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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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I AM APPLYING to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell alcoholic beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Calcasieu at the following address: DG Louisiana, LLC d/b/a Dollar General Store #31299 for the premises located at 1929 North Perkins Ferry Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70611. /s/Steven R. Deckard, CEO Feb 12, 13 2t 2098008 Notice Cost- $71.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 Noon CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/ Lake Charles, LA 70615 ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present: Mr. Nora Popillion, President Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Vice President Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner Mr. Kenneth B. Martin, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Commissioner Others Present: Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director Mr. Robert S. Kleinschmidt Jr., Legal Counsel Mrs. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs Mr. John McMullen, Director of Facilities & Maintenance Mr. Mitch ONeal, Director of Operations Mrs. Desiree K. Daigle, Admin. Specialist/Recording Secretary Mr. Clint Johnson, Airport Operations Superintendent Mr. Brett Downer, OCarroll Group Mr. Donnie Morris, Consultant Mr. John Gregory, HUB International Limited Mr. Louis Todd, HUB International Limited Mrs. Donna Teer, HUB International Limited Mr. Russell Stutes, Jr., Stutes & Lavergne, LLC Mr. Gary Loftus, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Chief Joshua Arnold, Centerra Assistant Chief Jonathon Monceaux, Centerra Mr. Chandler Levi, Allied Universal Security Services Mr. Robert Stanford, Million Air Lake Charles Mr. Mark McElveen, T-Hangar Tenant CALL TO ORDER President Popillion called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and a quorum was established as indicated above. PROPOSED AGENDA President Popillion requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced the same; i.e. DELETE: Item #7 Semiannual Financial Update. Mr. Melton stated that the semiannual financial update is recommended by the auditor and it will be presented at the February 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. GUILLORY-AUGUST, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Melton introduced Mr. Loftus, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Compliance Program Manager and Airport Certification Safety Inspector who is currently conducting Chennaults Airport Certification Safety Inspection. Mr. Melton stated that the bid opening for the new Single Bay Paint Hangar I will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Mr. Melton shared pictures of the New Guard House at the Industrial Row Gate. Mr. Melton stated that this is another effort by Chennault to enhance and take the airport to a center of excellence. Mr. Melton thanked Mr. Shows with VSG Architects, his staff and the engineers for all their efforts. Mr. Downer gave a brief recap of the marketing and public relations efforts regarding Chen-nault Airports 40th Anniversary and the upcoming Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Aviation Paint Hangar. AWARDED CONTRACTS FROM JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 Mrs. LaFleur stated that this reporting complies with the Financial Auditors recommendation to provide updates on awarded projects to our Board of Commissioners. Mrs. LaFleur stated that the listing contains who Chennault awarded the contracts to and what the cost was from June 1, 2025 December 31, 2025. Project Name Contractor Award Amount Building 1020 HVAC Emergency Management System Replacement (Northrop Grumman Admin.) Trouth Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal, Inc. $163,650.00 FWPH #2 Tank-02 (Job West) Firewater Storage Tank Clean Out (Rebid) AFCO 360, LLC $17,200.00 FWPH #2 Tank-02 (Job West) Firewater Storage Tank Inspection Recon Management $50,946.61 Rehabilitate South Apron Pavement, Phase IV Alfred Palma, LLC $1,395,458.00 Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Concrete Paving & Flooring Replacement Alfred Palma, LLC $99,800.00 Chennault Administration Building Interior Renovations Scott Taylor Construction $114,850.00 LEASE AMENDMENT EP BREAUX UTILITY SERVICE, LLC. Mr. Melton stated that EP Breaux Utility Service, LLC requested to extend their lease for an additional four months. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AMEND THE LEASE BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND EP BREAUX UTILITY SERVICE, LLC TO EXTEND THE LEASE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) MONTHS COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2026. RATIFY PURCHASE OF PROPERTY INSURANCE LOUISIANA MILLWORK (MASONITE CORPORATION) Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airport will continue paying for the property insurance and will invoice Louisiana Millwork (Masonite Corporation) as per their request during lease negotiations. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THAT THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RATIFY THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE FOR LOUISIANA MILLWORK (MASONITE CORPORATION) PROPERTY AS A SEPARATE INSURANCE POLICY. INSURANCE POLICIES Mr. Todd stated that theres approximately $375,000.00 in savings over the last year. Mr. Todd stated that this year the carrier has moved the wind sublimit from $75,000,000.00 last year to a full wind limit coverage that matches and is based on the total value of Chennault Airports property at no additional premium this year. Mr. Todd stated that he has a new carrier that offered a quote on flood/earthquake coverage of moveable equipment only. Mr. Todd stated that he doesnt think flooding is a real issue. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. GUILLORY-AUGUST, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE POLICIES FROM TODD & ASSOCIATES AND PHYLLIS DUGAR-THIBODEAUX FOR GENERAL LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE, WORKERS COMPENSATION, AND PROPERTY AND LIABILITY COVERAGES FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2026. RENEWAL OF EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2026 Mr. Melton stated that weve previously had this conversation regarding benefits. Mr. Melton stated that people are what make this place thrive. Mr. Melton stated that if you dont take care of people our mission is going to be affected. Mr. Melton stated that in February 2024 these rates went up 12.5% and in January 2025 our rates went up 3.5%. Mr. Melton stated that at some point we are going to need to look at the employer and employee ratios. Mr. Melton stated that the anticipated premium increase is going up another 10%. Mr. Melton stated that he recommends today that Chennault Airport maintain the employee deductible and the employee and employer contribution ratio. Mr. Melton suggested that the Administration/Personnel/Insurance Committee and Mr. Gregory discuss this item earlier next year. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airport can no longer continue to assume the significant increase in costs. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF THE EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AT THE CURRENT COVERAGE FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2026. ELEVEN (11) ELECTRICAL GATE CONTROLLER UPGRADES Mr. Melton stated that the current eleven (11) Electrical Gate Controllers are consistently breaking down and repair parts are becoming unavailable and difficult to acquire. Mr. Melton further stated that the airport receives 6-7 security reports a week that the gates arent working properly. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE ELEVEN (11) ELECTRICAL GATE CONTROLLER UPGRADES. EXECUTIVE SESSION PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DIS-CUSS PENDING LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:50 p.m. REGULAR SESSION PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 1:51 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session. MINUTE APPROVAL PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 17, 2025 REGULAR MEETING. ADJOURNMENT PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President Popillion declared the meeting ad-journed at 1:52 p.m. MR. NORA POPILLION, PRESIDENT MR. CHARLES K. DALGLEISH, SECRETARY/ TREASURER Feb 12 1t 2098005 Notice Cost- $304.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 Noon CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/ Lake Charles, LA 70615 ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present: Mr. Nora Popillion, President Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Vice President Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Mr. Kenneth B. Martin, Commissioner Others Present: Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director Mr. Robert S. Kleinschmidt Jr., Legal Counsel Mrs. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance Mr. John McMullen, Director of Facilities & Maintenance Mr. Mitch ONeal, Director of Operations Mrs. Desiree K. Daigle, Admin. Specialist/Recording Secretary Mrs. Caitlyn Guinn, Accounting Clerk Ms. Paulette Moss, Human Resources & Payroll Supervisor Mr. Donnie Morris, Consultant Mr. Brett Downer, OCarroll Group Mrs. Kristine S. Carter, Stulb & Associates Mr. Joshua Richard, Stulb & Associates Chief Joshua Arnold, Centerra Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, LandLocked Aviation Services, LLC Mrs. Scarlett Grenzebach, LandLocked Aviation Services, LLC Mr. Robert Stanford, Million Air Lake Charles Mr. Keith Thompson, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Mr. Mark McElveen, T-Hangar Tenant CALL TO ORDER President Popillion called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and a quorum was established as indicated above. PROPOSED AGENDA President Popillion requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced the same; i.e. ADD: Item #12(A) Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a servitude agreement between Chennault International Airport Authority, Calcasieu Parish School Board, and Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC granting a right of way for the utility corridor for Firewater Pumphouse #3. ADD: Item #12(B) Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a servitude agreement between Chennault International Airport Authority, SOWELA Technical Community College, and Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC granting a right of way for the utility corridor for Firewater Pumphouse #3. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Melton stated that we had a great Blue Angels Media Day on December 4, 2025, and thanked all those that attended. Mr. Melton stated there has been a significant effort administratively supporting the Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show and tickets are on sale now. Mr. Melton stated that Governor Landry did confirm that he will be in attendance for the Hangar I groundbreaking ceremony. Mr. Melton shared the Hangar I Administrative Schedule. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airports annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection is scheduled for January 14-16, 2026. Mr. Downer shared the current marketing and public relation coverages relating to Chennault Airport securing more than $20,000,000.00 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the hangar expansion, Blue Angels Media Day, and Mr. Meltons opportunity to speak with Mr. John Bridges on KBYS 88.3 FM McNeese Radio regarding these topics. Mr. Melton stated that there was a phenomenal amount of work that has taken place between Mrs. LaFleur, Mr. Morris, Louisiana Millwork (Masonite Corporation) and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation staff regarding the lease agreements. Mr. Melton stated that we negotiated as you would expect. Mr. Melton stated that we have the agreements as part of our proposed agenda items because we want the Board to have the opportunity to review and agree with what we are doing. Mr. Melton stated that each agreement requires the tenant to pay a fair market rate, the insurance, and a maintenance repair deductible. Mr. Boyer thanked the Chennault team for the professional and businesslike job they did. Mr. Boyer stated that we now have a standard lease template and are on the path that will allow us to conduct business as it should be. Mr. Boyer stated that the fair market rates will set us up for economic development and creating jobs in the future like were supposed to do. Mr. Mel-ton, Mr. Popillion, and Mr. Dalgleish concurred. ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Mr. Richard reported that Chennault Airport had no findings on the audit this year. Mr. Richard stated that the Chennault team did a fantastic job regarding their standards, compliance, and providing supporting documentation. Mr. Richard highlighted the capital assets, lease income increases due to the team working towards getting the leases to a fair market value and paying down long-term debt. Mr. Richard further reported that Chennault Airport had an increase in expenses, the bulk of it relating to the announcement of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) project. Mr. Richard stated that Chennault Airport had to pay based on the obligatory amount to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for that contract. Mr. Richard stated that the second report is the Control and Compliance (C/C) areas identified in the Louisiana Legislative Auditors (LLAs) Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures (SAUPs) for the fiscal period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Mr. Richard stated that every two years they update the procedures that need to be performed and if you have no exceptions in year one than in year two that set of procedures is exempt. Mr. Richard stated that for the year ending June 30, 2024 (Year 1) there were no exceptions, therefore excluding the retesting for the year ending June 30, 2025 (Year 2). Mr. Melton and Mr. Popillion thanked Ms. Hanks, Mrs. Bull, Mrs. Guinn, and Ms. Moss for their efforts. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FIS-CAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AS PREPARED BY STULB & ASSOCIATES. FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #2 TANK-02 (JOB WEST) FIREWATER STORAGE TANK REPAIR, RECOAT, AND UPGRADE Mr. Melton stated that the interior coating on the tank is in need of being recoated. Mr. Melton stated that recoating the tank will allow for the inspection of the tank to be performed every 5 years as required by NFPA 25 requirement. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #2 TANK-02 (JOB WEST) FIRE-WATER STORAGE TANK REPAIR, RECOAT, AND UPGRADE. ARFF SERVICES CENTERRA CONTRACT Mr. Melton stated that the proposed contract is for the airport fire services for a one-year term with two additional one-year options to renew, commencing July 1, 2026. Mr. Melton stated that we initially did a one-year term because the cost increased. Mr. Melton stated that we are comfortable with the cost and confident that we arent going to find much difference in prices. Mrs. Rau asked how long have we been with Centerra. Chief Arnold stated since February 1996. Mrs. LaFleur stated we have gone out for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in the past. Mrs. LaFleur stated that it shows that we are checking prices and doing our due diligence. Mrs. LaFleur stated that we arent required to go out for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) since this is a professional service. Mrs. LaFleur further stated that the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) arent based on the dollar amount but based on qualifications. Mr. Melton stated that for the record we will look at this at the end of this term and every five years from then. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. BOYER AND CAR-RIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTERRA FOR ARFF SERVICES COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026. NEW SUBLEASE NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION Mr. Melton stated that the new Sublease between Chennault International Airport Authority and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation will go into effect January 1, 2026. Mr. Melton stated that the sublease is for an initial five-year term with two additional five-year options to renew. Mr. Melton stated that Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation specifically wanted a resolution stating that he was authorized to sign. Mr. Melton stated that the agreement is included in the proposed agenda packet. Mr. Hankins requested clarification between whether this is a lease or sublease. Mrs. LaFleur stated this is a Sublease because the property that Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation leases is owned by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), the City of Lake Charles and the Parish. Mrs. LaFleur stated that Chennault Airport has a 99-year lease and subleases it to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A NEW SUBLEASE BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026. AMENDMENT #5 LOUISIANA MILLWORK (MASONITE CORPORATION) Mr. Melton stated that he was authorized by the Board to negotiate and sign Lease Amendment #5 on November 20, 2025. Mr. Melton stated therefore, no action is needed. Mr. Melton stated that this is an amendment for another year using the same model at an increased lease rate. Mr. Melton stated that Louisiana Millwork (Masonite Corporation) was not prepared to do a multi-year agreement and needed more time to work these changes out. Mr. Hankins asked what changes were the most significant to them. Mrs. LaFleur stated that they were going to pay the insurance, an increased lease rate, and be responsible for a maintenance repair deductible of up to $25,000.00. Mr. Melton stated that we are going to continue paying our insurance and invoice them. Mr. Melton stated that we tried to convince them that they could probably get a cheaper rate. Mrs. LaFleur stated that they were recently purchased by Owens Corning and are still going through that process. Mrs. Guillory-August stated that she was curious if there was an incentive for locking it in longer. Mr. Morris stated yes, there was. Mr. Melton stated that our intention is not to go below fair market rate. Mr. Melton stated that the model still remains and we will get to a fair market value. President Popillion stated that the item was for review and therefore, no action is needed. NO MOTION REQUIRED TO REVIEW AMENDMENT #5 TO THE LEASE BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND LOUISIANA MILLWORK (MASONITE CORPORATION). SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Mr. Melton stated that the underwing stands are no longer utilized. Mr. Melton stated that there will be a minimum bid requirement set at $500.00 and the items will be sold as is where is. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. BOYER AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO DECLARE EIGHT (8) UNDERWING AIRCRAFT STANDS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE, OPEN BIDS, AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO SELL THE ITEMS TO THE HIGH BIDDER OR TO NEGOTIATE A SALE IF THE BID IS DETERMINED TO BE UNREASONABLY LOW. MINUTE APPROVAL PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 20, 2025 REGULAR MEETING. DELTA SOUTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC & CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD UTILITY CORRIDOR RIGHT OF WAY FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #3 Mr. Melton stated that Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC (formerly CenterPoint Energy) needs a 10 x 5 defined Right of Way for a Utility Corridor. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. BOYER, SECONDED BY MR. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SERVITUDE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, AND DELTA SOUTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC GRANTING A RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE UTILITY CORRIDOR FOR FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #3. DELTA SOUTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC & SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE UTILITY CORRIDOR RIGHT OF WAY FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #3 Mr. Melton stated that Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC (formerly CenterPoint Energy) needs a 10 x 5 defined Right of Way for a Utility Corridor. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SERVITUDE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND DELTA SOUTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC GRANTING A RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE UTILITY CORRIDOR FOR FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #3. ADJOURNMENT PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further busi-ness to come before the Commissioners, President Popillion declared the meeting adjourned at 12:31 p.m. MR. NORA POPILLION, PRESIDENT MR. CHARLES K. DALGLEISH, SECRETARY/ TREASURER Feb 12 1t 2098002 Notice Cost- $425.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts or location of CONNIE, DAVID, or GERALD GRIFFIN owners of 1105 North Wendell Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70601, please contact Attorney Steven Coward, at (337) 515-2233. Feb 11, 12 2t 2097866 Notice Cost- $49.69
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of GUY MARK BAKER, with a last known address within the confines of Calcasieu parish, please contact Attorney Steven Coward, at (337) 515-2233. Feb 11, 12 2t 2097753 Notice Cost- $49.69
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT The Parish Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on: 1. Wednesday, March 18, 2026. 2. At the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. Central Time Zone (CTZ). 3. For the West Wayside Drive Drainage Improvements Project, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as CALCASIEU PARISH PROJECT NO. 26-201-0004. 4. Plans and specifications are available for electronic bidding through www.calcasieu.gov. MANDATORY ELECTRONIC BIDS AND MANDATORY ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION: This project requires mandatory electronic bidding and mandatory electronic bid submittals. All specifications, whether Standard, Supplemental or Special Provisions, are hereby amended to delete any references regarding paper bids and the ability to submit paper bid forms. Electronic bidding requires the installation of the InfoTech Express Sign Tool and the generation of an InfoTech Digital ID for the business authorized signer. The bidder must submit request for Digital ID approval and activation prior to bid acceptance. The electronic bidding service offers customer support that may be reached at 888-352-2439 between the hours of 6:00 AM 7:00 PM (CTZ) or via email at support@bidexpress.com. The contractor is responsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid submission with and through the electronic bidding service. It is recommended that bidders navigate the service in advance to upcoming bid deadlines. All bids must be submitted electronically. No paper bids will be accepted. 5. Preference is given to materials, supplies, and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside the State. 6. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of an electronic bid bond as described in LSAR.S. 38:2212 E.(1) per the standards adopted by the office of the governor, division of administration and the office of the information technology as provided for in LAC 4:X.701. Bid security shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2218. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The contractor is responsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid bond submission with and through the electronic bidding service. 7. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, which shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2219. The successful bidder shall be required to have 5% or 10% retainage with-held from all payments. 8. Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed under LSA--R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LSA--R.S. 38:2214. 9. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214B. The ability of an Entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2212B.(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. 10. The public shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between the Parish and the Contractor is fully executed. 11. Official action on this bid will be taken within forty-five (45) days by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, except as may be extended by mutual written consent with the lowest responsible bidder. Brian Abshire, President Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Feb 12, 19, 26 3t 2097732 Notice Cost- $424.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Severnus Gradnigo and Mary Alice Gradnigo please contact Attorney Charles St. Dizier at 616 Broad St. or by phone at 337-430-0907. Feb 10, 11, 12 3t 2097234 Notice Cost- $59.61
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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NOTICE Alfred Palma, LLC is actively seeking Sub Bids and Material Quotations from DBE, MBE, SBE and WBE Owned Companies (Goal 10%) on all items of work, related to Port of Lake Charles, City Docks Multiuse Transloading Facility, Project # CP23004 . Bid Date is February 27 at 10:00 AM. Bid documents can be obtained upon request by contacting our office at 337-436-0830 or through www.bidexpress.com , bids can be submitted via email to estimating@apalmainc.com Feb 12,13,19,20,21 5t 2096819 Notice Cost- $175.38
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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Request for Qualifications The Airport Authority of Airport District No. One of Calcasieu Parish requests proposals from qualified, interested firms to provide professional design Services. The project will consist of furnishing all services required to supplement the Authority in the provision of design, bidding, and construction administration services related to a comprehensive review, evaluation, and design for a phased Terminal Systems Rehabilitation, Re-imagining, and Long-Term Planning for a New Concourse Development program at Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH). For a copy of the Request for Statements of Qualifications, interested firms should send a request to rfp@flylch.com reference RFQ TERM-SYS-2026. Proposals will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., CST on Monday, March 9, 2026, addressed to: Courier/Hand Delivery: Mr. Heath Allen, CM Executive Director Lake Charles Regional Airport 500 Airport Service Boulevard, Suite 104 Lake Charles, Louisiana 70607 P: (337) 477-6051 Mail Delivery: Mr. Heath Allen, CM Executive Director Lake Charles Regional Airport P.O. Box 5820 Lake Charles, LA 70606 (S) Heath Allen Heath Allen, Executive Director Feb 12, 19, 26 3t 2094410 Notice Cost- $118.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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JANUARY 13, 2026 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Calcasieu Parish School Board will receive sealed bids before Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2pm. at the Calcasieu Parish School Board, Attention: Tony Motamedi, Superintendents Conference Room, 3310 Broad St., Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615 for the following Hurricane Laura Damages Restoration Project: WHS GYMNASIUM HURRICANE LAURA REPAIRS HL-064-06 Complete Bid Documents prepared by King Architects, Inc, 1312 Sampson Street, Westlake, Louisiana 70669 for this Project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.CPSB.org/depts/purchasing/currentbids. Bid Documents may also be obtained from www.centralbidding.com for a nominal charge or subscription. Printed copies are not available from the Owner or Architect, but arrangements can be made to obtain printed Bid Documents through most reprographic firms. Bidders are responsible for any subscription, downloading, reproduction or mailing costs. No Bid shall be considered or accepted unless the bid is accompanied by bid security in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Base Bid and all Additive Alternates. The bid security shall be in the form of certified check or cashiers check drawn on a bank insured by the FDIC, or on the Calcasieu Parish School Board Bid Bond Form contained in the Front End Documents written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana with a A.M. Best rating of A or better, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond insurer as a licensed agent in this state and who is residing in this state. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who are licensed under LS R.S. 37:2150- 2163 for the classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with LA. R.S. 38:2212 (B) (2), (5) and/or LA. R.S. 39:1594 (C) (4). A Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted at 1000 Garden Drive, Westlake, Louisiana 70669 on Friday, February 13th, 2026 at 10:00am. Attendance is mandatory and a pre-requisite for submitting a Bid. In accordance with LA RS 38:2212 , when the design professional or public entity mandates attendance by prospective bidders at pre-bid conferences as a prerequisite to bid on a public works project, all prospective bidders shall be present at the beginning of the pre-bid conference and shall remain in attendance for the duration of the conference. Any prospective bidder who fails to attend the conference or remain for the duration shall be prohibited from submitting a bid for the project. Each bid must be placed in an envelope, sealed and marked on the outside: Bid Enclosed for WHS Gymnasium Hurricane Laura Repairs HL-064-06 to be opened at February 26, 2026, at 2:00pm at the Calcasieu Parish School Board, Attention: Tony Montamedi, Superintendents Conference Room, 3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA 70615. Refer to Instructions for Bidders for other requirements on outside of envelope. Bid may also be submitted by electronic means via website www.centralbidding.com. Free registration is required in order to submit a bid via the Central Bidding website. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA. R.S. 38:2214 (B). The ability of an entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LA. R.S. 38:2212 (B) (1), the provisions and requirements of this section, and those stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any public entity. Dr. Jason VanMetre, Superintendent, Calcasieu Parish School Board Jan 29, Feb 5, 12 3t 2093901 Notice Cost- $316.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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NOTICE Alfred Palma, LLC is actively seeking Sub Bids and Material Quotations from DBE, MBE, SBE and WBE Owned Companies (Goal 10%) on all items of work, related to City of Lake Charles, LA Public Works New Facility, Phase 2 DR002. Bid Date is February 16, at 2:30 PM. Bid documents can be obtained upon request by contacting our office at 337-436-0830 or through www.bidexpress.com, bids can be submitted via email to estimating@apalmainc.com Feb 2,5,6,12,13,14 6t 2093396 Notice Cost- $208.45
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 12, 2026
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SHERIFFS SALE ADVERTISEMENT FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF CALCASIEU STATE OF LOUISIANA JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. C-2024-5299 TAMMY L JOSEPH By virtue of a writ of FIERI FACIAS issued and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder WITH the benefit of appraisement, sale via an online auction site at www.Bid4Assets.com/CalcasieuSheriffSales, starting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 between legal hours and the following described property situated in the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, to-wit: 2017 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT VIN# JN1BJ1CR3HW142201 TERMS: REQUIRES CASH UPON ADJUDICATION, SAID PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE IN FULL BY THE PURCHASER NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SALE. GARY STITCH GUILLORY, Sheriff Calcasieu Parish, LA. Sheriffs Office, Lake Charles, LA., January 12, 2026 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP Attorneys for PLAINTIFF Feb 12 1t 2091971 Notice Cost- $44.50
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