PUBLIC NOTICE ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: October 15, 2026 TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: Port of West St. Mary Office, 301 Northwest Blvd., Franklin, La. 70538 AGENDA 1 - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3 - ROLL CALL 4 - MINUTES: Approval of minutes from Sept 17 5 - FINANCES/PAYABLES – A. Approval of Payables B. Report on finances. 6 - GUEST/PUBLIC COMMENTS 7 - PROJECTS – reports, discussion, and any action A. Levees West of the Charenton Canal south of Hwy 90 B. USACE Charenton Floodgate C. Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) –Lakeside Project D. Morgan City Back Lakeside TE 168 (pumps) E. Operations Report on Projects and Grass Cutting F. Restore Act/GOMESA Funding/Watershed G. LSER – Wax Lake East Levee H. 70/30 MRT Operations 8- PERMITS IS- SUED A. Tour Du Teche – access gates for race B. Enterprise Products Operating – Repair levee slide at the Promix Choctaw 10” crossing C. Harvest Midstream Co – Investing the EGI pipeline for anomaly and repairs 9- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RE- PORT 10- LEGAL RE- PORT 11- NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and any action regarding resolution of respect for Wilson Terry B. Discussion and any action to authorize applications for La. Capital Outlay C. Discussion and any action to authorize signatures of MOU and Joint Resolution for the Atchafalaya Basin Infrastructure and Economic Security Coalition (One Atchafalaya) D. Discussion and any action on TE 168 station 8 bids E. Discussion and any action on Lakeside Flood Protection Final Design Phase 2 F. Discussion and any action on West of Charenton Phase 4 12 - OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and any action on Rules and Regulations-Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking. B. Discussion and any action on acquisitions of required property interests for material storage, Morgan City Levee contracts and re- quested USACE projects. 13 – ADJOURNMENT William H. “Bill” Hidalgo, President St. Mary Levee District 7327 Hwy 182 E (70380) P.O. Box 2079 Morgan City, LA 70381-2079 (985) 380-5500 In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Shelly Scully at 985-380-5500, describing the as- sistance that is necessary. Adv. Oct. 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Resolution No. 01-27 The following resolution was in- troduced by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Raymond Price at council meeting held October 13, 2026. Resolution of Action Whereas: The Town of Berwick wishes to renew the cable franchise agreement with Allen’s TV Cable Service, Inc. Therefore be it resolved: That Mayor Duval Arthur, Jr. is hereby authorized to execute the Cable Franchise Agreement with Allen’s TV Cable, Inc. on behalf of the Town of Berwick. A vote on this Resolution was as follows: Ayes: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry Nays: None Absent: None The Resolution was duly approved and adopted at a council meeting held on October 13, 2026. The Clerk of the Council certifies that the above Resolution is true and correct as adopted. ________________ Jamie Keith, Clerk of the Council Date: __________ APPROVED: _________________ Duval H. Arthur, Jr., Mayor Date: __________ Adv. Oct. 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 19, 2026, at 5:45 pm, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to consider a proposed text amendment to the St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code pursuant to Section 5.4.9, Text Amendments, pertaining to solar farm developments. The proposed amendment would revise the existing solar farm development regulations by removing specific ap- plication and permitting fee amounts from the Unified De- velopment Code and providing that applicable fees shall be established by resolution of the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with Section 5.2.3 of the Unified Development Code. At the public hearing, interested persons will be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to provide comments concerning the proposed amendment. All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Request. St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission Barry Druilhet, Chairman Adv. October 2, 9 and 16, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed Ordinance Amendment PUBLIC NO- TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of the City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to hear objections and/or comments to the following recommendation: Section 126-47(H) – Heavy Industrial District Add the following use un- der Conditional Uses: Campus Housing/Dormitory Facilities. Dormitory facilities, student housing, residence halls, and related residential facilities operated by, owned by, leas-ed to, or under contract with an accredited college, university, technical college, maritime academy, trade school, or educational institution shall be permitted in the H Heavy Industrial District upon ap- proval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, subject to the following conditions: 1. The dormitory shall be located on property owned, leased, or controlled by the educational institution. 2. Occupancy shall be limited to enrolled students, faculty, staff, and approved institutional personnel. 3. The facility shall comply with all applicable buildings, fire, health, life-safety, and floodplain regulations. 4. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio established by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 5. A site plan shall be submitted and approved showing buildings, parking, lighting, drainage, landscaping, security measures, and pedestrian access. 6. The dormitory use shall be clearly incidental and supportive to the educational campus and shall not operate as general multifamily housing, apartments, or public rental housing. 7. The City Council may impose additional conditions necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare. GIVEN THIS 9th DAY OF OCTOBER PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY FRANK JUDYCKI, CHAIRMAN Adv. Oct. 9, 14 and 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE ST. MARY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE: VIRTUAL SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION – 5 BUSES The St. Mary Parish School Board hereby gives public notice that 5 (Five) Buses maintained by the Transportation Department will be offered for sale through a virtual public auction conducted on GovDeals.com. These items were declar-ed surplus and are no longer needed for school operations. Online Auction Dates: The online surplus auction will open for bidding on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and will close on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) Bids must be received by the specified date and time. Any bid received after the deadline will not be considered. The following surplus buses are being offered for sale to the highest bidder, subject to Board approval: • Bus #S210, Blue Bird 2014, VIN 1BAKGCPH3EF298916 • Bus #A205, Blue Bird 2008, VIN 1BAKGCKH28F242915 • Bus #A201, Blue Bird 2008, VIN 1BAKGCKH78F242912 • Bus #62, Blue Bird 2002, VIN 1GBL7T1C41J5 13674 • Bus #A200, Blue Bird 2007, VIN 1BAKGCKH48F242916 All bidding will be conducted on- line through GovDeals. Interested parties may view available items, register, and place bids by visiting GovDeals.com. Bus descriptions, photographs, auction terms, and bidding instructions will be available on the auction website. All Buses are non-operable, will be sold “ AS IS, WHERE IS “, with no warranties ex- pressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The St. Mary Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw items from the auction at any time when deemed to be in the best interest of the School Board. Buses may be inspected upon request; bidders are responsible for conducting their own inspection prior to submitting a bid. Purchaser is re- sponsible for loading, transportation, removal, registration, licensing, insurance, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. For additional information re- garding the auction, please contact Mrs. Jackee’ Jackson at 337-836-9661 at the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex. Important No- tice: Employees of the St. Mary Parish School Board and their immediate family members are prohibited from placing bids on any listed items. Adv. Oct., 7, 16 & 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Minutes – October 6, 2026 Council Meeting City of Patterson, Louisiana The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, met on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street. Mayor Rodney Grogan called the meeting to order. Rev. Wendell Howse led the in- vocation. Councilmember Mamie Perry led the Pledge of Allegiance. Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called the Roll. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present. Police Chief Garrett Grogan was in attendance. C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering was ab- sent. Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle mov-ed, and Councilmember Mamie Perry seconded, to dispense with the reading and ap- prove the September 2, 2026, minutes. Councilmembers DeMale Bow-den, Jr., Ray De- wey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Beverly Wanza, Accountant, presented a preliminary first-quarter report showing that the General Fund and Utility Fund are approximately 98 percent complete. Ms. Wanza said the city is currently in the black; total investments are approximately $2.8 million, and total as- sets are nearly $3 million. She added that she will begin providing department heads with individual budget distributions to track spending against benchmarks better. Councilmember Mamie Perry mov-ed to accept the financials, and Councilmember DeMale Bowden seconded. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. There were no public comments. Mrs. Angie Stelly spoke on the Catholic Daughters of America and asked the Mayor and Council to sign the Proclamation designating October 18, 2026, as Catholic Daughters of America Day. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey to proclaim October 18, 2026, as Catholic Daughters of America Day. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Yanni Paul, Patterson High School senior, and Meg-han Thompson, Project Graduation Representative, requested a can shake on October 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Chief Garrett Grogan ad- vised he had no issues with the can shake. Council- member Ray De- wey moved to ap- prove the can shake, and Councilmember Miranda Weinbach seconded. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Dr. Krystal He- bert of the Arc of St. Mary Center of Hope gave the an- nual update and discussed services for adults with in- tellectual disabilities in St. Mary Parish. Dr. Hebert advised that their Prom is March 13, 2027. Dr. Gary Wiltz presented proposed changes from the St. Mary Parish Charter Commission to modernize local government through several amendments. The proposed changes include reducing the parish council from 11 members to 8 single-member districts and transitioning the parish president from part-time to full-time. Dr. Wiltz said the commission reported spending 18 months studying these changes using models from surrounding parishes, such as Terrebonne Parish. Jeff Meyers of Professional Engineering and Environmental Consultants announced that the City of Patterson has se- cured a fully funded $5 million state grant for a second water treatment plant expansion project. The ex- pansion will double water capacity from 1.5 million gallons per day to 3 million gallons per day, double storage capacity, and increase production through an additional clear well project. Mr. Meyers said the city will build an additional clear well under the new plant. Bidding will start in two weeks, and the project should begin in December of this year. Clayton Diaz addressed the council about a civil lawsuit against the city stemming from an unfulfilled public records request from the Patterson Police Department dating back to January of this year. Edward Jones, interim City Attorney for the City of Patterson, introduced Ordinance No. 26-10 concerning a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Franklin and the City of Patterson for a fire protection im- provements via the purchase of one 2002 Ford F55 light duty rescue truck at $35,000 total cost components include an initial down payment of $10,000 paid immediately followed by five consecutive monthly payments of $5000 each once funding is received according to terms out lined by both municipalities re- spective legal de- partments through official resolutions drafted by City Attorney Ed Jones following communications between the two cities. Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. moved to un- table the ordinance and discuss purchasing the service truck from the City of Franklin; Councilmember Ray Dewey seconded the motion. Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. then moved, and Councilmember Mamie Perry seconded, to accept Ordinance No. 26-10 as is, approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement be- tween the City of Patterson and the City of Franklin. Mayor Grogan did a roll call. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Mayor Grogan stated that Mr. Russell Cremaldi served as attorney for the City of Patterson for 30+ years. Mr. Cre- maldi passed away at the end of Au- gust. Mayor Grogan and the City Council agreed not to appoint a re- placement for Mr. Cremaldi for 30 days. Mayor Grogan stated that, before we move forward, he wants the record to re- flect that the council agrees and that Mr. Russell Cre- maldi summoned Attorney Edward Jones to his residence two days before he passed. They discussed things, then Mr. Cremaldi called Mayor Grogan and asked if he could turn over the City of Patterson’s records to our magistrate at the time, and he recommended that Attorney Ed Jones replace him as the City of Patterson’s attorney. Mayor Grogan then asked the city council for approval. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bow-den, Jr., Ray De- wey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes, approving Edward B. Jones as the City of Patterson’s attorney. The council removed Mr. Jones as the city’s magistrate. Mr. Edward B. Jones was sworn in as Patterson’s new City Attorney by Judge Curtis Sigur following approval from council. Mayor Grogan stated that, after speaking with Chief Garrett Grogan and Mr. Tommy Bourgeois, Mr. Russell Cre- maldi’s nephew, Chief Grogan ap- proved Attorney Lloyd Thomas Bourgeois, Jr. as the city’s next Magistrate. For the record, Mayor Grogan called the roll. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mi- randa Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes, approving Lloyd Thomas Bourgeois, Jr. as the city’s new Magistrate. Judge Anthony Saleme swore in Lloyd Thomas Bourgeois, Jr. as Patterson’s new City Magistrate after the council approved the appointment. Councilmember Mamie Perry mov-ed to approve Water Meter Change Order No. 1, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle seconded. This change order uses the remaining funds allocated for the water meter changeouts. These water meter changeouts will be south of the rail and extend to Pietro Estates. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Patrick Jones, Patterson Housing Authority Chairman, came before council and stated that one commissioner’s term ends in November. Ms. Doris Scott will be the outgoing ten-ant commissioner. Mr. Jones said he and his board recommend Alexis Griffin as the in- coming tenant commissioner, which would be a plus because she is also on the police force. Council- member Ray De- wey moved, and Councilmember Miranda Weinbach seconded, to ap- prove Alexis Griffin as the new ten-ant commissioner. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mi- randa Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Mayor Grogan stated there will be no action on item 6 (Discussion on Term Limits for Elected Officials), item 7 (Discussion on Placement of Political Campaign Signs before qualifying), and item 8 (discussion on tas for Law En- forcement and Firefighters). It’s basically whether we want to move forward with these items at the next council meeting. We should meet with Ed Jones, City Attorney, to put it in Ordinance form. Mayor Grogan advised council that they have a full month to de- cide and would need to put it on the ballot in the Spring. Council- member DeMale Bowden, Jr. will chair a committee to discuss term limits if the public has questions or concerns. Councilmember Mamie Perry agreed to be on the committee. Councilmember Demale Bowden, Jr. will then bring all questions and concerns to the mayor and other councilmembers. Chief Garrett Grogan, Police Dept., has no comments. Slade Sanders, Chairman of the Lower Atchafalaya Main Street, ad- vised that the Main Street Festival is still scheduled for this Saturday. They have not made a decision yet because the forecast keeps changing. Mr. Sanders advised they will know more by Thursday afternoon or Friday morning. Fire Chief Scott Hutton thanked everyone who came to Saturday’s open house; turnout was good. He thanked the council for the Junior Program, which they started promoting to re- cruit junior volunteers, and they are now reviewing two applications. In the last three months, the fire department got six new members. Andrew Bienvenu advised they kicked off flag football season. Mr. Bienvenu said they started digging a couple of ditches and still have more to do. He said he attended the Wards 5 & 8 board meeting about the letter to the City of Patterson regarding their CPI going up every year, as ours does with water and sewer. AT this moment, it will be tabled until Wards 5 & 8 can get everybody to the table for a clearer plan in the future. Andrew then gave C.J. Franklin the Providence Engineering report since Mr. Franklin could not make the meeting. It was stated that all the valid information was submitted to USDA per the request, and it’s in the final stages of review. So hopefully that is moving along. Terry Space – no comments. Sharon Gillum – no comments. Jeff Meyers with Professional Engineering and Environmental advised that the state has approved an additional $49,000 to add 60 water meters, in addition to the meters Andrew mentioned earlier. Mr. Meyers advised that LDH has approved installing a new 10-inch water line from the dead end of the existing water line at Kim Street to David Street, creating a looped system back there. They also said they are applying for an additional $3 million grant to fund additional water system improvements, including a new groundwater storage tank closer to the road adjacent to the existing fire station. This would increase the storage capacity to about 500,000 gallons. Mayor Grogan also said we are considering placing a water tower south of the rail because we have more volume than pressure from Cotton Road to Pietro Estates. Mayor Grogan said we are applying for a million-dollar grant to build a water tower south of the rail, which will also reduce the number of problems looping south of the rail and increase water pressure. The next council meeting will not be on November 3, 2026, because that is Election Day; it will be on Tuesday, November 10. 2026. Also, Mayor Grogan advised that our attorney, Ed Jones, has asked for a special call meeting next week regarding the two lawsuits, and we will go into executive session. This meeting will be next Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. With no further business before the Mayor and Council, Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilmember Miranda Weinbach seconded. The Council unanimously agreed. ___________ Rodney A. Grogan, Mayor ___________ Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk Adv. Oct. 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE St. Mary Parish Communications District 1200 David Dr., Bldg. B MORGAN CITY, LA 70380 Phone (985) 385-3385 Fax (985) 385-4467 AGENDA Thursday, October 22, 2026 1:00 P.M. 1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Guest(s): 4. Public Comment 5. Approval of September 24th, 2026, Meeting Minutes 6. Income Statement: September 2026 7. Expense Statement: September 2026 8. Old Business: None 9. New Business: None 10. Director Up- dates 11. General Discussion 12. Adjournment Adv. Oct. 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Posted on Front door/website Friday, October 9, 2026 4:00 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PATTERSON Special Meeting of the City of Council Proposed Executive Session Regarding Litigation Tuesday – October 13, 2026 5:00 PM City Hall, Council Meeting Room 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana The City Council will convene in open session to consider entering executive session under La.R.S. 42:16 and 42:17 (A) (2) for litigation strategy or negotiations concerning matters separately identified in the attached agenda and litigation-identification statement, incorporated into this notice. Any executive session will be subject to the required public vote and a determination that open discussion would detrimentally affect the City’s executive session. The Council will return to open session before ad- journment. This notice is posted in accordance with ap- plicable public notice requirements. Posted this 9th day of September 2026 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance, please contact Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 or email midge.bourgeois@cityofpattersonla. gov to describe the necessary assistance. “City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer” ––––––– CITY OF PATTERSON Special Meeting of the City Council Proposed Executive Session Regarding Litigation SPC Executive Council Meeting Agenda DATE: October 13, 2026 TIME: 5:00 PMPLACE OF MEETING: City Hall, Council Meeting Room 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392 AGENDA *********** 1. Call to order by Mayor. 2. Roll call and determination of quorum. 3. Public comment concerning the proposed executive-session item. 4. Consideration of a motion to enter executive session under La. R.S. 42:16 and the basis that open discussion would detrimentally affect the City’s bargaining or litigating position: • Pending litigation-Hines: Katrina Hines, individually and on behalf of Kevin J. Pierre vs BNSF Railway Company, National Railroad Passenger Corporation d/b/a Am- trak, City of Patterson, “et al.”, United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana. • Pending litigation — Diaz: Clayton D Diaz vs. City of Patterson LA Police Department, No. 140714 “B”, 16th Judicial District Court. • Prospective litigation after formal written demand — Tezeno: Samuel Tezeno and the City of Patterson; wrongful termination claim asserted by Samuel Tezeno in a formal demand to the City of Patterson. 5. Executive session, if approved by the required vote. 6. Return to open session. 7. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special as- sistance, please contact Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk at 985-395-5205 or email midge.bourgeois@citvofpattersonla.gov to describe the necessary assistance. “City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer” Adv. Oct. 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Public Meeting Date: October 13, 2026 Call to Order: 6:00 P.M. Place: Council Meeting Room 3225 Third Street Berwick, LA 70342 St. Mary Parish Prayer________ Pledge of Allegiance _______ Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry. Minutes from last meeting: September 8, 2026 Treasurer’s Re- port___________ Guests:_______ The Beacon Shines on: The Beacon Shines on: Police Report: __ Fire Report ____ Public Works Report __________ Consulting En- gineers Report ___ Planning & Zoning _________ Committee Re- ports ___________ PUBLIC HEARING 1. None ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT 1. None RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS 1. Resolution No. 01-27 - Resolution of Authority for the Mayor to enter into a non- exclusive franchising agreement with Allen’s TV Cable Inc. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Sally Melancon – Mosquito Abatement & Bar Pits. 2. Approve Auth- orization for the mayor to sign a Cooperative Agreement with the Baldwin Police De- partment for Equipment Use. 3. Barry Dufrene – St. Mary Parish Update Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary. Adv. Oct. 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 September 1, 2026 Bayou Vista, Louisiana The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 7 met at 6:00 p.m. at the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department, 1519 Hwy. 182 East, Bayou Vista, Louisiana. Members Present: Jeremy Price, Martin DeHart, Alvin Metrejean, Andree Hebert. Members Ab- sent: Joseph Adydan. Guests Present: Gerald Price, Fire Chief. Meeting called to order by Jeremy Price. Invocation by Martin DeHart and Pledge of Allegiance held. A quorum was present. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the August 4, 2026 meeting were ap- proved as distributed on motion by Martin DeHart, seconded by Alvin Metrejean. Motion carried unanimously. Public Comment: None. Treasurer’s Re- port: The Treasurer presented the Balance Sheet, current account balances for the General Fund, Bond/Debt Service Fund ac- counts, and the LAMP account, the monthly bill payment list, and the year-to-date Profit and Loss. Accounts are reconciled through July 31, 2026; August bank statements had not been received as of the meeting date. The report is informational and was filed for the audit. No motion was re- quired. Fire Chief’s Re- port: Chief Gerald Price reported that the Department is beginning a Firefighter I Academy at the Bayou Vista station, including Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, and Firefighter I certification, with ap- proximately eleven students enrolled. Training is being offered parish- wide, and the station continues to serve as a FETA testing site. The State Fire Marshal has waived FETA testing fees. Volunteers replaced a leaking radiator hose on apparatus at the station at a parts cost of ap- proximately $20, avoiding an estimated $1,000 to $1,500 shop repair. Four to five new members have joined in recent months and have been attending drills. Old Business: Discussion and possible action re- garding the operations millage re- newal election, in- cluding estimated election cost, registered voters listing, and related research. The Treasurer presented the written status report. The Louisiana Secretary of State, Ac- counting Division, provided an estimate of $9,500 to place a District millage proposition on the December 12, 2026 ballot. That figure is an estimate for use in a call-of-election resolution and is not an invoice; actual cost will be billed after the election and may be shared with the State and other entities on the ballot. A District-only registered voter list had not yet been ordered pending confirmation that Fire Protection District No. 7 can be pulled as a distinct selection. Proposition re- write work re- mains outstanding. Cost estimates for later 2027 dates had been requested. The State Bond Commission deadline associated with the December 12, 2026 date had passed, and staff had not confirmed whether a late ap- plication or waiver was available. Motion by Martin DeHart, seconded by Alvin Metrejean, to direct staff to continue December 12, 2026 millage renewal work. Motion carried un- animously. No call-of-election resolution or proposition language was adopted. Motion by Jeremy Price, seconded by Andree Hebert, to purchase the registered voter listing for the District. Motion carried unanimously. New Business: Discussion and possible action re- garding approval of the FY 2026-2027 Budget. Motion by Andree Hebert, seconded by Martin DeHart, to accept and adopt the FY 2026-2027 Budget. Motion carried un- animously. Adjournment: Motion by Martin DeHart, seconded by Jeremy Price. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting ad- journed at 6:21 p.m. Next Regular Meeting: October 6, 2026. Adv. Oct. 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following proposed ordinance was submitted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, on October 6, 2026. ORDINANCE NO. 26-10 AN ORDINANCE AP- PROVING A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PATTERSON AND THE CITY OF FRANKLIN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF PATTERSON; AUTH- ORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF ONE 2002 FORD F-550 LIGHT DUTY RESCUE FIRE TRUCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $35,000.00; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR REQUIRED CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABLE FUNDS; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Patterson is a political subdivision of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and is authorized to enter into cooperative endeavors for a public purpose; WHEREAS, the City of Franklin has agreed to convey to the City of Patterson one (1) 2002 Ford F-550 Light Duty Rescue Fire Truck, Vehicle Identification Number 1FDAF57F22EC16444, for the purpose of improving fire protection within the City of Patterson; WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the acquisition will serve the public purpose of improving fire protection and will benefit the residents of the City of Patterson, the City of Franklin, and the public as a whole; WHEREAS, the parties have a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value at least equivalent to the consideration described in the Cooperative En- deavor Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, the consideration to be paid by the City of Patterson is Thirty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($35,000.00), consisting of a down payment of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) followed by Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) per month for five (5) consecutive months, until the purchase price has been paid in full; WHEREAS, Article II, Section 2-10 of the City of Patterson Home Rule Charter re- quires an ordinance for an act of the Council having the force of law, including an act that incurs debt in any manner authorized by law; and WHEREAS, Article V, Section 5-05 of the Home Rule Charter requires an ordinance to authorize a contract providing for payments beyond the end of the fiscal year and requires certification that a sufficient unencumbered appropriation exists and that funds are or will be available when each obligation becomes due. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA, THAT: Section 1. Approval of Co- operative En- deavor Agreement 1.- The Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Patterson and the City of Franklin, substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A (the “Agreement”), is hereby approved. 2.- The City Council specifically approves the acquisition from the City of Franklin of one (1) 2002 Ford F-550 Light Duty Rescue Fire Truck, VIN No. 1FDAF57F22EC16444, upon the terms set forth in the Agreement. 3.- The Agreement is approved as a cooperative endeavor undertaken for the public purpose of improving fire protection within the City of Patterson. Section 2. Authorization of Consideration and Payments 1.- The City of Patterson is authorized to pay the City of Franklin a total amount not to exceed Thirty- Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($35,000.00) for the fire truck described in Section 1. 2.- The authorized consideration shall be paid as stated in the Agreement: (a) a down payment of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00); followed by (b) Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) per month for five (5) consecutive months, until the full purchase price is paid. 3.- Each payment is subject to the prior certification required by Article V, Section 5-05 of the City of Patterson Home Rule Charter. Be- fore the City incurs an obligation or makes a payment under the Agreement, the Mayor or the Mayor’s authorized designee shall certify that (a) a sufficient unencumbered ap- propriation exists and (b) funds are or will be available to meet the obligation when due. 4.- Payments shall be made only from lawfully ap- propriated and available funds in the Fund 11 - Fire Department Equipment Fund. Section 3. Execution and Im- plementation 1.- Rodney Grogan, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the City of Patterson, to execute the Agreement and any bill of sale, title-transfer in- strument, receipt, delivery record, or other document reasonably necessary to carry out this Ordinance and the Agreement. 2.- The City Clerk, Accountant, Fire Chief, and other appropriate City officers and employees are authorized to take all ministerial actions necessary to implement this Ordinance, including processing payments that have been properly authorized, certified, and documented. 3.- No material amendment that increases the total consideration, adds interest or a financing charge, extends the five-month payment period, or otherwise creates an additional financial obligation of the City may be made without further approval by ordinance. 4.- Before execution by the City of Patterson, the Mayor and City Clerk shall confirm that the Agreement is fully completed and that the City of Franklin’s authorizing action and the dates of execution stated in the Agreement and attached resolution are accurate. Section 4. Severability If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. Ef- fective Date This Ordinance shall become effective upon final adoption and approval in the manner required by the City of Patterson Home Rule Charter and applicable law. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, at a duly called and convened meeting held on the ___ day of __________, 2026. CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA By__________ Rodney Grogan, Mayor ATTEST: _____________ Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 10th day of November, 2026, during the regular meeting of the Patterson City Council to be held at the City Hall in Patterson, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, on that date and at that time, and final action on said proposed ordinance shall be taken at said meeting. Dates of Publication of Notice: October 16th, October 21st, October 28th ______(S)______ MIDGE BOURGEOIS, CITY CLERK EXHIBIT A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BE- TWEEN THE CITY OF PATTERSON AND THE CITY OF FRANKLIN THIS COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ___________day of __________, 2026, by and between the CITY OF PATTERSON, a political subdivision of St. Mary Parish, represented herein by Rodney Grogan, its Mayor, and duly authorized by its City Council, hereinafter referred to as “CITY OF PATTERSON,” and the CITY OF FRANKLIN, a political subdivision, represented herein by Eugene P. Foulcard, its Mayor, duly authorized by resolution of its City Council, hereinafter re- ferred to as “CITY.” WHEREAS, CITY OF PATTERSON and CITY are authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, which provides that, for a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative en- deavors with each other; WHEREAS, the public purpose of this cooperative endeavor is the improvement of fire protection within the City of Patterson, whereby CITY agrees to convey unto CITY OF PATTERSON one (1) 2002 Ford F-550 Light Duty Rescue Fire Truck, VIN No. 1FDAF57F22EC16444; and WHEREAS, in consideration thereof, CITY OF PATTERSON agrees to pay CITY the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($35,000.00), payable as follows: a down payment of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($10,000.00), followed by FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($5,000.00) per month for five (5) consecutive months, until the full purchase price of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($35,000.00) has been paid in full; WHEREAS, the Agreement will benefit residents of the City of Patterson, the City of Franklin, and the public as a whole; and WHEREAS, CITY OF PATTERSON and CITY each have a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value that is at least equivalent to the consideration des- cribed in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein contained, CITY OF PATTERSON and CITY agree as follows: 1.- CITY shall convey to CITY OF PATTERSON the one (1) 2002 Ford F-550 Light Duty Rescue Fire Truck described above. 2.- CITY OF PATTERSON shall pay CITY the total consideration of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($35,000.00) in the payment structure stated above, subject to the availability and certification of funds required by applicable law and the City of Patterson Home Rule Charter. 3.- The Mayor of each City is authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of that City, subject to the authorizing action of its respective governing authority. THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Patterson, Louisiana, on this ___ day of __________, 2026. Witnesses: CITY OF PATTERSON By:_________ RODNEY GROGAN, MAYOR THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Franklin, Louisiana, on this ___ day of __________, 2026. Witnesses: CITY OF FRANKLIN By:_______ EUGENE P. FOULCARD, MAYOR Adv. Oct. 16, 21, & 28, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Minutes – October 6, 2026 Council Meeting City of Patterson, Louisiana The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, met on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street. Mayor Rodney Grogan called the meeting to order. Rev. Wendell Howse led the in- vocation. Councilmember Mamie Perry led the Pledge of Allegiance. Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called the Roll. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present. Police Chief Garrett Grogan was in attendance. C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering was ab- sent. Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle mov-ed, and Councilmember Mamie Perry seconded, to dispense with the reading and ap- prove the September 2, 2026, minutes. Councilmembers DeMale Bow-den, Jr., Ray De- wey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Beverly Wanza, Accountant, presented a preliminary first-quarter report showing that the General Fund and Utility Fund are approximately 98 percent complete. Ms. Wanza said the city is currently in the black; total investments are approximately $2.8 million, and total as- sets are nearly $3 million. She added that she will begin providing department heads with individual budget distributions to track spending against benchmarks better. Councilmember Mamie Perry mov-ed to accept the financials, and Councilmember DeMale Bowden seconded. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. There were no public comments. Mrs. Angie Stelly spoke on the Catholic Daughters of America and asked the Mayor and Council to sign the Proclamation designating October 18, 2026, as Catholic Daughters of America Day. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey to proclaim October 18, 2026, as Catholic Daughters of America Day. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Yanni Paul, Patterson High School senior, and Meg-han Thompson, Project Graduation Representative, requested a can shake on October 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Chief Garrett Grogan ad- vised he had no issues with the can shake. Council- member Ray De- wey moved to ap- prove the can shake, and Councilmember Miranda Weinbach seconded. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Dr. Krystal He- bert of the Arc of St. Mary Center of Hope gave the an- nual update and discussed services for adults with in- tellectual disabilities in St. Mary Parish. Dr. Hebert advised that their Prom is March 13, 2027. Dr. Gary Wiltz presented proposed changes from the St. Mary Parish Charter Commission to modernize local government through several amendments. The proposed changes include reducing the parish council from 11 members to 8 single-member districts and transitioning the parish president from part-time to full-time. Dr. Wiltz said the commission reported spending 18 months studying these changes using models from surrounding parishes, such as Terrebonne Parish. Jeff Meyers of Professional Engineering and Environmental Consultants announced that the City of Patterson has se- cured a fully funded $5 million state grant for a second water treatment plant expansion project. The ex- pansion will double water capacity from 1.5 million gallons per day to 3 million gallons per day, double storage capacity, and increase production through an additional clear well project. Mr. Meyers said the city will build an additional clear well under the new plant. Bidding will start in two weeks, and the project should begin in December of this year. Clayton Diaz addressed the council about a civil lawsuit against the city stemming from an unfulfilled public records request from the Patterson Police Department dating back to January of this year. Edward Jones, interim City Attorney for the City of Patterson, introduced Ordinance No. 26-10 concerning a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Franklin and the City of Patterson for a fire protection im- provements via the purchase of one 2002 Ford F55 light duty rescue truck at $35,000 total cost components include an initial down payment of $10,000 paid immediately followed by five consecutive monthly payments of $5000 each once funding is received according to terms out lined by both municipalities re- spective legal de- partments through official resolutions drafted by City Attorney Ed Jones following communications between the two cities. Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. moved to un- table the ordinance and discuss purchasing the service truck from the City of Franklin; Councilmember Ray Dewey seconded the motion. Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. then moved, and Councilmember Mamie Perry seconded, to accept Ordinance No. 26-10 as is, approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement be- tween the City of Patterson and the City of Franklin. Mayor Grogan did a roll call. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Mayor Grogan stated that Mr. Russell Cremaldi served as attorney for the City of Patterson for 30+ years. Mr. Cre- maldi passed away at the end of Au- gust. Mayor Grogan and the City Council agreed not to appoint a re- placement for Mr. Cremaldi for 30 days. Mayor Grogan stated that, before we move forward, he wants the record to re- flect that the council agrees and that Mr. Russell Cre- maldi summoned Attorney Edward Jones to his residence two days before he passed. They discussed things, then Mr. Cremaldi called Mayor Grogan and asked if he could turn over the City of Patterson’s records to our magistrate at the time, and he recommended that Attorney Ed Jones replace him as the City of Patterson’s attorney. Mayor Grogan then asked the city council for approval. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bow-den, Jr., Ray De- wey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes, approving Edward B. Jones as the City of Patterson’s attorney. The council removed Mr. Jones as the city’s magistrate. Mr. Edward B. Jones was sworn in as Patterson’s new City Attorney by Judge Curtis Sigur following approval from council. Mayor Grogan stated that, after speaking with Chief Garrett Grogan and Mr. Tommy Bourgeois, Mr. Russell Cre- maldi’s nephew, Chief Grogan ap- proved Attorney Lloyd Thomas Bourgeois, Jr. as the city’s next Magistrate. For the record, Mayor Grogan called the roll. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mi- randa Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes, approving Lloyd Thomas Bourgeois, Jr. as the city’s new Magistrate. Judge Anthony Saleme swore in Lloyd Thomas Bourgeois, Jr. as Patterson’s new City Magistrate after the council approved the appointment. Councilmember Mamie Perry mov-ed to approve Water Meter Change Order No. 1, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle seconded. This change order uses the remaining funds allocated for the water meter changeouts. These water meter changeouts will be south of the rail and extend to Pietro Estates. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Patrick Jones, Patterson Housing Authority Chairman, came before council and stated that one commissioner’s term ends in November. Ms. Doris Scott will be the outgoing ten-ant commissioner. Mr. Jones said he and his board recommend Alexis Griffin as the in- coming tenant commissioner, which would be a plus because she is also on the police force. Council- member Ray De- wey moved, and Councilmember Miranda Weinbach seconded, to ap- prove Alexis Griffin as the new ten-ant commissioner. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mi- randa Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Mayor Grogan stated there will be no action on item 6 (Discussion on Term Limits for Elected Officials), item 7 (Discussion on Placement of Political Campaign Signs before qualifying), and item 8 (discussion on tas for Law En- forcement and Firefighters). It’s basically whether we want to move forward with these items at the next council meeting. We should meet with Ed Jones, City Attorney, to put it in Ordinance form. Mayor Grogan advised council that they have a full month to de- cide and would need to put it on the ballot in the Spring. Council- member DeMale Bowden, Jr. will chair a committee to discuss term limits if the public has questions or concerns. Councilmember Mamie Perry agreed to be on the committee. Councilmember Demale Bowden, Jr. will then bring all questions and concerns to the mayor and other councilmembers. Chief Garrett Grogan, Police Dept., has no comments. Slade Sanders, Chairman of the Lower Atchafalaya Main Street, ad- vised that the Main Street Festival is still scheduled for this Saturday. They have not made a decision yet because the forecast keeps changing. Mr. Sanders advised they will know more by Thursday afternoon or Friday morning. Fire Chief Scott Hutton thanked everyone who came to Saturday’s open house; turnout was good. He thanked the council for the Junior Program, which they started promoting to re- cruit junior volunteers, and they are now reviewing two applications. In the last three months, the fire department got six new members. Andrew Bienvenu advised they kicked off flag football season. Mr. Bienvenu said they started digging a couple of ditches and still have more to do. He said he attended the Wards 5 & 8 board meeting about the letter to the City of Patterson regarding their CPI going up every year, as ours does with water and sewer. AT this moment, it will be tabled until Wards 5 & 8 can get everybody to the table for a clearer plan in the future. Andrew then gave C.J. Franklin the Providence Engineering report since Mr. Franklin could not make the meeting. It was stated that all the valid information was submitted to USDA per the request, and it’s in the final stages of review. So hopefully that is moving along. Terry Space – no comments. Sharon Gillum – no comments. Jeff Meyers with Professional Engineering and Environmental advised that the state has approved an additional $49,000 to add 60 water meters, in addition to the meters Andrew mentioned earlier. Mr. Meyers advised that LDH has approved installing a new 10-inch water line from the dead end of the existing water line at Kim Street to David Street, creating a looped system back there. They also said they are applying for an additional $3 million grant to fund additional water system improvements, including a new groundwater storage tank closer to the road adjacent to the existing fire station. This would increase the storage capacity to about 500,000 gallons. Mayor Grogan also said we are considering placing a water tower south of the rail because we have more volume than pressure from Cotton Road to Pietro Estates. Mayor Grogan said we are applying for a million-dollar grant to build a water tower south of the rail, which will also reduce the number of problems looping south of the rail and increase water pressure. The next council meeting will not be on November 3, 2026, because that is Election Day; it will be on Tuesday, November 10. 2026. Also, Mayor Grogan advised that our attorney, Ed Jones, has asked for a special call meeting next week regarding the two lawsuits, and we will go into executive session. This meeting will be next Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. With no further business before the Mayor and Council, Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilmember Miranda Weinbach seconded. The Council unanimously agreed. ___________ Rodney A. Grogan, Mayor ___________ Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk Adv. Oct. 16, 2026