Sec. 70 T15S R11E Acq. 433 340066.
Currently Zon-ed: Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: for a ten (10) lot Recreational Vehicle Campground Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District pending Board of Adjustments approval.
Mr. Olander moved that the following Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-1-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, and Olander
NAYS: Rink
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey
ORDINANCE
NO. 2347
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2151 providing policies and procedures for districts, agencies, boards and commissions heretofore or hereafter created by the St. Mary Parish Council or its predecessor, the St. Mary Parish Policy Jury; consolidating and delegating certain governmental functions of said districts, agencies, boards and commissions; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
After discussion, Lisa Morgan ex- plained that Section 2.2 of the ordinance states, “Subject to the provisions of the second paragraph of this Section, all human resource and employee payroll functions of Parochial Subdivisions shall be performed by the Parish through the Parish government staff, provided that the Parish may through either a directive of the Chief Administrative Officer, at the Chief Administrative Officer’s discretion, or by a majority vote of the membership of the Parish Council, in its discretion, delegate such functions to Parochial Subdivisions to the extent it deems necessary.”
Several Council Members discussed the district’s current cost and possible conflict between the CAO and the Council if this ordinance is adopted.
Mr. Olander moved that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, Olander, and Rulf
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President of St. Mary to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A relative to Emergency Power Systems for Multiple All- Electric Drainage Pump Stations for the Amelia Community, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-06.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the with the St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A relative to Emergency Power Systems for Multiple All- Electric Drainage Pump Stations for the Amelia Community, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-06, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 25th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Dr. Rink moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. He- bert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, Olander, Rulf, and Hebert
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President to execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 1 of the MSA with Aptim dated January 5, 2023, relative to Administrative Services at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 1 of the MSA with Aptim dated January 5, 2023, relative to Administrative Services at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport, with said task order to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 25th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE OF LOUISIANA OFF SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations as enacted by the United States Congress mandates that all structures defined as safe load capacity and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each State; and
WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate and load post those bridges under the authority of St. Mary Parish in accordance with those Standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to St. Mary Parish.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the governing authority of St. Mary Parish (herein referred to as the parish) that the Parish in regular meeting assembled does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD) that for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023:
1. The Parish has performed all interim inspections on all Parish owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish have been structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance In- spection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by the LA DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above has been critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information has been updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural ratings.
3. All Parish owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting.
4. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the LA DOTD are noted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that these stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off System Bridge Replacement Program.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 25th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Adams moved to expand the agenda to adopt a resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Improvements to Sewer Lift Stations for St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewerage Commission Capital Outlay Project No. 573175. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, Olander, Rulf, Hebert, and Bennett
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey
RESOLUTION
A resolution re- questing funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Improvements to Sewer Lift Stationsfor St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewerage Commission Capital Outlay Project No. 573175
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Improvements to Sewer Lift Stations for St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewerage Commission, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Improvements to Sewer Lift Stations for St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewerage Commission for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 25th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the August 23, 2023, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Recreation District No. 6 (Baldwin, Jeanerette, and Charenton) – 1 Vacancy
Everett Wayne Logeman
Mr. Ina moved that Everett
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Wayne Logeman be appointed to Recreation District No. 6. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
B. Referred from the September 13, 2023, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5 (Four Corners/Glencoe) – 6 Vacancies
Frank Mathews, Jr. – Present Member, Sandra E. Lockett – Present Member, Merker Broussard, Sr. – Present Member, Roy C. Louviere, Bettye J. Tillman, Virginia Sutton – Present Member
After discussion, Rev. Mathews requested to place this item on the December 13, 2023 agenda.
C. Referred from the August 9, 2023, Regular Meeting - Kristin Bonner, Executive Director, South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority has written to request assistance in the selection of a Board Member for the South-Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA). At the present time, the St. Mary Parish position has been vacated by Ms. Adriane Kyle. I hope that you and the St. Mary Parish Council will begin the process to search for another candidate to fill this vacancy. It is important that the needs of your parish are represented on our Board as we are continuously discussing new services and funding in our catchment area.
The Louisiana Legislature changed the Board requirements for membership for all Local Governing Entities (LGE’s) in the 2017 Legislative Session. ACT 73 references these changes for our Board Membership to require that we have representation from the medical field (MD, RN, or Coroner’s Office) judicial system (Judge, District Attorney’s Office, or Law Enforcement) or a parent, consumer, or advocate in the field of mental health or substance use.
Received the following Appointment Questionnaire: Oleta “Lea” Hebert
Dr. Rink moved that Oleta “Lea” Hebert be appointed to South-Central Louisiana Human Services Authority. Mr. Bennett seconded the motion, which carried.
Per Rev. Mathews’ inquiry relative to Boards and Commissions having meetings on the same night as Parish Council Meetings, Lisa Morgan stated that she is waiting for Legal Counsel, Eric Duplantis to respond to whether this includes Hospital Service District No.1.
Several Council Members discussed Ordinance No. 2277 and the ordinance that prohibits overlapping of meetings.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Rev. Mathews to request an allocation of $10,000 from Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, & 10 3/10% Sales Tax Fund to the Town of Baldwin relative to Police Department equipment up- grades.
Rev. Mathews moved that funds in the amount of $10,000.00 from Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, & 10 3/10% Sales Tax Fund be allocated to the Town of Baldwin relative to Police Department equipment upgrades. Mr. He- bert seconded the motion, which carried.
In response to several Council Members inquiries, Finance Director, Paul Governale stated that $20,000 was allocated last year and $10,000 was allocated this year. He informed that he asked for receipts on purchases that were made with previous allocations to ensure funds are spent according to the Council’s intention.
B. Courtney DiMeglio and Paul DiMeglio, owners of Arlington Mansion, LLC (Arlington Plantation) located at 11532 Hwy 182, Franklin, Louisiana, re- quest a residency variance to obtain a 2024 Full Liquor Permit.
Mr. Adams moved to grant the 2024 residency variance for Courtney DiMeglio and Paul DiMeglio, owners of Arlington Mansion, LLC (Arlington Plantation) located at 11532 Hwy 182, Franklin, Louisiana. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried. Rev. Mathews abstained.
C. Discussion relative to the definition of “Woodlands.” (Mr. Mark Duhon)
Mr. Duhon in- formed that he will discuss this with Tammy Luke.
D. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
St. Mary Parish Library Board of Control – 1 Vacancy
Mary B. Bailey – Present Member
Mr. Hebert moved that Mary B. Bailey be reappointed to St. Mary Parish Library Board of Control. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Elizabeth B. Davis Memorial Park Advisory Committee (Four Corners) – 3 Vacancies
No applications received.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
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PUBLIC HEARING REPORT
OCTOBER 25, 2023
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Craig A. Mathews, Rodney Olander, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, and Dean S. Adams. Absent were J Ina, Scott Ramsey, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinances:
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the improvements consisting of the Plantation Inn hotel, situated at 815 Highway 90, Parcel ID No. 298428104500-2984281004.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this ordinance.
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. (Tippy Lovell Jr.)
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2151 providing policies and procedures for districts, agencies, boards, and commissions heretofore or hereafter created by the St. Mary Parish Council or its predecessor, the St. Mary Parish Policy Jury; consolidating and delegating certain governmental functions of said districts, agencies, boards, and commissions; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding these ordinances.
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
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OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date with Chairman Jeffery LaGrange presiding and the following members present: Wayne Can-trell, William Hidalgo, Jr., Lee Felterman, and Chad Ross. Absent: Raymond Beadle, Jr., and Chris Cooper
Also present: Jason Akers of Foley & Judell, L.L.P.; Joel Miller of Miller Engineering; Corey Aucoin, Supervisor; Johnathan Miller. Giroir MudBoats, and Barry Dufrene, District’s Accountant.
Mr. Felterman moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 01, 2023, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Dufrene presented the Finances and Payables Reports. Mr. Can-trell moved, and Mr. Hidalgo seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial report, payables report and to make the necessary transfers to cover payables.
Mr. LaGrange introduced Jason Akers from Foley & Judell, L.L.P. explaining that Mr. Akers is the attorney that handles any bond issues in St. Mary Parish and asked that Mr. Akers cover agenda items under New Business at this time due to Mr. Aker’s travel time back to New Orleans. Mr. Akers gave a detailed explanation regarding a possible bond to fund the Calumet Pump Station and the renewal of the Maintenance/Operations Mileage of 3.260 mills. Mr. Ross made a motion, to which Mr. Hidalgo seconded and was carried by the board to allow Mr. Akers to move forward with the paperwork for renewal of the Maintenance/Operations Mileage of 3.260 mills which would be included on the April 27, 2024, election ballots. After the discussion of several options, Mr. Felt- erman made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Hidalgo and carried by the board to allow Mr. Akers to proceed with the paperwork for the steps to a bond to fund the Calumet Pump Station which would be included on the April 27, 2024, election ballot. Mr. Akers stated that there would be more information and paperwork on the mileages presented at the November 2023 regular meeting.
Mr. Aucoin gave the Supervisor’s report with a brief discussion regarding some of the additional spraying for weeds along the ditches.
Mr. Miller gave an Engineering Report addressing the Calumet Pump Station Project by adding some rough cost estimate for the engines for the project. He also added that the Office of Coastal Management permit for the project is still good.
Wilson’s Landing project has sent in the paperwork for the permit for the unauthorized work on the four (4) acres of impact. That permit is not with enforcement and moving forward.
Mr. Dufrene ex- plained the annual budget review to which the following resolution was offered to amend the budget:
It was moved by Mr. Felterman, seconded Mr. Hidalgo, and approved by the board that the following Resolution, be adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION amending the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER of Wax Lake East Drainage District, of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, in regular session convened that
Section 1: The detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023 and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an amended Operating Budget of Revenues for Wax Lake East Drainage District, during the same period.
Section 2: The estimates of Ex- penditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an amended budget of Expenditures for Wax Lake East Drainage District, during the same period.
Section 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.
Section 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included with the 2022 - 2023 budget.
Mr. Dufrene continued by presenting an operating budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, to which the following resolution was offered:
It was moved by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Cantrell, and approved by the board that the following Resolution, be adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION adopting an Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER of Wax Lake East Drainage District, of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, in regular session convened that:
Section 1: The detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an Operation Budget of Revenues for Wax Lake East Drainage District, during the same period.
Section 2: The estimates of Ex- penditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of Expenditures for Wax Lake East Drainage District, during the period.
Section 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.
Section 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included with the 2023 - 2024 budget.
There being no further business Mr. Felterman made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
(S) Wayne Cantrell,
Vice Chairman
due to the absence of Jeffery La- Grange, Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District
(S) Catherine
Siracusa,
Secretary
Wax Lake East Drainage District
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 03, 2023
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date with Vice Chairman Wayne Cantrell presiding and the following members present: William Hidalgo, Jr., Raymond Beadle, Jr., and Chris Cooper Absent: Jeffery LaGrange, Lee Felterman, and Chad Ross
Also present: Joel Miller of Miller Engineer-ing; Corey Aucoin, Supervisor; Johna-than Miller. Giroir MudBoats, Barry Dufrene, District’s Accountant and Les Rulf, Parish Council Member.
Mr. Hidalgo moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, Septem-ber 11, 2023, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Dufrene presented the Fin-ances and Pay-ables Reports. Mr. Hidalgo moved, and Mr. Cooper seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial report, payables report and to make the necessary transfers to cover payables.
Mr. Aucoin gave the Supervisor’s report with a discussion regarding the old District work truck. The work truck broke down and cannot be repaired due to the age and wear of the vehicle. After an in-depth discussion it was recommended by the board that Mr. Aucoin acquire three or more quotes for the required truck as well as checking the State of Loui-siana Contracted manufacturer for vehicle prices. Mr. Aucoin was also asked by the board to get quotes on the cost of a dump trailer and cutter attached for the mini excavator.
Mr. Miller gave an Engineering Report addressing the Calumet Pump Station Project by providing more details for costs on the project. There were no updates on the Wilson’s Landing project.
Mr. Hidalgo made a motion that Mr. Cooper seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter of engagement with the auditors for the audit of the financial records for Wax Lake East Drainage District, which was carried by the board.
Mr. Hidalgo made a motion that Mr. Cooper seconded to authorize the engagement of auditors for “Statewide Agrees Upon Pro-cedures” for Wax Lake East Drain-age District which was carried by the board.
There being no further business Mr. Beadle made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
(S) Wayne Cantrell,
Vice Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District
(S) Catherine Siracusa,
Secretary
Wax Lake East Drainage District
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Announcement of Public Meeting
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Patterson Civic Center, 116 Cotten Road, Patterson, Louisiana, the Board of Commissioners of Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, plans to consider a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana to authorize the continuation of an ad valorem tax therein and/or the issuance of general obligation bonds.
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ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
MORGAN CITY, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo, Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Will Terry, J.P. Hebert, Kenny Arceneaux, Norris Crappell and with Mike Ortiz, Andrew Mancuso, and Luther Smith ab- sent.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Direc-tor; Michael Bro-cato, Operations Manager; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers and members of the public.
Mr. Arceneaux moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the August 17 regular monthly minutes. After a second by Mr. Hebert, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Terry moved to approve. Following Mr. Hebert second, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte also presented the Statement of Rev-enues by sources and Summary of Expenditures of the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Robert Karam with T. Baker Smith re- ported his office has submitted the project report for review for the West of Charenton Drainage Canal Drainage Study. Mr. Karam stated that his office held a meeting with SMLD and the project team to discuss the next steps for this project.
Mr. Karam re- ported Sealevel was on site to remove the first two pumps for modifications for the Morgan City Pump Station. Mr. Karam also reported the pumps will be transported to Florida to be rebuilt and Sea-level will return to the project site to reinstall the pumps once modifications are complete.
Mr. Brocato re- ported the gauges have been installed and will be online on the website shortly and 2 additional gauges will be installed within a month. Mr. Brocato stated that the survey has been completed on the Franklin Pump Station and drydocking is not recommended at this time.
Mr. Matte re- ported that the annual levee inspections are scheduled for Nov 1st & 2nd. Mr. Matte stated that two public meetings are scheduled for September 25th to discuss operations of the Bayou Chene Floodgate. Mr. Matte also reported there was recently a hearing in Federal Court regarding the in- junction preventing the utilization of RR2.0 by FEMA as sought by the AG’s office and we await a ruling by the judge in this case. Mr. Matte also reported the funded projects that the USACOE are expected to address, which are W-124 on the south side of Berwick, W-99 in the Verdunville area, and W-121 north of Berwick. The USACE indicates that surveying and soil borings have begun or will begin with the next few months and W121 is expected to be advertised to be advertised in the 3rd quarter of 2025.
Mr. Hidalgo asked for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Arceneaux carried unanimously.
Attest:
———————
Kenneth Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
OCTOBER 24, 2023
The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 6:00 pm (local time) in regular session, this date, in the City Court Building, Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana.
There were present: Honorable Lee Dragna, Mayor; and Council Members Ron Bias, Steve Domangue, Tim Hymel, Mark Stephens and Louis J. Tamporello, Jr.
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. Charlie Solar, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Paul Landry, City Attorney.
The invocation was given by Reverend Tracey Smith.
There was no Positive Image re- cipient for the month of October.
Mayor Dragna stated that Mr. Calvin Aucoin had submitted a re- quest to hold a Party in the Park on Saturday February 24, 2024, from Noon until 9 PM at Lake End Park (copy on file). A motion to ap- prove the request was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mr. Stephens, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Lee Price submitted a new request to hold the Christmas Bonfires on Lake End Parkway (copy on file). The Mayor said that he and Mr. Price had met with the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Dwayne Barbier and Charlie Solar, and they decided it would be best to hold the event on the peninsula by the judge’s stand. There would be restrictions on height, diameter, and materials used for the bonfire. Mr. Price said he had three people al- ready committed to build bonfires and expected there to be a lot more interest. Mayor Dragna suggested that they limit it to three bonfires for the first year and allow more in the following years. Mr. Price requested that it be held on the evening of Saturday, December 23, 2023. A motion to approve the request was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Beverly Domengeaux with the St. Mary Council on Aging presented her annual report to the Mayor and Council. She thanked the City for their yearly contributions and stated that they had some big plans for the upcoming year.
Mr. Patrick Haller with the Morgan City Fire Department re- quest permission to change the date for the annual 5K run. He stated everything would remain the same as far as times and the route, but the new date would be on November 11, 2023. A motion to approve the date change was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Stephens, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Tammy Quick addressed the Council re- garding an event she would like to hold at Lake End Park on April 6, 2024. She said it would be in honor of one of the Naked and Afraid cast members that was on the show that was filmed here. It would be a fundraiser for PTSD, and to date she had thirteen cast members committed to attend the event. They would demonstrate skills they used on the show for the attendees. The event was tentatively set for 8AM to 5PM. Since they had already re- ceived approval from the Recreation and Parks Commission, Pastor Bias made a motion to approve the event, seconded by Mr. Tamporello, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Patrina Coulon submitted pictures of the situation with the property on Eleventh Street. She stated it had been nine months and nothing had been done. Pastor Bias stated that originally there were nineteen cars at the property, it had gone down to twelve, then two weeks later was back to nineteen. Mayor Dragna stated that it may be time to bring the property owner to court. Pastor Bias stated that the property on Headland and Railroad had been cleaned up, but the property across the street needed to be addressed. He stated that Ray’s Repair placed a building in the back of their shop but had not cleaned any of the mess up. Mr. Domangue stated that the cars on Fig Street had not been towed. Mayor Dragna asked Mr. Solar to look into these issues and see why the work had not been completed.
Pastor Bias wanted to remind everyone that it was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and that not only females could get breast cancer.
Mayor Dragna stated that the Christmas lights would be going up early this year in the park if anyone saw manlifts around Lawrence Park. He also stated that the new trash cans were being delivered, but were not to be used until November 1, 2024. He stated that it had been advertised on Facebook and there was also a notice on the new can.
Mr. Stephens asked about the sewer lift stations and if there were generators at all of them. Mayor Dragna stated that there was one near Cannata’s that needed to be completed and the last one was in Lakeside Subdivision. They needed to figure out the placement of the generator because it was in someone’s front yard and they did not want to block the view from their driveway. He stated that all sewer lift stations would have automatic generators by next year.
The minutes of the September 26,2023 meeting were submitted. There being no corrections, additions, or deletions, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Tamporello, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Deborah Garber, Finance Director, submitted the following financial statement for the period ending September 30, 2023.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE: October 24, 2023
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Deborah Garber
RE: Comments related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to budget for the period ended September 30, 2023.
Attached is a summary that compares our actual revenues and expenses to our operational budget for our major funds subject to budgetary control for the period ending September 30, 2023. The following comments are related thereto:
General and Ancillary Funds: The actual total revenues are over budget by $717,241. A few of the main overages are as follows:
Sales taxes, 215,000
Occupational licenses, 128,500
Fines, 157,000
Lake End Park/Parkway, 128,990
Operating ex- penses are below budget by $584,243. The net loss of $4,138,889 is a favorable variance of $1,439,170 compared to the budget.
Utility Fund: Timing of billing continues to be an issue. Revenues are now under budget by $2,997,102 mainly due to electrical revenues. However, the operational expenses are also under budget $1,976,360 with the cost of purchased power under budget $1,977,116. The net income of $4,040,023 creates an unfavorable budget variance in the amount of $854,036.
Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating revenues are $139,124 under budget, with total operating expenses under budget $180,309. The net loss of $479,308 leaves another favorable budget variance of $34,863.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Deborah Garber
Deborah Garber
Finance Director
A motion to accept the financial statement was made by Mr. Stephens, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
In the matter of the Redistricting Update, Mayor Dragna said that no one was present to give the update. Mr. Tamporello said that at the last meeting there were some problems with the maps that were presented. He had contacted Josh Manning, and it was being looked into. If they were working with the wrong information, then it would have to be corrected.
Mayor Dragna said that he had a conference call with Gerard Bourgeois and another attorney regarding the 3M case. He said basically the resolution on the agenda would be authorizing the city not to drop the attorney firm. The City was in the lawsuit because they generated water. If the document was not signed by December, the City would not be included in the lawsuit. A motion to remain in the 3M Lawsuit was made by Mr. Tamporello, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mayor Dragna stated that the Wharf Committee only had one member, and there would be appointments later on the agenda.
The next matter on the agenda was the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund application. Mayor Dragna said that these monies would allow the city to complete phase 2 of the water plant at the same time as phase 1; whereupon,
Mr. Tamporello offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R:23-41
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City is in need of improvements to the Morgan City Water System, whose PWS ID No. is LA1101005; and
WHEREAS, loans for this project may be available through the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund program operated by the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City that:
Section 1. Lee Dragna, Mayor is hereby authorized to submit a Loan Application Form 100A and accompanying documents to the De- partment of Health on behalf of the City of Morgan City for the purpose of place Morgan City Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 2 project on the Comprehensive Priority List for funding through the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund program; and
Section 2. Lee Dragna, Mayor is further authorized to furnish such additional information as may reasonably re- quired in connection with the Loan Application; and
Section 3. Lee Dragna, Mayor is hereby designated as the Official Project Representative and is hereby given signature authority for all relative documents for the City of Morgan City for any project that may result from the submission of the Loan Application Form 100A and accompanying documents. Furthermore, Lee Dragna, Mayor, representing the City of Morgan City, is hereby given the power and authority to do all things necessary to implement, maintain amend, and renew such documents relative to any such project.
Mr. Domangue seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Tamporello, Domangue, Hymel, Stephens, Bias
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 24th day of October, 2023.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The next matter on the agenda was the Health Insurance Committee recommendations; whereupon,
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 23-42
WHEREAS, the City’s health insurance policy will expire ¬¬December 31, 2023, and
WHEREAS, the Health Insurance Committee, after reviewing the proposal from A. J. Gallagher made the following recommendation as follows:
1. Continue to provide current benefits with no additional cost to the employees.
2. Include the SAVEonSP drug assistance benefit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute the contract be- tween the City and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana, as per the recommendations of the Health Insurance Committee.
Mr. Hymel seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Hymel, Stephens, Domangue, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 24th day of October, 2023.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mayor Dragna said that City Court had an extensive list of items to surplus; whereupon,
Mr. Hymel offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 23-43
BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the item shown below are hereby declared surplus and no longer needed:
1. Dell Computer Windows XOP 0045 L81-438-973, City Court
2. Dell Monitor CNSUH 472-46633-67P- IT8S, City Court
3. Keyboard IMJSO1403112 0258, City Court
4. Miscellaneous DVD Drives, City Court
5. Dell Power Supply 02216663, City Court
6. HP Laserjet 4050N USBB293021 Copy Machine, City Court
7. HP Compaq CNC1120PDC 19” Monitor, City Court
8. ViewSonic TEQ141320750 19” Monitor, City Court
9. AOC NAAGE 99A001583 19” Monitor, City Court
10. HP CNC726OY2N 21” Monitor, City Court
11. Brother MFC 86-400 Fax Machine, City Court
12. Three (3) Transcribers, City Court
13. Miscellaneous Keyboards, City Court
14. Miscellaneous Computer Parts, City Court
15. Fellowes Shredder, City Court
16. HP 4000 Pro SFF Serial #2UA1181N97, City Court
17. HP 4000 Pro SFF Serial #2UA1181N9B, City Court
18. HP 4000 Pro SFF Serial #2UA1181N98, City Court
19. Dell Optiplex 3040 Serial #336DYB2, City Court
20. HP Compaq DC5700 Micro Tower Serial #2UA7250CS, City Court
21. HP Compaq 8200 Elite Mini Tower Serial #MXL2020M1Z, City Court
22. Dell Poweredge 2900 Tag 9YG4TB1, City Court
23. Modem, City Court
24. Compaq Computer, City Court
25. Old Telephone System, City Court
26. Mixer, City Court
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, etc., that said items be sold either by auction, on GovDeal.com, or by receiving bids.
Mr. Stephens seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Stephens, Bias, Domangue, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 24th day of October, 2023.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mayor Dragna stated that he needed a resolution for the yearly Capital Outlay re- quests; whereupon,
Mr. Stephens offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 23-44
WHEREAS, the Mayor submitted to the council, the following projects for re-submission to the State re- questing Capital Outlay funding:
Sewer Rehabilitation, $4,725,000
Morgan City Wellness Center, $19,650,600
LA HWY 70 Resurfacing & Drainage Repairs, $5,460,000
Morgan City Lake End Parkway Pier Development, $3,431,893
LA Highway 182 Resurfacing, $6,000,000
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana that it hereby supports the Mayor’s request, to the state, for Capital Outlay Funds to complete these projects.
Mr. Tamporello seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Stephens, Tamporello, Bias, Domangue, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 24th day of October, 2023.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The first reading for the Amend Section 126-157 Sign and Billboard Requirements was the next matter on the agenda. No definitive action was necessary.
The first reading for the Amend Section 90-40 Service Charges for Garbage Pickup and collections was opened. No definitive action was necessary.
The first reading for the Enaction of Section 110-2 Directional Boring Permit Within City Right of Ways was the next matter on the agenda. No definitive action was necessary.
The second reading of the 2024 Budget Adoption was opened. It was decided that it would be taken up at the November meeting after the Budget Workshop was completed.
Mayor Dragna offered the names of Daniel Fryou, Kevin Mayon and Chad Miller for appointment to the Wharf Committee. A motion to concur in the appointments was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Stephens, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mayor Dragna offered the name of Eriq Blanchard for appointment to the Main Street Committee, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Recreation & Parks Commission. A motion to concur in the appointments was made by Mr. Hy- mel, seconded by Mr. Tamporello, and voted unanimously in favor.
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
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Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating revenues are $139,124under budget, with total operating expensesunderbudget $180,309. The net lossof $479,308leaves another favorable budget variance of $34,863. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Deborah Garber Deborah Garber Finance DirectorCITY OF MORGAN CITYCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTActual Revenues and Expenses Compared to BudgetPeriod Ended September 30, 2023SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER20232023GENERAL AND ANCILLARY FUNDSACTUALBUDGETVARIANCEREVENUES General Fund5,508,834 4,984,241 524,593 Recreation Fund87,163 50,081 37,082 Library Fund9,306 10,507 (1,201) Auditorium Fund81,454 42,238 39,216 Lake End Park Fund758,403 629,413 128,990 Cemetery Fund133,676 112,502 21,174 State Prisoner Fund155,273 187,886 (32,613) Total Revenues6,445,160 5,716,480 717,241 EXPENSES-OPERATIONAL General Fund8,371,383 8,661,483 (290,100) Recreation Fund474,905 486,743 (11,838) Library Fund66,303 90,651 (24,348) Auditorium Fund354,478 382,045 (27,567) Lake End Park Fund631,626 784,885 (153,259) Cemetery Fund182,491 215,544 (33,053) State Prisoner Fund502,863 546,941 (44,078) Total Expenses10,584,049 11,168,292 (584,243) Net Excess(Deficit)(4,138,889)(5,451,812)1,301,484 TRANSFERS Transfers from Funds2,936,247 2,810,000 126,247 Transfers to Funds000 Net Transfers2,936,247 2,810,000 126,247 EXCESS NET OF TRANSFERS(1,202,642)(2,641,812)1,439,170 UTILITY FUND Total Revenues18,442,564 21,439,666 (2,997,102) Total Expenditures14,402,541 16,378,901 (1,976,360) Net Excess(Deficit)4,040,023 5,060,765 (1,020,742) Net Transfers and non-oper.(2,402,196)(2,568,902)166,706 Excess net of transfers1,637,827 2,491,863 (854,036)SANITATION AND SEWER FUND Total Revenues2,348,604 2,487,728 (139,124) Total Expenses2,827,912 3,008,221 (180,309) Net Excess(Deficit)(479,308)(520,493)41,185 Net Transfers/non- operating expenses876,531 882,853 (6,322) Excess net of transfers and non-operating397,223 362,360 34,863 A motion to accept the financial statement was made byMr. Stephens, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.In the matter of the Redistricting Update, Mayor Dragna said that no one was present to give the update. Mr.Tamporello said that at the last meeting there were some problems with the maps that were presented. He had contacted Josh Manning, and it was being looked into. If they were working with the wrong information, then it wouldhave to be corrected.Mayor Dragna said that he had a conference call with Gerard Bourgeois and another attorney regarding the3Mcase. He said basicallythe resolution on the agenda would be authorizing the city not to drop the attorney firm. TheCity was in the lawsuit because they generated water. If the document was not signed by December, the City wouldnot beincluded in the lawsuit.A motion to remain in the 3M Lawsuit was made by Mr. Tamporello,seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.YOU CANDO IT ALL HERE!BUYIT- SELLITFINDITMorgan City Review384-8370Morgan 8370Your SourceForAllLocal News,Sports & LifestylesMorgan CityReview384-8370CallToday & Subscribe
PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA
The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD1ofGDD2”) met on this date with Chairman Wayne Cantrell presiding with Gerald Hotard, Chad Ross and Raymond Beadle, Jr. present.
Absent: Mark Gowan
Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor; Barry Dufrene, District Accountant, and Jules Darden of Miller Engineers
Mr. Ross moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 08, 2023, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Cantrell called for the Finances and Payables Report. Mr. Dufrene presented the reports on the payables due for September 2023 and the August 2023 monthly financials. Mr. Beadle moved, and Mr. Ross seconded a motion, which carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report and pay all invoices.
There was no public comment.
In addition to Mr. Lodrigue’s Personnel Reports he advised that the District’s tractor was repaired and back in operation. There were no additional questions from the board.
Mr. Darden re- ported that Miller Engineers was in receipt of the FEMA document requesting more in depth studies of the surrounding area which will be affected by the Teche Road project.
Mr. Dufrene went over the budget review and the following resolutions were offered:
It was moved by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Beadle, and approved by
the board that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION amending the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023.
BE IT OR- DAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER of Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, in regular session convened that:
Section 1: The detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023 and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an amended Operating Budget of Revenues for Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, during the same period.
Section 2: The estimates of Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an amended budget of Expenditures for Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, during the same period.
Section 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures be and same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.
Section 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included with the 2022 – 2023 budget.
It was moved by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Beadle, and
approved by the board that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION adopting an Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER of Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, in regular session convened that:
Section 1: The detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an Operation Budget of Revenues for Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, during the same period.
Section 2: The estimates of Ex- penditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of Expenditures for Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, during the period.
Section 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures be and same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.
Section 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included with the 2023 - 2024 budget.
With no further business, Mr. Beadle moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
(S) Wayne Cantrell,
Chairman
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
(S) Catherine
Siracusa,
Secretary
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE LEPA BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OFFICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 AT 10:30 A.M.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: November 16, 2023
MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA
TIME: 10:30 A. M.
ITEM 1 Call to Order
ITEM 2 Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 3 Roll Call
ITEM 4 Ratification of the final actions authorized by the Operating Committee at the Meetings of such Committee held on August 17, 2023
ITEM 5 Approval of the Minutes of the September 14, 2023 Board Meeting
ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS
(a) Report on Wholesale Power Costs and Residential Retail Rates
(b) Update on Rodemacher Unit No. 2
(c) Report on Broadband Study Group Meeting (HR 155) – Jeff Stewart
(d) Recommendation for Approval of the Following Proposed 2024 LEPA Budgets:
a. Rodemacher Unit No. 2
b. Full Requirements
(e) Discussion on any other outstanding items of Old Business
ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS
(a) Discussion and Consideration for Approval of a “Full Requirement Incentive Agreement”
(b) Consideration for Approval of the 2024 Meeting Calendar for the LEPA Board of Directors
ITEM 8 ADJOURNMENT
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PUBLIC 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., October 12, 2023.
Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, Paul Tholen, N.A. Hensgens, Jr and Troy Lombardo.
Others Present: Joel Miller, Jacob Dupuy and Tori Henry.
The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, seconded by Troy Lombardo and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the September meeting.
It was moved by Paul Tholen, seconded by Troy Lombardo and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s re- port for the month of September.
It was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by N. A. Hensgens and unanimously agreed not to renew CD 48011519 that matured on October 8th but instead deposit into the savings account.
Jacob Dupuy reported we have an electrician checking the raw water pump.
Joel Miller reported he continues to work on the capital projects quotes.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by N. A. Hensgens, seconded by Troy Lombardo and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.
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Chairman
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, December 4, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Kathy Goss for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 25 ft. to
5 ft. located in a Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District at 3880 Hwy. 319, Franklin, LA-Sec. 19 T15S R6E; -Parcel Id# 1034364161.00-Lot 75-B Cypremort Point lots auxiliary Plat No. 7 per Plat 18X 161512 Acq. 434 340227. Improvements.
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
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Public Meeting Notice
November 10, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet in Regu-lar Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Franklin, Loui-siana.
The current meeting agenda can be viewed on the St. Mary Parish Council site at http://www.stmaryparishla.gov/agendas-and-minutes and the St. Mary Parish Council Meeting can be viewed on the St. Mary Parish Council Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/St-Mary-Parish-Coun-cil-10259531 5855923/
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council at 337-828-4100, Ext. 505, describing the assistance that is necessary.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
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Minutes
Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau
September 26, 2023
The Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau held a business meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 10 am at the Cajun Coast Office. Members present were Sandra Marshall, Ed “Tiger” Verdin, Alfredia Edwards, Dwight Smith, and Herman Hartman. Members absent were Kim Walden, Patsy Powell, Chad Boutte, and Nelson Cortez. Also, present were Carrie Stansbury, and Christal Carter.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to accept the August minutes as written. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to accept the August financials. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Ms. Stansbury gave an overview of the bureau’s activities.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to ap- prove the resolution for the System Survey & Compliance Questionnaire and engagement letter. Mr. Hartman seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Ms. Edwards made a motion to approve the Amended General Fund Budget for 2022-2023 as presented. Mr. Verdin seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Smith made a motion to ap- prove the Amended Enterprise Fund Budget for 2022-2023 as presented. Mr. Hartman seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to ap- prove the Proposed Enterprise Fund Budget for 2023-2024 as presented. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to ap- prove the Proposed General Fund Budget for 2023-2024 as presented with an 8% cost of living raise for all employee over a year which in- cludes, Carrie, Vanessa, Christal, Anna, Carol and Linsday and once Michelle makes a year, she will move to $8.00 per hour. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2023, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Office.
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Verdin made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the meeting was adjourned.
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Herman Hartman,
Secretary
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Minutes
Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau
October 18, 2023
The Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau held a business meeting on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 4 pm at the Cajun Coast Office. Members present were Kim Walden, Herman Hartman, Chad Boutte, Ed “Tiger” Verdin, Dwight Smith and Alfredia Edwards. Members absent were Sandra Marshall, Patsy Powell, and Nelson Cortez. Also, present were Woodrow Parker, Carrie Stansbury, and Christal Carter.
Mr. Hartman made a motion to accept the September minutes as written. Mr. Verdin seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to accept the September financials. Mr. Boutte seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Ms. Stansbury gave an overview of the bureau’s activities.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to approve the sign on behalf of Cajun Coast to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
The Board decided to table the Carbo & Assoc. Signage for $12,500 for the next step until next month.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to ap- prove the Memorial Resolution for Mr. Dean Lee Felterman. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to ap- prove the Memorial Resolution for Dr. Thomas Kramer. Mr. Boutte seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2023, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Office.
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Verdin made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Bouttee seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the meeting was adjourned.
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Herman Hartman,
Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Centerville,
Louisiana
October 12, 2023
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in regular session on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana, with the following members answering to roll call:
Present: Ms. Tammie L. Moore, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Ms. Debra R. Jones (via teleconference), Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso and Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis (via teleconference)
Absent: Mr. Joseph C. Foulcard Jr., Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin and Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle.
Invocation
Mr. Kenneth Holmes gave the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
President Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Introduction of Students and Employees of the Month
Berwick Junior High School:
Principal Ryan Taylor introduced 8th grade student Stanley Aucoin, IV, as student of the month at Berwick Junior High School. Stanley is accompanied by his parents, sister, and brother. He is currently the president of the Beta Club, vice-president of the Student Council, he’s on the quiz bowl team and a member of Berwick Junior High School track team. He also enjoys playing baseball and soccer outside of school. Stanley is also an avid reader. He has been a Word- Millionaire every year since 3rd grade, and he has also won the award for most read in the parish multiple times. Stanley is a role model for his peers and a perfect example of someone who strives to do the right thing with the right attitude. Principal Taylor proudly presented Stanley Aucoin as student of the month at Berwick Junior High School.
Principal Ryan Taylor introduced Travis Adams, re- source teacher as employee of the month at Berwick Junior High School. Mr. Adams is accompanied by his parents and his sister. In October of 2021, Travis returned to St. Mary Parish after a stint in Colorado. Since then, he has been an asset to the St. Mary Parish community. He started as a substitute teacher and later took on the roles of a paraprofessional and ISS teacher. Mr. Adams is currently taking on the role of teaching 7th and 8th grade resource classes. Along with his teaching duties, his other contribution to the school included student council sponsor, working after school tutoring and detention, and always helping where needed. He is committed to his students, and he has a drive to see them succeed. Mr. Adams is currently enrolled at Reach University and maintains a perfect 4.0 grade point average. His positive energy, passion, enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to Berwick Junior High School are only a few words that are used to describe him. Principal Taylor proudly introduced Mr. Travis Adams as employee of the month at Berwick Junior High School.
J. B. Maitland Elementary School:
Principal Tanya Hills introduced 4th grade student Brixx Billiot, as student of the month at J. B. Maitland Elementary School. Brixx is accompanied by his grandmother, aunt, and sister. He is an honor roll student with a 3.75 grade point average. He scored mastery advance on LEAP through hard work and dedication. He loves riding his scooter and playing with his sister. Brixx is an active member of the Beta Club and 4-H Club. He is an amazing student, kindhearted, helpful, eager to learn and a joy to have in classrooms. He is extremely considerate of others and is always willing to do whatever he is asked to do. Principal Hills proudly introduced Brixx Billiot as student of the month at J. B. Maitland Elementary School.
Principal Tanya Hills introduced Rebecca Nguyen, Pre-K teacher as employee of the month at J. B. Maitland Elementary School. She is accompanied today by her husband, dad, and her two children. Mrs. Nguyen taught for 15 years in pre-K. Before coming to J. B. Maitland Elementary School, she taught for one year at Berwick Elementary School. In her time at J. B. Maitland Elementary, she received the class award from the state for highly effective teaching three years in a row. Outside of school, Mrs. Nguyen enjoys spending time with her family, either at home or taking vacations together. Her hobbies are shopping and crafting. Her colleagues want her to know that she has touched so many lives in her time as a teacher at J. B. Maitland Elementary. She is a great example of grace and patience, when it comes to teaching the youngest of all students in their first of many skills. Principal Hills thanked Mrs. Rebecca Nguyen for being such an inspiration to students, faculty, and staff at J. B. Maitland Elementary School.
W. P. Foster Elementary School:
Dr. Angela Steward introduced 5th grade student Ailyn Hernandez, as student of the month at W. P. Foster Elementary School. She is accompanied by her parents, family members, and friends that are cheering her on as she received this honor. She is a candidate for student of the year, and she is the president of the Beta Club. Ailyn is a kind and compassionate student who is always willing to help her fellow students. She is loved and appreciated by all who are blessed to know her. In addition to being a good citizen, Ailyn excels in academics, and she is a 4.0 student. Her favorite subject is math. Some of her favorite things to do include traveling with her family and watching movies. Ailyn also has some personal goals for this school year and beyond. She wants to be a Word-Millionaire and to continue getting all A’s. Her dream is to become an architect and travel the world with her family.
Dr. Angela Steward introduced Leona Guilbeaux, head custodian as employee of the month at W. P. Foster Elementary School. She is ac- companied by her husband and three sisters. She is very family oriented and very proud of her two children. She also has two beautiful grandchildren who are her pride and joy. Mrs. Guilbeaux has many gifts, one of which is her amazing singing voice. She has shared this talent for many years as a member of her church choir. Mrs. Guilbeaux has worked in St. Mary Parish for 22 years, all of which have been spent at W. P. Foster Elementary School. She takes pride in her work, and it shows. She has an endless supply of energy that is simply amazing, and she ensures that everything is handled in a timely manner. Nothing goes unnoticed by Mrs. Guilbeaux, which contributes greatly to the safety of W. P. Foster Elementary. Her hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated. She is very deserving of this honor and her peers are blessed to have Mrs. Guilbeaux as a member of the W. P. Foster Elementary family.
Appearances:
Franklin-Jeanerette Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Ms. Alexis Rack, the chapter president of the Franklin-Jeanerette Alumnae Chapter, announced that the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. would like to celebrate “Red and White Day” with the St. Mary Parish School Board. The Sorority ap- preciates school board members, administrators, teachers, and staff for the work they do on behalf of students in St. Mary Parish. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. provides an extensive array of public service initiatives through its Five-Point Program Thrust of Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement. Since 1990, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has given Scholarships to high school students throughout St. Mary Parish and Jeanerette, every year except for one year due to COVID. The sorority is serious about helping any student, no matter of race, creed or ethnic background. They work through programs that will help children to become productive citizens. They will continue with watchful eyes and ardent efforts in public service to help meet the challenging times in education.
Approval of Amended Agenda.
No amended agenda.
Approval of Official School Board Minutes.
Mrs. Anslem offered the motion and Mr. Mancuso offered the second to approve the official school board minutes from the public health plan workshop, public hearing, and regular school board meeting held on September 14, 2023. A roll call vote was taken as follows:
Yes: Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Ms. Tammie L. Moore.
Absent: Mr. Joseph C. Foulcard Jr., Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote with 8 yes and 3 absents.
Approval of Consent Agenda.
President Black stated that Board Members can remove any of the items on the consent agenda for further discussion in the regular proceedings. Dr. Fegenbush read aloud the items on the consent agenda as follows:
New Business
Personnel:
Item 1. *Ap- prove updated job descriptions for:
A. Bus Driver
B. Computer Technician
Item 3. *Proclamation(s):
A. *National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15, 2023)
B. *National Native American Heritage Month (November 2023)
Item 4. *Permission to advertise bid for roofing project at Morgan City High School, Morgan City Junior High School, and J. S. Aucoin Elementary School using ESSER Funds.
Item 7. *Field Trips:
A. *Franklin Junior High School, Student Council travel to Historical Sites, Martin Luther King, Tyler Perry Studios, Museum, Zoo, Atlanta, Georgia March 19 – March 22, 2024)
B. *B. Edward Boudreaux Middle and West St. Mary High School, Bands travel to National Show Band Association’s Battle of the Bands, Beaumont, Texas (November 11, 2023)
Item 8. *Permission to issue E-Rate Category 2 funded RFP for Wireless/LAN up- grade.
Mr. Mancuso re- quested to pull Item 2 A-I from the consent agenda for discussion.
Mr. Paradee made a motion and seconded by Mr. Mancuso to ap- prove remaining items on the consent agenda, with the exception of pulling Item 2 A-I for discussion. A roll call vote was taken as follows:
Yes: Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Ms. Tammie L. Moore.
Absent: Mr. Joseph C. Foulcard Jr., Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote with 8 yes and 3 absents.
Business Af- fairs:
Item 2. *Review policies from Forethought Consulting as revised by Hammonds and Sills: (pulled from Consent)
A. *Executive Sessions (BCBK)
B. *Annual Operation Budget (DC)
C. *Audits (DID)
D. *Emergency/Crisis Management (EBBC)
E. *Public Health Emergency (EBBI)
F. *Video/Audio Monitoring of School Board Property (EBCB)
G. *Student Transportation Management (ED)
H. *Sick Leave (GBRIB)
I. *Maternity and Adoptive Leave (GBRIC)
Mr. Mancuso requested to pull Item 2 A-I* from the consent agenda for discussion on revised policies.
After discussion, a deadline was set to send recommendations of policies to the Superintendent by October 19, 2023. No action was required at this time from the Board.
Item 5. Discuss and take necessary action on bids received for Franklin High Phase II roofing project using ESSER Funds.
Ms. Moore made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Anslem to award bid for Franklin High School Phase II roofing project using ESSER Funds to Supreme Roofing and Construction LLC., of Destrehan in the amount $2,229,844.00, as presented by Mr. Wiese. A roll call vote was taken as follows:
Yes: Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Ms. Tammie L. Moore.
Absent: Mr. Joseph C. Foulcard Jr., Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote with 8 yes and 3 absents.
Item 6. Approve the St. Mary Parish School Board Memorandum of Understanding for outside Behavioral Health Providers.
Mr. Andrew made a motion and seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the St. Mary Parish School Board Memorandum of Understanding for outside Behavior Health providers, as presented by Dr. Sanders. A roll call vote was taken as follows:
Yes: Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Ms. Tammie L. Moore.
Absent: Mr. Joseph C. Foulcard, Jr., Ms. Marilyn LaSalle, and Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote with 8 yes and 3 absents.
Reports
Committees:
The Maintenance District III Committee
Mr. Mancuso reported that the Maintenance District III Committee met today at 4:45 p.m., prior to the regular school board meeting in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana.
The committee received updates from Architect Carl Blum, regarding ongoing projects in District III. The roofing project at Morgan City High School, Morgan City Junior High School, and J. S. Aucoin Elementary School using ESSER Funds completion date is estimated by August 2024. The Morgan City High School Stadium renovation that was approved in January 2023, had a few challenges that Mr. Blum has been working through. The estimated completion date for the Morgan City High School Stadium is early July of 2024. No action was required at this time from the Board.
Staff Report:
Chief Financial Officer’s Report:
Sale Tax Up- date
Mr. Perry reported that the sales tax collections for three months into the fiscal year collected $1,634,000 versus a budget of $1,559,000.
Financial Statements (Major Funds Only):
The Board was provided financial statements for major funds only to review at their leisure.
Other Significant Items:
Mr. Perry provided the Board with a spreadsheet for the Group Health Insurance Plan to review prior to the November 9, 2023 regular school board meeting.
Superintendent’s Report:
Dr. Fegenbush reported that the St. Mary Parish School Board recognized School Lunch Week, “LEVEL UP WITH SCHOOL LUNCH” the week of October 9-13, 2023. Dr. Fegenbush thanked cafeteria technicians and managers for all that they do each day.
On September 28th and 29th, instructional staff and members of school leadership teams explored Jill Jackson’s coaching model. The goal of the two-day Professional Development session was to help develop and enhance plans in supporting St. Mary Parish teachers through classroom and in- structional coaching, both at the school and district levels.
On October 5th and 6th, several school board liaisons represented at the Louisiana School Facility Managers Association Conference. It was an excellent opportunity for school officials to learn about the latest safety and security measures. The event featured expert speakers who share their knowledge on various topics related to school safety and security. Knowledge gained from this conference will assist with St. Mary Parish School district crisis plan revisions.
St. Mary Parish Red Ribbon Week, “TOO SMART TO START, BE DRUG FREE” will begin activities the week of October 20 – October 29, 2023. Times and events throughout the week will be presented on the St. Mary Parish School Board’s Facebook page and the St. Mary Parish Schools’ Facebook pages.
The 2023-2024 Annual St. Mary Parish School Board budget was posted on September 30, 2023, on the St. Mary Parish School Board district website and also shared on social media.
National School Bus Safety Week, “Safely Rolling to my Destination”, begins the week of October 16-20, 2023.
October 13, 2023 is the end of the first nine weeks of school. Report cards will be distributed on Monday, October 16th, and parents are encouraged to reach out to schools and teachers with any concerns or questions that they may have.
The St. Mary Parish College and Career Fair will be held on Monday, October 16th.
On Tuesday, October 24th, at 9:00 a.m., Franklin Junior High School will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the STAR Academy program. The recognition of the fact that Franklin Junior High School is the recipient of two grants, each for $1 million that will be in place for three years. Currently, the Star Academy grant funding supports 7th and 8th grade students and their adventures in STEM.
Lastly, the Special Olympic Bowling event will be held on Friday, October 27th at 10:00 a.m., at Steelwood Lanes Bowling Alley in Morgan City, Louisiana.
Executive
Session
Strategy session and/or action concerning pending litigation*
*As authorized by La.R.S. 42:17(A)(2), there may be an executive session to discuss strategy in litigation entitled “Boudreaux, et al vs. School Board of St. Mary Parish,” bearing Civil Action No. 6:65-11351 on the docket of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
Board Enters Closed Session:
With a motion from Mr. Mancuso and a second from Mr. Paradee the Board entered closed session. A roll call vote was taken was follows:
Yes: Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Ms. Tammie L. Moore.
Absent: Mr. Joseph C. Foulcard, Jr., Ms. Marilyn LaSalle, and Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote with 8 yes and 3 absents.
Board Returns to Regular Session:
Ms. Moore moved that the Board return to regular session. Mrs. Anslem gave a second and the meeting resumed. A roll call vote was taken as follows:
Yes: Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis, Ms. Tammie L. Moore.
Absent: Ms. Debra R. Jones (ended teleconference), Mr. Joseph C. Foulcard, Jr., Ms. Marilyn LaSalle, and Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin .
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote with 7 yes and 4 absents.
Closing:
Resolutions of Respect
None
Adjournment:
With there being no further business to address, Mr. Mancuso made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Ms. Moore made a second, all in favor and the motion carried.
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