SMILE Community Action Agency is accepting RFPs for Audit Services for the period ending May 31, 2025.
Bid specification packet may be emailed or picked up. Packets can be picked up between 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday thru Thursday, and 8:30AM to 12:00PM Friday at 501 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70501.
All sealed RFP’s must be returned no later than Wednesday, January 8, 2025, by 4:00PM. RFP’s will be opened on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 11:00AM, at the Central Office upstairs conference room, located at 501 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70501.
If you wish to be present for the bid opening, please call ahead.
If you should have any additional questions or concerns, please contact
Chantelle Joseph, CFO, at (337)234-3272 ext. 227.
12.11, 12.18
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PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE BILL
– SLS 25RS-24)
Public notice is hereby given that there may be introduced at the session of the Legislature to be convened on April 14, 2025, a bill relative to authorizing Hospital Service District No. 2 of St. Martin Parish to name a medical building in honor of a living person; and to provide for related matters.
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Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received electronically at http://www.centralbidding.com and at the Carroll J. Fuselier Parish Council Meeting Room, at the St. Martin Parish Annex Building, 301 West Port Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582, until 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2025, for:
ST. MARTIN PARISH CONSOLIDATED WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 4 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 2 – WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ST. MARTIN PARISH GOVERNMENT
and the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at that time. Bids received after the specified time will not be considered.
The Work Shall Consist of Furnishing and Installing Approximately 32,770’ of 4” – 8” C-900/DR-18 Water Main, 20,830’ of 2”- 3” SDR 26 Water Main, 980’ of 4” – 8” DIPS/SDR 11 PE Water Main, 11,700’ of 3/4” – 2” SDR 9 PE Service Tubing, 384’ of 3/4” – 2” Service Connections, and 890 Automatic Read Meters. Along with Associated Work.
No Pre-Bid Conference will be held on this project.
Only the bids of Contractors licensed under Louisiana Contractor’s Licensing Law under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes will be considered for bids exceeding $50,000.00. Should the bid exceed $50,000.00, Contractors desiring to bid shall hold license of proper classification under “Municipal and Public Works Construction” in full force and effect at the time drawings, specifications, and forms are requested from the office of the Engineers.
As evidence of good faith of the bidder, a “Bid Guarantee” equivalent to 5% of the base bid plus any additive alternates, consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check, shall accompany each bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required and within the time specified. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies, which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an “A–” rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to 10% of policyholders’ surplus, as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The successful Contractor will be required to execute a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the Bidding Documents.
Bidding documents (plans, specifications, and any published addenda) may be examined and obtained on all business days at the following location during the specified hours:
•Sellers & Associates, Inc., 148-B Easy Street, Lafayette, LA 70506-3095
Telephone: 337.232.0777 / Fax: 337.232.0851
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
2. A $105.00 Deposit on a set of paper documents shall be fully refunded upon return of the paper documents no later than 10-days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction ($100.00), shall be refunded upon return of the documents no later than 10-days after receipt of bids.
3. Complete Bid Documents for this project are also available in electronic form and may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Sellers & Associates, Inc. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs.
4. Plans-Out shall be directed to: [email protected]
Project questions shall be directed to the Design Engineer: [email protected].
5. St. Martin Parish Government’s on-line bid submittal service.
Suppliers may also view and download the specifications, and any published addenda at https://www.centralbidding.com. For assistance on how to register on-line or if encountering problems with the web site, contact 225.810.4814 or 866.570.9620. Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as Bidders submitting through the mail or by hand delivery. These items include the Bid Form, Bid Security, and information regarding the equipment. Regardless of the bid results, the Bidder will have 48-hours from opening of bids to provide the Owner the original documents. If a certified check or cashier’s check is submitted as the bid security, electronic copies of both the front and back of the check shall be included with the electronic bid. If a Bidder fails to provide the original hard copies of these documents within 48-hours of the bid opening, bid shall be considered nonresponsive.
Bidding documents shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening date. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least 45-days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form provided in the specifications. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with R.S. §38:2212, the provisions and requirements of this section and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any public entity.
By order of the Parish Council of the St. Martin Parish Government, St. Martinville, LA
s/Pete Delcambre President
s/Brooke Thibodeaux Clerk of the Council
Publication Dates: Wednesday: December 18, 2024, December 25, 2024, and January 1, 2025
Official Journal: Teche News
PO# 2024-3009
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001116 - ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
•The Title of this Project is: Back-flow Preventer Installation @ Sites LA 40-1,2,&3 – St. Martinville – 2022 CFP, St. Martinville, Louisiana for the Housing Authority of St. Martinville located at 100 Bulliard Drive, St. Martinville, Louisiana 70582. The Architect for this Project is: Frick Architecture, LLC, 900 S. College Road, Ste. 305, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503. Contractors are invited to submit a bid for the construction of above referenced project. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the Classification of General Contractor.
•Each bona fide bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38: 2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214 or without the consent of the Housing Authority.
•The Work for this project is generally described as the following: installation of new backflow preventers of the owner side of the main water meter, concrete pad, insulated backflow enclosure, and other necessary and required work for proper installation as described in the specifications and construction documents.
•Bids shall be a Stipulated Sum basis as per the original documents.
•The Owner will receive sealed bids at the Central Office of the Housing Authority until 10:00 AM, Thursday January 9, 2025. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the time set for submittal.
•The Owner requires the Architect to issue Substantial Completion of the Work on or before 75 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Thereafter, liquidated damages will be charged.
•A Bid Security (a certified check or bank draft made payable to the Housing Authority, U. S. Government Bonds, or satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and acceptable Sureties) in the amount of 5% of the highest possible bid amount is required. Bids are required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 30 days after submittal. Submit bids on the Bid Form provided. Refer to Document 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders and 00 43 93 Bid Submittal Checklist for additional information.
•Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment opportunity, and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages set forth in the specifications under the Davis-Bacon Act must be paid on this project. The Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Bidders should be aware that the project is funded by Capital Fund Program of the Department of Housing & Urban Development of the Government of the United States.
•Contract documents are available free of charge in pdf format from the office of the Architect. All prime contractors are required to register with the Architect prior to receiving contract documents. Hard copies of the documents will not be provided. Partial sets of Construction Documents will not be issued. Sub-bidders may obtain copies of Construction Documents from prime contractor’s or by registering with the Architect for electronic pdf documents. Construction Documents are available, for review only, at the Central Office of the Housing Authority. No copies will be provided to any contractor from the office of the Housing Authority. The successful contractor will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory performance and payment bond or bonds.
•The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory performance and payment bond or bonds.
•The site is available for examination by Bidders and Sub-bidders, by appointment only, any time during working hours. The Bidders and Sub-bidders shall notify the Architect and the Owner 72-hours prior to visiting the site for coordination of Owner’s operation. A Pre-Bid conference will be scheduled by addendum.
•ST. MARTINVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY, ST. MARTINVILLE, LOUISIANA. Tisha Moss, Executive Director. 12/11/2024; 12/18/2024; 01/08/2025.
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S H E R I F F’ S S A L E
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARTIN
SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Suit#: 94586
FREEDOM MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
VS
LARRY PATRICK MOUTON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE issued out of the Honorable the 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana, on November 14, 2024, and to me directed in the above and entitled and numbered matter, I have seized and taken in my possession and will offer for sale for cash, to the last and highest bidder, after due advertisement, according to law in the St. Martin Parish Law Enforcement Center, 400 St. Martin Street, St. Martinville, Louisiana at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 the following mentioned and described property, to-wit:
THAT CERTAIN LOT, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF BREAUX BRIDGE, ST. MARTIN PARISH, BOUNDED NOTHERLY BY EAST ST. PHILLIP STREET; EASTERLY BY J.C. TABOR AND LEDWIN B. HEBERT; SOUTHERLY BY MRS, LOU ELLA MILLER; AND WESTERLY BY THE SUCCESSION OF ANDRE THEVENET, AND BEING THE PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY CHARLES AUGUST GIRARD FROM SOPHIE GIRARD AND OTHER BY SALE DATED JUNE 27, 1929, AND RECORDED ON THE FOLLOWING DAY IN BOOK 93, FOLIO 520, UNDER ENTRY NO. 49794 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF ST. MARTIN PARISH, LOUISIANA; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
***ALL SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS MUST HAVE CASH PAYMENT IN THE FORM OF A CASHIER’S CHECK OR A VERIFIABLE LETTER OF CREDIT IN FAVOR OF SAID BIDDER FROM A SOLVENT BANK, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OR OTHER SUCH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND FULL PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ON THE DATE OF THE SALE***
Given under my hand officially at St. Martinville, Louisiana on this 12th day of December 2024.
BECKET BREAUX, SHERIFF
St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
Publish: December 18, 2024 January 15, 2025
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PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCES BEING CONSIDERED FOR FINAL ADOPTION BY THE ST. MARTIN PARISH COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M., IN THE CARROLL J. FUSELIER MEETING ROOM, ST. MARTIN PARISH ANNEX BUILDING, 301 WEST PORT STREET, ST. MARTINVILLE, LA.
SUMMARY NO. 1477-OR (Introduced by Carla JeanBatiste, District 2) An Ordinance providing for the amendments to all funds under the jurisdiction of the St. Martin Parish Government to the Revenues and Expenditures of the Year 2024 Budgets as mandated by Revised Statute 39:1310.
SUMMARY NO. 1478-OR (Introduced by Hoyt Louviere, District 1)
An Ordinance reducing the extent of the servitude rights of St. Martin Parish Government from one hundred (100) feet to fifty (50) feet on the southward side of the drainage channel designated as M-32 where it traverses Lot 3 of Parcel Number 1350001367.
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S H E R I F F’ S S A L E
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARTIN
SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Suit#: 94467
FIRST HORIZON BANK
VS
MICHAEL ANTHONY
CALLAIS AND DENNIS
ANTHONY LANCASTER (A/K/A DENNIS A.
LANCASTER)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE issued out of the Honorable the 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St, Martin, State of Louisiana, on September 27th, 2024, and to me directed in the above and entitled and numbered matter, I have seized and taken in my possession and will offer for sale for cash, to the last and highest bidder, after due advertisement, according to law in the St. Martin Parish Law Enforcement Center, 400 St. Martin Street, St. Martinville, Louisiana at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 the following mentioned and described property, to-wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, in the locality known as Catahoula Lake, and being known and designated as LOT 15 OF BLOCK A OF LOUVIERRE’S PARKVIEW SUBDIVISION, as more fully shown on that Plat of Survey by Herman L. Bienvenu, C.E., dated May 1968 and recorded in St. Martin Parish COB 602, page 353, Entry No. 143720.
Which has the address of 1041 Helen Street, Saint Martinville, LA 70582
***ALL SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS MUST HAVE CASH PAYMENT IN THE FORM OF A CASHIER’S CHECK OR A VERIFIABLE LETTER OF CREDIT IN FAVOR OF SAID BIDDER FROM A SOLVENT BANK, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OR OTHER SUCH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND FULL PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ON THE DATE OF THE SALE***
Given under my hand officially at St. Martinville, Louisiana on this 10th day of December, 2024.
BECKET BREAUX, SHERIFF
St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
Publish: December 18, 2024 January 15, 2025
ST. MARTIN WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO.1
Board Meeting Minutes: Monday – October 21, 2024
4:00 p.m. @ Stephensville Elementary School Gymnasium,
3243 Hwy 70, Stephensville, LA
Board Members:
Present: Daniel Rawls, PH.D, Ricky Acosta, Elwood Scully and Leroy Gros
Absent: Jimmy Bailey
Quorum present: Yes
Sewer and Water: Joey Auster – Quad A Environmental
Board President Rawls called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
President Rawls leads the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance
President Rawls opened the floor for guests and public comments –
St. Martin Parish President Pete Delcambre – Mr. Delcambre addressed the crowd about the issues with FEMA after the hurricane and also discussed Millages on the upcoming ballot
Approval of Minutes – Minutes approved for August 19, 2024 and September 16, 2024 meeting
Motion made by Elwood Scully; second by Leroy Gros and passed
Financial Report and Approval of Payables
Motion made by Ricky Acosta; second by Leroy Gros and passed
Old Business
Discussion on Stephensville Recreation Park Sewer Line Issue – Motion was made by Ricky Acosta second by Elwood Scully and passed to allow Mr. Rawls to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement between SMWS and Recreation District No. 1
Discussion on progress of lift station 13 – Frame work is completed, cement will be poured next week
Discussion on progress of Policy Procedure Manuel and Website – Motion was made by Elwood Scully to table any action till next Board Meeting second by Ricky Acosta and passed
New Business
Mr. Rawls stated that the Operator had to order new pumps for lift stations 13, 10, 6 and 14 due to issues during hurricane Francine. Mr. Rawls thanked Parish President Delcambre for his quick action with assistance to the Sewer Board the day after the hurricane
Adjournment
Adjourned
Motion made by Leroy Gros; second by Ricky Acosta and passed
/s/ Daniel Rawls, Ph.D.
Daniel Rawls, Ph.D., President
St. Martin Water and Sewer Commission No.1
Board of Commission
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REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF HENDERSON
November 11, 2024
The Regular Meeting for the Town of Henderson, a Louisiana Municipal Corporation, was called to order by Mayor Sherbin Collette on November 11, 2024 at its legal domicile in Henderson, at 7:00 P. M. as per public notice of said meeting, with a quorum of Council members present.
The Invocation was read by Courtlyn Poirier, Town Clerk, Henderson, Louisiana.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sherbin Collette.
Roll Call of the Town Council:
Judy Broussard- Present
Bill LeGrand- Present
Jody Meche - Present
Nita Berard - Present
Richard White- Present
Upon motion of Jody Meche, duly seconded by Nita Berard, the motion carried to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Attorney Jerry Mallet discussed the Town’s adjudicated property on 1015 Noel Dr. in the Town of Henderson, as the adjacent property owner is still interested in the property. The adjacent property owner has performed improvements to the property, including cutting the grass, cutting trees, filed in holes on the property with dirt, clean up property, and put boards on the house to keep people out of it. It was moved by Jody Meche, duly seconded by Judy Broussard and unanimously carried, that Attorney Jerry Mallet proceed with negotiations with the adjacent property owner with the condition that the owner release claims for expenses for improvements made and the owner pay all expenses incurred by the Town and for the transfer fees.
Upon motion of Judy Broussard, duly seconded by Nita Berard, the motion carried to approve the financial reports of funds for the month of October.
The monthly budget comparison report was included in the agenda; however, there was no discussion on these reports.
Upon motion of Richard White, duly seconded by Nita Berard, the motion carried to approve the purchase of 7’ bush hog, at the cost of 5,055.00 from Sammy Broussard Equipment Center.
Upon motion of Nita Berard, duly seconded by Jody Meche, the motion carried to introduce the following Resolution contingent upon the agreement of the adjacent property owner for the conditions stipulated by the council:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE HENDERSON TOWN COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF BLIGHTED REAL PROPERTY NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
Upon motion of Jody Meche, duly seconded by Judy Broussard, the motion carried to introduce the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-009
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOUISIANA UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND PROGRAM
Upon motion of Judy Broussard, duly seconded by Jody Meche, the motion carried to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-009
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOUISIANA UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature has appropriated funding for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) and Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) Program; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Assistance Program offers grants to eligible municipalities and parishes for a wide range of projects to improve public health, public safety, living conditions and for economic development purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Community Water Enrichment Fund Program offers grants to eligible municipalities and parishes for rehabilitation, improvements and new construction projects for community potable water systems; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to submit applications to the Louisiana Office of Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Local Government Assistance Program and also the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Water Enrichment Fund Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Henderson that Mayor Sherbin Collette is hereby authorized to sign and submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Local Government Assistance Program and also execute any and all documents should this grant be funded; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Water Enrichment Fund Program and also execute any and all documents should this grant be funded.
THEREUPON, the above resolution was declared adopted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I, Courtlyn Poirier, Town Clerk of the Town of Henderson, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Henderson on November 11, 2024 at which time a quorum was present and voting.
/s/ Courtlyn Poirier___
COURTLYN POIRIER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF HENDERSON
Upon motion of Jody Meche, duly seconded by Nita Berard, the motion carried to adopt the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2024- 005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE HENDERSON TOWN COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THETOWN OF HENDERSON’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE VALLIC RETIREMENT PLAN FROM 3% TO 10%
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Henderson that:
SECTION 1:
It is the intent of the Henderson Town Council (Council) to implement policies which will significantly enhance its goal to attract and retain quality individuals as full-time employees of the Town of Henderson (Town Employees). Further, it is the conclusion of the Council that providing Town Employees with a quality deferred compensation plan appreciably enhances the achievement of this goal. The Council now further concludes that the beneficial aspects of its current Valic deferred compensation plan are insufficient, to the extent that such policies do not enhance the achievement of its above stated goal. Consequently, the Council now intends to substantially enhance the beneficial provisions of the current Valic deferred compensation plan in order that same will serve as motivation for the attraction and retention of quality individuals to serve as Town Employees.
SECTION 2:
In consideration of Section 1 above, the Council hereby ordains that the contribution made by the Town of Henderson (Town) to its existing Valic deferred compensation plan (for each of its Town Employees) shall hereafter be increased from three percent (3 %) of the base salary of each Town Employee to 10 percent (10 %) of said base salary. The Council further ordains that each Town Employee may contribute any amount monthly to such Town Employee’s deferred compensation plan as said Town Employee wishes to contribute, and that such contribution will be paid into the Town Employee’s retirement plan along with the Town’s percentage contribution to same.
SECTION 3: SEVERABILITY:
If any provision or portion of a provision of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional, preempted by federal or State law, or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of the ordinance shall not be invalidated, unless said provisions cannot be interpreted to substantially fulfill the policy and purposes set forth herein, or should any interpretation thereafter of all or a portion of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance lead to an absurd result, in which event that portion or all of the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall be construed to be null and void.
SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon return of the ordinance to the City Clerk (after execution by the Mayor), at midnight on the tenth (10th) day after receipt of the ordinance by the Mayor without signature or veto, or upon an override of a veto, whichever occurs first.
SECTION 5: REPEALER:
Any Town of Henderson ordinance or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
After a public hearing was held on the 11th day of November, 2024, on the above-referenced Ordinance, the title of said Ordinance having been read and said Ordinance having been discussed and considered, on motion of Councilman Jody Meche, and seconded by Councilwoman Nita Berard, to adopt the above-referenced Ordinance, a recorded vote was taken and the following result was had:
Yeas: 5
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
WHEREUPON, the presiding officer declared that the above-referenced Ordinance was duly adopted on the 11th day of November, 2024.
Courtlyn Poirier, Town Clerk Sherbin Collette, Mayor
Upon motion of Jody Meche, duly seconded by Judy Broussard, the motion carried to adopt the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2024- 006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE HENDERSON TOWN COUNCIL INCREASING THE HENDERSON-NINA WATER SYSTEM CONTRACT RATE FROM $2,200 PER MONTH TO $3,000 PER MONTH
BE IT ORDAINED by the Henderson Town Council that:
SECTION 1:
The Henderson Town Council (Council) hereby acknowledges a request by the Henderson-Nina Water System, Inc. (System) for an increase in the contract amount for services provided the Town of Henderson (Town) by said System pursuant to a service agreement finalized between the Town and said System in September 2006. In view of increased operational costs, including salaries, the System is requesting an increase in the contract amount from $2,200 per month to $3,000 per month. The last such monthly increase in the contract amount was requested and granted in November 2013.
SECTION 2:
In recognition of the significant increase in costs for labor and materials from 2013 until the present date, the Council finds that the request for an $800 per month increase in the above described contract amount (from $2,200 per month to $3,000 per month) is justified as both timely and reasonable, and the Council hereby authorizes an increase in the contract amount charged the Town by the System from $2,200 per month to $3,000 per month. The Council further authorizes the Mayor to take those steps necessary to implement the increase authorized hereinabove.
SECTION 3: SEVERABILITY:
If any provision or portion of a provision of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional, preempted by federal or State law, or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of the ordinance shall not be invalidated, unless said provisions cannot be interpreted to substantially fulfill the policy and purposes set forth herein, or should any interpretation thereafter of all or a portion of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance lead to an absurd result, in which event that portion or all of the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall be construed to be null and void.
SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon return of the ordinance to the City Clerk (after execution by the Mayor), at midnight on the tenth (10th) day after receipt of the ordinance by the Mayor without signature or veto, or upon an override of a veto, whichever occurs first.
SECTION 5: REPEALER:
Any Town of Henderson ordinance or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
After a public hearing was held on the 11th day of November, 2024, on the above-referenced Ordinance, the title of said Ordinance having been read and said Ordinance having been discussed and considered, on motion of Councilman Jody Meche, seconded by Councilwoman Judy Broussard, to adopt the above-referenced Ordinance, a recorded vote was taken and the following result was had:
Yeas: 5
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
WHEREUPON, the presiding officer declared that the above-referenced Ordinance was duly adopted on the 11th day of November, 2024.
Courtlyn Poirier, Town Clerk Sherbin Collette, Mayor
Mayor Sherbin Collette discuss with the Town Council about the of hiring Mark Blanchard to cut grass at the exits off of the interstate and roundabouts. He will be part-time and paid out of Hotel/Motel Fund.
Upon motion of Jody Meche, duly seconded by Nita Berard, the motion carried to hire Mark Blanchard to cut grass at the roundabouts and at the exits off of the interstate.
Mayor Sherbin Collette informed the Town Council that he would like to increase the prices of the rentals at the Recreational Building, as our prices are lower compared to other centers. He told the Council that what the suggested prices would be and to think over it to discuss at the next meeting. He also informed the Town Council that there is a contract that Coteau Holmes has their renters sign and is wanting to make a rental contract similar to it stating what we do and don’t accept, cleanup process, etc.
Upon motion of Judy Broussard, duly seconded by Nita Berard, the motion carried to introduce the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-010
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO REMOVE AND DEMOLISH STRUCTURES DECLARED VACANT AND BLIGHTED UNDER THE LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FY 2025 CLEARANCE PROGRAM
Upon motion of Jody Meche, duly seconded by Nita Berard, the motion carried to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-010
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO REMOVE AND DEMOLISH STRUCTURES DECLARED VACANT AND BLIGHTED UNDER THE LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FY 2025 CLEARANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Town of Henderson deems it necessary and proper to submit an application for funding under the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant for the Fiscal Year 2025 Clearance Program; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the base rating factors and points, up to ten (10) bonus points will be assigned to those applicants which receive prior approval from property owners to demolish all structures applied for, should the project be funded.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Henderson received prior approval to demolish the following structures:
•1017 Alida Drive (Parcel #06201A3844)
•1021 Alida Drive (Parcel #06201A3944)
•1024 Elizabeth Drive (Parcel #05302A0919)
•1409 Henderson Hwy. (Parcel #06201A3158)
•1034 Patin Street (Parcel #05302A1221)
•1018 Robin Street (Parcel #06201A1758)
•1008 Elizabeth Drive (Parcel #0621A4925)
•Parcel #0629A1571 – 06201A1972 (approximately 1021 Robertson Drive)
•Parcel #06201B2261 (approximately 1034A Canal Street)
•1034B Canal Street (Parcel #06201B2159)
•Parcel #06102B2966 (approximately 1298 Henderson Hwy.)
•Parcel #06102B3861 (approximately 1291 Henderson Hwy.)
•1043 Lou Scrantz Lane (Parcel #05302A210)
•Parcel #05302A2115 (approximately 1015 Lou Scrantz Lane)
•Parcel #06201A3013 (approximately 1329 Henderson Hwy)
•1333 Henderson Hwy. (Parcel #06201A3620)
•Parcel #05302A1016 (across from 1021 Jack Drive)
•1026 Amy Street (Parcel #0621B1221)
•1015 Alida Drive (Parcel #06201A3544)
•1036 Huval Street (Parcel #05302A1734)
•1005 Nig Street (Parcel #06201A4538)
•1018 Noel Drive (Parcel #06201A4062)
•1177 Henderson Hwy. (Parcel #06102B4034)
THEREUPON, the above resolution was duly adopted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I, Courtlyn Poirier, Town Clerk for the Town of Henderson, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Aldermen of the Town of Henderson on
November 11,2024, at which time a quorum was present and voting.
/s/ Courtlyn Poirier COURTLYN POIRIER TOWN CLERK TOWN OF HENDERSON
Chief Troy Dupuis was absent.
Captain James Thibodeaux informed the Mayor and Town Council that the majority of the Henderson Police Department STAT’s are the same as last month.
Street Commissioners had no new business to discuss.
Park Commissioner Marvin Serrette was absent, but Mayor Sherbin Collette informed the Town Council that Marvin Serrette and the maintenance worked the whole week of November 4th to help get the pavilion cleaned and ready for the Atchafalaya Basin Festival.
There being no further business to discuss, upon motion of Judy Broussard, duly seconded by Jody Meche, the motion carried to adjourn the meeting.
ATTEST:
COURTLYN POIRIER, TOWN CLERK SHERBIN COLLETTE MAYOR
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF HENDERSON
The Special Meeting for the Town of Henderson, a Louisiana Municipal Corporation, was called to order by Mayor Sherbin Collette on November 20, 2024, at its legal domicile in Henderson, at 6:00 P. M. as per public notice of said meeting, with a quorum of Councilmembers present.
The Invocation was read by Courtlyn Poirier, Clerk.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sherbin Collette.
Roll Call of the Town Council:
Judy Broussard- Present
Bill LeGrand- Present Jody Meche - Present
Nita Berard- Present Richard White- Present Attorney Jerry Mallet was present.
`The purpose of the Special Meeting was to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2024-011 to remove and demolish additional structures declared vacant and blighted properties with LCDBG.
Upon motion of Jody Meche, duly seconded by Nita Berard, the motion carried to introduce the following Resolution No. 2024-011:
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO REMOVE AND DEMOLISH ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES DECLARED VACANT AND BLIGHTED UNDER THE LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 2025 CLEARANCE PROGRAM.
Upon motion of Judy Broussard, duly seconded by Jody Meche, the motion carried to adopt the following Resolution No. 2024-011:
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO REMOVE AND DEMOLISH ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES DECLARED VACANT AND BLIGHTED UNDER THE LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 2025 CLEARANCE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Town of Henderson deems it necessary and proper to submit an application for funding under the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant for the Fiscal Year 2025 Clearance Program; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the base rating factors and points, up to ten (10) bonus points will be assigned to those applicants which receive prior approval from property owners to demolish all structures applied for, should the project be funded.
WHEREAS, a resolution was adopted at the November 11, 2024, Council meeting granting permission to remove and demolish structures declared vacant and blighted; and since that time, additional structures have been approved to be removed and demolished under the application for the Fiscal Year 2025 Clearance Program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Henderson received prior approval to demolish the following additional structures:
•1422 Henderson Hwy. (Parcel #06201A2566)
•1067 Huval Street (Parcel #05302A1037)
•1008 Devillier Street (Parcel #06201A2364)
THEREUPON, the above resolution was duly adopted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I, Courtlyn Poirier, Town Clerk for the Town of Henderson, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Aldermen of the Town of Henderson on
the 11th of November, 2024, at which time a quorum was present and voting.
/s/ Courtlyn Poirier COURTLYN POIRIER TOWN CLERK TOWN OF HENDERSON
There being no further business to discuss, a motion by Jody Meche duly seconded by Judy Broussard, the motion carried to adjourn the meeting.
COURTLYN POIRIER, CLERK SHERBIN COLLETTE, MAYOR
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The Parks City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:30pm at
the Parks City Hall. PRESENT: Kevin J Kately, Mayor; Yvonne Narcisse, Kanisha Potier, and
Trey Thibodeaux, COUNCIL; Robert Chevalier, Attorney; and Joy Frederick, Admin Asst.
Mayor Kately called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Upon the motion of Yvonne Narcisse and 2nd of Thibodeaux, the minutes of October 14,2024
was approved as written for publication.
A motion to approve and second the financials failed.
Mayor Kately spoke of Mineville & Asso preparing applications for LGAP/ CWEF for 2024-2025
fiscal year.
Upon motion of Narcisse and 2nd of Potier, Mineville was authorized to apply for the 24-25
LGAP/ CWEF applications
Mayor Kately spoke about introducing an ordinance for the public doing right on their side for
sewer and water Lines coming into compliance with the State requirements.
Chevalier spoke of specifics of the ordinance the will be written by him.
Upon motion of Thibodeaux and 2nd of Narcisse, was approved to introduce an ordinance
for sewer & water for the public
Mayor Kately spoke about amending the General Fund & Sales Tax budgets due to pay
increases for the Mayor & Clerk and also a Parks Police deputy.
Upon motion of Narcisse and 2nd of Thibodeaux, the budgets were approved.
Mayor Kately spoke about Christmas lights being restrung, sockets getting fixed/ redone and
possiblity of bows for the bridge. Purchasing Christmas banners to replace existing decor
was brought up as a possibility also
Mayor Kately spoke about doing a Christmas in the park for the community.
Mayor Kately spoke about getting the new generator soon for the city hall.
Mayor Kately spoke about getting bids for a new well.
Being no further business to come before the Mayor and council of the Village of Parks, the
meeting was adjourned upon motion of Potier and second of Narcisse
Kevin J Kately, Mayor Joy R Frederick, Admin. Asst.
