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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
October 24, 2026
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WE ARE applying to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail at the following address: Permit to be issued to: MMA KRUPA VENTURES LLC, DBA: LIQUOR LAB, 3800 RYAN STREET in the city of Lake Charles in the parish of Calcasieu in the state of LA. Harshitkumar Gandhi, LLC Member Petition of Opposition should be made in writing in accordance with L.R.S. title 26, Section 85 and 283. Oct 24, 27 2t 2141786 Notice Cost- $71.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
October 24, 2026
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER LA. R.S. 12:1-1407 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TRIANGLE ELECTRIC, INC., a Louisiana corporation, has been dissolved out of Court, pursuant to authorization by its Shareholders. All creditors of, all persons believing themselves to have valid claims against, and all persons having unfulfilled contracts with said corporation are hereby called upon to present any claim they may have in writing by mailing the claim to Bridgette Braquet and/or Byron Braquet, 808 14th Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601. The claim should include the name of the person(s) or entity(ies) having a claim, nature of the claim, amount of the claim, and any other relevant information. Any claim against the dissolved corporation will be extinguished by peremption unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three years after the publication of this notice. Oct 24 1t 2141684 Notice Cost- $66.23
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
October 24, 2026
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Minutes Public Hearing 115 N. Thomson, Iowa, LA 70647 October 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Watkins called a public hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. There was present Mayor Watkins; Council Members: Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Vernessa Guillory, Daniel Hennigan, and Gerald Guidry; Eva Kibodeaux, Deputy Clerk, Town Attorney Russell Stutues, III, Chief of Police Keith Vincent and about 15 citizens. Absent: None. Mayor read the title of Ordinance 2026-10, An Ordinance providing for the annexation of land area into the Corporate limits of the Town of Iowa annexation for Progressive Merchants. There were no comments or questions. Mayor Watkins then closed the public hearing. Public hearing was closed at 7:01 p.m. Minutes Regular Meeting Town of Iowa 115 N. Thomson, Iowa, LA 70647 October 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor and Town Council met in regular session this date in compliance with all requirements as to notice. Mayor Watkins announced that the mayoral portraits are being reframed and that the items in the lobby are part of the Christmas preparations. He said Council Member Julie Fontenot had asked him to explain the annexation. Once this annexation is complete, he would like to pursue another to attract more businesses to the area. He has discussed adding another Iowa exit ramp with DOTD to reduce congestion at the overpass. He also noted the possibility of annexing an area near LeDoux Road. Ms. Belinda asked why the Town could not wait for the new administration before proceeding with the annexation. Mayor Watkins also stated that an owner had requested the annexation of 200 acres. When Ms. Belinda asked for the owners name, the Mayor initially indicated that he was unsure whether the individual wanted to be identified. He then identified the owner as Derrick Kramer, one of the owners of In-Laws. Mayor Watkins called roll. Present: Mayor Watkins; Council Members: Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Vernessa Guillory, Daniel Hennigan and Gerald Guidry; Eva Kibodeaux, Deputy Clerk, Town Attorney Russell Stutes, III, Chief of Police Keith Vincent and about 15 citizens. Absent: None. Mayor Watkins established a quorum was present. Invocation was said by Council Member Joe Becnel, followed by the pledge. It was moved by Vernessa Guillory, seconded by Joe Becnel to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve minutes of the regular meeting on September 14, 2026. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #1 on the agenda. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to adopt Ordinance No 2026-10. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF LAND AREA INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF IOWA. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Town, in regular session thereof, duly convened that: Section 1: Upon showing that under the provisions of La. R.S. 33:171 et seq., the requisite Petition(s) for annexation, together with requisite Certificates of the Assessor and the Registrar of Voters, has been filed with the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, and that the necessary public notices have been published according to law, all the territory situated within the following described limits is hereby incorporated into the Town of Iowa, to wit: Those certain tracts of land identified on the Calcasieu Parish GIS Map as Parcels 00265748A and 00259322, as more fully depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof by reference. Section 2: The area annexed herein shall be assigned to Town Council District ___ for voting purposes. Section 3: All ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 4: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon the elapse of thirty (30) days after publication or posting, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:173, et seq. The foregoing Ordinance was then read and considered, section by section and as a whole and thereupon on motion of Julie Fontenot and seconded by Vernessa Guillory, said ordinance was adopted, by the following votes: YEAS: Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Vernessa Guillory, Gerald Guidry NAYS: Daniel Hennigan ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None AND THE ORDINANCE WAS DECLARED ADOPTED on this 12th day of October, 2026. Mayor Watkins read item #2 on the agenda. Durrell Washingtons request for a variance at 600 Third Street. Mr. Washington was not present at the meeting. The Council discussed the presence of two homes on the same lot, which is not permitted. Mayor Watkins read item #3 on the agenda. Murphy Spell discussion of variance of mobile home to be moved in Town of Iowa older than 5 years of age. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Gerald Guidry to allow Mr. Murphy Spell to move mobile home into town older than 5 years of age as long as he meets proper setbacks. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #4 on the agenda. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Joe Becnel to accept the FY 2023 LCDBG Clearance Program as complete and move forward with the close out of the project. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #5 on the agenda. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to approve the Memorandum agreement between the Iowa Police Department and Coushatta Tribal Police Department. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #6 on the agenda. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve the Leads Online Investigative subscription and authorize Mayor to sign. The motion passed unanimously Mayor Watkins read item #7 on the agenda. It was moved by Vernessa Guillory, seconded by Julie Fontneot to approve the CEA between the Iowa Police Department and Combined Anti-Drug Team. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #8 on the agenda. Upon recommendation of Chief Vincent the following action was taken: a. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve the hiring of Amy Henry as full time dispatcher. The motion passed unanimously. b. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve the hiring of Katherine Stark as part time dispatcher. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #9 on the agenda. It was moved by Vernessa Guillory, seconded by Julie Fontenot to appoint American Press as the official journal. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #10 on the agenda. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to introduce Ordinance No 2026-11, An ordinance amending the FY 2025-2026 budget for the Town of Iowa, Louisiana amending of budget as per recommendation of Auditor. No comments were made. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read item #11 on the agenda. Eva Kibodeaux, Deputy Clerk gave a report on financials for the Town for September 2026. There were no comments or questions. Jessica Hardy asked about the status of her property at 106 Ruby St. The Council granted her a 60-day extension to complete the work. With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Joe Becnel to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Douglas N. Watkins, Mayor ATTEST: Eva C. Kibodeaux, Deputy Clerk Oct 24 1t 2141682 Notice Cost- $211.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
October 24, 2026
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City of Lake Charles Meeting Minutes City Council Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers at City Hall AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 2026 TO BE TAKEN UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 150-97, RULES FOR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA Call to Order Call to Order - President Stuart Weatherford, Presiding Invocation Invocation - Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance - Ronnie Harvey, Jr. Roll Call Present: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Absent: 0 - Also present were Mayor Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Russell J. Stutes, Jr., City Attorney, Sharon Thierry, Assistant City Administrator and Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. The monthly financial reports for September, 2026, were provided to the City Council members by the Department of Finance. The reports include the Budget to Actual Revenues and the Budget to Actual Expenditures. Approval of Minutes 1. 26-490 Minutes A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None Defer/Delete President Weatherford stated Items 8, 13 and 19 were being deferred to November 4, 2026, and Item 24 was being deferred indefinitely. Appointments 2. 26-524 Appoint a chairman to review bids to enter into an agreement to purchase Downtown Light Pole Lit Christmas Wreaths and Garland. Councilman Harvey was appointed as chairman. 3. 26-249 Appoint a chairman to review bids for Project No. CP3051 - 2025 Citywide Striping Package. Councilman Weatherford was appointed as chairman. 4. 26-395 Appoint a chairman to review bids to purchase one (1) new Sewer Inspection System Camera and Crawler for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. Councilman Young was appointed as chairman. Public Hearings 17. 26-589 Public hearing and consideration of the Lake Charles Planning & Zoning Commissions decision to deny a request for a Variance in order to maintain an existing unpermitted shed 2 11 from rear setback vs the required 5, within a Residential Zoning District, at 5464 Moulin Rouge Drive. Without objection, Mr. Weatherford moved this item up for discussion. Rex Royer, 5464 Moulin Rouge Drive, Lake Charles, LA, stated that according to his interpretation of the Code of Ordinances, a permit was not required for his shed due to the size. He also had concerns about the amount of money he expended on the shed. He also stated that he had issues with the placement of his neighbors fence encroaching on his property when it was rebuilt. Doug Burguieres stated that this was brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission and failed by a vote of 2-3. Byron Gaskin, 5619 Chene Blanc Drive, Lake Charles, LA, stated that the wall was encroaching on his property and that it had been constructed without the proper permits. John Ladner, 1600 Ira Breaux Road, Lake Charles, LA was also against the structure being built without prior inspection or approval. Councilman Vezinot requested that the item be pulled and that the neighbors try to amicably resolve the issue, but it was built without the proper permits and attached to a prior building, and he would have to vote against it. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion failed by the following vote: For: 0 - None Against: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 5. 26-300 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1610 Graham Street, Allen J. Mitchell, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated it was a rehearing from August 5, 2026. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Harvey stated that paperwork was still in the process of being completed to sell the property to Project Build-A-Future and recommended deferral until the regular meeting on November 4, 2026, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 6. 26-254 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1509 Pear Street, Edward Gallien, Jr. and Jules J. Gallien, owners, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record and stated this was a rehearing from August 5, 2026. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Harvey recommended time delays of 30/60 which were approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 7. 26-506 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1809 Legion Street, Tia Moore-Henry, owner. Councilman Fondel requested that this item be reconsidered. After consideration, he recommended time delays of 30/90, which were approved as follows: A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Tia Moore-Henry,1809 Legion Street, requested additional time to rehabilitate the property. Councilman Fondel recommended deferral to the regular meeting on November 4, 2026, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 8. 26-507 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1925 9th Street, William (NMN) Walker, William Eric Walker, Lewis Anthony Walker, Connie Ruth Walker Tutson, Ada Jones Hamilton (Estate), Patricia Jones Franklin (Estate), Brenda Cormier Jones (Estate), Brenda Jones a/ka Cormie (Estate), and Greta Fay Walker Broussard, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on November 4, 2026. 9. 26-508 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2415 Fitzenreiter Road, Juan Martinez, owner, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Juan Martinez, 1010615 Airline Highway, Trailer 10, Baton Rouge, LA, plans to renovate the structure through a general contractor that he is employed by. Councilman Harvey recommended deferral to the regular council meeting on November 4, 2026, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 10. 26-509 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2338 See Street (garage only), Ida Washington, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Mark Toler, 1210 Burton Avenue, Orange, TX, stated that the person who was living there was deceased. He further stated that the property was owned by his great-grandmother and his intention was to clean up the property and demolish the shed. Councilman Harvey stated that he had received many complaints about the property and recommended time delays of 15/15, which were approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 11. 26-510 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2202 Commercial Street, Beretta Yatasha Jones and James Charles Simpson, owners, subject to a tax lien held by the State of Louisiana. Russell J. Stutes, Jr., City Attorney, requested this item be deferred to the regular council meeting on October 21, 2026, due to not having proof of service and to allow time to appoint a curator. A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 12. 26-445 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 740 Cleveland Street, Russell Foster, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Russell Foster, 1108 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA, stated that he has been working on the property and plans on refurbishing it and requested 120 days. He further stated that he had never received any notices about the property and confirmed his correct address. Councilman Harvey recommended deferral until the regular meeting on November 4, 2026 to submit a plan of action to Property Standards, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 13. 26-352 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of two structures located at 210 Cherry Street and 212 Cherry Street, Benjamin Geyen, Jr., Willie Mae Jackson, Chester Geyen, Claudette Mae Geyen, Franklin Geyen and Margaret Haley, owners. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on November 4, 2026. 14. 26-256 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2120 3rd Street, Cecelia Pitre, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilman Fondel stated that he had received an emergency message from the family requesting that the item be deferred. He then recommended deferral to the regular council meeting on November 4, 2026, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 15. 26-257 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2344 See Street, Marlene Marks, Markesha Elise Marks and Kendall Wayne Marks, owners. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Mr. Stutes stated that the Legal Department had been in contact with the owner, who was still trying to quiet the title and requested additional time. Councilman Harvey stated the property was secured and recommended deferral to the November 4, 2026, regular council meeting, which was approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be deferred. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 16. 26-478 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 4508 Autumnwood Lane (burned structure), Jacob Robert and Heather Lynn Ross, LLC, owner. Robert Hester, Building Inspector, gave a report as to the condition of the structure and Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, presented photographs and documentation showing proof of service which were made part of the record. Gilbert Benavente, 904 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, LA stated that he was a managing member of Jacob and Heather Ross, LLC., and had recently sold the property to the new owners about two weeks ago and the new owner planned to take care of the property. Tracy Cansum, 1721 Enterprise Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA, stated that their company purchased the property two weeks ago and within the hour received notice of the demolition from the previous owner. She stated that her plans were to demolish a portion of the property that was burned and renovate. She had already hired Chris Morrow to provide estimates and pull a permit for the demolition. Councilman Vezinot recommended time delays of 30/60, which were approved by the following vote. A motion was made that this item be Approve. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None Ordinances for Final Action 18. 26-561 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3537 - Goosport Recreation Splashpad. A motion was made by Councilman Harvey to accept the recommended bid from Sam Istre Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,231,500.00, including Alternate one in the amount of $36,500.00 and Alternate two in the amount of $81,000.00. The vote was as follows. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 19. 26-505 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid for Project No. CP3492 Mallard Golf Club Driving Range Improvements. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting and rescheduled for the regular council meeting on November 4, 2026. 20. 26-553 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Prien Lake Pedestrian Bridge. A motion was made that this item be Approve. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 21. 26-554 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury relative to a line-item appropriation contained in Act 961 of 2026 RLS for park improvements at University Park and Nelson Road Park. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: Executive Session For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 22. 26-552 An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the lawsuit styled Jennifer White, Kenneth White, Kathleen Washington, Daniel Washington, Sheryln Solano, Michael Solano, Donald Piper, Sheryl Piper, and Craig Johnson v. Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (East Calcasieu), City of Lake Charles, and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Docket No. 2021-5235, Division F, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana. The Council declined to go into Executive Session on this item. A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 23. 26-585 Introduction and final action of an ordinance accepting the lowest responsible quote and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Ryan Street Emergency Sanitary Sewer Replacement. Russell J. Stutes, City Attorney, read the item into the record and stated that the emergency nature was to protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens because the line had collapsed, and it would take a two-thirds vote to pass. A motion was made by President Weatherford to accept the recommended quote from Horseshoe Construction, Inc. in the amount of $209,095.00. The vote was as follows: A motion was made that this item be Approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None The Following Resolutions May Be Adopted by Consent 24. 26-421 A resolution authorizing the amendment of the City of Lake Charles CDBG-DR Action Plan with HUD to move the proposed Lake Charles Fire Department Campus from the previously identified 6th Avenue site to a site on Broad Street. This item was deferred at the start of the meeting without date. 25. 26-563 A resolution urging the Louisiana Federal Delegation and the Louisiana Public Service Commission to seek the allocation of available and unspent FEMA funds associated with Hurricane Laura to eligible infrastructure and storm-repair costs of Entergy Louisiana, LLC, with any resulting reduction in costs being reflected in the rates paid by Entergy Louisiana ratepayers. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 26. 26-564 A resolution appointing a member to the Recreation District Number One of Ward Three Board to fill the expiring term of Mark Young, for a period of five years, said term to expire October 27, 2031. Mark Young was reappointed and his was the only resume received within the specified time period. A motion was made that this item be Approve. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 27. 26-569 A resolution accepting Project No. CP3019 Sale Road Bridge Repairs as substantially complete and authorizing the advertising of the 45-day lien period. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 28. 26-570 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for Project No. CP3508 Riverside Park Shoreline Protection Phase One. Councilman Harvey was appointed as chairman. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 29. 26-571 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids to purchase office supplies for use by various City of Lake Charles Divisions and Departments for a twelve (12) month period with the option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods. Councilman Young was appointed as chairman. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 30. 26-572 A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new 6-Yard Dump Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. Councilman Marks was appointed chairperson. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None 31. 26-573 A resolution by the Lake Charles City Council authorizing the City of Lake Charles to complete an application on behalf of the Lake Charles Police Department for grant funding under the Fiscal Year 2026 Justice Assistance Grant Local Solicitation Program, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, for police-related equipment. A motion was made that this item be approved. The motion Passed by the following vote: For: 7 - Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 - None Absent: 0 - Abstain: 0 - None The Following Ordinances are for Introduction by Consent and Will Be Read Into the Record the Day Following This Meeting at 9:00am in the City Council Chambers in City Hall 32. 26-566 An ordinance authorizing the installation of a stop sign on the west side of Barbe Street at its intersection with St. Anthony Street and a stop sign on the east side of Barbe Street at its intersection with St. Anthony Street, creating a three-way stop. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 33. 26-574 An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the suit styled Beverly Martin v. City of Lake Charles, Sakina Amal Bourgeois, South Louisiana Restoration Services, L.L.C, and Christopher Hugh Irwin, Docket No. 2025-439, Division F, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 34. 26-575 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an agreement on behalf of the City of Lake Charles with SOWELA Technical Community College and/or the Louisiana Community and Technical College System for the purchase of property for the Gulf Coast Energy Institute and to execute all documents necessary to complete the transaction. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 35. 26-576 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with CentralSquare Technologies relative to its financial management and related software systems for use by the City of Lake Charles Finance Department. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 36. 26-577 An ordinance amending the Operating and Capital Budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 37. 26-578 An ordinance enacting Sec. 12-46 of Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lake Charles to provide for the registration of rental residential housing units. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 38. 26-579 An ordinance accepting the most responsive and responsible quote and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Restore Water Loop at Highway 14 and Prien Lake Road. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 39. 26-580 An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Security Gate Installations at various Water Treatment Plants (Phase 1). Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 40. 26-581 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase one (1) new Four- Wheel Street Sweeper, for use by the Public Works Department, Streets Division, utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Ordinance #20428, approved and adopted by the City Council on December 3, 2025. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 41. 26-582 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase one (1) new Three-Wheel Street Sweeper, for use by the Public Works Department, Grounds Maintenance Division, utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Ordinance #20505, approved and adopted by the City Council on March 18, 2026. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 42. 26-583 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase one (1) new 30- Yard Rear-Loader Refuse Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Trash Division, utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Ordinance #20426, approved and adopted by the City Council on December 3, 2025. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 43. 26-584 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to purchase three (3) new 33- Yard Side-Loader Refuse Trucks, for use by the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Garbage Division, utilizing the additional purchase option provided by Ordinance #20464, approved and adopted by the City Council on February 4, 2026. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 44. 26-586 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3508 Riverside Park Shoreline Protection Phase One. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 45. 26-587 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder for the purchase of office supplies for use by various City of Lake Charles Divisions and Departments for a twelve (12) month period with the option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 46. 26-588 An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new 6-Yard Dump Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. 47. 26-590 An ordinance of the Council of the City of Lake Charles amending Resolution No. 313-23 to authorize the addition of CP3400 Phase II 18th Street Reconstruction to the RCIP LDI United States Department of Housing and Urban Developments national objective for the use of funds from the CDBG DR Program. Introduced as read into the record by Chelsea Gott, City Council Liaison. With no further business to come before the Council, President Weatherford adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026. I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct draft of the Minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, held on the 7th day of October, 2026. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed hereon the official seal of said City, this 16th day of October, 2026. s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of the Ordinances adopted at a meeting of the City Council of said city held on the 7th day of October, 2026. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed upon the official seal of said City, this 19th day of October, 2026. s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council. The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act, and related statutes, executive orders, and regulations in all programs and activities. The City operates without regard to race, color, or national origin. Any person who believes him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI and/or Americans with Disabilities Act may by him/herself or by representative file a written complaint with the City of Lake Charles. The Citys Title VI Coordinator/ADA Coordinator may be reached by phone at (337) 491 1440, the Mayors Action Line at (337) 491 1346, or contact the appropriate Department Head. File Number: 26-254 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20632 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1509 Pear Street, Edward Gallien, Jr. and Jules J. Gallien, owners, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 15th day of April 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1509 Pear Street, legally described as: N 52 ft of S 116 ft of Lots 1,2 Blk 36 Katrina B Moeling Sub, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Edward Gallien, Jr. and Jules J. Gallien, subject to a tax sale to the State of Louisiana, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 6th day of November, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 7th day of December, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 8th day of Decmber, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 9th day of November, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition. SECTION 3: This order is made the 7th day of October, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-506 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20634 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 1809 Legion Street, Tia Moore-Henry, owner. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 19th day of August 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 1809 Legion Street, legally described as: E 48 ft Lot 13 and W 24 ft Lot 12 Blk 5 Eastside Add No 3 (G4S-1), in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Tia Moore-Henry, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 6th day of November, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 5th day of November, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 5th day of January, 2027, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 9th day of November, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition. SECTION 3: This order is made the 7th day of October, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-509 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20633 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 2338 See Street (garage only), Ida Washington, owner. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 19th day of August 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 2338 See Street (garage only), legally described as: Com 469 ft E of Simmons St on S side of See St th E 52 ft S 145 ft etc, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Ida Washington, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 22nd day of October, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 22nd day of October, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 23rd day of October, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 23rd day of October, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition. SECTION 3: This order is made the 7th day of October, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-478 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20635 An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 4508 Autumnwood Lane (burned structure), Jacob Robert and Heather Lynn Ross, LLC, owner. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The facts, as set forth at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 5th day of August 2026, justify an order of this City Council, and it is hereby ordered that the improvements, buildings and/or structures on the premises located at 4508 Autumnwood Lane (burned structure), legally described as: Lot 5 Stillwood Sub, in the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and all improvements situated thereon, and owned by Jacob Robert and Heather Lynn Ross, LLC, be repaired, demolished and/or removed. A permit must be obtained from the City Permit Center by the 6th day of November, 2026, and the repair, demolition and/or removal completed by the 7th day of December, 2026. In default thereof, the City of Lake Charles shall demolish and/or remove said improvements on the above described property on the 8th day of December, 2026, or cause same to be done. If no permit is obtained by the above date, the City will commence the demolition procedure on the 9th day of November, 2026. In the event the City demolishes the structures, a lien and privilege for the cost of said demolition and removal, as well as other expenses provided for by law, shall be filed against the above property. Legal interest, at the rate provided in Louisiana Civil Code, Article 2924, as the same now exists, or as the same may hereafter be amended, shall be charged from the date of recordation of said lien until paid. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition/and or removal as required by law, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the improvements, to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate city funds, and to pay any and all of the costs associated with the demolition. SECTION 3: This order is made the 7th day of October, 2026, and shall become final within five (5) days as provided by law. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-561 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20636 An ordinance accepting the lowest, responsive and responsible, bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3537 - Goosport Recreation Splashpad. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized and directed to accept the lowest responsible bid for Project No. CP3537 - Goosport Recreation Splashpad, on the bids opened on September 15, 2026, for the amount designated in said low bid; and the said Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is further authorized to enter into a contract with the said low bidder as set forth in Resolution No. 178-25, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of September 2025 for and on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, a copy of which contract shall be filed with the Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana. SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to execute change orders within the scope of the contract, when there are sufficient funds budgeted, and not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the contract price. SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is hereby authorized and empowered to pay said low bidder from appropriate City funds. SECTION 4: The checks of the unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them, but the check of the successful bidder shall be retained until the written contract has been signed and executed, and the security required in said written contract has been furnished by it. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved byDate Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-553 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20637 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Prien Lake Pedestrian Bridge. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, for the Prien Lake Pedestrian Bridge. SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-554 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20638 An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury relative to a line- item appropriation contained in Act 961 of 2026 RLS for park improvements at University Park and Nelson Road Park. WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivision or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation or individual; and WHEREAS, Act 961 of 2026 Regular Legislative Session (2026 RLS) of the Louisiana Legislature, which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 961 of 2026 RLS contains a line item appropriation within the Agencys budget for the benefit of the City of Lake Charles of which the sum of One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($100,000.00) dollars has been allocated for park improvements at University Park and Nelson Road Park. WHEREAS, the public purpose is to promote community health, recreation, and general welfare. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: All of the above and foregoing is hereby made a part of this ordinance. SECTION 2: The Mayor, on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for the line-item appropriation authorized in Act 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for park improvements at University Park and Nelson Road Park. SECTION 3: The Mayor is further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City, and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-552 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20639 An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the lawsuit styled Jennifer White, Kenneth White, Kathleen Washington, Daniel Washington, Sheryln Solano, Michael Solano, Donald Piper, Sheryl Piper, and Craig Johnson v. Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (East Calcasieu), City of Lake Charles, and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Docket No. 2021-5235, Division F, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement to settle any and all claims against the City of Lake Charles in the suit styled Jennifer White, Kenneth White, Kathleen Washington, Daniel Washington, Sheryln Solano, Michael Solano, Donald Piper, Sheryl Piper, and Craig Johnson v. Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (East Calcasieu), City of Lake Charles, and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Docket No. 2021-5235, Division F, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana.. SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is further authorized to include any terms or conditions which he deems necessary in the settlement agreement and to pay said settlement from the appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Passed and Adopted Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles File Number: 26-585 City of Lake Charles Signature Copy Ordinance: 20640 Introduction and final action of an ordinance accepting the lowest responsible quote and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Ryan Street Emergency Sanitary Sewer Replacement. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to accept the lowest responsible quote and enter into an agreement for Ryan Street Emergency Sanitary Sewer Replacement. SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to execute change orders within the scope of the contract, when there are sufficient funds budgeted, and not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the contract price. SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles is hereby authorized and empowered to pay said contractor from appropriate City funds. At a meeting of the City Council on 10/7/2026, a motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo, Jr., Matt Young, Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Matthew Vezinot, Stuart Weatherford Against: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 Date Stuart Weatherford, President or Presiding Officer Attest Date Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council Approved by Date Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Mayor City of Lake Charles Oct 24 1t 2141554 Notice Cost- $1427.50
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WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WARD ONE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE BONDS The Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. One of Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the District), is a duly created and validly existing body corporate and politic and public instrumentality of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana (the Parish), pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. The District has the authority to issue its revenue bonds in order to construct, acquire, extend or improve any work of public improvement, in accordance with the provisions of Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 39:501, et seq.) (the Act). The District does hereby give notice of its intention to issue not to exceed THREE MILLION AND NO/100 ($3,000,000) DOLLARS of its Taxable Water Revenue Bonds, in one or more series (the Bonds), at a rate not to exceed 3% for a term not to exceed thirty (30) years from date. The Bonds shall be authorized under the Act and authorized pursuant to the provisions of a bond resolution to be adopted by the District (the Bond Resolution) for the purpose of providing funds for the District to (i) establish, acquire, construct, improve, extend and maintain within the District a waterworks system, with all necessary equipment and installations in connection therewith, including such extensions as may be proper; (ii) make deposits into certain funds as may be required for security in marketing the Bonds; (iii) pay capitalized interest on the Bonds; and (iv) pay the costs of issuance associated with the Bonds. The Bonds, if issued, shall be limited and special revenue obligations of the District and not the Parish. The Bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates and carry such exchangeability privileges as shall be provided for in the Bond Resolution. The Bonds shall be issuable as fully registered bonds in the denomination of $5,000 each, or any integral multiple thereof. The principal of and interest on the Bonds may be payable at the principal office of the national or state banking association or trust company serving as paying agent for the Bonds. The Bonds shall be payable from and secured by an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the income, revenues and receipt derived or to be derived from the operation of the waterworks system of the District, and after provision has been made for payment therefrom of the reasonable and necessary expenses of administering, operating and maintaining the waterworks system of the District, or received by it from any other sources as a result of the Bonds, including but not by way of limitation, other monies which, by law or contract, may be made available to the District under the terms of the Bond Resolution. The Bonds shall not constitute a debt, liability, loan of the credit or a pledge of the faith and credit of the Parish, or of the State of Louisiana (the State), or of any political or governmental unit thereof. The Bonds shall not constitute an obligation, either special or general, of the Parish, or the State within the meaning of any Constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever. Neither the Parish nor the State, nor any political subdivision thereof shall in any manner be liable for payment of principal and the interest on the Bonds, or for performance of any agreement or pledge of any kind which may be undertaken by the District and no breach by the District of any agreements shall create any obligation upon the Parish or the State or any political subdivision thereof. The Authority shall meet in open and public session on November 17, 2026, at 7:00 oclock p.m. in the Administrative Office of Waterworks District No. One of Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at 265 Parish Road, Moss Bluff, Louisiana 70611, for the purpose of hearing any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds. If a petition is presented to the District at this open and public meeting duly signed by not less than 5% of the electors of the District voting at the last special or general election objecting to the issuance of the Bonds, then said Bonds shall not be issued until approved by a vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the District who vote in a special election held for the purpose of approving the issuance of the Bonds in the manner provided by the Act. Any such petition must be accompanied by a Certificate of the Parish Registrar of Voters certifying that the signers of the petition are qualified electors of the District and the number of signers amounts to not less than 5% of the electors of the District in number, voting at the last special or general election. This is not an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy the Bonds. This is the Notice of Intention to Issue Bonds by the District as mandated by the provisions of La. R.S. 39:545(J). WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WARD ONE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA Dated: September 15, 2026 Oct 24,31 Nov 7,14 4t 2141521 Notice Cost- $526.00
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OCTOBER 6, 2026 The Calcasieu Parish School Board meeting was held at 3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Aaron Natali, President. The prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Rev. Desmond Wallace. ROLL CALL The roll was called by Superintendent VanMetre and the following members were present: Aaron Natali, Karen Hardy-McReynolds, Shawn Baumgarten, Dean Roberts, Patrick Pichon, Mary Fontenot, Dr. Betty Washington, Damon Hardesty, Tony OBanion, Russell Castille, Phyllis Ayo, Billy Breaux, Rev. Desmond Wallace, and Glenda Gay. Absent: Eric Tarver APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion to approve by Mr. OBanion and a second by Mrs. Fontenot, the Minutes of September 8 ,2026 were approved on a unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS A. 4-H Presentation/Carrie Lane, Extension Agent: State winning fishing team Andrew Chapman, Sulphur High School, Travis Granata, Sulphur High. B. Peer Initiative- Leaders of Tomorrow: Ken Brown, Teacher Sponsor, Iowa High School C. Natalie Buckley/Program Manager, Westwood, Hurricane Repairs Update SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT Superintendents Report October 6, 2026 l. Head Start Summary Report Policy Council Meeting was held on September 21, 2026. Policy Council Officers were elected. The following items were approved: May 2026 meeting minutes Directors Reports for June, July and August 2026 Financial Reports for May, June and July 2026 Attendance Report for May and August 2026 Medical conditions report Dietitian Report Centers hosted Open House events and Back-to-School Parent Meetings, providing families with opportunities to learn about classroom routines, school readiness goals, upcoming events, and ways to become actively involved through Parent Committees and Policy Council participation. Grandparents Day celebrations were held throughout the program, welcoming grandparents and special guests to participate in activities, crafts, refreshments, and fellowship with students. These events strengthened intergenerational connections and highlighted the important role families play in childrens growth and success. Centers celebrated special learning events such as International Dot Day, encouraging creativity, self-expression, confidence, and the belief that every child can make a positive impact. Fatherhood and male engagement events provided meaningful opportunities for fathers, father figures, and community leaders to participate in childrens learning through STEM activities, healthy snack preparation, and collaborative classroom experiences. Students practiced important safety procedures, including bus safety lessons and evacuation drills, helping children learn transportation expectations and emergency preparedness through engaging, age-appropriate activities. 2. I would like to report our September 2026 sales tax numbers which show collections at $17,526,510, which is $1,230,275 above budget for the month and $229,439 or 1.3% above collections for the same month in 2025. 3. The latest hurricane report is in your packet. 4. You received the current school population report, reflecting the number from August 31st to September 30, 2026. 5. Our Literacy Day event for this month was held at Maplewood Elementary. Students were able to participate in literacy games and fun as well as reading a book with district staff. Thank you to Dr. Anderson for helping to organize this event. 6. This month CPSB received the Walter G. Bumphus Excellence in Leadership Award from the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and SOWELA. We were honored for our work and partnership with SOWELA for the VIP program. Thank you to SOWELA for nominating us for this honor as well as Dr. Devillier, Mrs. Hebert, Mr. Pete as well as all of the VIP staff for providing these opportunities for our students. 7. I am required to report annually on the Crisis Management status of our schools. As of the date of this report, all 66 school sites within Calcasieu Parish School Boards jurisdiction have updated, revised, and submitted their emergency operation plans to the district. The emergency operations plan for each school is on file electronically at the district level and both electronically and in hard copy at the school level. The plans have been reviewed with the faculty and staff of each school as well during the in-service training that takes place prior to the start of the school year. In addition, 65 of the 66 CPSB sites have conducted their first lockdown/active shooter drill as of this date. Each school will conduct three lockdown/active shooter drills during the course of the school year. 8. It is my pleasure to introduce the following Head Start Policy Council Members for 2026-2027: Calcasieu Parish School Board Head Start 2026-2027 Policy Council Members Members Alternates Brenda Hunter Name: Jenera Brown Name: Devin Randall, Jr. Name: Marcus Zackery Name: Damon Dellafosse J D Clifton Name: Makayla Simien Name: Lajessikah Jack (Assistant secretary) Name: Kalaya Richardson (President) Name: Cristina Jones Jake Drost Name: Candace Metlin Name: Raven Dixon J F Kennedy Name: Knadia Hankerson (Vice-President) Allison Ekker Name: Kristavia Savoy J I Watson Name: Heather Vige (Secretary) Name: Rakia Beriod Name: Deserea Parker Name: Layken Hoffpauir Community Representatives Nolia Bernard Mack Dellafosse Akilah Ponder David Johnson Shayla Palmer Thank you to all who serve in this capacity. This concludes the Superintendents Report. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Budget Committee/September 22, 2026/Tony OBanion, Chair Mr. OBanion gave the following report: The Calcasieu Parish School Board Budget/Fiscal Management Committee met at 5:01 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in the Board Room, 3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana. The prayer and pledge were led by Dr. Betty Washington. A quorum was present. Present: Tony OBanion - Chair, committee members, Mary Fontenot, Betty Washington, Patrick Pichon, Desmond Wallace, Russell Castille, Shawn Baumgarten, Aaron Natali and Dennis Bent Secretary. Other Board Members present were Dean Roberts, Damon Hardesty, Karen Hardy-McReynolds, and Billy Breaux Absent: Eric Tarver, Glenda Gay, Phyllis Ayo Mr. O Banion called the meeting to order. Mr. Bent presented the first item on the agenda. 2026-2027 General Fund Budget Revision #1 includes Revenues and Other Sources of Funds of $411,264,140, an increase of $10,360 and Expenditures and Other Uses of Funds of $408,836,387, an increase of $5,443,702 over the original budget. General Fund Budget Revision #1 projects a current deficiency of $2,427,753 resulting in a projected unassigned fund balance of $23,908,462 or 5.81% of projected revenues. On a motion by Mr. Hardesty, seconded by Mr. Roberts, it was recommended that General Fund Budget Revision #1 for 2026-2027 be approved as presented. The motion passed. On behalf of the committee, Mr. OBanion offered a motion to approve the recommendation; a second was not needed. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. The next item presented was school audits. Mr. Foster, Internal Auditing Director, briefly discussed several school audits and recommended that the following audits be approved: School audits for Barbe High School, Vinton High School, Iowa High School, Starks High School, DeQuincy High School, Oak Park Middle School, W. W. Lewis Middle School, Dolby Elementary School, T. H. Watkins Elementary School, College Oaks Elementary School, and Pearl Watson Elementary School. There were no significant deficiencies and no failed audits. On a motion by Mr. Hardesty, seconded by Dr. Washington, the school audits were approved as presented. On behalf of the committee, Mr. OBanion offered a motion to approve the recommendation; a second was not needed. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Mr. Bent then presented a current update on the status of the fifty million funds. This was presented as information only and did not require any action. Next Mr. Bent presented the prior year Excess Sales Tax Woodside Allocation. This was for information only and did not require any action. Mr. Bent then presented the Salary Schedule Step Level Adjustments discussion. The Board discussed whether employees should be placed on the newly adopted salary schedule at a step that more accurately reflects their actual years of service, rather than advancing employees one step from their placement prior to the adoption of the 2026 -2027 Salary Schedules. On a motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Castille, it was recommended that the Salary Schedule Step Level Adjustments be approved, including retroactive pay effective from the beginning of the current fiscal year. The retroactive adjustment will be funded through sales tax revenues, with the additional recurring cost funded through the General Fund. The motion passed. On behalf of the committee, Mr. OBanion offered a motion to approve the recommendation; a second was not needed. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. The Board then discussed the number of steps included in the support staff salary schedule. Mr. Breaux initially offered a motion to increase the support staff salary schedule to 50 steps. Dr. Vanmetre suggested that the support staff schedule be aligned with the teacher salary schedule which currently consists of 47 steps. Mr. Breaux subsequently offered a motion to increase the support staff salary schedule to 47 steps, which was seconded by Rev. Wallace. During discussion, Mr. Breaux expressed a preference to postpone action until additional information regarding the financial impact could be provided. Dr. Vanmetre and Mr. Bent noted that the next Budget & Fiscal meeting is scheduled for January 2027, and that any approved changes to support staff salary schedule would not take effect until the beginning of the next fiscal year, even if approved by the Board at the October 6, 2026, meeting. Following the discussion, Mr. Castille withdrew his motion. Mr. Breaux, with a second by Rev. Wallace, offered a motion to cease discussion and table this item until the December meeting, when the Board would have more information available. The motion to table carried on a unanimous vote. There being no further business to discuss, on a motion by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Hardesty, the committee adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Items A-E are available for viewing at the end of this document and at www.cpsb.org/Minutes). Mr. Natali read the following: A. Approval of Resolution for Sales Tax Supplement On a motion to approve by Mr. OBanion and a second by Mr. Castille, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. B. Approval of Differentiated Compensation Supplements On a motion to approve by Mr. OBanion and a second by Mr. Castille, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. C. Approval of FALL 2026 CPSB Auction of Surplus Items On a motion to approve by Mr. Hardesty and a second by Mr. Baumgarten, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. D. Adoption of Resolution for District #33, calling election and hiring counsel On a motion to approve by Rev. Wallace and a second by Dr. Washington, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. E. Approval of Funding Agreement between Persimmon Gulch Solar, LLC., and CPSB Mrs. Ayo offered a motion to approve; Mrs. Gay seconded the motion. After discussion, the motion failed on a roll call vote of 7-7. For: Mr. Castille, Mrs. Fontenot, Mr. Hardesty, Mr. Natali, Mr. OBanion, Mr. Pichon, Mr. Roberts Against: Mrs. Ayo, Mr. Baumgarten, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Gay, Mrs. Hardy-McReynolds, Rev. Wallace, Dr. Washington BID REPORTS (Items A & B are available for viewing at the end of this document and at www.cpsb.org/Minutes). Mr. Natali read the following: A. E-Rate bid, Year 30, RSP 3030 WAP On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and a second by Dr. Washington, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. B. Sam Houston High School Baseball Fieldhouse/Booster Club Donation/General Funds. On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and a second by Dr. Washington, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE Mr. Natali read the following: A. Dolby Elementary, Project 1, Improvements to Main Campus/District #34 Bond Funds/Champeaux, Evans, Hotard, APAC On a motion to approve by Mr. Roberts and a second by Mr. Pichon, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. B. Barbe High School Baseball Complex Renovations & Additions, Phase 1, District #34 Bond Funds/D. Reveille Reed, II, AIA On a motion to approve by Mr. Roberts and a second by Mr. Pichon, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. C. Barbe Elementary, Project 1, Improvements to Main Campus/District #34 Bond Funds/Champeaux, Evans, Hotard, APAC On a motion to approve by Mr. Roberts and a second by Mr. Pichon, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. D. SJ Welsh Middle, Project 1, New Music Building and Field Improvements/District #34 Bond Funds/Champeaux, Evans, Hotard, APAC On a motion to approve by Mr. Roberts and a second by Mr. Pichon, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. E. Barbe High School Football Field Improvements, Project 1/District #34 Bond Funds/Champeaux, Evans, Hotard, APAC On a motion to approve by Mr. Roberts and a second by Mr. Pichon, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. F. Region 4 Stem Center/General Funds and City of Lake Charles Rebound Project/Champeaux, Evans, Hotard, APAC On a motion to approve by Mr. Roberts and a second by Mr. Pichon, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. G. Prien Lake Elementary, Project 1, Improvements to Main Campus/District #34 Bond Funds/Champeaux, Evans, Hotard, APAC On a motion to approve by Mr. Roberts and a second by Mr. Pichon, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. H. Electrical Wiring Training Unit for CTE electrical /construction trades instruction/CDF Funds On a motion to approve by Mr. Roberts and a second by Mr. Pichon, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Natali read the following: A. Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project, Additions to Western Heights; District 23 Bond Funds; Barry King Architects, Inc., Architect; Seth Priola Construction, LLC., Contractor; Increase of $2,536.00 and Increase of fifteen (15) days. On a motion to approve by Mr. Hardesty and a second by Mrs. Hardy-McReynolds, the motion carried on a unanimous vote. CONDOLENCES AND RECOGNITIONS Mrs. Ayo asked for letters of condolence to the following: The family of Mrs. Emelia Doucet The family of Mr. George Hurlbut The family of Mr. Winston Pinkham Dr. Washington asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Ms. Mica Kay Reinsch. Mrs. Fontenot asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Mr. George Hurlbut. SCHEDULED COMMITTEES A&P Committee/November 17, 2026/5:00 p.m. ADJOURN MEETING On a motion by Mr. OBanion and a second by Dr. Washington, the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m. Aaron Natali, President Jason VanMetre, Ed.D., Secretary Oct 24 1t 2141459 Notice Cost- $421.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
October 24, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts or location of LOIS DUPLECHAIN and/or JOSEPH DUPLECHAIN, with a last known residence within Calcasieu parish, LA, please, contact Attorney Steven Coward at (337) 515-2233. Oct 22, 24 2t 2141386 Notice Cost- $49.69
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
October 24, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 10/19/2026 Notice is hereby given that the following properties are in violation of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances. The property owners listed below will have 5 (five) days to correct the issues noted, or Citys contractors will correct the issues at the owners expense. Sec. 23:3-5: High grass and/or weeds, Trash, rubbish, refuse, debris violations: Elite Collision Holdings LLC, 4016 Ave F Chennault, Assessment No. 00099082 Camille Clement Et Al, 200 Blk Bank St, 6th lot from the NE corner of Jackson St, Assessment No. 00557005 Sondra Denise Landry, 302 N Bank St, Assessment No. 00562440 David T Gaar Jr Et Ux, 2217 Barbe St, Assessment No. 00378828 Tesson (NMN) Joseph, 2402 Barbe St, Assessment No. 00799564 Terrell Joseph Jr Et Ux, 112 N Blake St, Assessment No. 00576638 Claudia Sanchez, 1816 Legion St, Assessment No. 00553646 Cs & Es Realty Investors LLC, 1610 Lewis St, Assessment No. 00570273 Alpha Construction Property Management LLC, 217 Lucille St, Assessment No. 00444553 Eric Louis Twachtman, 1215 Railroad Ave, Assessment No. 00552208 Treasie Marie Huddleston, 2209 10th St, Assessment No. 01032518 John Anthony Captain, 2213 10th St, Assessment No. 00987700 Hardy & Pelloquin Real Estate LLC, 2221 10th t, Assessment No. 00987689 Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violations: Exclusive Real Estate Investments LLC, 1115 Railroad Ave, Assessment No. 00611689 Wayne John Williams Et Ux, 2116 18th St, Assessment No. 00379883 Oct 22, 24 2t 2141383 Notice Cost- $103.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
October 24, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Morris Wayne Ellender, please contact P. David Olney, Attorney at Law, Lake Charles, Louisiana, (337) 436-1644. Oct 22, 24, 27 3t 2141005 Notice Cost- $59.61
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
October 24, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKE CHARLES CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 2026 - 5:30 P.M. 326 Pujo Street Council Chambers REZONE 26-05 CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE Applicant: PAM ABIDE/SHARON FOREMAN Subject: Applicant is requesting to amend the official zoning map (Sec. 24-5-207) of a 4.5 acre M/L tract of land from a Residential Zoning District to a Mixed Use Zoning District. Location of the request is the Northwest section of Ham Reid Road @ Weaver Road. Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to amend the official zoning map (Sec. 24-5-207) of a 4.5 acre M/L tract of land from a Residential Zoning District to a Mixed Use Zoning District. ANY PERSON MAY SPEAK OR SUBMIT A WRITTEN STATEMENT FOR HEARING PURPOSES. THE APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING MATERIAL ARE ON FILE AND OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF ZONING AND LAND USE, 7TH FLOOR, CITY HALL, 326 PUJO STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA. MAILING ADDRESS: ZONING OFFICE, P. O. BOX 900, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70602 OR TELEPHONE (337) 491-1542. Oct 24, 31 2t 2140699 Notice Cost- $82.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
October 24, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKE CHARLES CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 2026 - 5:30 P.M. 326 Pujo Street Council Chambers REZONE/MAJ 26-02 CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE Applicant: NICK LAROCCA Subject: Applicant is requesting to amend the official zoning map (Sec. 24-5-207) from a Residential Zoning District to a Mixed Use Zoning District in companion with a Major Conditional Use Permit (Sec 24-4-207(4)(b)) in order to construct an accessory storage structure for business located at 708 E. School Street. Location of the request is 3704 Harvard Street. Staff Findings: The on site and site plan reviews revealed the applicant is requesting to rezone from a Residential Zoning District to a Mixed Use Zoning District in companion with a Major Conditional Use Permit (Sec 24-4-207(4)(b)) in order to construct an accessory storage structure for business. The proposed structure must meet development standards. ANY PERSON MAY SPEAK OR SUBMIT A WRITTEN STATEMENT FOR HEARING PURPOSES. THE APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING MATERIAL ARE ON FILE AND OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF ZONING AND LAND USE, 7TH FLOOR, CITY HALL, 326 PUJO STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA. MAILING ADDRESS: ZONING OFFICE, P. O. BOX 900, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70602 OR TELEPHONE (337) 491-1542. Oct 24, 31 2t 2140698 Notice Cost- $94.00
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New Orleans Times-Picayune | Advocate (Jefferson Parish)
New Orleans
October 24, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE - - - CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA DOCKET NO. 2005-1463 DIVISION F IN RE: INSURANCE SECURITIES COMPANY, INC. and UNION TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY, INC. c/w DOCKET NO. 200-444 DIVISION E TROPICAL PRINTING COMPANY, INC. VERSUS UNION TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY, INC. c/w DOCKET NO. 200-445 DIVISION E TROPICAL PRINTING COMPANY, INC. VERSUS INSURANCE SECURITIES COMPANY, INC. NOTICE of FINAL PLAN OF LIQUIDATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the court-appointed Liquidators of Insurance Securities Company, Inc. and Union Title Guarantee Company, Inc. (collectively Corporations), Louis Schott and Michael Gaffney (collectively Liquidators), have filed a Motion for Approval of a Final Plan of Liquidation and Merger (Final Plan) in the above captioned proceeding; and further, notice is hereby given that all persons having valid claims against the above Corporations, along with all creditors of the above Corporations, are hereby directed to provide written notice of said claim(s) to the Liquidators, through the undersigned counsel of record within thirty (30) days from the date of this publication of this notice or be forever barred from asserting such claims in the future. Furthermore, any party of interest who seeks to oppose the approval by the Court of the Final Plan and Merger are hereby placed on notice that any such opposition must be filed into the record of this proceeding, and serve a copy of the same, by United States Mail, postage prepaid, upon the Liquidators through the undersigned counsel of record within the said time period. LIQUIDATORS: LOUIS SCHOTT & MICHAEL GAFFNEY Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux, L.L.C. Wm. Allen Schafer Francis J. Lobrano 147 Keating Drive Post Office Box 208 Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037 Phone: (504) 433-3100 Attorney(s) for: Michael Gaffney and Louis Schott, Court appointed Liquidators. 203400-oct 10-24-2t
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