PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
AUGUST 13, 2025
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
6:00 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hi- dalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Mathews and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Duhon.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Second Regular Meeting, July 23, 2025 and Special Session, July 29, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
Efremzimbalist Randle appeared before the Council to discuss the “Lace Them Up” event hosted by EBP Community Boxing to be held on September 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Berwick Civic Center.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry, Mr. Randle stated that there are 20 members of the EBP Community Boxing organization. He stated that 15 new members are registered and within the grace period.
In response to Mr. Hebert’s inquiry, Mr. Randle stated that practice is held at the Foulcard Center on Willow Street in Franklin.
Vivian Jay, parent, expounded on the positive impact that EBP Community Boxing has had on her son.
Joseph McDaniel, EBP Community Boxing Board Member expounded on what the program offers and the positive im- pacts it has. He also expounded on community in- volvement, revenue that the event will bring to the Parish, and asked for the Council’s support.
Joshua Brown appeared before the Council to discuss Recreation District No. 1 Board of Commissioners and their meetings. He ex- pounded on concerns relative to improper voting, padlocks on public dugouts, open meeting law violations, contract (s) with Central Catholic High School, and last night’s termination of the Recreation Manager.
Carlo Gagliano, Community Relations Supervisor, Acadian Ambulance appeared before the Council to discuss the difference between BLS (Basic Life Support) and ALS (Advance Life Support) transport related to their contract.
In response to Mr. Rulf’s inquiry, Mr. Gagliano stated that each day begins with the availability of three (3) ALS trucks and that the contract is being obeyed. He stated that they work closely with all Fire Departments and Law Enforcement Officers.
Mr. Hebert re- quested to move up Item 14B, “Resolution of Respect in memory of Mrs. AnnaLee Marie Daigle.”
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Mrs. AnnaLee Marie Landry Daigle, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Daigle was born in Morgan City and a lifelong resident of Berwick Community, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Daigle was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Daigle was a faithful servant and devoted member of St. Stephen Catholic Church, who had a selfless desire to uplift and offer support to those around her, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Daigle had an undeniable talent for sewing, quilting, and pottery making, and was famous for making homemade biscuits and apple butter, and
WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mrs. Daigle and hopes that her family will find comfort in the thought that their grief and sorrow are shared by their friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that they solemnly deli- berate 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 13th day of August 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
Mrs. Hidalgo stated that Item 14A, “Resolution of Respect in memory of formal Councilman Sterling J. Fryou, Sr,” will be placed on the September 10, 2025 agenda as requested by his family.
Andrew Gros, Recreation District No. 1 Chairperson, appeared before the Council and reported on the recent soccer games that were held at the Recreation District. He thanked the Council Members for attending their special meeting last night relative to the situation that took place. He stated that he is doing his best to help the Recreation Center and that no one will be turned away to use the fields. He re- ported on the new lights that were recently installed and thanked the board members for helping.
Janice Aucoin, former Recreation District No. 1 Board Member, appeared before the Council and expounded on concerns regarding the termination of Recreation District No. 1 Manager, Michael Beadle at last night’s board meeting. She spoke of Mr. Beadle’s credibility as a manager and also expounded on the recent hiring of a secretary for the board, and asked the Council to consider the facts when making any decisions.
As per Mr. Du- hon’s inquiry relative to whether the law requires a secretary of a Recreation Board to live in that district, Legal Counsel, Morgan Guillory Bodin read RS 33:4564 - Section B, second paragraph, which states, “The board of commissioners shall also select one person as secretary-treasurer who shall not be a member of the board but shall be a qualified voter and resident of the district.”
Russell Blan-chard, Recreation District No. 1 Board Member, expounded on the newly created soccer teams, recent renovations, and suggestions for new playground equipment.
Michael Beadle, former Recreation District No. 1 Manager, stated that he was manager for more than 15 years, up until last night’s termination by the board. He ex- pounded on the need for proper training of Recreation Boards, open meeting violations, fabrication of minutes, harassment regarding his in- tegrity, false accusations against him, his credibility to the Amelia community, and being instructed to re- move keys from Central Catholic High School (who had a contract to use the fields). He stated that the District employees have been very dedicated for many years and asked the Council to consider this when making a decision. He suggested the Council obtain the audio recordings of all minutes to review and compare to the written adopted minutes.
Rev. Mathews expounded on responsibility and accountability for the employer and the employee and explained performance evaluations/appraisals that are used to give clear indication as to whether an employee is performing at an acceptable level.
In response to Rev. Mathews’ in- quiries, Mr. Beadle stated that his evaluation is conducted every December and that he has never had an unsatisfactory evaluation from past boards in his 15 years of being employed. Mr. Beadle informed that the pictures that are circulating on Facebook social media are pictures from damages due to Hurricane Francine in September 2024.
Mrs. Hidalgo re- quested that Executive Session be moved after Item 16 C, just before adjournment.
In response to Mr. Hebert’s inquiry relative to why Mr. Gros decided on Monday, August 11, 2025, to call for Recreation District No. 1 to have a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 knowing Executive Session was on the Council’s agenda for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, and why not wait to see what action the Council would take, Mr. Gros stated that Recreation District No. 1 action was supposed to be taken two weeks ago on that Thursday. Mr. Adams stated that when Mr. Gros scheduled a meeting on that Thursday, Mrs. Hidalgo had scheduled a Special Council Meeting to remove the board members but no action was taken.
Per Rev. Mat-hews’ inquiry, Mr. Gros stated that their special meeting was not called to terminate Michael Beadle before the Council could take action on removing the board members.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his re- port for a three (3) week period, ending August 13, 2025.
Item 3 of Mr. Governale’s report stated, “The Personnel Board met on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the new members and answer questions pertaining to Board functions. Ms. Morgan Guillory with the DA’s office was in attendance to go over meeting laws and answer questions.”
Item 4 of Mr. Governale’s report stated, “Met with LEAN FROG re- garding the compensation study. The job is progressing, and we should have a report by the end of the year. Revised job descriptions and other detailed results should be delivered in the first quarter of 2026. We will meet monthly to be up- dated on the progress.”
Item 5 of Mr. Governale’s report stated, “A copy of the UDC was provided in a binder for each council member.” President Jones stated that the number of new construction has doubled since last year but the UDC continues to be an issue.
Mr. Governale also submitted a report from Tim Matte, St. Mary Parish Levee District Director, relative to Pump Station No. 4, Pump Station No. 9, Pump Station No. 8, Pump Station No. 6, TE-168, GIS, and the re- moval of culverts on Veterans Boulevard.
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan stated that Planning & Zoning has asked that Item 10A1.b, “Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval for ibV Energy/Teche Solar, LLC.”, be tabled to the September 10, 2025 Council Meeting, pending additional information.
Rev. Mathews moved that Item 10A1.b, “Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval for ibV Energy/Teche Solar, LLC.”, be tabled to the September 10, 2025 Council Meeting. Mr. Hill seconded the motion.
After discussion, Rev. Mathews re- scinded his motion, Mr. Hill rescinded his second.
Per Mr. Hebert’s inquiry, Planning & Zoning Director, Mandi LeBlanc stated that the engineers need more time to re- view.
Per Mr. Hebert’s inquiry, Steven Link, ibv Energy stated that they are aware that the engineer needs additional time to review.
Rev. Mathews moved that Item 10A1.b, Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval for ibV Energy/Teche Solar, LLC., be tabled to the September 10, 2025 Council Meeting. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
Mandi LeBlanc, Planning & Zoning Director, presented the following items as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their July 21, 2025, Regular Meeting.
a. Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval
Name: Jason Breaux
Address: 2103 Hwy. 182 & 632 Superior Ln., Morgan City, LA
Parcel Id# 2984341055.00 - Lot Por No. 9-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd situated Sec. 21 T15S R12E Acq. 41X 263960, -Parcel Id# 2984341056.00 - Lot por No. 9-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd. situated Sec. 20 T15S R12E Acq. 41X 263960, -Parcel Id# 2984341006.00, & 2984341007.00 - Lot Por No. 10-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd. situated Sec. 20 T15S R12E Acq. 41X 263960
Pending: Variance approval from the Board of Adjustments held on August 4, 2025
Zoned: Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District
PURPOSE: as shown on a plat titled “Plan of Land showing Lots 9B & 10B of Bayou Vista Subdivision to be subdivided into Lots 9B-1, 9B-2, 10B-1, 10B-2 situated in: Sections 20 & 21, T 15 S – R 12 E St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Southwestern Land District” as drawn by Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. Engineers & Land Surveyors, dated June 11, 2025, DWG. No. 15233.
Dr. Rink recommends the above Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval. Mr. Hill seconded the mo- tion, which carried.
c. Recommend Specific Use
Name: ibV Energy/Teche Solar, LLC
Address: N/A
Parcel Id# 2114844001.00-350.59 ac por 493.09 ac Tract situated in Sec. 46 T14S R9E lying North of Hwy. 87 Acq. 85 289653,-Parcel Id# 2174821013.00-66.11 ac por Rem 493.09 ac tract situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying between Hwy. 87 and Bayou Teche Acq. 85 289653. Improvement on the land of D T Caffery LLC acq. 85 289653, -Parcel Id# 2174821014.00-72.64 ac por Rem 493.09 ac tract situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying between Hwy. 87 and Bayou Teche Acq. 85 289653. Improvement on the land of D T Caffery LLC Acq. 85 289653.-Parcel Id# 2144841017.00-4.20 ac being por 20.35 ac tract bd Garcia- Columbia Sugar Co - self - Teche situated in Sec 44 T14S R9E lying East of Hwy 87 Acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id# 2144841018.00-1.85 ac being por 20.35 ac tract bd Garcia- Columbia Sugar Co - self - Teche situated in Sec 45 T14S R9E Acq. 464 345017.-Parcel Id# 2144841019.00-9.80 ac being por 20.35 ac tract bd Garcia- Columbia Sugar co - self - Teche situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying East of Hwy 87 acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id# 2144841021.00-1.77 ac being por 10.00 ac tract bd Morris- Columbia Sugar Co - Moore - Teche situated in Sec 44 T14S R9E acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id#-2144841022.00-1.02 ac being por 10.00 ac tract bd Morris- Columbia Sugar Co - Moore - Teche situated in Sec 45 T14S R9E acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id#-2144841023.00-5.19 ac being por 10.00 ac tract bd Morris- Columbia Sugar Co - Moore - Teche situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id# 2144841011.00-4.83 ac being por 121.91 ac tract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugar Co situated in Sec 44 T14S R9E lying East of Hwy 87 acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id# 2144841006.00-7.01 ac being por 121.91 ac tract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugar Co situated in Sec 45 T14S R9E lying North of Hwy 87 acq 464 345017.& -Parcel Id# 2144841005.00-51.32 ac being por 121.91 ac tract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugar Co situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying north of Hwy 87 acq 464 345017
Specific Use Purpose: to install a Solar Farm in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
Dr. Rink recommends the above Specific Use Ap- proval. Mr. Hill seconded the mo- tion, which carried.
d. Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval
Name: Suzanne Robicheaux
Address: 24435 Levee Rd., Charenton, LA
Parcel Id# 2115164022.00- Sec. 9 T13S R9E; Lot 2 Dolph Parro Estate Per Plat 77 288429 Acq 77 288429
Pending: Variance approval from the Board of Adjustments held on August 4, 2025
Zoned: Conservation (CN) Zoned District
PURPOSE: as shown on a plat titled “Plan of Land Lot 2 of the Dolph Parro Estate as per COB 77, Entry No. 288,429 to be subdivided into Lots 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, & 2G situated in: Section 9, T 13 S – R 9 E St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Southwestern Land District” as drawn by Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. Engineers & Land Surveyors, dated June 2, 2025, DWG. No. 15236.
Dr. Rink recommends the above Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
e. Recommend Rezoning
Name: Kenneth Smith
Address: 835 St. Peters Rd., Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1755004009.00 1.27 AC Tract Being Por 4.00 AC Tract BD Grevemberg - Monot - Du- champ - Road Situated in Sec 41 T13S R8E ACQ 339 325496 and 835 St. Peters Rd., Jeanerette, LA -Sec.42 T13S R8E; & 1725061010.00 2.73 AC Tract Being Por 4.00 AC Tract BD Grevemberg -Monot - Duchamp - Road Situated in Sec. 42 T13S R8E ACQ 339 325496
PURPOSE: re- zone from Agricultural (AG) Zoned District to Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District to operate a stone engraving business.
f. Recommend Rezoning
Name: Eddie Rob Vice II
Address: 1507 Hwy. 182, Bayou Vista, LA
Parcel Id# 2984321196.00 Lot 10-A Clarke Bayou Vista Subd per Plat 29Z 217557 being Lot 10 Clarke Bayou Subd. Acq. 375 330977
PURPOSE: re- zone from Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to operate a kennel service.
Dr. Rink recommends the above Rezoning Approvals. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
g. Recommend Rezoning
Name: J Ina
Address: 603 Sycamore St., Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2264741076.00 - Lot 6 Caffery Subd. Sq. B Acq. 119 294789
PURPOSE: re- zone from Agricultural (EN3) Zoned District to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoned District to run an all-boys home.
Dr. Rink recommends the above Rezoning Approval. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried. Mr. Ina abstained.
Per Mr. Adams’ inquiry, Mrs. LeBlanc stated that public opposition was received. Lisa Morgan stated that this item is for introduction only and cannot be discussed tonight.
Mr. Olander in- troduced the following Ordinances:
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: ibV Energy/Teche Solar, LLC
Address: N/A
Parcel Id# 2114844001.00-350.59 ac por 493.09 ac Tract situated in Sec. 46 T14S R9E lying North of Hwy. 87 Acq. 85 289653,-Parcel Id# 2174821013.00-66.11 ac por Rem 493.09 ac tract situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying between Hwy. 87 and Bayou Teche Acq. 85 289653. Improvement on the land of D T Caffery LLC acq. 85 289653, -Parcel Id# 2174821014.00-72.64 ac por Rem 493.09 ac tract situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying between Hwy. 87 and Bayou Teche Acq. 85 289653. Improvement on the land of D T Caffery LLC Acq. 85 289653.-Parcel Id# 2144841017.00-4.20 ac being por 20.35 ac tract bd Garcia- Columbia Sugar Co - self - Teche situated in Sec 44 T14S R9E lying East of Hwy 87 Acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id# 2144841018.00-1.85 ac being por 20.35 ac tract bd Garcia- Columbia Sugar Co - self - Teche situated in Sec 45 T14S R9E Acq. 464 345017.-Parcel Id# 2144841019.00-9.80 ac being por 20.35 ac tract bd Garcia- Columbia Sugar co - self - Teche situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying East of Hwy 87 acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id# 2144841021.00-1.77 ac being por 10.00 ac tract bd Morris- Columbia Sugar Co - Moore - Teche situated in Sec 44 T14S R9E acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id#-2144841022.00-1.02 ac being por 10.00 ac tract bd Morris- Columbia Sugar Co - Moore - Teche situated in Sec 45 T14S R9E acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id#-2144841023.00-5.19 ac being por 10.00 ac tract bd Morris- Columbia Sugar Co - Moore - Teche situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id# 2144841011.00-4.83 ac being por 121.91 ac tract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugar Co situated in Sec 44 T14S R9E lying East of Hwy 87 acq 464 345017.-Parcel Id# 2144841006.00-7.01 ac being por 121.91 ac tract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugar Co situated in Sec 45 T14S R9E lying North of Hwy 87 acq 464 345017.& -Parcel Id# 2144841005.00-51.32 ac being por 121.91 actract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugar Co situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying north of Hwy 87 acq 464 345017
Specific Use Purpose: to install a Solar Farm in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
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).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Kenneth Smith
Address: 835 St. Peters Rd., Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1755004009.00 1.27 AC Tract Being Por 4.00 AC Tract BD Grevemberg - Monot - Du- champ - Road Situated in Sec 41 T13S R8E ACQ 339 325496 and 835 St. Peters Rd., Jeanerette, LA -Sec.42 T13S R8E; & 1725061010.00 2.73 AC Tract Being Por 4.00 AC Tract BD Grevemberg -Monot - Du- champ - Road Situated in Sec 42 T13S R8E ACQ 339 325496
PURPOSE: re- zone from Agricultural (AG) Zoned District to Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District to operate a stone engraving business.
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 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Eddie Rob Vice II
Address: 1507 Hwy. 182, Bayou Vista, LA
Parcel Id# 2984321196.00 Lot 10-A Clarke Bayou Vista Subd per Plat 29Z 217557 being Lot 10 Clarke Bayou Subd. Acq. 375 330977
PURPOSE: rezone from Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to operate a kennel service.
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 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: J Ina
Address: 603 Sycamore St., Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2264741076.00 - Lot 6 Caffery Subd Sq B Acq 119 294789
PURPOSE: rezone from Agricultural (EN3) Zoned District to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoned District to run an all-boys home.
Item 14E, “Resolution to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Division of Aviation requesting funding to complete airport im- provements at Harry P. Williams Airport as des-cribed in the Capital Improvement Program Application for the State Financial Assistance dated August 13, 2025,” was withdrawn.
Rev. Mathews moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olan-der, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION
ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE OF LOUISIANA OFF SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations, as en- acted by the United States Congress, mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Parish Council of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, convened in Regular Session on the 13th day of August 2025, that it does hereby certify to the Louisiana De- partment of Transportation and De- velopment (DOTD) that for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026:
1. The Parish will perform all interim inspections on all parish-owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory;
2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American As- sociation of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically re- viewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be 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 will be load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Load Rating Directives. 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 the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the DOTD are noted; and
5. All bridges owned and maintained by the Parish are accessible to DOTD for all routine bridge inspections. Parish will clear vegetation as required upon DOTD re- quest.
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 13th day of August 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
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the approval and authorization for Change Order No. 3 relative to the Renovations to Quintana Boat Launch project.
WHEREAS, a certain contract has been entered into between the St. Mary Parish Council and Di- verse Solutions, LLC, 3614 W. Old Spanish Trail, New Iberia, LA 70560, relative to the Renovations to Quintana Boat Launch project, and
WHEREAS, the item as shown on Change Order No. 3 will result in a decrease of $462.29 in the contract price.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby approve the issuance of Change Order No. 3 covering a decrease of $462.29 in the contract price to the Renovations to Quintana Boat Launch project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the President of St. Mary Parish, Sam Jones, be and he is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 3 on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Council.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 13th day of August 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
RESOLUTION OF
ACCEPTANCE
A Resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary, a Certificate of Substantial Completion from Diverse Solutions, LLC relative to the Renovations to Quintana Boat Launch Project.
WHEREAS, Di- verse Solutions, LLC, 3614 W. Old Spanish Trail, New Iberia, LA 70560, has substantially completed the Renovations to Quintana Boat Launch Project, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the Parish of St. Mary that the President be, and he is hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to execute a Certificate of Substantial Completion for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary accepting the Renovations to Quintana Boat Launch Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Certificate of Substantial Completion recorded in the mortgage records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 13th day of August 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
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Discussion and action, if necessary, on items discussed in Executive Session.
B. Referred from the May 14, 2025, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Recreation District No. 5 – (Four Corners, Sorrell and Glencoe) – 1 Va- cancy
Bettye J. Tillman, Leona Wiley
Rev. Mathews moved that Leona Wiley be appointed to Recreation District No. 5. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Hospital Service District No. 2 (Ochsner St. Mary) – 1 Vacancy
Barry J. Dufrene
Mr. Adams mov-ed that Barry J. Dufrene be ap- pointed to Hospital Service District No. 2. Mr. Hebert seconded the mo- tion, which carried. Dr. Rink ab- stained.
Recreation District No. 3 (Bayou Vista) – 1 Vacancy
Rachel Kidder – Present Member
Mr. Hill moved that Rachel Kidder be reappointed to Recreation District No. 3. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Recreation District No. 4 (Patterson) – 1 Vacancy
William J. Miller – Present Member
Mr. Rulf moved that William J. Miller be reappointed to Recreation District No. 4. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Recreation District No. 7 (Franklin) – 1 Vacancy
Wendell C. Bogan
Mr. Olander moved that Wendell C. Bogan be appointed to Recreation District No. 7. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried.
Sorrell Community Park Ad- visory Committee – 4 Vacancies
No applicants received.
B. Mary Robinson, Manager, Government Af- fairs, Cox Communications Central Region has email-ed – As you know, Cox is required to obtain permission from local broadcast stations and cable networks to provide their signals on our channel lineup. We’re in discussions to renew agreements with programmers and broadcasters. (list can be provided by clerk)
If we are unable to reach a new agreement by the expiration dates, these networks can prevent us from including their stations in our lineup.
We will keep you updated with any new information. Please feel free to contact me at (225) 367-9031 or Mary.Robinson@cox.com.
C. Tim Matte, Executive Director of St. Mary Levee District has written – “It has come to our attention that a few of our members have had their terms expire. These members are interested in continuing to serve. Each of these members have been very active as Board members and are very involved in the projects that are currently underway by St. Mary Levee District. We would ask that the Parish Council consider recommending these members to the Governor for reappointment. The attached applications cover District I, District III, and District VII. Thanks for your attention in this matter.”
Lisa Morgan submitted a copy of the bio form to the Council and stated that per the Levee District’s Revised Statutes, three applicants from each district are required to be on the agenda to be voted on by the Council and submitted to the Governor. She stated that each district currently has one (1) member. However, two (2) more members still need to be submitted for District I, District III, and District VII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Go into Executive Session regarding Recreation District No. 1 Board of Commissioners.
A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:17 for one or more of the following reasons:
(4) Investigative proceedings re- garding allegations of misconduct.
(10) Or any other matters now provided for or as may be provided for by the legislature.
Rev. Mathews moved that former Recreation District No. 1 Manager Michael Beadle, Recreation District No. 1 employee George Blanchard, and Clerk of the Council Lisa Morgan, go in Executive Session individually with the Parish Council Members, Chief Administrative Officer Paul Governale, Legal Counsel Eric Du- plantis and Morgan Guillory Bo- din, and Parish President Sam Jones (who de- clined), regarding Recreation District No. 1 Board of Commissioners. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Following Executive Session, Mr. Hill moved that the August 13, 2025 Regular Meeting be reconvened. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Rev. Mathews requested to discuss and take action, if necessary, on items discussed in Executive Session.
Rev. Mathews stated that in light of substantial evidence presented in Executive Session, that adversely affects Recreation District No. 1, and could create legal challenges for St. Mary Parish, the Council has no alternative but to remove the board to protect the assets and community of the Parish. He stated that sometimes good intentions can create problems.
Rev. Mathews moved that all members of St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 1 be removed. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried. Mr. Duhon voted no.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the following Resolution, as discussed in Executive Session, be adopted. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION
Resolution re- moving the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 1 and authorizing the Paul J. Governale, Chief Administrative Officer to immediately assume the responsibilities of operating the aforesaid Recreation District in- cluding signing checks, be a signer on bank accounts, contracts, and other documents related to its proper operations until new members of the Board of Commissioners are appointed by the Parish Council and sworn in.
BE IT RESOLV-ED that Chief Administrative Officer Paul J. Governale, on be- half of St. Mary Parish Government, is authorized to assume the responsibilities of operating the aforesaid Recreation District including signing checks, be a signer on bank accounts, contracts, and other documents related to its proper operations until new members of the Board of Commissioners are appointed by the Parish Council and sworn in, with said agreements 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 special session convened on this the 13th day of August 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
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. Sept. 5, 2025