PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
6:00 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Vice Chairperson Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Dean Adams. Absent was Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
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 Second Regular Meeting, August 27, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
Slade Sanders, Lower Atchafalaya Historic & Cultural District Chairman did not ap- pear before the Council to discuss the upcoming 8th Annual Patterson Main Street Fall Festival.
Beverly Domen-geaux, Executive Director, St. Mary Council on Aging appeared before the Council to discuss the “National Senior Center Month” Proclamation.
Mr. Hill requested to move up Item 14B, “Proclamation proclaiming September 2025 as National Senior Center Month.”
Mr. Hill moved that the following Proclamation be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, and Rink
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hidalgo
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, older Americans are significant members of our society, investing their wisdom and experience to help enrich and strengthen our community; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary has acted as a catalyst for mobilizing the creativity, energy, vitality, and commitment of older residents of St. Mary Parish; and
WHEREAS, through the wide array of services, programs, and activities, senior centers empower older citizens of St. Mary Parish to contribute to their own health and wellbeing and the health and wellbeing of their fellow citizens of all ages; and
WHEREAS, St. Mary Parish Senior Centers has been a community partner in ensuring that older adults in our community are able to stay connected, safe, and healthy; and
WHEREAS, the three (3) senior centers in St. Mary Parish affirm the dignity, self-worth, and independence of older person by facilitating their decisions and actions; tapping their experiences, skills, and knowledge; and enabling their continued contributions to the community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council and the Parish President, on behalf of the entire St. Mary Parish Government, do hereby proclaim September as:
“NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH”
In St. Mary Parish.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 10th day of September 2025.
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SAM JONES,
PARISH
PRESIDENT
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KRISTI P. RINK, M.D.,
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Dr. Rink moved up Item 6D, “Debra Torline and Representatives to ap- pear before the Council to an- nounce the Roots & Ribbons Foundation annual fundraiser “Puttin’ on the Pink” to be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025.”
Dee Hymel and Representatives appeared before the Council to an- nounce the Roots & Ribbons Foundation annual fundraiser “Puttin’ on the Pink” event to be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Morey Park in Patterson, to support Breast Cancer. She ex- pounded on the importance of early detection and that they offer a Self Breast Exam (SBE) awareness program in area high schools.
Mr. Adams re- quested to move up Item 14C, “Proclamation proclaiming October 2025 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.”
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Proclamation be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Mat-hews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hidalgo
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, since 1985 the United States has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, October 13, 2025, is nationally recognized in the United States as Breast Cancer Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime – one person every two minutes; and
WHEREAS, many view breast cancer as a women’s disease, al- though nearly 2,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer an- nually; and
WHEREAS, early detection can make the difference between life and death; and
WHEREAS, educating the public about the im- portance of early detection will re- sult in reducing breast cancer mortality; and,
WHEREAS, Louisiana ranks third among states with the highest death rate from a breast cancer diagnosis; and,
WHEREAS, Louisiana proactively ranks third among states with the highest number of breast cancer screenings; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council acknowledges an Affirmation of Support for the efforts of the Roots and Ribbons Foundation of St. Mary Parish to raise awareness, to offer financial, social, and emotional support to survivors and to educate the next generations through their Self Breast Exam (“SBE”) program in our area high schools.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council and the Parish President, on behalf of the entire St. Mary Parish Government, do hereby proclaim October as:
“NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the St. Mary Parish Council stands in solidarity with the Roots and Ribbons Foundation as we lift up the fighters, admire the survivors, and honor those taken too soon.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 10th day of September 2025.
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SAM JONES,
PARISH
PRESIDENT
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KRISTI P. RINK, M.D.,
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Torrie Smith, owner of Frost & Bites, located on Tournament Boulevard in Berwick, Louisiana appear-ed before the Council to discuss the location of the trash bin at the Country Club Ex- press/Chevron Gas Station in Berwick.
Mrs. Smith submitted pictures showing the current location of the dumpster, a picture of where she suggests it be mov-ed, and stated that it is currently lo- cated 11 feet from the road. She stated that her concern is the safety of her customers and asked the Council for help. She also stated that she has been paying St. Mary Parish sales tax and expounded on obstacles she has faced.
In response to Mr. Olander’s in- quiry, Chief Ad- ministrative Officer, Paul Governale stated that this is located in the City of Berwick. Mr. Olander stated that the Council can possibly write a letter to the City of Berwick asking for their help with this matter.
Mr. Hebert stated that he spoke with the owners of Frost & Bites and the owner of Chevron gas station. He stated that the owner of the gas station told him that the dumpster has been there since 1992 and it cannot be moved back because there is a backflow preventor that was required to be in- stalled by the City of Berwick. He further explained that there were no violations from DEQ or the City of Berwick. He in- formed that the Berwick Police De- partment did not have any record of any accidents or complaints due to the location of the dumpster and that this is the City of Berwick’s matter and not a Parish issue.
In response to Dr. Rink’s inquiry, Mrs. Smith suggested that the Chevron gas station be fined and receive a continued fine until the dumpster is mov-ed.
After lengthy discussion, Legal Counsel, Morgan Guillory Bodin stated that Mrs. Smith has mentioned her attorney several times and cautioned the Council with proceeding with discussion to not af- fect any of Mrs. Smith’s legal battles that she has mentioned. She stated that the Council is correct in saying that this is a municipality issue and that there is no control that the Council has to impose fines. She stated that the Council has heard the concerns and have been cautioned in proceeding due to the legal issues mentioned by Mrs. Smith.
Dr. Rink inform-ed that Plantation Inn representatives could not make tonight’s meeting and re- quested to be placed on the September 24, 2025 agenda to give an update on the Plantation Inn Hotel.
Dr. Rink moved up Item 14A, “Resolution of respect in memory of Lorena Gaudet Aucoin.”
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Mat-hews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hidalgo
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Councilmember Patrick Hebert’s grandmother in law, Mrs. Lorena Gaudet Aucoin, and
WHEREAS, she was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed away peacefully at the age of 103, just one day shy of her 104th Birthday, and
WHEREAS, she never met a stranger and was loved by all, en- joyed fishing, cooking, and spending time with her family, and
WHEREAS, she loved her Catholic faith and was faithfully praying her rosary, and
WHEREAS, she will be deeply missed by her loving family and her memories will be cherished forever, and
WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to ac- knowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mrs. Lorena Gaudet Aucoin 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 RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that they solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and un- derstanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 10th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G KRISTI PREJEANT RINK, M.D.
KRISTI
PREJEANT RINK, M.D.,
VICE CHAIR
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Charmaine St. Germain, Hospital Avenue resident, Franklin, appear-ed before the Council in opposition to the Rezone request for J Ina located at 603 Sycamore Street, Franklin, to rezone from Agricultural Zoned District to Neighborhood Commercial to allow for an all-boys group home. She stated that she has 39 ½ years’ experience in the school system working with children of all ages. She stated that her concern is that this is a residential neighborhood and that rezoning to commercial would allow for several different types of businesses to open at this location in the future.
Mr. Ina stated that he has met all rezoning requirements with the Parish. He ex- pounded on State regulations that must be followed relative to running an all-boys group home.
Alice Freeman, Cynthia Street resident, Franklin, appeared before the Council in op- position to the Re- zone request for J Ina located at 603 Sycamore Street, Franklin, to rezone from Agricultural Zoned District to Neighborhood Commercial to allow for an all-boys group home. She stated that her concerns are safety and what potential businesses would be allow-ed to operate after, if rezoned to commercial.
Mr. Ina informed that there is a nearby school and recreation center where children go back and forth all the time. He stated that a group home is operated in a controlled en- vironment. Mrs. Freeman stated that the only cars they see in the neighborhood are those going to the dialysis center.
Tony LeJeune, representing his parents and residents in the Sycamore Street area, submitted a petition with signatures of area residents that are in opposition to the Rezone request for J Ina located at 603 Sycamore Street, Franklin, to rezone from Agricultural Zoned District to Neighborhood Commercial to allow for an all-boys group home. He stated that the main concern is that once it is rezoned to commercial it would allow for different types of businesses to operate, which may possibly be- come a safety issue. Mr. Ina stated that there is a dialysis center and doctors’ offices in the area.
Mr. Ina stated that there is a lot of negative talk and that he should be given the opportunity to start a business on his property.
Rev. Mathews stated that there will be a limited number of staff members and the number of occupants is also limited due to the square footage of the structure. He stated that candidates may not be of driving age. Therefore, in- creased traffic to the area should not be an issue.
In response to Rev. Mathews’ in- quiry, Planning & Zoning Director, Mandi LeBlanc stated that Mr. Ina has the opportunity to request to rezone the property back to residential if he decides. She stated that as per the Unified Development Code (UDC), there is no type of stipulation/clause that could be placed in the ordinance to have it revert back to residential, if sold.
Mr. Duhon re- minded everyone that the Council recently rezoned commercial property to residential in Amelia.
Per Mr. Le- Jeune’s inquiry, Mr. Ina stated that the maximum number of occupants allowed is six (6) and they range between the ages of 14 and 17. He stated that each child has a file and that he has an option to accept or to not accept that candidate.
In response to Mr. Hebert’s inquiry, Mr. Ina stated that it is run by the State who decides where to place each child and there is a process used by the State to remove an occupant.
Discussion was had relative to fostering children instead of commercializing the property and different business modules were also discussed. Discussion was also had relative to the definition of a troubled child and the importance of giving them a chance.
Parish President Sam Jones stated that the residents do not want a boys group home in their neighborhood.
After discussion, Mr. Hill requested to move up Item 13D, “FOR ADOPTION - An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings.”
Rev. Mathews moved that the following Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried by the following 6-2-2-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hill, He- bert, Davis, Du- hon, Rink, and Mathews
NAYS: Adams and Olander
ABSTAIN: Rulf and Ina
ABSENT: Hidalgo
ORDINANCE
NO. 2406
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 OF- FICE
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 (AG) Zoned District to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoned District to run an all-boys home.
Rev. Mathews expounded on the concept of a group home and stated that it is highly structured, regulated, and monitored by the State to give them the opportunity to be- come productive citizens.
Mr. Adams stated that a property owner has the right to ask for a rezone or variance and the citizens of the neighborhood have a right to oppose it. He stated that he has to consider what is best for the neighborhood.
President Jones expounded on ma- jority voting and what the people want or do not want.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his re- port for a two (2) week period, ending September 10, 2025. He also submitted a report from Tim Matte, St. Mary Parish Levee District Director, relative to TE-168, Pump Station No. 4, Pump Station No. 9, Pump Station No. 8, Pump Station No. 6, GIS, and the completion of the removal of culverts on Veterans Boulevard. He also submitted a CAO Supplemental Report regarding two Parish vehicles that re- cently caught on fire on the levee in Patterson near Wilson’s Boat Landing believed to be caused by cut dry grass. He stated that both vehicles were total losses, insurance claims are being pursued, steps are being taken to en- sure that all Parish vehicles are outfitted with catalytic converter covers and equip-ped with a fire extinguisher, and Parish personnel are being educated on safety issues surrounding these incidents.
Discussion was had relative to grass cutting on the levees, the leaking roof at the Emergency Aid Center, unpaid items to the City of Franklin, and the 2023 Audit that was not submitted on time due to District delays.
Several Council Members thanked Public Works and Administration for cutting grass in the Parish.
Per Mr. Hebert’s inquiry relative to stair repairs at the Atchafalaya Golf Course, Mr. Governale stated that he will research it.
Lisa Morgan stated that the Planning & Zoning Department is re- questing to table the Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for ibV Energy/Bayou Teche Solar, LLC to the September 24, 2025 meeting.
Rev. Mathews moved to table Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for ibV Energy/Bayou Teche Solar, LLC to the September 24, 2025 meeting. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the following Ordinances be adopted. Rev. Mat-hews seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Rulf, He- bert, Davis, Du- hon, Adams, Rink, Mathews, Ina, Olander, and Hill
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hidalgo
ORDINANCE
NO. 2407
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 OF- FICE
EXHIBIT A
Name: ibV Energy/Bayou 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 bdMorris- 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 in- stall a Solar Farm in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2408
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 OF- FICE
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. 2409
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 OF- FICE
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: re- zone from Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zon-ed District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to operate a kennel service.
Item 14I, “Resolution approving and authorizing the Parish President to execute an agreement contract with Del Con, LLC relative to the Emergency Power and Facility Im- provements at the St. Mary Parish Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness Armory Building in Franklin, Louisiana,” was withdrawn due to it being adopted at the May 14, 2025 Council meeting.
Mr. Hill moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Du- hon seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Mat-hews, Ina, Olan-der, Hill, and Rulf
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hidalgo
RESOLUTION
Resolution auth- orizing Sam Jones, the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a contract amendment relative to the St. Mary Parish Pumping Station Safe Rooms Project No. 1786-127.
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, execute a contract amendment relative to the St. Mary Parish Pumping Station Safe Rooms Project No. 1786-127, with said contract 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 10th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G KRISTI PREJEANT RINK, M.D.
KRISTI
PREJEANT RINK, M.D.,
VICE CHAIR
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 DXI Electric, LLC (formerly Dixie Electric, Inc.) relative to the Emergency Power Im- provements at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-21-01.
WHEREAS, DXI Electric, LLC (formerly Dixie Electric, Inc.), 1306 Gulf Boulevard, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560, has substantially completed the Emergency Power Improvements at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-21-01.
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 Em- ergency Power Im- provements at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-21-01.
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 10th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G KRISTI PREJEANT RINK, M.D.
KRISTI
PREJEANT RINK, M.D.,
VICE CHAIR
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution auth- orizing the President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana De- partment of Transportation and De- velopment (LA DOTD) for im- provements at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport.
WHEREAS, Act 451 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the financing of certain airport improvements from funds appropriated from the Transportation Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Government has requested funding assistance from the LA DOTD to/for runway rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the stated project has been approved by the Louisiana Legislature, and the LA DOTD is agreeable to the implementation of this project and desires to cooperate with the St. Mary Parish Government according to the terms and conditions identified in the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the LA DOTD will provide the necessary funding for the runway rehabilitation and reimburse the sponsor up to $65,481.00 of project cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Government that it does hereby authorize the President to execute an Agreement for the project identified as AIP No. 3-22-0044-027-2024 and SPN H.016181, more fully identified in the Agreement attached hereto, and to execute any subsequent related documents, including, but not limited to, amendments to said agreement.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 10th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G KRISTI PREJEANT RINK, M.D.
KRISTI
PREJEANT RINK, M.D.,
VICE CHAIR
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A Resolution of the St. Mary Parish Council authorizing the change of the authorized representative for the State of Louisiana Facility Planning and Control relative to grants and other documents.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and is hereby the authorized representative for the State of Louisiana Facility Planning and Control relative to grants and other documents, with said contract 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 10th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G KRISTI PREJEANT RINK, M.D.
KRISTI
PREJEANT RINK, M.D.,
VICE CHAIR
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A Resolution ap- proving and authorizing Sam Jones, the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a contract with Roof Technologies, LLC relative to roof repairs at the St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3.
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 a contract in the amount of $196,645.00 with Roof Technologies, LLC, 631 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey, LA 70058, relative to roof repairs at the St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3, with said contract to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he be- ing fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 10th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G KRISTI PREJEANT RINK, M.D.
KRISTI
PREJEANT RINK, M.D.,
VICE CHAIR
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of not ex- ceeding $2,000,000 of Limited Tax Bonds of Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), by resolution adopted on August 25, 2025 (the “District Resolution”), proposes to issue not exceeding $2,000,000 of Limited Tax Bonds of the District (the “Bonds”), to bear interest at a rate of not exceeding six per centum (6.00%) per annum and mature not later than March 1, 2036, for the purposes set forth in the District Resolution.
WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the St. Mary Parish Council to ap- prove the issuance of the Bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the issuance and sale of not exceeding $2,000,000 of Limited Tax Bonds of the District.
SECTION 2. Neither the Parish nor this Parish Council shall be liable in any manner for the payment of the Bonds.
manner for the payment of the Notes.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 10th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G KRISTI PREJEANT RINK, M.D.
KRISTI
PREJEANT RINK, M.D.,
VICE CHAIR
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the May 28, 2025, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Industrial De- velopment Board – 1 Vacancy
Harlan Kappel
Mr. Adams mov-ed that Harlan Kappel be appointed to the Industrial Development Board. Mr. Hill seconded the mo- tion, which carried.
B. Referred from the August 27, 2025, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Recreation District No. 6 (Baldwin, Jeanerette, and Charenton) – 1 Vacancy
Herbert Bell
Mr. Ina moved that Herbert Bell be appointed to Recreation District No. 6. Rev. Mat-hews seconded the motion, which carried.
C. Referred from the Advisory Budget/Finance August 13, 2025 - Discussion and action relative to seeking an opinion from Louisiana Attorney General regarding proper handling of St. Mary Parish’s 3/10% Sales Tax Fund, including but not limited to proper use of those funds, and Parish Council’s authority to expend according to the tax call. (Rev. Mathews)
Rev. Mathews moved to seek an opinion from Louisiana Attorney General regarding proper handling of St. Mary Parish’s 3/10% Sales Tax Fund, including but not limited to proper use of those funds, and Parish Council’s authority to expend according to the tax call. Mr. Hill seconded the motion.
Rev. Mathews requested that the Council use a different author to prepare/draft the Attorney General’s letter. Morgan Guillory Bodin as- sured that there is no bias and stated that the Council as a whole can submit for an opinion.
Mr. Hill moved to amend the mo- tion to include the verbiage, that would allow a separate bank account for the 3/10% Sales Tax Fund, in the request to the Louisiana Attorney General. Mr. Ina seconded the mo- tion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, and Hebert
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hidalgo
President Jones requested that he receive a copy of the letter that will be submitted to the Attorney General.
Rev. Mathews moved to seek an opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General, re- garding the proper handling of St. Mary Parish’s 3/10% Sales Tax Fund, including but not limited to proper use of those funds, and the Parish Council’s authority to ex- pend according to the tax call and requested a separate bank account for the 3/10% Sales Tax Fund, if allow-ed. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
President Jones stated that all funds can be put in one (1) account and that it has been done this way for years.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. We received the following fin- ancial statements:
Fire Protection District No. 2 – year ended September 30, 2024
Hospital Service District No. 1 – year ended September 30, 2024, and 2023
Recreation District No. 1 – year ended September 30, 2024
St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission – year ended September 30, 2024
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 3 – year ended September 30, 2024
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 5 – year ended September 30, 2022
B. As per LA RS 38:291 (Z) relative to the St. Mary Levee District, the St. Mary Parish Council is responsible for submitting a list containing three nominations from each of the eight single member parish council districts. The Governor shall appoint one member to represent each District.
District I
Wilson Clay Terry
Kenneth Paul Arceneaux, Jr.
Junius Paul Hebert, Jr.
No action was taken on this item due to a clerical error in putting incorrect appointees under District I.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G KRISTI P. RINK, MD
Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.,
Vice Chairperson
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Oct. 10, 2025