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Judge: Parish president must sue himself over salary dispute

Louisiana only state to lose jobs since last July

By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

By David Jacobs The Center Square

Louisiana lost about 1,000 jobs from July 2018 to July of this year while every other state increased employment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

But according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the state saw an increase of 1,100 private-sector jobs over the same period. The state has seen increases in the number of privatesector jobs for 17 consecutive months, the LWC said.

Louisiana has lost more than 2,000 government jobs since last year, according to the BLS. “Louisiana continues to see its lowest unemployment rate in 11 years, which, when paired with our highest GDP and personal income on record, is good news for Louisiana,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said in a prepared statement.

The state’s unemployment rate decreased from 5 percent in July 2018 to 4.3 percent in July 2019. The rate was 6.1 percent when Edwards took office.

Job numbers mentioned above are seasonally adjusted, meaning See Jobs Page 3-A

Lafourche Central Market to continue to be weekly despite announcement

By Randi Doucet, Contributing Writer

Earlier this month, an announcement from the Parish Government went out that stated that the Lafourche Central Market’s hours would be reduced to two Saturdays a month, a huge change as the market is a weekly occurrence.

The change was met with public disagreement, as at last week’s Parish Council meeting, the Council was presented with a petition signed by three dozen vendors and Central Market patrons.

Councilman Corey Perrillioux, representing District 6, received the petition via mail. The petition requested that the weekly market continues, as many vendors make their livelihoods on the weekly sales, as well as stating that if such decisions were to be made, that it be allowed for the public to take part in the discussion.

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the decision making process behind changing the market, Parish President Cantrelle stated that it was sent in error, and gave no further explanation.

This alluded to the question of expanding Central Market’s offerings, as outside of being used for the weekly market, the space sits relatively vacant throughout the week.

It was also further discussed how to garner more vendors, and therefore more patrons, to the Saturday market. Suggestions included using the space and advertising for dances and socials and better social media presence, but ultimately the Council agreed to consult the Tourism Office as they control the usage.

If interested in becoming a vendor or would like additional information about the Lafourche Central Market, email billtiorj@lafourchegove.org or call (985) 8050400.

If Lafourche Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle wants to continue to pursue a lawsuit over his salary, he will have to sue himJimmy Cantrelle self, a District Court judge ruled Monday.

District Judge Christopher Boudreaux ruled during a hearing that Cantrelle cannot sue the Parish Council. Instead, Cantrelle must effectively sue himself as the head of Lafourche Parish government.

The ruling is the latest update in a years-long debate over how to calculate the parish president’s salary.

Cantrelle is asking the court to determine the proper way to calculate his salary. He claims the Parish Council has misinterpreted the ordinance that sets his pay and has underpaid him throughout his term in office.

“All I want is an interpretation of the ordinance,” Cantrelle said after the hearing.

It will take at least 60 days before the case proceeds. By that time, Cantrelle will have about two months left in office.

Boudreaux gave Cantrelle 60 days to refile his claims, this time making them against the parish government.

The judge sided with the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office’s position that the Parish Council is not a juridical entity — See Judge Page 3-A

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courage Americans from lighting up. If successful, it would be the first change to U.S. cigarette warnings in 35 years.

The Food and Drug Administration last week proposed 13 new warnings that would appear on all cigarettes, including images of cancerous neck tumors, diseased lungs and feet with amputated toes.

Other color illustrations would warn smokers that cigarettes can cause heart disease, impotence and diabetes. The labels would take up half of the front of cigarette packages and include text warnings, such as “Smoking causes head and neck cancer.” The labels would also appear on tobacco advertisements.

Analysis: Louisiana casino industry decline raises concerns

By David Jacobs | The Center Square

Legal gambling has not been a growth industry in Louisiana for more than a decade. But the steady decline over the past year or so, including double-digit drops in multiple markets, raises serious concerns about the health of a business sector crucial to state finances.

“It’s concerning because the state relies on this revenue,” said Ronnie Jones, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. “If you see a trend in an industry sector like this, you have to pay attention to it.”

Every casino in the state took in less

The current smaller text warnings on the side of U.S. cigarette packs have not been updated since 1984. They warn that smoking can cause lung cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. These warnings “go unnoticed” and are effectively “invisible,” the FDA said it its announcement.

The FDA’s previous attempt was defeated in court in 2012 on free speech grounds. A panel of judges later upheld the decision, siding with tobacco companies that the agency couldn’t force cigarettes to carry grisly images, including cadavers, diseased lungs and cancerous mouth sores.

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money in June than the same month last year except one, Bossier City’s Margaritaville, which was up 0.6 percent. The Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and Shreveport/Bossier City markets all were down at least 10 percent year-over-year.

For gambling opponents, this is good news. They say gaming takes far more out of the economy than it puts in, and the sooner Louisiana weans itself from its gambling dependence, the better.

But as things stand now, gaming plays a necessary role in balancing the state budget, covering expenses other taxpayers would otherwise have to pay for or do without, proponents say.

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Calendar of Events News to Use! 3-month commodity distribution to be held next week

The Lafourche Parish Office of Community Action has released their 3-month commodity distribution dates for 2019. Dates include: - Galliano area on October 17, contact Nanette Lazard at 6323989.

- Raceland area on August 29 and November 14, contact Stephanie Washington at 537-7603. ___________________

COYC hosting Hurricane Movie/ Music Awards Pageant this weekend

The Cut Off Youth Center will present the Hurricane Music/ Movie Awards children’s pageant on August 24.

The children’s pageant will start at 1 p.m. with the Queen’s pageant starting at 7 p.m.

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St. Joseph Catholic Church accepting applications for Jesse Tree Program

If you have children ages infant to 12 years of age, and live between Old Safari Heights and West 201st Street on Hwy. 1, on East 95th Street and East 149th Street on Hwy. 308, and Sonic and Days Inn on Hwy. 3235, receive food stamps and may need help with Christmas this year, applications can be filled out at St. Joseph Church Meeting Room on: Tuesday, August 20 from 12 to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, August 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, August 22 from 12 to 3 p.m.

No applications will be accepted after this date. No phone calls please! ___________________

Lockport Seniors holding monthly casino trips

The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Center in Lockport is now conducting monthly casino trips to the Silver Slipper Casino in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

The trip is planned for the fourth Wednesday of each month.

For more details call the senior center at 5323753.

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Lockport Central Merket to be held every Saturday

The Lafourche Central Market will be held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at 4484 Hwy. 1 in Raceland (right under the overpass).

Enjoy a one stop shop for fresh seafood, homemade meats, organic produce, treats and crafts with Cajun flair. New vendors welcomed. ___________________

Lockport KC selling plate lunches

The Lockport KC’s are have a dinner on Sunday, August 25 at their home on Seventh Street from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m . The meal will consist of bake chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for an $8 donation. Dine in or take it to go. Desserts and drinks will also be available. ___________________

Multiple checkpoints planned for Drive Sober Campaign

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced plans for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign which runs from August 16 through September 2.

Multiple checkpoints have been planned in Lafourche Parish throughout the campaign. A DWI checkpoint is slated for Friday, August 23, and it will continue into the early morning hours of Saturday, August 24.

Seat belt checkpoints will also be conducted on August 21, 23, and 29.

Additional deputies will also be assigned to saturated patrol efforts to target impaired drivers and help keep motorists safe throughout the campaign.

SafeTALK training to be held this weekend

SafeTALK is a halfday alertness training that prepares anyone 15 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicidealert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives.

Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALKtrained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting them with lifesaving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST. Since its development in 2006, safeTALK has been used in over 20 countries around the world, and more than 200 selectable video vignettes have been produced to tailor the program’s audio-visual component for diverse audiences. safeTALK-trained helpers are an important part of suicide-safer communities, working alongside intervention resources to identify and avert suicide risks.

Over the course of their training, safeTALK participants will learn to: - Notice and respond to situations where suicide thoughts might be present - Recognize that invitations for help are often overlooked - Move beyond the common tendency to miss, dismiss, and avoid suicide - Apply the TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, and KeepSafe - Know community resources and how to connect someone with thoughts of suicide to them for further help Training features: - Presentations and guidance from a LivingWorks registered trainer - Access to support from a local community resource person - Powerful audiovisual learning aids - The simple yet effec-

tive TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, and KeepSafe - Hands-on skills practice and development SafeTALK helps expand the reach of suicide intervention skills in communities around the world. Watch this video from the Ontario Hockey Association, one of the many organizations that have implemented safeTALK, or click the links below to participate

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This class will be held on Saturday, August 24 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the West Cut Off Fire Station, 14734 West Main, Cut Off and is for anyone aged 15 and older. You MUST pre register at https://afsp.wufoo.com/f orms/z17467pi0e9918z/ . Also, if you have recently (within the past year) experienced a loss by suicide, please contact the instructor, Kim McDuffie at 504-327-0024, prior to registering.

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and therefore cannot be sued — because the council does not act independently from the executive branch.

“Our responsibility is to the parish,” said Joseph Soignet, the assistant district attorney leading the case. “We are not taking sides. We want what’s best for the parish, for the people of the parish.”

Both parties declined to comment on having a parish president sue his own government.

Parish law says the president’s salary is the average of the salaries of the assessor, clerk of court and sheriff. There has been debate over whether that means the base salary, or the full salary, which includes bonuses for additional certificates those officials have earned.

Cantrelle’s attorney, Stephen Haedickie, said the Parish Council was named as a defendant because it has the authority to set the annual budget.

Boudreaux also ruled that District Attorney Kristine Russell can serve as intervenor in the case. Haedickie contested Russell had no right to intervene, claiming it was “adversarial” to her role as legal coun-

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sel for the entire parish government.

Haedickie equated Russell’s role as an intervenor to corporate counsel picking sides between two members.

“An attorney for a corporation shouldn’t be allowed to pick sides,” he said.

Boudreaux said he interpreted the district attorney’s role in this case as “a friend of the court,” and Russell has a right to provide her opinion in the matter.

The district attorney’s duty is to the citizens and to protect the government entity, he said.

“We will continue to do our job each and every time that these things come up,” Russell said after the hearing. “And we’re going to continue to do the right thing.”

None of the Lafourche Parish Council members were present at the hearing.

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam @houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliaArenstam.

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Though it varies from year to year, casinos are worth more than $700 million annually to the state. Add up all forms of legal gaming, including the lottery, and you get something close to $1 billion for a state general fund of less than $10 billion.

Louisiana casinos pay an effective tax rate of 26 percent on gross revenue: 21.5 percent to the state and 4.5 percent to locals. By comparison, a Mississippi casino in nearby Bay St. Louis pays 11.6 percent, according to a recent study

by Spectrum Gaming Group.

The industry also pays all the same taxes other businesses pay, says Louisiana Casino Association Executive Director Wade Duty, but

is not eligible for tax breaks or job-creation incentives other businesses routinely get. And the competition for the gaming dollar is fierce.

“It’s a much more competitive market today than when gambling was first legalized in the state,” Jones said. “Even over the last five years, the market has tightened up considerably.”

Tribal casinos in Oklahoma draw gamblers that in years past frequented casinos in Shreveport/Bossier City, once the state’s leading market. Legal sports betting, still a political nogo in Louisiana, attracts customers to Mississippi that might otherwise visit New Orleans.

Indoor smoking bans, whatever their public-health merits, correspond to about a 15 percent decline in revenue in Baton Rouge and New Orleans casinos, industry representatives say. Louisiana’s “riverboat” casinos haven’t cruised an inch since 2001, but state law still essentially keeps them tethered to docks on certain approved waterways.

Pretty much any new wrinkle casinos want to offer customers requires approval from state lawmakers who are happy to spend gaming revenue but often less enthusiastic about helping the industry succeed. An attempt to move one of the state’s casinos from Bossier City to a new market on the Northshore was killed by a legislative committee.

“Other states are getting much better at recognizing this is not your grandfather’s gaming industry.” Duty said. “It makes it difficult to compete when you’ve got a product that is still pretty much in the same format as when we began gaming 25 years ago.”

While Harrah’s in New Orleans currently runs the only landbased casino in Louisiana, not counting slots at racetracks, last year legislators changed the rules to allow riverboat casinos to move inland slightly. Not having to worry about maritime safety and maintaining large “boats” that don’t actually sail might encourage owners to upgrade their facilities and expand their offerings, regulators hope.

Younger consumers have less interest in slots and table games than previous generations and are more attracted to non-gaming entertainment, the Spectrum report says. In Las Vegas, non-gaming revenue already exceeds gaming revenue, Jones said, a trend he would

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like to see Louisiana’s industry embrace.

But the industry faces a dilemma: It’s hard to compete without investing more in their properties, and it’s hard to justify the investment when the ROI is so uncertain in the current environment. As the industry consolidates, why would an owner invest in Louisiana when it can focus its resources on a state with lower taxes, less restrictions, and friendlier lawmakers?

“If you really wanted a formula about how to restrict an industry, Louisiana would be your poster child,” Duty said.

Spectrum Gaming Group recently created a study for Louisiana Economic Development that made a number of suggestions to boost revenue from the state’s gaming industry, all of which would require lawmaker approval.

Here are some of those recommended changes: • Allow two of the Shreveport/Bossier City licenses to move, one to the Northshore, and one to northeast Louisiana.

Lawmakers already have blocked the Northshore move once, and Jones said legal gambling in northeast Louisiana is unlikely “as long as we live” because of local political opposition. Local voters have to approve before gambling can be expanded to a new market.

• Allow casinos to sell some of their maximum allowed 2,365 gaming positions, which theoretically would ensure each market has the optimal number.

• Legalize sports betting.

• Allow internet gaming.

• Stop taxing free promotional gaming credits.

• Reduce the amount of revenue, currently 35 percent, the Louisiana Lottery is required to transfer to the

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state. This would allow the lottery to offer more games and better payouts, ultimately leading to more revenue, according to Spectrum.

• Expand regulatory staff.

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the data has been tweaked to reduce the impact of predictable seasonal trends such as changes in weather, major holidays and harvest seasons.

In a news release, the Republican Governors Association cited the reduction in total jobs reported by BLS and said the state has lost 5,900 jobs since Edwards became governor in 2016.

“Louisiana has lost the most jobs of any state since Governor Edwards took office, and this new data shows his policies continue to drive away work and workers,” RGA Communications Director Amelia Chassé Alcivar said.

According to the Workforce Commission,

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seasonally-adjusted data shows six of Louisiana’s nine metropolitan areas lost jobs year-over-year: • Alexandria lost 100 jobs from July 2018, but remained unchanged from June 2019.

• Baton Rouge lost 1,900 jobs from July 2018 and 1,100 jobs from June 2019.

• Hammond lost 100 jobs from July 2018 and 100 jobs from June 2019.

• Houma lost 2,900 jobs from July 2018 and 100 jobs from June 2019.

• Lafayette gained 1,800 jobs from July 2018 and 100 jobs from June 2019.

• Lake Charles gained 1,000 jobs from July 2018, but lost 100 jobs from June 2019.

• Monroe lost 500 jobs from July 2018 and 300 jobs from June 2019.

• New Orleans gained 8,200 jobs from July 2018 and 100 jobs from June 2019 • Shreveport lost 3,100 jobs from July 2018 and 200 jobs from June 2019.

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FDA’s tobacco director Mitch Zeller said the new effort is supported by research documenting how the warnings will educate the public about lesser-known smoking harms, such as bladder cancer. “While the public generally understands that cigarette smoking is dangerous, there are significant gaps in their understanding of all of the diseases and conditions associated with smoking,� said Zeller. If the agency is sued, he added, “we strongly believe this will hold up under any legal challenges.�

Reynolds American, maker of Camel and Newport cigarettes, said it supports public awareness efforts on tobacco, “but the manner in which those messages are delivered to the public cannot run afoul of the First Amendment.�

Reynolds was one of five tobacco companies that challenged the FDA’s original warning labels.

The nation’s largest tobacco company, Altria, said it will “carefully review the proposed rule.�

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Nearly 120 countries around the world have adopted the larger, graphic warning labels.

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Current U.S. cigarette labels don’t reflect the enormous toll of smoking, said Geoff Fong, who heads the International Tobacco Control Project. “This is a deadly product,� said Fong, who studies anti-tobacco policies at Canada’s University of Waterloo. “We have more prominent warnings on many other products that don’t pose even a fraction of the risk that cigarettes do.�

Canada became the first country to put graphic warnings on cigarettes in 2000.

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Louisiana is compliant with the REAL ID Act passed by Congress in 2005.

The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for state-issued Driver’s Licenses and Identification cards that can be used for official federal purposes.

Louisiana’s Driver’s License and ID cards bearing the gold star are REAL ID compliant.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

For Sale: Three bedroom furnished home. Located on Hwy 308, Larose, North of the Intracoastal Bridge.

Asking $132,000. Call 985-772-5467 FMI. _________________________ For Sale: Double wide mobile home on double lot; 3 bedroom, 2 bath; 120th Street in Galliano; 985-258-8984. _________________________ House For Sale: Three bedroom, two bath brick home.

Whole house generator, fireplace, two carport and shed. Located in Golden Meadow.

Asking $80,000. Call 985-6911955 or 985-691-3301 FMI. _________________________

BUSINESSES

Warehouse/office for rent: 2000 sq. ft. warehouse with office located on HWY 308 near East 63rd St. in Cut Off. Bayou side is available if needed. Price is negotiable depending on how/what used for. Please call 985-691-3104. _________________________

FOR RENT

For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________ For Rent: Three bedroom, two bath, located in Galliano. $900/month, $500/deposit. Call 985-677-1889 FMI. _________________________ For Rent: Three bedroom, 2 bath, house newly remodeled.

Appliances included. Carport, laundry room. Located on East 75th St. $1300/month and $800/deposit. ALSO Corporate Rental: fully furnishes, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath.Call 985-2580243. _________________________ For Rent: Three bedroom, 1½ bath in Galliano. Newly remodeled, ceramic tile, hardwood floors; no pets; background checks. $900/month and $900/deposit. Call 985-4757272 or 985-637-7273. _________________________ For Rent: Two bedroom trailer in Golden Meadow. $600/month, $400/deposit. Call 985-475-6386 FMI. _________________________ FREE RENT! Ask us about our move in special. Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartment for Rent in Cut Off: $800/month with a $750 deposit for an unfurnished apartment. washer/dryer included. Pets welcomed. Call Billat 985-3255626. Go to coteblancheapartments.com to see pictures.

Furnished units available with long term lease.

Apartment For rent: 2 bedroom; partly furnished; Cut Off area; FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ For Rent: 4 bedroom brick home, newly remodeled in December; located in Cut Off; $925/month, $925/deposit. Call John at 398-0179 or Amanda at 413-0778. _________________________ Camp in Grand Isle: Sleeps 6.

Contact 985-665-6550. _________________________

Houses For Rent in Larose: Three bedroom, one bath and Two bedroom, one bath. No smoking inside. Pets considered. For more information call (985) 632-3984 or (985) 6960825. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

Double Crypt For Sale: In Sacred Heart Garden Memorial.

Call 632-3476. _________________________ Family Tomb For Sale: at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Cut Off. Asking $3,000; Call 985-665-7108. _________________________

MOTORCYCLES

For Sale: 2009 Harley Davidson Motorcycle w/heartland seat, windshield, passenger seat. 17,584 miles and many extra’s (shirts, helmets and motorcycle jack). $8,000 OBO. Call 985-677-1396 _________________________

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2015 Coachman Pursuit 31BD Class A Motorhome For Sale: 7800 miles; sleeps 6-8; 32 ft. long; spare tire; 2 indoor tvs; 1 outdoor tv; 2 slide outs and more. $65,000, includes lifetime Yogi Bear membership.

Text or call Laurie at 630-2200177. _________________________

WANT TO BUY

Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

3 Family Carport Sale: August 22, 23 and 24 from 8am to 2pm; 302 Belle Vue, Lockport.

Cleaned out attics, sheds and closets. Lots of stuff. Men, women and teens clothes and shoes; seasonal items; crafts; knick knacks; antiques; bags; tissue; set of 4 tires and rims for a Ford F250; fulton; 16 ft. trawls balloon; 16 ft. trawl flat; 21 ft. balloon trawl; 32” tv flat screen; 5 person hot tub; PR-3000 BowFlex home gym; porcelain dolls; Jon boat, 10 ft.; 3.5 seahorse outboard motor; Wii and Playstation 1, 2, 3 games; and must more! _________________________

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NEW LISTING

This 2600 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath home offers tons of potential with a 3200 sq.ft. warehouse with kitchen and bath and sits on 17 acres with crawfish pond and fish pond. Located on 154 Alida Lane in Larose.

$350,000

Call Addy Legendre or Lisa Plaisance for a showing!

985-691-3873 985-691-4947 Since 1916

HELP WANTED

Are you here from out of town and need a nice, clean, comfortable and affordable place? Then don’t look any further!

If you are single, family, worker, company, fisherman, or anyone else looking for short-term or long-term housing, we have what you need.

All of our places are furnished with a full kitchen. We also have camper lots and a new fish cleaning station with a full bath. A fully stocked store in walking distance. The nicest laundry mat around. Pets are allowed. Come be another one our satisfied customers. Call Tommy at 985-637-4133.

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Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions.

Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose.

Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ A C Marine, Inc. is currently accepting applications for 100 Ton Inland Captain. Benefits offered; must have towing endorsement, TWIC card and be able to pass a drug screen. FMI call 985-637-2482. _________________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL Drivers, Routabouts, Dozer Operators. Must be able to pass drug screen/ physical, be reliable and have own transportation to work. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ Help Wanted: Accepting resume’s for Hygeniest. Please submit resume to, rhondalorrainedds@gmail.com or complete an application in our office, Monday – Thursday at 14666 West Main St., Cut Off. _________________________ Tank Specialties is seeking full time truck drivers. Excellent starting pay: CDL X endorsement, vacuum, winch and roll off experience preferred, have at least 3 years of verifiable driving experience, 1 year recent tank experience. We offer health, dental, 401k plan and paid vacations and holidays. Full time schedule (operating hours negotiable). Please call 985-6936266 and complete and application at Tank Specialties, 13097 Hwy 308, Larose, LA 70373. _________________________ Pacific Gulf Wire Rope Inc., Fourchon has an immediate opening for a CDL driver and facility technicians. Competitive pay and benefits. Apply online at pacgulf.com http://pacgulf.com/ or email resume to cy@pacgulf.com _________________________ Now Hiring: Yard Hard/ Delivery Driver. Must have valid drivers license and be able to work Monday to Friday and some Saturdays. Golden Lumber, Golden Meadow. Apply in person. _________________________ Quality Construction of Lafourche is in need of carpenters. Must have dependable transportation and basic tools.

Lower Lafourche area. Contact Kenny at 985-804-0297 for more information. _________________________

SERVICES

Low Cost Lawn Care and Pressure Washing. Free estimates. Call Raymond at 985258-8577. _________________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses.

Metal Buildings. Free Estimates.

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NEW LISTING

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J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs.

Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ TRI-PARISH PAINTERS, LLC 985-258-6067 Professional Interior & Exterior Painting & Staining Services.

Now offering pressure washing. Special projects welcomed! Professional in-house artist with over 40 years of experience. Ralf & Mary Cheramie, Owners & Operators. Call for your free estimate today!

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Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038.

Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. _________________________ Bayou Boys Construction All types of construction, roofing, renovations. Turn key business. We do it ALL! Call 985-722-0935 or office at 985-870-6911.

Workmens comp and liability insurance.

Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ Tim Harris Flooring & Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install.

Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985-677-2526. _________________________

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NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________________

PRAYERS

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention here). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it, then in your own merciful eyes. It will become your favor not mine. Amen Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.

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OBITUARIES

Being an Agriculturalist, he enjoyed farming and gardening and would share the fruits of his labor without hesitation. He also enjoyed jokes as well as playing them on his co-workers.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Lafayette General Medical Center for their loving and compassionate care given.

Visitation will be held at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin, LA on Thursday, August 22nd, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with the eulogy being given at 6:30.

Visitation will resume at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, LA on Friday, August 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.

Funeral services will be held during an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with Father Jean-Marie Nsambu officiating. Following the Mass he will be laid to rest in the Holy Savior Cemetery Mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be Kelvin Smith, Travis Plaisance, Donald Curole, Frank Plaisance, Jack Plaisance, Lance Hardin, Frankie David Mach, Jr., and John Atkinson. Honorary pallbearer will be Carroll Trahan and Evan Hardin.

Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426. __________________

DICK PLAISANCE

Dick Jean Plaisance, age 69, a longtime resident of Franklin, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Born in Raceland on Wednesday, January 4, 1950, Dick was the oldest of six children born to Frank and Lillian Plaisance.

He is survived by two brothers, Frank Plaisance Jr. and Jack Plaisance; three sisters, Margaret Breaux and her husband Gary, Mary Curole and her husband Donald, and Emily St. Clair and her husband Kevin.

He is also survived by one daughter, Kristy Plaisance Hardin and her husband Lance; grandchildren, Evan, Lexi, and Lane Hardin; great grandson, Quinlan Shay; and four stepchildren, Marie Trahan and her husband Carroll, Teresa Mach, Tina Latham, and Frankie David Mach, Jr. and his wife Kristy; as well as numerous other grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Frank Plaisance and Lillian Loupe Plaisance; and nephew, Bobby St. Clair.

The Youth of St. Mary Parish were fortunate to have him as the Associate County Agent. He worked for numerous years, shearing sheep, tagging hogs, and transporting the 4-H animals to their designated Livestock Shows.

Following his time as Associate County Agent he went to work for the State of Louisiana when Hurricane Andrew destroyed St. Mary Parish and also worked for the State Medicaid Program.

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Seafood Business For Sale

• 40 Plus years of continuous service • Well established, stable clients including wholesale and retail customers.

• Fleet of 3 work trucks: - Dodge Ram 3500 diesel 2015with slip on box and Carrier unit.

- Dodge Ram 3500 diesel 2006 with Thermo-King unit.

- Chevrolet 2500 gasoline 2007 with non-refrigerated fiberglass slip on box.

• Equipment including: - 2 scales in business (one manual large Med. scale and 1 smaller electronic scale which are certified yearly by state) - Manitowoc ice maker. - Walk in cooler measuring 11.5 by 11’ with 1 unit. - Walk in freezer measuring 25 by 11’ with 1 unit.

- Larger freestanding freezer measuring 47.5 by 18’ with 3 units.

• Open to several options with regard to the real estate for sale • Business has no current debt. • Sale will include the real estate, equipment and work vehicles, book of business and separate sale of inventory.

Call (985)855-4163 for more information

MICHAEL LORRIANE

Michael J. Lorraine, 68, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on August 18, 2019. A visitation will be held at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 from 9:00 am until service time. Funeral Services will be held in the parlor beginning at 12 noon with procession following to his burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

Mr. Michael is survived by his children, Jarrod Lorraine, Jason Lorraine and wife Angelle, and Crystal L. Bonvillian and husband Dennis Jr.; grandchildren, Lainey and Ellie Lorraine, Mya and Emma Bonvillian; companion, Julie Galliano.

Mr. Lorraine was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Sandra T. Lorraine; parents, Joseph Lorraine Jr. and Bertha C. Lorraine; and sister, Emelda Bruce.

He was a trawler all his life and enjoyed helping other people when he could. ___________________

GENEVIEVE ADAMS

Genevieve “Jan” Adams, 82, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 21 from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Jan is survived by her son, Patrick “T-Pat” Adams; daughters, Melinda (Anthony) Loupe and Rachael “Rae” (Michael) Miller; companion, Freddie Adams; brothers, Rafton Lefort and Clifton Lefort; sisters, Virgues Sevin, Clotile Darbonne and Lillie Mae Duet; grandchildren, Billy (Angie) Boudreaux, Jr., Brandon Boudreaux, Laurie Terrebonne, Ashton Billiot and Ryan (Briah) Miller; godchildren, Charlene Lefort, Charles Lefort, Vanessa Duet, Eric Orgeron and Jason Neil.

Jan was preceded in death by her husband, Louis “Pichou” Adams, Jr.; parents, Dewey & Nola Lefort; brothers, Willis Lefort and Edwin Lefort; and sister, Elmire Guidroz.

Jan was very active at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, member of the Ladies Alter Society. She loved working with Lafourche Council on Aging and St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store.

She was a volunteer at Larose Civic Center for many years.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

AUGUST 14, 2019 Louisiana State Police Jade Guidry, 32, Larose.

DWI (2nd); careless operation; operating vehicle with suspended license.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Donald Johnfroe, 45, Golden Meadow. Domestic abuse battery.

AUGUST 15, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Devin Billiot, 26, Houma.

Bank fraud.

Brittany Bourgeois, 26, Cut Off. Theft; bank fraud.

Alex Breaux, 54, Lockport.

Hit and run driving with serious injury or death; careless operation.

Don Frye, 45, Thibodaux.

Distribution/ manufacture crack cocaine (2cts).

Kevin Landry, 36, Houma.

Violation of probation/ parole; fugitive (2 cts).

Michael Linder, 36, Des Allemands. Fugitive.

Anne Matherne, 24, Cut Off. Bank fraud.

Taniqua Poindexter, 37, Galliano. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Thad Rodrigue, 29, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

Trent Sanamo, 41, Galliano. Contempt of court.

Terrance Poindexter, 32, Galliano. Contempt of court (4 cts); possession of fentanyl.

Thibodaux Police Department Gayvon Joseph, 29, Vacherie. Contempt of court.

Donald Mathews, 41, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Shane Thompson, 25, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property; domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment.

Victor Blake, 33, Thibo-

daux. Possession of methamphetamine; possession of klonopin (2cts).

AUGUST 16, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office David Armistead, 35, New Orleans. Violation of protective orders; contempt of court.

Craig Capello, 35, Thibodaux. Residential contractor fraud.

Zoe Charpentier, 26, Galliano. Illegal carrying of weapons; obstruction of justice; possession of methamphetamine.

Ricky Curole, 28, Galliano.

Violation of probation/ parole.

Chucky Domangue, 44, Raceland. Violation of probation/ parole.

Blair Dumas, 37, Vacherie.

Possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana; taking contraband to state owned hospitals; prohibited acts, SCH. IV. Jenna Ford, 22, Thibodaux. Operating a vechicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.

Lee Johnson, 22, Thibodaux. Revocation of parole for violation of condition.

Darien Kelley, 28, Amite.

Contempt of court.

Brent Oneal, 40, Amite.

Contempt of court.

Jeffery Parrie, 33, Many.

Taking contraband to state owned hospitals; possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana.

Marty Stevens, 30, Thibodaux. Theft.

Terrence Vicks, 25, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property.

Terence Wilson, 37, New Orleans. Possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana; taking contraband to/ from penal institutions.

Earl Brown, 30, Lockport.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Ronnie Duplantis, 58, Cut Off. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine.

Sheryl Johnson, 26, Galliano. Violation of probation/ parole; contempt of court.

Norma Savoie, 53, Larose.

Distribution of methamphetamine; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Thibodaux Police Department Michael Savoy, 56, Thibodaux. Armed robbery.

AUGUST 17, 2019 Golden Meadow Police Department Davin Burns, 35, Cut Off. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine.

Louisiana State Police Alfredo Frutis-Reyes, 32, Raceland. Improper turning; driver must be licensed; DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic.

Rodney Simoneaux, 43, Thibodaux. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; DWI (1st).

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jeffrey Geiger, 51, Galliano. Fugitive.

Troy Mayeux, 38, Galliano.

Dialing or using parish emergency phone system; resisting an officer.

Manuel Meek, 45, Lockport. Contempt of court.

Jay Oldbear, 24, Chackbay. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Matthew Vinet, 24, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery.

Ashley Rogers, 34, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 cts).

AUGUST 18, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Randy Delatte, 33, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Marie Kiger, 33, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts).

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Meth dealer pleads guilty, sentenced to 15 years

Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell announced that a Galliano woman pled guilty to two (2) counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine on Friday, August 16.

As part of a negotiated plea accepted by the Honorable F. Hugh Larose, Kimberly Crochet, 36, was sentenced to 10 years for one count and 5 years on the other for a combined 15 years to be served consecutively with the Department of Corrections.

Crochet was arrested in February of 2016 by the Thibodaux Police Narcotics Division after they recovered methamphetamine during a search warrant at a hotel room she was staying at in Thibodaux.

In May of 2018, Crochet was arrested again on methamphetamine charges after the Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant at her home on West 152 Street in Galliano.

“Hopefully the message is clear – drug dealing is not tolerated in Lafourche Parish,” said Assistant District Attor-

ney Shaun George, who prosecuted the case.

“We want to thank the Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force and the Thibodaux Police Narcotics Division for their hard work on these cases. It does not go unnoticed.”

Kimberly Crochet will immediately begin the first of her two sentences with the Department of Corrections.

Kimberly Crochet

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Bid notice

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PUMP STATION NO. 6, REPAIRS TO PUMP NO. 4

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners, South Lafourche Levee District, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354, until 11:00 A.M. September 10, 2019, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read for the purchase of: Repairs to pump as per specs (available from our office or website) Price shall include pick up from Boland Marine and Industrial in New Orleans, LA and delivery to Pump Station No. 6 in Galliano, LA within 10 weeks (70 consecutive days) from date of notification of awarding project. A liquidated damage fee of $500 per day will be assessed beginning on day 71.

A specifications list for repairs may be picked up at the Levee District office located at 17904 Hwy 3235, Galliano, LA, or downloaded from our website at www.slld.org (Bids and Proposals). All parts must be as listed in the specifications. No exceptions and no replacements will be accepted.

Bid price shall specifically exclude any and all taxes. Bids will be rejected if this stipulation is not met.

The South Lafourche Levee District is exempt from paying state and local taxes.

Bid should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, Post Office Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked Bid on Pump Station No. 6, Pump No. 4 Repairs. Bids will be accepted only by registered mail or certified mail, or bid may be hand delivered in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder upon request. All other mailings will be rejected.

Any bid received after 11:00 A.M., September 10, 2019 will be returned unopened.

The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. /s/Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary 8/14/2019 8/21/2019 8/28/2019

Legal advertisement MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 11:00 A.M.

The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in a regular meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer.

A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on June 14, 2019 as read.

Mr. Joe Chauvin from GIS Engineering gave the following report: 1.We have extended the permit for the Fifi Island Breakwater Project for another 2 years.2. The Bayou Thunder Rocks plans are still being worked on. 3. The new pump stations field work has been done and we are waiting for the hydro report to get completed to continue on the permit. 4. Ordered the new navigation lights for the end of Fifi Island. 5.

The plans are ready for bid for the breakwaters on the north side of Grand Isle as soon as CPRA approves the contract. 6. The 2nd quar-

ter levee inspections will be done in a couple of weeks.

President Camardelle stated that the pump station being done with the town is being designed. The town and levee board will add new pumps to help with high tides, rain and storm waters. We are waiting for CPRA to approve the contract so we can advertise for the continuation of the segmented rock breakwater on the north side of Grand Isle. He reported on his DC trip that he went to the White House for the whole day and met with President Trump. He also met with Senator Scalise and Representative Scott Angelle while in Washington. President Camardelle thanked Senator Alario and Representative Gisclair for all their assistance while serving as our Senator and Representative. Mr. Camardelle also thanked the Governor, CPRA, Mr. Chip Kline, Ricky Templet and Jefferson Parish Officials for being friends to Grand Isle and supporting our projects. He stated that we are in Hurricane Season and everyone should stay alert to weather conditions.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to approve the expenses associated with operating the district.

Commissioner Besson stated that he is looking at a new Case tractor. Joint motion was made by the commissioners to authorize Commissioner Besson to purchase a new 20 hp Case Tractor for $55,623.72.

Mr. Besson also stated that a piling is missing off of the end of Fifi Island.

A joint motion was made by the commissioners to hire SLV to install the piling on the end of Fifi Island and install the new light that was ordered.

He also stated that he will get someone to look at the Army truck.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m.

David Camardelle, President/Director Grand Isle Independent Levee District ATTESTED: Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District 8/21/19

Legal advertisement MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2019 11:00 A.M.

The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in a regular meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer.

A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on July 9, 2019 as read.

Mr. Chauvin from GIS Engineering gave the following report: 1.

The advertisement is going out for the Bayside Breakwaters. The pre bid meeting is August 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. and bids will be opened August 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. 2. Waiting on the hydro testing for the Bayou Thunder Rocks. They will do this on the next levee inspection. 3. Working on designing of the new pump station on Louisiana Avenue. Design should be complete by the end of next week.

The permit will be applied for when the design is complete. The new pumps will be two 24-inch pumps. 4.

All permits are up to date except the Walnut after the fact permit.

President Camardelle thanked the levee board commissioners and the town council for getting projects to help the island. We are working on the back segmented breakwaters and will be opening bids soon. We are working with the state, Jefferson Parish on the money for the continuation of the segmented breakwaters.

Mr. Camardelle thanked the state and Jefferson Parish Council Member Templet for sending pumps to help with Hurricane Barry. Jefferson Parish President Yenni, Council Member Cynthia Lee Sheng and Ricky Templet kept in touch with us throughout the Hurricane and assisted the town when needed. The pumps helped us to get the water off the island. Sheriff Lapinto, the Governor, Chip Kline with CPRA also checked on us during the hurricane.

Mr. Camardelle thanked the town employees and Joe Chauvin from GIS Engineering for working during the hurricane. We are in hurricane season and everyone needs to have a plan and stay alert for weather conditions. We are surveying the levees and have some spots that needs nourishment from the pump discharges.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to approve the expenses associated with operating the district.

Commissioner Besson stated that the piling at the end of Fifi Island will be installed next week and the light will be installed on top of the piling. The new tractor will be in next week. They can not get the bumper for the front so they are tinting the windows on the tractor. The army truck had bad batteries so they are changed now.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 a.m.

David Camardelle, President/Director Grand Isle Independent Levee District ATTESTED: Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District 8/21/19

Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION July 10, 2019

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 10:30AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345.

Vice President Rodney Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary P. Gisclair then called roll.

ATTENDED: Perry Gisclair, Jimmy Lafont, Rodney Gisclair, Curtis Pierce, John Melancon, Jr., Mike Callais, and Kris Callais ABSENT: Harris Cheramie, Jr. and Larry Griffin Upon motion by M. Callais second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the minutes for June 12, 2019 regular meeting and June 26, 2019 special meeting.

Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion - Engineer Joe Picciola reported Slip C 400’ East Part 2 Bulkhead contract was awarded to Sealevel Construction for $2,585,603. Contracts are signed and we plan on scheduling the preconstruction meeting in two weeks. Engineer Larry Picciola reported Byron E. Talbot Contractor is on site for the Minor Cheramie Sr. Road Paving project. He reported all cross culverts are installed. They continue to place limestone at the end of the roadway. Davie Breaux reported on the Coastal Wetlands Park that we filled the area and the vegetation is growing on its own. We now have our maintenance excavating the tidal creek. Thad Angelloz updated the board on the grant

applications submitted to Land and Water Conservation, Recreational Trails Program, and LA Cajun Bayou Tourism for the development of parking, an orientation pavilion, kayak launch and view finders.

Airport Projects – Joe Wheeler reported in June aircraft operations were 2450, with 10,431 passengers, and 17,577 vehicles. He stated 2 bids were received for the Airfield Drainage Improvements project with the lowest responsive bid from Byron E. Talbot Contractor in the amount of $440,968. We do have a $243,000 FAA Grant. The bids did come in over the estimate, but we do have the engineer looking at options to lower the cost possibly up to $100,000. We do have FAA looking for more grant funds but there are no guarantees. Wheeler reported the clear lien certificate and final retainage for the Airport Road Culvert Improvements is on the agenda for approval.

Other Projects – Engineer Joe Picciola reported Byron E. Talbot Contractors has poured concrete for the past month for the South Lafourche Levee District’s LA 1 ReAlignment and Flood Wall project.

They expect the gate fabrication to be complete by the end of this month. They plan to start on the completion of the roadway at the beginning of August. The completion time is mid to late August. Dustin Malbrough with GIS Engineering reported on Section 203 Feasibility Study. He stated he along with Chett, Bryce, and GIS team met last week in DC with the Corps ASA office to review the comments and responses. One issue was some inconsistencies between our report and Energy World’s Water Suitability Assessment application for the LNG Facility. On Monday we had a conference call with Graham Elliot with Energy World and that issue has been resolved. The next big thing is convincing the Corps that the LNG Facility Phase 2 will use the biggest P-Max tankers and Q-Max vessels, which we discussed with Mr. Elliot and it was confirmed. He stated Mr. Elliot is supposed to come down in August so we can meet and get these items in writing and resolved.

The result in if we wouldn’t be able to use the largest vessels, LNG would cap out its economics at 45’ which would put us in a situation with the rig repair as a single user facility.

The Port could have gotten around, but we would be required to do a multi-port analysis. This would involve us evaluating the ports in Texas, Mobile, and Louisiana to show we are not stealing business from the domestic ports. Time is of the essence here to make this next WRDA Bill so we would rather not have to do the multi-port analysis.

Energy World’s commitment to use the largest vessels could resolve that issue. We are driving toward mid to end of August to get this resolved and submitted to the ASA’s office.

April Danos reported the CCTV Slip B & C Camera and Equipment is complete as of June 28th. The project installed 11 new cameras at a cost of $103,000. The structural analysis of the Belle Pass Tower Upgrade has been extended to July 31st. Danos then announced the upcoming Area Maritime Security Training Exercise Program (AMSTEP) being conducted by the US Coast Guard next Thursday, July 18, 2019. This full-scale exercise will bring together federal, state, local law enforcement, and emergency management partner agencies in addition to the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) and GLPC Harbor Police to test the South Louisiana Area Maritime Security Plan. This exercise will also validate security measures and various interagency agreements. Simultaneously, the GLPC will be testing its Harbor Police response and C4 Incident Management System. The exercise will take place at several locations throughout the parish including: LOOP Galliano, GLPC’s Administration Building, Larose Civic Center, and the Lafourche Parish EOC in Mathews. Unauthorized persons and media will not be permitted access during the exercise. Members of the community should note that this full-

scale exercise means there will be lots of activity on and around these sites on July 18th. Police units, fire trucks, ambulances, and more will be visible at the above sites as they are participating in the exercise. R. Gisclair questioned if this has been put out on public notice, which Danos replied yes.

Update from LA 1 Coalition Executive Director Chiasson stated House Bill 578 passed and has been signed by the Governor which was a 2-project bill that turned into 8 projects of $700 million for infrastructure.

Our next main concern was the promise from the Governor, if we got the $150 million match from the State through legislation, they would commit DOTD to put forth an INFRA grant to the federal government for the rest of the $140 million needed to complete the last 8 miles of the elevated highway. We have discussed this with the Governor’s Office and Representative Tanner Magee was informed that they are committed to apply for the LA 1 project in the next round. The rest of the LA 1 elevated highway should have all its money within the next year to have the project moving with construction in the next 2 to 3 years.

R. Gisclair opened the floor for public comment. Todd Joffrion announced his candidacy for District Court Judge Division C. Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met June 26th in Fourchon present were Cheramie, R. Gisclair, P. Gisclair, and Melancon.

They also met July 8th in Cut Off with all members present.

Upon motion by P. Gisclair second by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Edison Chouest Offshore for a Consent and Estoppel Agreement for Martin Holdings, Offshore Support Services, and Fourchon Heavy Lift leases.

Upon motion by M. Callais, second by K. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Bristow US to extend the trailer site lease at the S.L. Industrial Park for 3 years with an additional 3 year option and a 90 day cancellation clause.

Upon motion by Pierce second

by P. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Reimbursement Agreement with NOAA for the management, operations, and maintenance and repair to the Port Fourchon Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System located at the Nerby Collins Marina for a term of 5 years. Chiasson stated the tidal information is available on our website for the public.

Permits & Waterways Committee – The committee met June 26th in Fourchon present were P. Gisclair, Pierce, Lafont and Cheramie. They also met July 8th in Cut Off with all present.

Davie Breaux updated the board on the Corps of Engineers Belle Pass Jetty Extension and Repair project. Bertucci is the contractor and plans to move in next week weather permitting. He stated in 7-10 days barges of limestone will be coming down. The project will take a few months to extend and repair the jetties. Chiasson stated the extension will be on the backend of the jetty on the land side and will backfill with sand to protect against the current washout area.

P. Gisclair then presented for the board’s review the permits from Delta Seaboard Marine, LLC and ACE Pipeline, LLC. Construction and Development Committee – The committee met June 26th in Fourchon present were K. Callais, Lafont, Cheramie, with Griffin absent. They also met July 8th in Cut Off with Griffin absent.

Upon motion by Melancon second by M. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously adopted the DOTD resolution to advertise Slip C 1100’ East Bulkhead project.

Upon motion by P. Gisclair second by Lafont, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the lowest responsive bid from Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. in the amount of $440,968.00 for the

Airfield Drainage Improvements project.

Upon motion by Pierce second

by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepted the clear lien certificate from Byron E. Talbot Contractor for the Airport Road Culvert Improvements project.

Finance Committee – The committee met June 26th in Fourchon present were Melancon, R. Gisclair, M. Callais, and Cheramie.

They also met July 8th in Cut Off with all members present.

Upon motion by Melancon second by M. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of June 2019 invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 which totaled $1,261,179.79.

Upon motion by Melancon second by K. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the 2019 May and June unaudited financial statements.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel requests from Joe Wheeler to attend the National Association of State Aviation Officials in Minnesota September 7th-11th, Thad Angelloz to attend the AAPA Communications & Marketing Seminar in Canada October 27th-30th, Joseph Colson to attend the DEFCON Security Conference in Nevada August 7th-12th, April Danos to attend the US Department of Homeland Security Advancing Security Resilience Briefing in Virginia August 13th-15th, and Michael Kinler, Jason Plaisance and Scott Bynum to attend the Zuercher One User Conference in South Dakota September 10th-12th.

Vice President R. Gisclair opened the floor for any other business. Director Chiasson reported the National Hurricane Center aircraft will be going out this afternoon to investigate the weather. We are currently in a Tropical Storm Watch.

They are predicting this will be a hurricane south west of us by Friday or Saturday. We will monitor it closely.

We did put out the Port’s Storm Watch update and the Storm Harbor Marina is now open and we have officers monitoring the site. Our major concern is public safety and workers and tenants in Port and having road access in and out with the lower sections of LA 1 just south of the Golden Meadow Locks to Leeville and to Grand Isle. We did have a conference call this morning and there is another one at 11:30AM and again this afternoon. By this afternoon, there will be decisions made for what needs to take place and we will notify our tenants and the public by social media.

P. Gisclair announced Commissioner Larry Griffin is still in good spirits waiting this hip replacement surgery please keep him in your prayers. Davie Breaux announced the Golden Meadow – Fourchon Tarpon 71st Rodeo last weekend was a great success. The leader boards were filled and all the kids that participated walked away with a fishing line. He stated unfortunately the Fourchon Oilmen’s Rodeo has been cancelled which was planned for this weekend. Over 3,000 meals have been donated to the local food bank.

Upon motion by P. Gisclair second by K. Callais, the board adjourned the meeting at 11:09AM. ATTEST: Harris Cheramie Jr., President Perry Gisclair, Secretary 8-21-2019

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