PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA NOVEMBER 19, 2025 FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA 6:00 P.M. The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi P. Rink, M.D. Absent were Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, and Leslie Rulf, Jr. The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Olander and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hill. Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the First Regular Meeting, November 12, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried. Paul Rappmundt, Chairman of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A appeared before the Council to give an update. He submitted the status report on Pump Station No. 4 relative to the GIS CPRA Project. He also expounded on Pump Station No. 6 and Pump Station No. 8, finances, pump rentals, capacity, refurbishing of pumps, and cooling issues with the Caterpillar engine. He stated that cleanup of the offices has begun and that some things will be sent to Patterson and Franklin archives. He also stated that file cabinets where maps were kept were already emptied and dumped upon arrival and that he has pictures to show the condition of how it was found. He stated that he was informed of a book with all of the resolutions that exist but it has not been located. He stated that the audit will be used to help with any accounting issues and that they will work with Whitney Bank regarding bond money/bond account. In response to Mr. Hebert’s inquiry, Mr. Rappmundt expounded on the status of Pump Station No. 9. Mr. Duhon stated that the two (2) 60 inch pumps were cut in pieces and one (1) pump in Amelia needs to be brought on as soon as the lay down yard is ready. He stated that two (2) generators were purchased for Pump Station No. 9 until the City of Morgan City can come online with the electricity. Mrs. Hidalgo moved up Item 13A, “Resolution of Respect in memory of Hon. Cliff Dressel.” Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 8-0-0-3 Roll Call vote: YEAS: Olander, Hill, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mat-hews, Ina, and Rulf RESOLUTION OF RESPECT WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, former Clerk of Court Honorable Clifford G. “Cliff” Dressel, and WHEREAS, in 1965, he began his remarkable public service career with the St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court’s Office as a Deputy Clerk, was later appointed Chief Deputy Clerk in August 1969, and was elected Clerk of Court in July 1984, and WHEREAS, his exceptional dedication, professionalism, and leadership guided his office and served the people of St. Mary Parish faithfully for a total of 59 years, having been elected to 10 consecutive terms as Clerk of Court, an extraordinary record of service, and WHEREAS, during his tenure, Honorable Dressel earned the respect of his peers across Louisiana and was deeply honored to be the only Clerk of Court in Louisiana history to serve two terms as President of the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association, and WHEREAS, his life was defined by a steadfast commitment to integrity, public service, compassion, and amazing values that impacted Franklin, and WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Honorable Dressel, and WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hopes that his family will find comfort in the thought that their grief and sorrow are shared by their friends. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that they solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief. ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 19th day of November 2025. 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 Glynn Pellerin, Water & Sewer Commission No. 3 Board Member, appeared before the Council to discuss a Resolution authorizing the St. Mary Parish Council to request Water and Sewer Commission No. 3 to rescind their action regarding employee’s insurance after they retire. He stated that it is listed in the handbook and that their budget can afford to offer this to their retiree employees. He ex- pounded on reasons the board decided to offer this to employees and also expounded on qualifications, cost, budget, and current conditions of pumps. Becky Soprano, Water & Sewer Commission No. 3 Administrator, ex- pounded on their retiree requirements as per Section 11. She stated that they have contacted the Human Resource Department, the Chief Administrative Officer, and Legal Counsel to make sure the verbiage complies with parish ordinances. Mr. Adams stated that when the consolidation ordinance was adopted every board had to adopt the Parish’s personnel handbook. Mrs. Soprano stated that part of the ordinance stated that any benefits offered could not exceed the Parish employees’ benefits. In response to Mr. Olander’s in- quiry, Chief Ad- ministrative Officer, Paul Governale, stated that an ordinance was passed approximately 27 years ago for Parish re- tirees and that the intent was to re- tain employees be- cause the Parish was not and still is not able to offer large salaries. He explained that the retirees insurance benefit is not part of the personnel policy, it is a separate ordinance. Leonard Klutts, Water & Sewer Commission No. 3 Vice Chairman stated that out of 12 employees, two (2) have been em- ployed for more than 10 years. He expounded on reasons the board decided to offer this to employees and stated that they have been trying to hire a qualified supervisor for 8 years. Mr. Olander stated that commission employees were not promised retiree healthcare when they were hired and that the Parish cannot afford to provide it. Discussion was had relative to required certifications for employees, maintaining water loss, cost of future projects, their budget, and employee retention. After discussion, Mr. Olander re- quested to move up Item 13B, “Resolution authorizing the St. Mary Parish Council to request Water and Sewer Commission No. 3 rescind their action regarding employee’s insurance.” Mr. Olander moved that Item 13B, “A Resolution authorizing the St. Mary Parish Council to request Water and Sewer Commission No. 3 rescind their action regarding employee’s insurance be adopted.” Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which failed by the following 5-3-0-3 Roll Call vote: YEAS: Olander, Hill, Hebert, Davis, and Duhon NAYS: Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Ina, Rulf, and Mathews Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his re- port for a one (1) week period, ending November 19, 2025. He also submitted a report from Tim Matte, St. Mary Parish Levee District Director, on the status of TE-168, Pump Station No. 4, Pump Station No. 9, Pump Station No. 8, Pump Station No. 6, and GIS. Mr. Adams mov-ed that the Advisory Budget/Finance Committee Report, November 12, 2025 – 5:00 p.m., the Public Hearing Report, November 12, 2025 – 5:45 p.m., and the Public Hearing Report – November 12, 2025 – 5:50 p.m. be approved. Dr. Rink seconded the mo- tion, which carried. 12A Dr. Rink introduced the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. Ordinance amending and re-enacting Ordinance No. adopting the 2025 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 OF- FICE Mr. Adams moved that the following Resolution be adopted. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried by the following 8-0-0-3 Roll Call vote: YEAS: Olander, Hill, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Rulf, Mathews, and Ina RESOLUTION Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President to execute Task Order No. 6 of the MSA with Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC dated April 12, 2023, relative to St. Mary Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute Task Order No. 6 of the MSA with Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC dated April 12, 2023, relative to St. Mary Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, 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 19th day of November 2025. APPROVED: S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL ATTEST: S/G LISA C. MORGAN LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS: A. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 (Iberia/St. Mary Parish Line to Wax Lake Outlet) Junius P. He- bert, Jr. – Present Member , Craig A. Pellerin – Present Member Mr. Olander moved that Junius P. Hebert, Jr. and Craig A. Pellerin be reappointed to Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District No. 1. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried. St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 (Amelia/Siracusa) – 2 Vacancies Carla Gagliano – Present Member, Charles “Chuck” Walters – Present Member, Rose Johnson Mr. Duhon mov-ed that Rose Johnson be appointed to Water & Sewer Commission No. 1. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried. Mr. Duhon requested that Rose Johnson re- place Carla Gagliano’s vacancy. There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried. S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Chairperson S/G LISA C. MORGAN Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk Adv. Dec. 19, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Sixteenth Judicial District Court —— PARISH OF ST. MARY —— STATE OF LOUISIANA Standard Mortgage Corporation Vs. No. 139847 Div “C” The Unopened Succession of Claudell Jason Miles TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and the component parts thereon and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known and designated and des-cribed as the West Half (W/2) of Lot 1 of Square 74 of the Bourgeois Subdivision as shown on a plat drawn by S. A. Bradford, C. E. & City Surveyor dated and recorded June 10, 1910 in St. Mary Parish COB 3-B, page 244, Entry No. 38,853. to satisfy the sum of NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY NINE AND 61/100 ($98,469.61) DOLLARS, with 6.250% percent interest thereon from March 1, 2025, until paid, together with accumulated late charges, any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, insurance, assessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorney’s fees on the total amount of principal, interest and all current or future advances, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 21st day of January A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. Monday, the 6th day of October A.D., 2025 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Heidi Rineholt Deputy Sheriff Adv. Dec. 19, 2025 and Jan. 14, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING REPORT NOVEMBER 19, 2025 FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA 5:30 P.M. The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., and Mark Duhon. Absent were Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinance: The St. Mary Parish Council presents for consideration the following combined 2026 Budget: Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/26, $16,473,503 Anticipated Revenues: 3100. Taxes, 11,377,000 3200. Licenses & Permits, 761,250 3300. Intergovernmental Revenue, 7,664,840 3400. Fees, Charges & Commissions for Services, 8,070,400 3600. Use of Money & Property, 135,750 3700. Miscellaneous Revenues, 189,400 3800. Other Financing Sources, 7,941,340 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES:, 36,139,980 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 52,613,483 Anticipated Ex- penditures: 4000. General Government, 11,574,677 4100. Public Safety, 3,906,757 4200. Public Works, 6,571,620 4300. Health & Welfare, 1,074,687 4500. Culture & Recreation, 1,015,898 4750. Debt Service, 4,318,807 4850. Other Financing Uses, 8,496,000 TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 36,958,446 FUND BALANCE ENDING, $15,655,037 There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding the Combined 2026 Budget. In response to Mr. Hill’s inquiry relative to the Advisory Budget Finance Committee’s recommendation to remove the Wax Lake East Sewer System Im- provements line item out of the 2026 Proposed Budget, budgeted at $500,000, Wards 5 & 8 area, Fund 125, Chief Administrative Officer Paul Governale stated that it was a recommendation to the Council and will be up for adoption at the December 10, 2025 meeting. There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried. s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Chairperson s/g Lisa C. Morgan Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk Adv. Dec. 19, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE ST. MARY PARISH HOME RULE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2025 FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA 6:00 P.M. The St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Revision Commission met on this date with the following members present: Mayor Clarence Vappie, Dr. Gary Wiltz, Jeremy Chesteen, Edward M. Leonard, Jr., Norbert Wanous, Betty Hicks, Kenneth Perry, Jr., and Barry Du- frene. Absent were John Higdon, John Armato, and John Trevino, Sr. The Invocation was pronounced by Dr. Wiltz and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Vappie. Judge Leonard moved that the reading of the Regular Meeting, October 16, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Dufrene seconded the motion, which carried. Josh Manning, Senior Planner, South Central Planning & Development Commission appeared be- fore the Commission to finalize the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter. He submitted a red line version and a clean line version to the Commission to review and compare recommendations/changes. He also submitted a summary of all the recommendations/changes. Several Commission Members thanked South Central Planning for their help. Peter Soprano, former two (2) term At-Large Councilman, appeared before the Commission and expounded on reasons At-Large representatives are important for citizens. He is concerned that eliminating the three (3) At-Large Members and presenting the proposed changes as one (1) proposition will fail by the voters. He also stated that he was a Councilman when the Unified Development Code (UDC) was adopted and voted against it. He stated it was done to lawfully keep hazardous plants out of St. Mary Parish but that it has created changes to planning & zoning requirements. Patrick Hebert, St. Mary Parish Councilman for District No. 6, ap- peared before the Commission with concerns relative to the timing and cost of this election. He stated that single item ballots in the past failed and is concerned that presenting this as one (1) proposition. He also stated other concerns are de- creasing the number of Council Districts and changing Council term limits, which will result in allowing only two (2) Council Districts to be eligible to run for re-election (Districts 4 & 7). In response to Mrs. Hicks’ inquiry relative to why the Council re- quested to create a commission to re- vise the Home Rule Charter if there was a funding issue, Mr. Hebert stated that he asked the Council not to do it. He also stated that he has presented several individual items to the Council to appear on a ballot of a scheduled election with little cost to the Parish but it failed by the Council’s vote. OLD BUSINESS: A. Discussion and action to finalize the new St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter prior to December 2025. Mr. Dufrene moved to send the propositions to the Parish Council. Mr. Perry seconded the motion, which carried. Mr. Dufrene stated that there were only two (2) items that the Commission did not unanimously vote on. He stated that he is willing to give the people of St. Mary Parish an opportunity to vote on the propositions and if they do not agree they will continue with the current charter. Several Commission Members expounded on recommendations that will benefit the Parish and asked for the Council’s and citizens’ support. Mayor Vappie offered a moment of silence in memory of Althamus Pellerin, Jr., father of Roshonda Bourgeois, Assistant Clerk of the Council. There being no further business, Judge Leonard moved for adjournment. Mr. Perry seconded the motion, which carried. ——————— Kenneth Perry, Jr., Secretary ——————— Betty Hicks, Chairperson Adv. Dec. 19, 2025