NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Natchitoches Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at the Natchitoches City Council Chambers, 716 Second Street Natchitoches, Louisiana, on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. All interested persons are invited to attend to offer comments, if any, to the following application: Applicant: Heath Nichols To rezone the following: Lot East Side Cypress Avenue North By Deason, South By Mrs. Lelia G. Hawkins Estate and Described As Beginning At An Iron Pipe Which is 274.8 Feet North 25 Degrees 14 Minutes East Fron The Center of College Avenue on the East Side of Said Cypress Street And Running South 67 Degrees 28 Minutes East 90.4 Feet, Then Run North 23 Degrees 16 Minutes East 34.3 Feet, Thence Run South 68 Degrees 58 Minutes East 160 Feet, Thence Run South 21 Degrees 55 Minutes West 188.6 Feet, Thence Run North 69 Degrees 33 Minutes West 290.6 Feet To the Point of Beginning. (Cypress Avenue) From: Residential R-1 to Residential R-2 Reason: To Develop several multifamily Duplexes For more information about this application contact the Planning & Zoning Office at 318-357-3840 or visit the office at 700 Second St. Natchitoches, LA 71457. s/Shontrell Roque Shontrell Roque, Planning & Zoning Director $29.00 098.26 2/19/26

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Natchitoches Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at the Natchitoches City Council Chambers, 716 Second Street Natchitoches, Louisiana, on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. All interested persons are invited to attend to offer comments, if any, to the following application: Applicant: TAZZ, LLC. David Zachary To subdivide the following: Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Graham Subdivision, As per Plat In Map Book 1, Page 482 and A Lot Containing 1.35 Acres Shown on a Plat by N & A, INC. Recorded At Map Slide 761 A Located In Section 46, Township 9 North-Range 7 West. And 1.05 Acres Lying on the East Side of LA Highway 1 by-Pass, Bounded North By Graham Subdivision and South By Sabine State Bank, As Shown of Map Slide 761-A, Less 1.34 Acres to Sabine State Bank. (5769 Hwy 1 Bypass) Reason: The Extension of Current Commercial Property For more information about this application contact the Planning & Zoning Office at 318-357-3840 or visit the office at 700 Second St. Natchitoches, LA 71457. s/Shontrell Roque Shontrell Roque, Planning & Zoning Director $23.00 097.26 2/19/26

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Natchitoches Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at the Natchitoches City Council Chambers, 716 Second Street Natchitoches, Louisiana, on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. All interested persons are invited to attend to offer comments, if any, to the following application: Applicant: ACE Commercial Properties, LLC To rezone the following: 34.6 Acres–Lots 2 and 6 of Partition for Heirs of Willie LaCaze in Section 87, Township 9 North-Range 7 West, Shown on Map Slide 242-B (Each Lot Containing 17.3 Acres) and Lot Containing 1.0 Acre of Partition for Heirs of Willie LaCaze in Section 87, Township 9 North – Range 7 West, Being "Old Home Place", Shown on Map Slide 242-B. (175 Old River Rd lot 2) Reason: The Extension of Current Commercial Property For more information about this application contact the Planning & Zoning Office at 318-357-3840 or visit the office at 700 Second St. Natchitoches, LA 71457. s/Shontrell Roque Shontrell Roque, Planning & Zoning Director $23.00 096.26 2/19/26

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Natchitoches Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at the Natchitoches City Council Chambers, 716 Second Street Natchitoches, Louisiana, on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. All interested persons are invited to attend to offer comments, if any, to the following application: Applicant: Pearlie Jackson To subdivide and for the placement of a Mobile home the following: Lot 4, Block 4 of Breda Addition #2 (1409 and 1413 Amelia St) Reason: To combine lots to reposition and upgrade existing mobile home. For more information about this application contact the Planning & Zoning Office at 318-357-3840 or visit the office at 700 Second St. Natchitoches, LA 71457. s/Shontrell Roque Shontrell Roque, Planning & Zoning Director $23.00 095.26 2/19/26

PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel 9040000700 Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Natchitoches has received a request to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed properties. These properties have previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Natchitoches for unpaid taxes. A public sale of these properties will begin at 4:00 PM on March 19, 2026 at the office of Natchitoches Parish Government, 200 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457. The minimum bid has been set at $1,295.31. Anyone intending to bid must hand deliver your intent letter and processing fee to E & P Consulting, LLC, 1030 N 9th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 by March 26, 2026. NO faxed, telephoned, mailed or any kind of electronic submission of intent to bid will be accepted. Any intent to bid letter received by the above deadline will allow 1 party into the bid session. If more than one offer for any particular piece of property is received, all parties who have submitted a written offer will be allowed to bid on the property. For additional information, please contact Parish Adjudicated Property Program at E & P Consulting, LLC: 318-807-0924 or ParishPropertyInfo@louisianalandsolutions.com Parcel# 9040000700/ No Municipal Address Brief Legal Description: E 1/2 OF LOT 49 OF UNIT 3 OF TAYLOR PARK IN N 1/2 OF NW SEC. 13-11-7 $29.00 094.26 2/19/26 3/12/26

PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel 9042018000 Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Natchitoches has received a request to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed properties. These properties have previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Natchitoches for unpaid taxes. A public sale of these properties will begin at 4:00 PM on March 19, 2026 at the office of Natchitoches Parish Government, 200 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457. The minimum bid has been set at $1,089.63. Anyone intending to bid must hand deliver your intent letter and processing fee to E & P Consulting, LLC, 1030 N 9th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 by March 26, 2026. NO faxed, telephoned, mailed or any kind of electronic submission of intent to bid will be accepted. Any intent to bid letter received by the above deadline will allow 1 party into the bid session. If more than one offer for any particular piece of property is received, all parties who have submitted a written offer will be allowed to bid on the property. For additional information, please contact Parish Adjudicated Property Program at E & P Consulting, LLC: 318-807-0924 or ParishPropertyInfo@louisianalandsolutions.com Parcel# 9042018000 / No Municipal Address / Natchitoches Parish Brief Legal: LOT N BY SAYLOR, E BY MITCHELL, S BY PEROT, W BY RAPHIEL $23.00 093.26 2/19/26 3/12/26

PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS February 16, 2026 City of Natchitoches 700 Second St. Natchitoches, LA 71457 318-352-2772 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Natchitoches. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about February March 9, the City of Natchitoches will submit a request to the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program for the release of LCDBG Clearance Program funds under Section 105(a)(4) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, to undertake a project to remove blighted properties, deemed uninhabitable and slated for demolition, with an estimated cost of $205,000. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ii. The City of Natchitoches has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 700 Second St., Natchitoches, LA 71457 and may be examined or copied weekdays 7 A.M to 4 P.M. Monday through Thursday and 7 A.M. to Noon on Fridays or online at www.natchitochesla.gov. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Natchitoches, 700 Second St., Natchitoches, LA 71457. All comments received by March 6 will be considered by the City of Natchitoches prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of Natchitoches certifies to Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program that Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr. in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Natchitoches to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Natchitoches’ certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Natchitoches; (b) the City of Natchitoches has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Louisiana Office of Community Development-Local Government Assistance (OCD-LGA) at 1201 N. Third St., Suite 3-150, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Potential objectors should contact Louisiana Office of Community Development-Local Government Assistance (OCD-LGA) to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr. $53.00 092.26 2/19/26

PUBLIC NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT ONLINE AUCTION South Natchitoches Storage Notice of lien sale at online auction to highest bidder at: 103 Hazel Street Natchitoches, LA 71457 Ending on 2/24/26 @ 9AM online on Bid13.com. Specific contents of the unit are unknown and will be visible at the time of sale. South Natchitoches Storage: Dominique Franklin Unit 117 Brionna Bobb Unit 85 Aaliyah L Lacour Unit 88 Mary Foster Unit 128 Anthony Mobley Unit 136 $17.00 091.26 2/19/26

February 12, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS STATEWIDE FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM PORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM SHORT LINE RAILROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM To review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program, the Port Construction and Development Priority Program, and the Short Line Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program as follows: BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Louisiana State Capitol, House Committee Room 6. These Public Hearings will be conducted in accordance with Act 351 of the 1982 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works and in accordance with Acts 451 and 452 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works and in accordance with Act 222 of the 2019 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works. The purpose of these Public Hearings is to review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program, the Port Construction and Development Priority Program, and the Short Line Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027. All interested persons are invited to be present. Oral testimony will be received. However, so that all persons desiring to speak have an equal opportunity to do so, it is requested that every effort be made to complete individual testimony as quickly as possible. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting written statements and comments to the Committee by mailing the same postmarked within ten (10) calendar days following the hearing to the above address. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Joyce Anthony, Department of Transportation and Development, phone (225) 379-3038. Glenn Ledet, Jr. Secretary $31.00 090.26 2/19/26

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 006-2026 The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mrs. Smith-Kirkendoll and Seconded by Mr. Harrington as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 006 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 041 OF 2022 OF WHICH DECLARED THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1203 RUSBO STREET, NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA UNSAFE AND UNFIT FOR OCCUPANCY; FINDING THAT SAID STRUCTURE HAS BEEN REHABILITATED AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CODES; AUTHORIZING REMOVAL OF CONDEMNATION STATUS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, On August 22, 2022, the City of Natchitoches City Council adopted Ordinance No. 041 of 2022 declaring the structure located at 1203 Rusbo St. unsafe and unfit for human occupancy due to violations of applicable building, housing, and safety codes; and WHEREAS, said ordinance resulted in the condemnation of the property and its removal from lawful occupancy and commerce; and WHEREAS, the owner of record, Superior Properties Management Group, LLC has since completed rehabilitation of the structure pursuant to permits issued by the City of Natchitoches Building Department/Code Enforcement Division; and WHEREAS, the structure has been inspected by the City Building officials and has been found to be in substantial compliance with all applicable buildings, fire, health, and zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches City Council finds that the conditions which formed the basis for condemnation no longer exist and that rescission of the prior ordinance is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on January 28, 2026, and published in the Natchitoches Times on February 5, 2026. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith-Kirkendoll, Harrington NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Petite THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 4 Ayes to 0 Nays on this 9th day of February 2026. RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR BETTY SMITH-KIRKENDOLL, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE $41.00 088.26 2/19/26

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATCHITOCHES PARISH COUNCIL PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN A REGULAR MEETING HELD, THURSDAY, January 29, 2026, Council Boardroom 2nd Floor Courtroom 4:00 p.m. The Natchitoches Parish Council met in regular and legal sessions in Parish Council room 211 on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, for a Regular meeting at four (4:00) o’clock p.m. for the Natchitoches Parish Council. Parish Attorney Steve Mansour convened the Parish of Natchitoches as the governing authority and stated that the Parish was ready to transact business. Councilman Marty Cheatwood gave the invocation, and Councilman Mark Kerry led the Pledge of Allegiance. After the roll call, the Council was present: Bobby Braxton, Wayne Halm, Marty Cheatwood, and Mark Kerry. Absent: William Allen: Parish Attorney opened the elections of Officers up for the 2026 Session. Councilman Bobby Braxton offered Councilman Marty Cheatwwod for Parish Councilman Chairman, and Councilman Mark Kerry seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Braxton, Halm< Kerry, Cheatwood Absent: Allen The new Chairman for 2026 is Marty Cheatwood Parish Attorney then opened for Vice Chairman, and Wayne Halm offered Mark Kerry, and Mark Kerry seconded the motion and Roll Call vote: Ayes: Halm, Kerry, Cheatwood, Braxton Absent: Allen Mark Kerry is the 2026 Councilman Vice-Chairman Council Clerk, Frederick, stated the Next Agenda Item: Guests and special presentations: Fire Chief John Wynn gave updates on various programs offered through the Fire Department, especially for smoke detectors. Anyone interested in those programs needs to contact the Natchitoches Parish Fire Department Council Clerk asks for 2 amendments to the agenda: 1. Council to consider a Resolution that authorizes the Parish President to apply for US Department of Transportation RAISE and BUILD grants in calendar year 2026. The application deadline is February 24, 2026. 2. Council to Introduce Ordinance 003-2026 to add .48 miles of Levy Taylor Road back into the Parish Road System. On motion by Councilman Mark Kerry, duly seconded by Councilman Marty Cheatwood, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby amend the agenda to add: 1. Council to consider a Resolution that authorizes the Parish President to apply for US Department of Transportation RAISE and BUILD grants in calendar year 2026. The application deadline is February 24, 2026. 2. Council to Introduce Ordinance 003-2026 to add .48 miles of Levy Taylor Road back into the Parish Road System. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Kerry, Cheatwood, Braxton, Halm Absent: Allen Motion Passed. Reports of Department Heads: Assistant Public Works Director- Mr. Joey Creamer Highway reports were submitted to the Council. He was absent, working on a work matter. OCS Executive Director- Ms. Sharon Harris All of Ms. Harris's reports were given out in the Councilmen's packets. She asked if there were any questions, concerns, or comments about it. Ms. Harris gave her annual report to the Council. Parish Treasurer- Ms. Julie Lockhart Ms. Lockhart's reports were included in the packets; the normal reports, check registry, inmate reports, and transactions are all on the Parish Web Page. Sales Tax report generated by the Tax Commission. The treasurer has some items for a vote later on the agenda. Parish President- Mr. John Salter Mr. Salter thanked Sweptco for being so quick in getting residents back up and working. Courthouse security is almost completed. Council Clerk, Frederick, stated the Next Agenda Item: Adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of the Natchitoches Parish Council held on Monday, December 15, 2025. On motion by Councilman Wayne Halm, duly seconded by Councilman Marty Cheatwood, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of the Natchitoches Parish Council on Monday, December 15, 2025. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Cheatwood, Braxton, Halm, Kerry Absent: Allen Motion Passed. Council Clerk, Frederick, stated the Next Agenda Item: Appointments of Boards and Commissions. Consider adopting a resolution confirming. Reappointments/Appointments to the Following Boards/Commissions. Council to reappoint Mr. Christopher Lewis to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 7 Board On motion by Councilman Wayne Halm, duly seconded by, Councilman Mark Kerry, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby reappoint Mr. Christopher Lewis to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 7 Board. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Halm, Kerry, Braxton, Cheatwood Absent: Allen Motion Passed. Council to reappoint Mr. Tommy Morrison to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 8 Board On motion by Councilman Mark Kerry, duly seconded by, Councilman Wayne Halm, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby reappoint Mr. Tommy Morrison to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 8 Board. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Kerry, Halm, Braxton, Cheatwood Absent: Allen Motion Passed. Council to reappoint Mr. Justin Martin to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 8 Board. On motion by Councilman Wayne Halm, duly seconded by, Councilman Bobby Braxton, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby reappoint Mr. Justin Martin to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 8 Board. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Halm, Braxton, Kerry, Cheatwood Absent: Allen Motion Passed. Council to reappoint Mr. William E. Dowden IV to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 4 Board. On motion by Councilman Mark Kerry, duly seconded by, Councilman Wayne Halm, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby reappoint Mr. William E. Dowden IV to the Natchitoches Parish Fire District 4 Board. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Kerry, Halm, Braxton, Cheatwood Absent: Allen Motion Passed. Council to reappoint Mr. Elvin L. Shields to the Natchitoches Parish Planning & Zoning Board. On motion by Councilman Marty Cheatwood, duly seconded by, Councilman Mark Kerry, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby reappoint Mr. Elvin L. Shields to the Natchitoches Parish Planning & Zoning Board. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Cheatwood, Kerry, Halm, Braxton Absent: Allen Motion Passed. OLD BUSINESS: NONE Council Clerk, Frederick, stated the Next Agenda Item: NEW BUSINESS: NONE First Introduction of Proposed Ordinances: Council to Introduce Ordinance 001-2026 to add 126 feet to Ucie Vascocu Road. On motion by Councilman Mark Kerry, duly seconded by, Councilman Wayne Halm, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby introduce Ordinance 001-2026 to add 126 feet to Ucie Vascocu Road. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Kerry, Halm, Braxton, Cheatwood Absent: Allen Motion Passed. Council to Introduce Ordinance 002-2026 for the 2026 Budget Amendment for Fund 209 Blanchard Road and Fund 243 Clark Road. On motion by Councilman Bobby Braxton, duly seconded by, Councilman Mark Kerry, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby introduce Ordinance 002-2026 for the 2026 Budget Amendment for Fund 209 Blanchard Road and Fund 243 Clark Road. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Braxton, Kerry, Halm, Cheatwood Absent: Allen Motion Passed. Council to Introduce Ordinance 003-2026 to add .48 miles of Levy Taylor Road back into the Parish Road System. On motion by Councilman Marty Cheatwood, duly seconded by, Councilman Bobby Braxton, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby introduce Ordinance 003-2026 to add Levy Taylor Road back into the Parish Road System. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Braxton, Kerry, Halm, Cheatwood Absent: Allen Motion Passed. Public Hearings: On motion by Councilman Mark Kerry, duly seconded by, Councilman Wayne Halm at the Natchitoches Parish Council, In regular and legal session, does hereby open Public Hearing. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Kerry, Halm, Cheatwood, Braxton Absent: Allen Motion Passed A. Council to Adopt Ordinance 024-2025 to remove 26,755 feet from the Parish Road System from Red Rock Road. (Parish President) Discussion A: The Parish President requested that this item be tabled to a later time. On motion by Councilman Wayne Halm, duly seconded by, Councilman Marty Cheatwood at the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby close Public Hearing. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Halm, Cheatwood, Braxton, Kerry Absent: Allen Motion Passed The Council Clerk stated the next agenda item Action on Proposed Ordinances: Council to Adopt Ordinance 024-2025 to remove 26,755 feet from the Parish Road System from Red Rock Road. On motion by Councilman Mark Kerry, duly seconded by, Councilman Wayne Halm at the Natchitoches Parish Council, In regular and legal session, does hereby table Ordinance 024-2025 to remove 26,755 feet from the Parish Road System from Red Rock Road. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Kerry, Halm, Cheatwood, Braxton Absent: Allen Motion Passed Resolutions: A. Council to approve moving the polling place at 1621 Welch Street (Natchitoches Jr High/Frankie Ray Jackson school) to the L P Vaughn Elementary School located at 1500 Gold Street. The Natchitoches Parish School Board is closing the old Junior High and has approved moving to L.P. Vaughn, where we already have a polling place. On motion by Councilman Marty Cheatwood, duly seconded by, Councilman Mark Kerry, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby approve moving the polling place at 1621 Welch Street (Natchitoches Jr High/Frankie Ray Jackson school) to the L P Vaughn Elementary School located at 1500 Gold Street. The Natchitoches Parish School Board is closing the old Junior High and has approved moving to L.P. Vaughn, where we already have a polling place. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Cheatwood, Kerry Braxton, Halm Absent: Allen Motion Passed. B. Council to approve Resolution 002-2026 Authorizing Parish President to submit LGAP Application for 2025-2026 Grant Funds for the Parish of Natchitoches in the amount of $60,000 for Road Maintenance Equipment. The Parish will ask for funds above the maximum ceiling amount and can be awarded if the parish’s incorporated communities' combined maximum ceiling amounts are less than the allocation for the entire parish area. And authorize the Parish President to execute and Sign All Necessary Agreements. On motion by Councilman Wayne Halm, duly seconded by Councilman Mark Kerry, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby approve Resolution 002-2026 Authorizing the Parish President to submit the LGAP Application for 2025-2026 Grant Funds for the Parish of Natchitoches in the amount of $60,000 for Road Maintenance Equipment. The Parish will ask for funds above the maximum ceiling amount, and can be awarded if the parish’s incorporated communities' combined maximum ceiling amounts are less than the allocation for the entire parish area. And authorize the Parish President to Execute and Sign All Necessary Agreements. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Halm, Kerry, Braxton, Cheatwood Absent: Allen Motion Passed. C. Council to approve Resolution-003-2026 authorizing the signing of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the Audit of the Natchitoches Parish Government for the Year ending December 31, 2025. On motion by Councilman Mark Kerry, duly seconded by, Councilman Marty Cheatwood, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby Resolution-003-2026 authorizing the signing of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the Audit of the Natchitoches Parish Government for the Year ending December 31, 2025. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Kerry, Cheatwood, Braxton, Halm Absent: Allen Motion Passed. D. Council to approve the Parish President to execute and Sign All Necessary Agreements with the Fire Districts. 1, 4, 5, and #6 to sign their own CEA for the ACT 461 line-item appropriation of the 2025 RLS. This makes the Fire District responsible for all recordkeeping and reporting to the Louisiana Department of the Treasury. On motion by Councilman Wayne Halm, duly seconded by Councilman Marty Cheatwood, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby approve the Parish President to Execute and Sign All Necessary Agreements with the Fire Districts 1, 4, 5, and #6 to sign their own CEA for the ACT 461 line-item appropriation of the 2025 RLS. This makes the Fire District responsible for all recordkeeping and reporting to the Louisiana Department of the Treasury. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Halm, Cheatwood, Kerry, Braxton, Absent: Allen Motion Passed. E. Council to consider a Resolution that authorizes the Parish President to apply for US Department of Transportation RAISE and BUILD grants in calendar year 2026. The application deadline is February 24, 2026. On motion by Councilman Mark Kerry, duly seconded by, Councilman Wayne Halm at the Natchitoches Parish Council, In regular and legal session, does hereby consider a Resolution that authorizes the Parish President to apply for US Department of Transportation RAISE and BUILD grants in calendar year 2026. The application deadline is February 24, 2026. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Kerry, Halm, Cheatwood, Braxton Absent: Allen Motion Passed Council Clerk, Frederick, stated the Next Agenda Item: Other Agenda Items: A. Council to approve the amended 2025 Budget and the Proposed 2026 Budget for the operations of the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission. On motion by Councilman Wayne Halm, duly seconded by Councilman Marty Cheatwood, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby approve The amended 2025 Budget and the Proposed 2026 Budget for the operations of the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Halm, Cheatwood, Kerry, Braxton, Absent: Allen Motion Passed. B. Council to authorize the Parish President to award the following bids and sign any and all necessary contracts, documents, etc. Roadway Rehabilitation, Blanchard Road $429,045.43 to Apeck Construction, LLC On motion by Councilman Wayne Halm, duly seconded by Councilman Marty Cheatwood, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby approve to authorize the Parish President to award the following bids and sign any and all necessary contracts, documents, etc. Roadway Rehabilitation, Blanchard Road $429,045.43 to Apeck Construction, LLC On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Halm, Cheatwood, Kerry, Braxton, Absent: Allen Motion Passed. C. Council authorizes the Parish President to award the following bids and sign any and all necessary contracts, documents, etc. to Roadway Rehabilitation, Clark Road $498,884.00 to Regional Construction, LLC. On motion by Councilman Bobby Braxton, duly seconded by Councilman Marty Cheatwood, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby approve to authorize the Parish President to award the following bids and sign any and all necessary contracts, documents, etc. to Roadway Rehabilitation, Clark Road $498,884.00 to Regional Construction, LLC. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Halm, Cheatwood, Kerry, Braxton, Absent: Allen Motion Passed. D. Council to authorize the Parish President to award the following bids and sign any and all necessary contracts, documents, etc. Roadway Reconstruction, Lateral Lane $938,988.70 to Regional Construction, LLC. On motion by Councilman Wayne Halm, duly seconded by Councilman Mark Kerry, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby approve to authorize the Parish The President is to award the following bids and sign any and all necessary contracts, documents, etc. Roadway Reconstruction, Lateral Lane $938,988.70 to Regional Construction, LLC. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Halm, Kerry, Cheatwood, Braxton, Absent: Allen Motion Passed. Visitors for Non-Agenda Items: Mr. K. David “Zack” Zachary on Litter on Hwy 1 North, how the Parish is going to fix this matter. Ms. Leah Forsyth-FAUNA wants an additional $5,000 on top of the current $60,000. Mr. Carl Sias-Henry O Flipper Foundation wants the Council to give $69,000 to administrative fees. Since there was no other business, the meeting was adjourned: Adjourn On motion by Councilman William Allen, duly seconded by Councilman Marty Cheatwood, the Natchitoches Parish Council, in regular and legal session, does hereby adjourn. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Halm, Braxton, Cheatwood, and Kerry Absent: Allen Motion Passed Attest: Marty Cheatwood, Chairman Sheryl Frederick, Parish Council Clerk $245.00 087.26 2/19.26

NOTICE OF SUCCESSION Regarding the Successions of Doffie Benjamin, Sr. and Delores Benjamin, the administrator seeks authorization to hire a forensic accountant to conduct a forensic audit of all accounts belonging to the Successions while under management of Larry Benjamin. The administrator seeks authorization to ratify the property management agreement with Cane River Realty for this year and the years following to continue the Benjamin rental property business. The administrator seeks authorization to hire a real estate company to market the rental properties owned by the Successions in an effort to sell these properties. The administrator seeks authorization to upgrade the VIVINT security system located at 413 Payne Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana. The administrator seeks authorization to ratify the agreement for the administrator's attorney, Kenneth Doggett, Jr. to represent the Successions. The administrator will apply for a court order, authorizing the requests described herein. Please be advised that the order may be issued after the expiration of seven days from the date of publication and that an opposition may be filed at any time prior to the issuance of the order. If no opposition is filed, the court may grant the authority requested at any time after the expiration of the seven days from the date of publication. $23.00 084.26 2/19/26