PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
July 8, 2025
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday July 8, 2025, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Colleen As- kew, Kevin Hebert, and James Richard.
Absent: Lud Henry and Raymond Price
Brother Keith Tayloe from Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship led the prayer.
Councilwoman Colleen Askew led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Duval Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert.
The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was ap- proved without reading upon mo- tion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Colleen Askew.
The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month.
Guest for the July 2025 meeting was Ms. Beverly Domengeaux from St. Mary Council on Aging.
Police Chief David Leonard presented the police report for June, 2025. Chief Leonard stated that things are running well within the department. After no comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire re- port.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for June, 2025. Chief Acosta stated that the fire department responded to 8 emergency calls. There were 1 motor vehicle accident, 2 medical calls, 3 fire alarms, and 1 gas leak, and 1 structure fire. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works re- port.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for June, 2025. Mr. Lopez stated that town crews have been busy repairing streets, repairing water leaks, re- pairing drainage issues, and cutting grass on the highways. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, consulting engineer’s report.
Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller stated that the Country Club Estates Drainage still has a few things to complete on their punch list, but has reached substantial completion with the project cost coming in $207,918.64 under budget. Construction on the 6th Street road project has begun. The Water Meter Replacement - Project no. 14985 is ongoing with the replacement of meters throughout town. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
The Recreation Committee, Historical Committee, Economic Development, and Public Safety Committees had nothing to report.
The Lighthouse Festival Committee has been meeting on a monthly basis and has been busy planning for the Berwick Lighthouse Festival which will take place November 7 – 9, 2025. They are accepting vendor applications at this time along with Gumbo Cook Off applications. Contact Town Hall for applications. The 2nd Berwick Lighthouse Festival Queen’s Pageant was held on June 28, 2025 and there was great attendance. The following queens will travel the state of Louisiana to promote the Berwick Lighthouse Festival: Miss Berwick Lighthouse Festival Queen Ashley Alleman, Teen Miss Berwick Lighthouse Festival Queen Allie Keith, Jr Miss Berwick Lighthouse Festival Queen Kloey Adams, Deb Miss Berwick Lighthouse Festival Queen Kaileigh Richard, and Ms Berwick Lighthouse Festival Queen Jada Aloisio.
The Planning and Zoning stated that they are currently working on several nuisance properties. They have also been working on several other properties that are in various stages of construction. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, New Business.
Item No. 1 under New Business – Roots & Ribbons – 5K Run – Debbie Torline. Ms. Torline was not present.
Item No. 2 under New Business – Historical Committee – Directional Signs – Jacki Ackel. Mrs. Ackel addressed the mayor and council about creating a Wayfinding Committee to work on custom wayfinding signs for Town of Berwick attractions. The signs would be positioned within the town to help direct visitors to locations such as Town Hall, the cemetery, the museum, the library, etc. They stated that they would like Lud Henry to be ap- pointed as the committee chairman. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew the committee was approved unanimously with Lud Henry appointed as the Chairman.
Item No. 3 under New Business – Approve Change Order No. 1 for State Project No. H.014709 – Country Club Estates Drainage Improvements. The change order decreases the original contract price by $207,918.64
. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the change order was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 4 under New Business – Certificate of Substantial Completion - State Project No. H.014709 – Country Club Estates Drainage Improvements. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the certificate of substantial completion was accepted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 5 under New Business – Approve Payment 14871 No. 1 to Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. for $195,768.16 - Sixth Street Paving Project. Upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by James Richard, the payment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 6 under New Business – Approve Payment 14871 No. 5 to Miller Engineers for $8,301.00 - Sixth Street Paving Project. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the payment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 7 under New Business – Approve Payment 14985 No. 2 to Core & Main, LP for $63,288.77 - Water Meter Re- placement Project. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the payment was ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously.
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Duval H. Arthur Jr –
Mayor
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. July 16, 2025
Cost: $162.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT #3
: BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER: REROOFING
Bayou Vista, Louisiana
Sealed bids will be received by St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3, 1333 Belleview Street, Bayou Vista, Louisiana for CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR RECREATION DISTRICT #3, St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3: Bayou Vista Community Center: Reroofing, Bayou Vista, Louisiana until 2:00 PM, local time on Monday, July 28, 2025 at the office of St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3, 1333 Belleview Street, Bayou Vista, Louisiana 70380, at which time and place said proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com as allowed by Act 590 amended Title 38:2212 are acceptable. Any bids received after the above-mentioned time will be re- turned unopened.
Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, the name of the Bidder, the address, date and hour of the bid opening, and the State Contractor’s License Number. The bid shall be addressed as follows:
BID: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR
ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT #3
CAPITAL IM- PROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR
ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT #3
: BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER: RE- ROOFING
Bayou Vista, Louisiana
To: St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3, 1333 Belleview Street, Bayou Vista, Louisiana 70538
LICENSE NO. ————
Failure to have the license number on the envelope will be result in the Bid being re- turned unopened.
Bid documents will be posted on www.centralbidding.com. To view, download, and re- ceive bid notices by e-mail, you will have to register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors will have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. Contact Ted Fleming with Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620 concerning any questions about this process.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of Capital Improvements and Construction for St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3: Bayou Vista Community Center: Reroofing . The estimated construction cost for the Base Bid for this project is
$225,000.00.
Prospective Contractors shall be licensed for Building Construction or Roofing Construction by the State of Louisiana and that license shall be in effect on the date of the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier’s check in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Failure to do so will result in the bid/bids being declared nonresponsive and shall be cause for rejection. If a bid bond is provided it shall be on the attached form and only on the attached form and shall be dated on or be- fore the bid date. The bid security of all bidders, except the three lowest, will be returned promptly after the canvas of bids.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference, at which the scope of the project, contract time and other requirements can be discussed with prospective bidders, may be held at the project site. All bidders will be notified and are encouraged to at- tend.
Copies of the contract documents are on file at the office of the Architect, Carl P. Blum AIA Architect, 900 David Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana, and are open for inspection without charge.
Contractors may obtain contract documents from the Architect by paying a deposit of Thirty Dollars ($30.00). The full amount of the de- posit, on the first set, will be refunded to each contractor who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of the documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids. Contractors and Material Dealers may obtain additional sets of plans and specifications by making a deposit in the amount named above. Up- on return of these documents, in good condition, one half of the deposit will be refunded, the difference representing the cost of printing, assembling, and distributing the sets. No refund will be made on any set not returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the re- ceipt of bids.
If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with LA R.S. 38:22:12(A)(1)(C) or LA R.S. 38:22:12(0).
A bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and requirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered re- sponsive, the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form must: (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the Bidding Documents; (b) be made on the Bid Forms provided and submitted intact, (c) submitted in ink.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for forty-five (45) days.
A. To the extent permitted by applicable state and federal laws and regulations, St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3 reserves the right to reject any and/or proposals for just cause. In accordance with LA R. S. 38:2212 (B) (1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by the entity.
St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3.
Adv. July 2, 9 and 16, 2025