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Lake Charles American Press
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March 11, 2026
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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury August 7, 2025 Lake Charles, Louisiana The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Judd Bares, President, presiding. Call to Order by President Bares. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. Abshire) Roll Call. PRESENT: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Mitch Bowers, Ron Hayes, Tony Guillory, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly ABSENT: Mr. Randy Burleigh OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Dane R. Bolin, Parish Administrator; Ms. Jessica D. Booth, Director of Administration; Mr. Wesley W. Crain, Director of Planning and Development; Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Parish Treasurer/Finance Director; Mr. Samuel B. Gabb of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel; Mr. Alberto C. Galan, Director of Parish Operations; Mr. Nicholas Johnson, Parish Engineer; Mr. Allen Wainwright, Director of the Division of Engineering and Public Works; and Ms. Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary 2. Appearance 2.A Appearance by Mr. Richard McGuire, Director of the Calcasieu Parish Public Safety Communications District. (Ms. Eason) Ms. Eason, a Police Jury liaison with the Communications District, introduced Mr. Richard McGuire, who appeared before the Police Jury. Mr. McGuire advised that the primary role of the District was to dispatch emergency services for various response agencies; however, additional responsibilities of the District included serving as the after-hours contact for the Police Jurys Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the Department of Risk Management, as well as the point of notification for the Local Emergency Preparedness Committee. Mr. McGuire estimated that the District answered 10,000 to 12,000 telephone calls per month, with about 85% of those calls for emergency response and the remainder being administrative calls. Mr. McGuire said that 90% of calls were received from mobile phones, with the bulk of calls routed to law enforcement. Mr. McGuire commended the Districts telecommunicators for handling difficult situations with empathy and compassion. He concluded his comments by expressing his appreciation for the Districts Board of Commissioners, the Police Jury liaisons, Ms. Eason and Mr. Bowers, and the full Police Jury, for their leadership and support. In response to a question from Ms. Eason, Mr. McGuire discussed Smart 911, a mobile telephone application that allowed users to proactively provide emergency responders with pertinent medical history and location descriptions. Mr. Andrepont asked that the Parishs Communications and Media Department publicize the application to encourage use by the citizens. President Bares thanked Mr. McGuire for his appearance. 3. Engineering and Public Works Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto: 3.A Adopt a resolution approving a Permanent Drainage Servitude and Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the LIB Orleans Drainage Project from Orleans Run, L.L.C. (District 1, Mr. Quinn) Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Drainage Servitude and Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the LIB Orleans Drainage Project from Orleans Run, L.L.C. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 3.B Adopt a resolution approving the purchase of the following properties, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, for the proposed future expansion of the Mallard Junction Water Plant, in an amount not to exceed the appraised value: (i) 243 Tommys Lane and (ii) 424 Deshotel Lane, Lake Charles. (District 2, Mr. Smith) AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District. Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve the purchase of the following properties from Terry & TC Properties, LLC, for the proposed future expansion of the Mallard Junction Water Plant, in an amount not to exceed the appraised value: (i) Lot 6 of Gods Property Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Miscellaneous Book 13, at Page 41, bearing the address of 424 Deshotel Lane, Lake Charles, Louisiana; and (ii) Lot 15 of Gods Property Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Miscellaneous Book 13, at Page 41, bearing the address of 243 Tommys Lane, Lake Charles, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 3.C Adopt resolutions approving the following agreements for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2 (District 8, Ms. Eason): (1) Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement from (i) Charles William and Barbara Pizanie Morris Revocable Living Trust, (ii) Stream Family Limited Partnership, and (iii) Graywood, L.L.C.; and (2) Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement from Ultrasafe Holdings, L.L.C. Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2 from Charles William and Barbara Pizanie Morris Revocable Living Trust. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2 from Graywood, L.L.C. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2 from the Stream Family Limited Partnership. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2 from Ultrasafe Holdings, L.L.C. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 3.D Adopt resolutions approving Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreements for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, from (i) Beverly Deville, (ii) Kile Properties, L.L.C., and (iii) Wesley Montgomery, Jr., et al. (District 14, Mr. Burleigh) AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District. Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreement for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, from Beverly Rose Joseph Deville. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreement for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, from Kile Properties, L.L.C. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreement for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, from Wesley John Montgomery, Jr., Tyrella Harmon, Diana Kay Montgomery Nolden, and Donna Faye Montgomery Hudson. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 3.E Adopt a resolution approving the resubmittal of an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C), for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Request for the Gravity Sewer Trunk Mains and Pumping Stations for South Ward Three and South Ward Four Project. Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Bartie and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve the resubmittal of an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C), for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Request for the Gravity Sewer Trunk Mains and Pumping Stations for the South Ward Three and South Ward Four Project. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 3.F Adopt a resolution approving the Police Jurys participation in the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, to provide for 1) replacing various off system bridges, in accordance with the Parishs approved priority list, 2) certifying compliance with all requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards, including inspecting, rating, and posting bridge load capacities, and 3) maintaining an inventory of these bridges, for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations, as enacted by the United States Congress, mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity, and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each state; and WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate, and load post those bridges under the authority of Calcasieu Parish (Parish), in accordance with those Standards, is delegated by the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), to Calcasieu Parish. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, that it does hereby certify to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, that for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026: 1. Calcasieu Parish will perform all interim inspections on all Parish-owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory; 2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings, or any missing structural ratings; 3. All Parish-owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing will be load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Load Rating Directives. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting; and 4. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the DOTD are noted. 5. All bridges owned and maintained by the Parish are accessible to DOTD for all routine bridge inspections. Parish will clear vegetation as required upon DOTD request. These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. This resolution was considered upon motion by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Lewis, and was adopted by the following vote: YEAS: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Mitch Bowers, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Randy Burleigh NOT VOTING: President Judd Bares THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 3.G Adopt ordinances for the following relative to the purchase of property located at 6450 Arron Drive, Lake Charles (District 10, Mr. Stelly): (1) Rescinding Ordinance No. 7715, which was adopted August 24, 2023; and (2) Approving the purchase through funding received from the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to mitigate future flood losses of this repetitive loss structure. AGENDA NOTE: This action is necessary due to delays in closing of the sale. The buyout will be 100% funded with FEMA HMGP funds, whereby the Parish will purchase the property for the appraised value of $227,000 plus all costs related to the appraisal, demolition, and closing. Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinances: (ORDINANCE NO. 8098 previously printed August 26, 2025) (ORDINANCE NO. 8099 previously printed August 26, 2025) 4. Administration Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Office of the Administrator, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto: 4.A Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated July 3, 2025. Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to approve. 4.B Adopt a resolution in support of an application by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District to the U.S. Department of Commerce to transition Foreign Trade Zone 87 Subzone Designation from Traditional Site Framework to Alternative Site Framework to provide accelerated access for growth of international trade in the region. Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION BY THE LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO TRANSITION THE FOREIGN TRADE ZONE 87 SUBZONE DESIGNATION FROM THE TRADITIONAL SITE FRAMEWORK TO THE ALTERNATIVE SITE FRAMEWORK IN CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS, the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, Port of Lake Charles, has been a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) since 1983; WHEREAS, the FTZ 87 Subzone Designation has enabled continued economic growth of Southwest Louisiana, expanding the level of international trade in the community and encouraging foreign trade-related employment; and WHEREAS, the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District has applied to the U.S. Department of Commerce to transition the FTZ 87 from the Traditional Site Framework to the Alternative Site Framework to provide a more efficient process for activity within FTZ 87. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby support the Application by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, Port of Lake Charles, to the U.S. Department of Commerce to transition the FTZ 87 from the Traditional Site Framework to the Alternative Site Framework to provide accelerated access for growth of international trade in the region. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 5. Planning and Development Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Division of Planning and Development, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto: 5.A Approve applications for liquor and beer permits. AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends ratification of one (1) special event permit. Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to ratify the following special event permit: A Type A permit to allow alcoholic beverages for the following special event: Cheers to Fashion September 19, 2025 until September 21, 2025 - 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70607 Daphne Letlow, Event Organizer of Buccaneer Cheer Squad (District 7, Mr. Landry) 5.B Adopt a resolution approving a Developers Agreement between the Police Jury and Port Arthur Pipeline, L.L.C., for the temporary use of property located at 480 Royer Loop, Sulphur, Ward Six. (District 11, Mr. Marcantel) Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Developers Agreement between the Police Jury and Port Arthur Pipeline, L.L.C., for the temporary use of property located at 480 Royer Loop, Sulphur, Ward Six. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 5.C Adopt a resolution accepting Orleans Run, Phase V, Subdivision, located off Orleans Drive in Ward One, Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, in Calcasieu Parish. (District 1, Mr. Quinn) Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Orleans Run, LLC, subdivided certain property in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Orleans Run, Phase V Subdivision, a subdivision in Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 26, Article II. Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana; WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by Travis P. Laurent, Registered Land Surveyor No. 4992, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with La.R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, a certified copy of this resolution will be filed in the office of the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court and reference shall be made to same on the plat recorded (file number 3580962). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby officially accept the plat of Orleans Run, Phase V Subdivision, in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, including Orleans Drive and French Quarter Drive, within said subdivision, for future maintenance by the Parish. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 5.D Adopt a resolution accepting Bouligny Estates Subdivision, Phase 3, located off LeDoux Road in Ward Eight, Section 23, Township 9 South, Range 7 West, in Calcasieu Parish. (District 10, Mr. Stelly) Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Calcasieu 514, LLC, subdivided certain property in Ward Eight of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Bouligny Estates Phase 3 Subdivision, a subdivision in Section 23, Township 9 South, Range 7 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 26, Article II. Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana; WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by K. Christian Armstrong, Registered Land Surveyor No. 5247, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with La.R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, a certified copy of this resolution will be filed in the office of the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court and reference shall be made to same on the plat recorded (file number 3580963). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby officially accept the plat of Bouligny Estates Phase 3 Subdivision in Ward Eight of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 1. Public Hearing Hold a public hearing at 5:45 p.m., as a result of notice provided to the owners of the properties described below, in accordance with Article II - Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, ordering said owners to show cause as to why the structures on said properties should not be condemned: 1.A 7556 Ling Road, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home with awning). Owner: Elzie Sidney Harris, et ux, 5972 Mark LeBleu Road, Lake Charles, LA 70615 TA #00810320 (District 6, Mr. Hayes); President Bares asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item. Mr. Elzie Harris, 5972 Mark LeBleu Road, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury and explained he was not contesting the potential condemnation action. He agreed that the structure needed to be demolished because squatters had done irreparable damage. He asked for additional time to remove the structure as the eviction process to remove the squatters was costly. Mr. Crain advised that his recommendation was to condemn and remove the structure within thirty days; however, the ordinance allowed him, as the Planning Director, to extend the time where appropriate. In response to a question from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Harris advised that he needed sixty to ninety days to remove the structure. Mr. Crain suggested a motion to condemn and remove the structure within sixty days. Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home with awning located at 7556 Ling Road, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within sixty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted: (ORDINANCE NO. 8095 previously printed August 26, 2025) 1.B 1755 Claude Hebert Road, LeBleu Settlement, Ward Eight (one house). Owner: Vicki L. Shotwell Rasmussen, et al, c/o Edwin Shotwell, 4884 Hwy 394, DeRidder, LA 70634 TA #01338223 (District 10, Mr. Stelly); President Bares asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item. Mr. Edwin Shotwell, 4884 Highway 384, DeRidder, appeared before the Police Jury and said he agreed with the assessment that the structure should be demolished. He said his son wanted to purchase the property and demolish the house. He asked for additional time. In response to a question from Mr. Stelly, Mr. Christopher Shotwell, 4884 Highway 384, DeRidder, advised that he was Mr. Edwin Shotwells son and would need ninety days to remove the structure. Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 1755 Claude Hebert Road, LeBleu Settlement, Ward Eight, within ninety days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted: (ORDINANCE NO. 8096 previously printed August 26, 2025) 1.C 305-A Grape Street, DeQuincy, Ward Six (one manufactured home). Owner: Clayton P. Miller, 305 Grape Street, DeQuincy, LA 70633 TA #01000365A (District 11, Mr. Marcantel); and President Bares asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response. Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 305-A Grape Street, DeQuincy, Ward Six, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted: (ORDINANCE NO. 8097 previously printed August 26, 2025) 1.D 2913 Crockett Street, Westlake, Ward Four (one house). Owner: Kegan Tobias Douglas, 2913 Crockett Street, Westlake, LA 70669 TA #00493066 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh). Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Abshire and carried unanimously to defer condemnation action on the house until the Regular Meeting on September 4, 2025. 6. Juvenile Justice Services Consideration of approving the following item as requested by the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto: 6.A Adopt resolutions approving the submittal of application documents, and any revisions thereafter, to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the following, and should residual funds become available, an adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award: (1) Continuation of the Truancy Assessment and Service Center (TASC) Grant, in an amount up to $250,000; and (2) Establishment of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Grant, in an amount up to $50,000. Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Bartie and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve the submittal of application documents, and any revisions thereafter, to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for an amount up to $250,000 for the continuation of the Truancy Assessment and Service Center (TASC) Grant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve the submittal of application documents, and any revisions thereafter, to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for an amount up to $50,000 for the establishment of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Grant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 7. Procurement Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Parish Purchasing Agent, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto: 7.A Approve payment of all current invoices. Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to approve. 7.B Action on bids received on July 22, 2025, for Three (3) 2025 or Newer One Ton Extended Cab Long Wheelbase Dual Wheel Trucks with Utility Flatbed for use by the Division of Engineering & Public Works (DB-2025-PW-143). AGENDA NOTE: Two bids were received: Mike Willis Ford, L.L.C., and Bolton Ford, L.L.C. Staff recommends the low bid of Mike Willis Ford, L.L.C., in the amount of $208,941, be accepted. President Bares recused himself from voting on this item. Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation. 7.C Adopt a resolution on bids received on July 23, 2025, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-203-0003 (Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2). (District 8, Ms. Eason) Contractor Name Bid Total Siema Construction, LLC $6,552,940.57 Progressive Construction Company, LLC $7,144,662.65 Apeck Construction, LLC $7,849,204.91 AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of Siema Construction, LLC, in the amount of $6,552,940.57, be accepted. Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Siema Construction, LLC, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-203-0003 (Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2), in the amount of $6,552,940.57, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 23, 2025, and for which Siema Construction, LLC, submitted the lowest bid. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 7.D Action on bids received on July 31, 2025, for Canine and Feline Food (SB-2025-AS-151) with unit prices effective from August 8, 2025, until July 31, 2026. AGENDA NOTE: Two bids were received: Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc., and Team Dog Virtual, LLC. Staff recommends the bid of Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc., be accepted. Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation. 8. Board Appointments Consideration of approving the appointments/nominations of the following members of the various boards/districts, and further, adopting resolutions where applicable: 8.A Community Center and Playground District No. Five of Ward Five (District 11); Mr. Marcantel. Mr. Eric Price (Deferred 30 days on July 3, 2025) DEFER 30 DAYS Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointment until the Regular Meeting on September 4, 2025. 8.B Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One (District 11); Mr. Marcantel. (Deferred 30 days on May 8, June 5, and 60 days on July 3, 2025) Ms. Sara McDaniel (Resigned) APPOINT MR. JIMMIE ROBISON Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Jimmie Robison, to replace Ms. Sara McDaniel, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire January, 2027. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 8.C Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four; Mr. Andrepont. Mr. Charles Buckie LeBoeuf (District 12) REAPPOINT Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Charles Buckie LeBoeuf as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four, said term to expire August, 2028. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 8.D Waterworks District No. Nine of Ward Four; Mr. Bares and Mr. Bowers. Mr. Kent Chamblee (District 12) REAPPOINT Motion was made by Mr. Bowers, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Kent Chamblee as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Nine of Ward Four, said term to expire August, 2030. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025. 8.E Waterworks District No. Ten of Ward Seven; Mr. Bares. (Deferred 30 days on June 5, and July 3, 2025) Mr. Thor McCaughey (Deceased) DEFER 30 DAYS Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointment until the Regular Meeting on September 4, 2025. 8.F Memorial Hospital Service District; Mr. Hayes. (Deferred 30 days on July 3, 2025) (1) Mr. Paul Arnold (Vacated) DEFER 90 DAYS (2) Mr. Robert O. Boudreaux (Deceased) DEFER 90 DAYS Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointments until the Regular Meeting on November 6, 2025. 9. Board Advise 9.A Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority; Mr. Abshire and Mr. Bartie. (1) Mr. Jeffery Davis (Banking Institutions) (2) Mr. John Nash (African American Chamber of Commerce) (3) Ms. Julie Miller (Banking Institutions) (4) Father Henry Mancuso (Private Sector, East side) (5) Ms. Teri Johnson (Central Trades and Labor) (6) Mr. Timothy Castle (SWLA Association of Realtors, Inc.) (7) Mr. Alvin Stevens (At-Large/Minority Appt by the Police Jury) (8) Mr. Allen Joyner (Chambers of Commerce) (9) Mr. Josh Darby (Private Sector, West side) 9.B Ward One Fire Protection District No. One; Mr. Quinn. Mr. Ronald R. Harmon 9.C Waterworks District No. One of Ward One; Mr. Quinn. Mr. Earl Carlton OQuinn, III 9.D Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven; Mr. Andrepont. Mr. David Nezat (District 11) 9.E Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One; Mr. Bares. Mr. Stephen Smith 10. Adjourn There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned. /s/ Judd Bares, President /s/ Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary Mar 11 1t 2104609 Notice cost- $1024.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
March 11, 2026
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Public Notice In accordance with Article VII, Division 2, Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, any person, firm, or corporation who shall fail(s) to operate any sewage disposal system in compliance with the chapter, state law, or the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality or the LA DHH/OPH shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall authorize the local governing authority to declare the structures involved a nuisance or public health hazard. If the following property owner(s) fail(s) to remedy the deficiencies or correct the non-compliance of the system outlined in the notice by 4/2/2026, the Police Jury shall proceed to correct said system as authorized by the parish ordinance, with all unpaid direct charges and related charges to the annual ad valorem tax bill of the property involved. Violation exists on 1066 Idlebrook Drive, parcel # 00940100, Micah Busby (SWR-0226-1267). Mar 11, 18 2t 2104515 Notice Cost- $73.00
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Lake Charles
March 11, 2026
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Notice of Administrative Review The Calcasieu Parish Division of Planning and Development has received the following applications for an administrative review and is soliciting your input. The deadline for submitting your comments is March 21, 2026. AR-0326-0007 A request by Brandon Walker, et ux for an administrative review to obtain a Federal Firearm License for an internet-based business only at 1027 East Houston River Road in Ward Four. Written comments may be sent to the Division of Planning and Development, Stacy Becnel, Administrative Review Secretary, at the following: Fax, 337/721-4193 Email, planningadminreview@calcasieu.gov Standard mail, P.O. Drawer 3287, Lake Charles, LA 70602-3287 Comment forms are available in our office, which is located at 901 Lakeshore Drive, 5th Floor in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After receipt of all comments, the Director of Planning and Development will make a decision on the applicants request by March 26, 2026. This process does not involve a public hearing unless a decision is appealed reference Ordinance Number 5582. Mar 11, 18 2t 2104510 Notice Cost- $82.00
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Lake Charles
March 11, 2026
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NOTICE Summary of the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of the District Commissioners of the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway District, State of Louisiana, taken at a regular meeting held February 26, 2026, 2:00 p.m. In attendance were the District Commissioners as follows: Lori Marinovich Geralyn Myers JoDee Roberts Seth Woods Stephanie Huck Michele Long Annette Richey Absent: Sam Wilkinson, Julie Trahan Also present was Matt Young, Sr. Director of Community Engagement with Visit Lake Charles; Heather Savoie, Vice President - Sr. Vice President of Finance with Visit Lake Charles; and Shanna Landry, Chief Operating Officer with Visit Lake Charles Call to Order Welcomed Guests Officially Seated New Board Members JoDee Roberts and Lori Marinovich Approved the Agenda for February 26, 2026 Meeting & Public Comments Discussed and Approved Minutes from the December 11, 2025 Meeting Elected New Officers for 2026 Approved the December 2025 and January 2026 Financial Statements as Presented Approved Adoption of the Sworn Financial Statement for 2025 as Presented Discussed Tier 2.1 Financial Disclosures Required of Commissioners Discussed Individual Training Timeframe for Mandatory Ethics Training for 2026 Holly Beach Restroom Updates SWLANWR/Cameron Parish Updates New/Other Business There being no additional business, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 pm. Mar 11 1t 2104448 Notice Cost- $53.50
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Lake Charles
March 11, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury-Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 has applied for a 401 Water Quality Certification to realign and remove sediment buildup from a lateral to improve drainage. Approximately 2-3 feet of sediment will be removed from the lateral and place along the north/west bank to create a spoil bank for future maintenance. In addition, trees and brush in the vicinity of the lateral will be cleared for access and maintenance. All work will occur near Prater Road and Weston Drive in Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury-Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 is applying to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Environmental Services for a Water Quality Certification in accordance with statutory authority contained in the LAC 33:IX.1507.A-E and provisions of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Comments concerning this application can be filed with the Water Permits Division within ten days of this notice by referencing WQC 260210-03, Al 205908 to the following address: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Water Permits Division P.O. Box 4313 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313 Attn: Water Quality Certifications Comments may be submitted by email to DEQ-WaterQualityCertifications@la.gov. A copy of the application is available for inspection and review at the LDEQ Public Records Center at 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the LDEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov. Mar 11 1t 2104427 Notice Cost- $105.92
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Lake Charles
March 11, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 03/05/2026 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: Project Build A Future, 4254 5th Ave, Assessment No. 01264672 Cross Country Management, c/o Richard Desadier, 4451 5th Av, Assessment No. 01330979 Rose M George Sias, c/o Roman Sias, 1751 6th Ave, Assessment No. 00427713 Cloud Realty LLC, 2128 9th St, Assessment No. 00570095 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, HUDS MCM, ISN Western Operation Center, Attn: Mortgagee Compliance Manager, 2318 9th St, Assessment No. 00277487 Lester Wilbert Jones, 2330 9th St, Assessment No. 00440590 V J Investment LLC, 2012 13th St, Assessment No. 00342211 Lake City Construction Inc, c/o Gerald Anthony Guillory, 1106 14th St, Assessment No. 00459844 Diana Lynn Stevens, 900 Blk Adams St-Lot S of 905 Adams St, Assessment No. 00435848 First New Life Missionary Baptist Church of Lake Charles Inc, 914 N. Booker St, Assessment No. 00344265 Annabella Howard, 1516 Cactus Dr, Assessment No. 00391956 Jay Santana Et Ux, 639 Clarence St, Assessment No. 00579483 Black Diamond Builders LLC, 716 Clarence St, Assessment No. 00590827 Andre M Poullard Et Ux, 1328 Clover Dr, Assessment 00361461 Robert Norman Hill Et Ux, 1332 Clover Dr, Assessment No. 00352799 Donald Michael Jackson Et Ux, c/o Neliska Deeta Thomas Jackson, 1400 Clover Dr, Assessment No. 00324213 Leroy Joseph Gumms, 621 Enterprise Blvd, Assessment No. 00551627 EMM Investments LLC, 2712 Hazel St, Assessment No. 00540994 Phillip Assad Ieyoub Et Al, c/o Patrick Ieyoub, 600 Blk Hodges St-Lot N of 308 Hodges St, Assessment No. 00574996 John Berchman Smith Jr, 2111 Jackson St, Assessment No. 00362719 Singh Holdings LLC, 3621 Kirkman St, Assessment No. 00393304 Malbert Joseph Lewis Sr Et Al, 307 Libbey St, Assessment No. 00587990 Julie Diana Fox Hebert, 1215 Louisiana Ave, Assessment No. 00605077 Helen Marie Johnson, 3207 Louisiana Ave, Assessment No. 00361259 Mildred Lee Edwards Larocca, 2200 Opelousas St, Assessment No. 00371475 Maudrie Ross Et Vir, c/o Darren K Jones, 1213 Pine St, Assessment No. 00599654 Katie Elizabeth Wendt, 516 Pryce St, Assessment No. 00610402 Amy Jo Manuel Et Al, 811 Pryce St, Assessment No. 00606057 Vunita Hector Collins Et Al, c/o Trudy Bell, 900 Blk Pryce St-Lot W of 906 Pryce St, Assessment No. 00566640 Tyria Yuvette Guillory, 1200 Blk Pryce St-Lot North of 411 Boston St, Assessment No. 00755214 Michelle Espree Chapman, 1621 E School St, Assessment No. 00306673 Randall Louis Stout, 125 State St, Assessment No. 00349208 Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violation: Benny Patrick Moreaux, 922 Gulf St, Assessment 00401463 Dubois Capital LLC, 2911 Hazel St, Assessment No. 00348007 Cecilia Janise Bullock, 1419 Louisiana Ave, Assessment No. 00589179 Robert Paul Waldon, 2510 Peace Dr, Assessment No. 01324049 Mar 10, 11 2t 2104396 Notice Cost- $193.00
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Lake Charles
March 11, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of LOUIS GABE GUILLORY please contact Jacob Richard, Attorney at 225-368-7829. Mar 10, 11, 12 3t 2104384 Notice Cost- $59.61
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Lake Charles
March 11, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT 1969 CHEVROLET VIN#136379A326759 is stored at Brileys Paint and Body Wrecker and Towing, 3939 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70615. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by the owner by March 27, 2026, a Permit to Sell may be obtained. Mar 10, 11 2t 2104043 Notice Cost- $49.69
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Lake Charles
March 11, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE Headache and Wellness Center of Southwest Louisiana with provider Darci Portie, FNP will permanently close April 30, 2026. Patients may request records before April 30: 337-508-2333. After May 1, records are available via Morgan Records Management: 833-888-0247 or www.MorganRecordsManagement.com. Records will be retained according to state and federal law. Mar 10-14 5t 2103029 Notice Cost- $142.30
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Lake Charles
March 11, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The records of the Calcasieu Parish Tax Assessor and/or Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court disclose that the following are the owners of, or has interest in the referenced improvements, structure or structures as follows: Ultimate Breed Inc (The) c/o Diedra Watson, is the owner and has an interest in referenced improvements, structure or structures (one house) on property located on 6765 Hwy 90 East, Ward W8, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (CDM-0925-0113), Parcel # 01346675. Rebekah Laughlin Nolden, is the owner and has an interest in referenced improvements, structure or structures (one manufactured home) on property located on 7616 Mackeral Drive, Ward W3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (CDM-0925-0115), Parcel # 00764930. Kenneth Shane Rosfeld et ux, is the owner and has an interest in referenced improvements, structure or structures (one manufactured home) on property located on 9620 Simon Lebleu Road, Ward W3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (CDM-0925-0111), Parcel # 00836818. Rodrick Ali James, is the owner and has an interest in referenced improvements, structure or structures (one manufactured home) on property located on 2516 Stingray Drive, Ward W3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (CDM-0825-0091), Parcel # 01320940. Carla Ann LeMaire LaBauve (Estate) c/o Arthur Scarborough, is the owner and has an interest in referenced improvements, structure or structures (one house) on property located on 337 Burleson Road, Ward W4, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (CDM-0825-0100), Parcel # 00139955. Chelsenea Demetria Brooks, is the owner and has an interest in referenced improvements, structure or structures (one house and one manufactured home) on property located on 2907 Renee Street, Ward W3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (CDM-0825-0095), Parcel # 00056995. Gerald Wayne Mott c/o Marla Manuel, is the owner and has an interest in referenced improvements, structure or structures (one house) on property located on 7066 Hwy 3256, Ward W8, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (CDM-0825-0105), Parcel # 00260738. James Dwight Mouton Jr et ux, is the owner and has an interest in referenced improvements, structure or structures (one manufactured home) on property located on 1503 West Pine Meadows Drive, Ward W1, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (CDM-0825-0108), Parcel # 00939633. An inspection revealed that the structure or structures located on the above referenced properties have been found to be unsafe, unsanitary and dangerous to human life due to inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, and abandonment. Therefore, in accordance with the Calcasieu Parish Code of ordinances, Chapter 6, Article II, Ordinance Nos. 2539 and 3169, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has directed me to serve you notice to show cause at a meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury as to why the improvements located on the above referenced properties should not be condemned. The meeting will be held at 5:45 PM, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building at 1015 Pithon Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Please be advised, a condemnation order is final unless appealed within ten (10) business days following the public hearing. Should you decide to remove the improvements prior to the public hearing, a demolition permit is required and may be obtained through the permit office. If you do not own or if you have recently sold the above referenced property, please contact David Robinson upon receipt of this notice at (337) 721-3628. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. /s/ Dan Broussard, Chief Building Official Mar 3, 11 2t 2102956 Notice Cost- $214.00
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Lake Charles
March 11, 2026
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Public Notice In accordance with Article II of Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, it shall be unlawful for persons owning or occupying lots located within recognized subdivisions outside municipalities or in the vicinity of the Chennault International Airport in the Parish of Calcasieu to fail to cut and remove grass and obnoxious weeds, or remove other deleterious or unhealthful growths, trash, debris, refuse, and discarded or noxious matter. If the following property owner(s) fail(s) to cut or remove such matter as described above by February 12, 2026, the Police Jury shall proceed as authorized by the aforementioned parish ordinance, with all unpaid costs and charges to be added to the next ad valorem tax bill. Class C grass violation exists on 201 Catalina Street, Parcel # # 00106399A, Thomas Lee Victor c/o Eugene Robert Victor Mosley. (Grass - PS-1225-0818). Class C grass violation exists on 201 Catalina Street 50% INT IN, Parcel # 00106399, Agnes Edward Victor c/o Gloria Guillory. (Grass - PS-0226-0031). /s/ Dan Broussard, Chief Building Official Mar 4, 11 2t 2102719 Notice Cost- $73.00
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Lake Charles
March 11, 2026
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NOTICE TO VOTERS OF SPECIAL SALES TAX ELECTION To the qualified electors of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 10th day of November, 2025, the Town Council of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, ordered that a special election be held in Iowa, Louisiana, on Saturday, the 16th day of May, 2026, or such other election date prescribed by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana as an alternative to such date in accordance with law, for the purpose of submitting to all qualified electors of the Town of Iowa, the following proposition: SALES TAX PROPOSITION (RENEWAL) Shall the Town of Iowa, Louisiana (the Town) be authorized to continue to levy and collect a sales and use tax of one percent (1%) (the Tax), in perpetuity beginning July 1, 2027, upon the sale at retail, use, lease or rental, consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services within the Town, all as presently or hereafter defined in La. R.S. 47:301 to 47:317, inclusive, with collections from the levy of the Tax estimated to be $1,229,206.03 for one entire year, with the net proceeds of the Tax to be dedicated and used for the following purposes: (1) maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks and street lighting; (2) maintenance and construction of sewerage treatment facilities, systems, pumps and sewer lines; and (3) general administrative and general fund needs? A portion of the monies collected shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. Said election will be held at all polling places which are situated within the corporate boundaries of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana. ONLY THOSE REGISTERED VOTERS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PRECINCTS WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF IOWA, LOUISIANA, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THE PROPOSITIONS: PRECINCTS POLLING PLACES 800* Iowa High School 401 W Miller St. Iowa, LA 801* J I Watson Elem School 221 E First St. Iowa, LA 860S* Lebleu Settlement Elem Sch 6509 Hwy 3059 Lake Charles, LA 861E* Wd 8 Fire Dist 2 3395 Manchester Rd. Iowa, LA The polls will be open at seven (7:00) oclock a.m. and shall remain open until not later than eight (8:00) oclock p.m. The said special election will be held substantially in accordance with the general election laws of the State of Louisiana, except that the election is called and shall be conducted, canvassed, and promulgated, and notice thereof given in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. The officials appointed to hold the election or such substitutes therefor as may be selected, designated and sworn in compliance with Sections 1286 through 1289 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, will make due returns thereof to the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana. Voting machines will be used in the conduct of the election. All qualified electors of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, will be entitled to vote. No voter shall be required to sign a ballot or vote assessed valuation of property. Notice is hereby given that on Monday, the 8th day of June, 2026, at 7:00 oclock p.m., the Town Council will meet in open and public session at the regular meeting place of the Council, Iowa City Hall, 115 North Thomson, Iowa, Louisiana, and will, then and there, examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of said election. The estimated cost of the election to be paid by the Board as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and on actual costs of similar elections, is approximately $700.00. THUS DONE AND SIGNED in Iowa, Louisiana, by authority of a Resolution adopted by the Town Council on the 10th day of November, 2025. /s/ DOUGLAS N. WATKINS DOUGLAS N. WATKINS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ CYNTHIA MALLETT CYNTHIA MALLETT, Clerk Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 4t 2102064 Notice Cost- $454.00
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