Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Lavell Willis or any heir of Lavell Willis, please contact Darrell R. Avery, Attorney at Law, 318-259-9040, 215 Sixth St. Suite A, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jan 23, 2026.

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury met in regular session on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 100 West Texas Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana. Present were: Greg Williams, District One; Karen Ludley, District Two; Dan Lord, District Three; T.J. Cranford, District Four; Logan Hunt, District Five; Glenn Scriber, District Six; Matt Pullin, District Seven; Chris Garriga, District Eight; Milton Melton, District Ten; Diane Richards, District Eleven; Annette Straughter, District Twelve ABSENT: Joe Henderson, District Nine President Scriber called the meeting to order, and Greg Williams delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Annette Straughter offered a motion, seconded by Karen Ludley, to approve the Agenda as printed. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter President Scriber called for Public Comments on Agenda Items. There were none. Milton Melton offered a motion, seconded by Annette Straughter, to approve the Minutes of the November 10, 2025 regular meeting. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter Chris Garriga reported that the Public Safety and Emergency Committee met this day at 5:20 PM and conducted the following business: 1. Approved the joint purchase and distribution of portable defibrillators (AEDs) to first responders and public works personnel using opioid settlement funds. Chris Garriga offered a motion, seconded by Annette Straughter, to approve the minutes of the Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter Greg Williams reported that the Public Works Committee met this day at 5:40 PM and conducted the following business: 1. Approved the Capital Improvement Program for (2026-2027-2028). 2. Authorized advertisement for bids for LCDBG Make-A-Difference projects. 3. Awarded the bid for gasoline and diesel fuel to Suncoast Resources, LLC. 4. Awarded the bid for delivered gravel materials to Ruston Rock It and the bid for gravel materials picked up at bidders plant to Granite Mountain Quarries. 5. Awarded the bid for Maintenance Hot Mix to Amethyst Construction. 6. Awarded the proposal for landfill tipping fees to Union Parish Police Jury as the primary disposal site and Waste Connections, as the secondary disposal site. 7. Took no action on bids for new generator installations pending review by legal counsel. Greg Williams offered a motion, seconded by Dan Lord, to approve the minutes of the Public Works Committee. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter The next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed 2026 Humanitarian Enterprises of Lincoln Parish Budget and the proposed 2026 Lincoln Parish Police Jury Budget. Milton Melton offered a motion, seconded by Annette Straughter, to open the Public Hearing. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter President Scriber called for any public comments on the proposed 2026 budget for the Humanitarian Enterprises of Lincoln Parish. There were none. President Scriber then called for any public comments on the proposed 2026 budget for Lincoln Parish Police Jury. Ms. Liz Adams of 4-PAWS Rescue commented on additional resources and funding opportunities regarding Lincoln Parish Animal Control. Karen Ludley offered a motion, seconded by Annette Straughter, to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter Annette Straughter offered a motion, seconded by Milton Melton, to adopt the following resolution: INSERT CHART 1 RESOLUTION 25-42 Annette Straughter offered a motion, seconded by Logan Hunt, to adopt the following resolution: INSERT CHART 2 RESOLUTION 25-43 Matt Pullin offered a motion, seconded by Milton Melton, to adopt the following resolution: INSERT CHART 3 RESOLUTION 25-44 Logan Hunt offered a motion, seconded by Karen Ludley, to adopt the following Resolution: INSERT CHART 4 RESOLUTION 25-45 Annette Straughter offered a motion, seconded by Karen Ludley, to approve the North Louisiana Exhibition Center 2025 Amended Budget. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter T.J. Cranford offered a motion, seconded by Annette Straughter, to adopt the North Louisiana Exhibition Center 2026 Proposed Budget. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter Under New Business, Dan Lord offered a motion, seconded by Milton Melton, to authorize the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Lincoln Parish Coroner. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter Next item on the Agenda was to set the 2026 meeting dates and times. Annette Straughter offered a motion, seconded by Milton Melton, to set the 2026 meeting dates and times for the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter Next item on the Agenda was to adopt a resolution deleting a drainage structure from the Federal Off-System Bridge Program. RESOLUTION NO. 25-42 A Resolution Deleting A Drainage Structure From The Federal Off-System Bridge Program WHEREAS, The Lincoln Parish Police Jury is the governing authority of the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, The Lincoln Parish Police Jury has determined that the following drainage structure should be deleted from the Federal Off-System Bridge Program: Structure Name: Cedar Creek Road over Colvin Creek Recall Number: 400667 WHEREAS, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury is vested with the authority to delete said drainage structure from the Federal Off-System Bridge Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury does hereby grant the aforementioned deletion of the drainage structure listed above. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the resolution shall take effect immediately. The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Henderson /s/ Courtney Hall Courtney Hall Parish Administrator /s/ Glenn Scriber Glenn Scriber President Greg Williams offered a motion, seconded by Annette Straughter, to adopt a Resolution recognizing Mr. James C. Ramsaur for 29 years of public service in Lincoln Parish. RESOLUTION 25-48 WHEREAS, James Clark Ramsaur has served with distinction and dedication as the Director of the Lincoln Parish Park since February 16, 1996, for a term of service spanning almost 29 years; and WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, Mr. Ramsaur has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision and has been a driving force in destination development and tourism in the Lincoln Parish area; and WHEREAS, under his exceptional leadership, the Lincoln Parish Park has seen significant enhancements, including the development of world-class mountain bike flow trails and the completion and upgrade of tent and RV campsites; and WHEREAS, these enhancements have significantly increased park visitation solidifying the Lincoln Parish Park as a premier regional asset; and WHEREAS, his commitment to the park’s financial stability and growth has ensured a stable future for the park and the citizens of Lincoln Parish; and WHEREAS, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to local hospitality and tourism, was the deserving recipient of the Louisiana Travel Association 2022 Louey Award for Campground/RV Park of the year, as well as the Ruston-Lincoln Convention and Visitor’s Bureau’s 2024 Hospitality Award; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Parish Police Jury does hereby publicly recognize and commend James Clark Ramsaur for his exceptional career, visionary leadership, and lasting impact on the Lincoln Parish Park and the quality of life for its citizens and visitors. * * * * * * * * * * * * /s/ Courtney Hall Courtney Hall Parish Administrator /s/ Glenn Scriber Glenn Scriber President The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter Under appointments, Dan Lord offered a motion, seconded by Annette Straughter, to re-appoint Ms. Jan Canterbury to the Lincoln Parish Library Board of Control for a five year term. Resolution No. 2025-49 BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, convened in Regular Session this 9th day of December, 2025 that Ms. Jan Canterbury Is hereby and herewith appointed, COMMISSIONER Library Board of Control Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, For the term of January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2030 Signed and Sealed this 9th day of December, 2025 LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY * * * * * * * * * * * /s/ Courtney Hall Courtney Hall Parish Administrator /s/ Glenn Scriber Glenn Scriber President The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Ludley, Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Scriber, Pullin, Garriga, Melton, Richards, and Straughter Karen Ludley offered a motion, seconded by Annette Straughter, re-appoint Mr. John Sutton, to the Greater Ward One Waterworks District for a five year term. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-50 BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, convened in Regular Session this 9th day of December, 2025 that Mr. John Sutton Is hereby and herewith appointed, COMMISSIONER Greater Ward One Waterworks District Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, For the term of December 9, 2025 – December 31, 2030 Signed and Sealed this 9th day of December, 2025 LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY * * * * * * * * * * * /s/ Courtney Hall Courtney Hall Parish Administrator /s/ Glenn Scriber Glenn Scriber President Mr. Michael Sutton, Treasurer, gave the budget report. Other Reports and Announcements were heard from the Administrator and Department Heads. President Scriber called for Public Comment. There was one made by Ms. Nakisha Evans regarding debris removal. With no other business to come before the Jury, Annette Straughter offered a motion, seconded by Dan Lord, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Courtney Hall Parish Administrator Glenn Scriber President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jan 23, 2026.

The Public Works Committee of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury met in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 100 West Texas Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:40. p.m. Present were: Greg Williams, Chair, Dan Lord, T.J. Cranford, Milton Melton, and Diane Richards Chair Greg Williams called the meeting to order, and T.J. Cranford delivered the Invocation. Dan Lord offered a motion, seconded by T.J. Cranford, to approve the Agenda. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Lord, Cranford, Melton, and Richards Chair Williams called for Public Comments on Agenda Items. There were none. First item on the Agenda was a review of the proposed Capital Improvement Program (2026-2027-2028). Parish Administrator Courtney Hall reviewed each section of the plan for the next three years and answered questions. After discussion, Dan Lord offered a motion, seconded by Milton Melton, to approve the Capital Improvement Program for (2026-2027-2028). The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Lord, Cranford, Melton, and Richards Next item on the Agenda was to authorize advertisement for bids for LCDBG Make-A-Difference projects. After discussion, Dan Lord offered a motion, seconded by T.J. Cranford, to authorize the advertisement. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Lord, Cranford, Melton, and Richards Next item on the Agenda was action on bids. Dan Lord offered a motion, seconded by T.J. Cranford, to award the bid for gasoline and diesel fuel to Suncoast Resources, LLC. INSERT CHART 1 The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Lord, Cranford, Melton, and Richards Dan L0rd offered a motion, seconded by Milton Melton, to approve the bid of Ruston Rock It for delivered gravel materials and the bid of Granite Mountain Quarries for gravel materials picked up at bidders plant . INSERT CHART 2 The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Lord, Cranford, Melton, and Richards Dan Lord offered a motion, seconded by Milton Melton, to award the bid for maintenance Hot Mix to Amethyst Construction. INSERT CHART 3 The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Lord, Cranford, Melton, and Richards T.J. Cranford offered a motion, seconded by Dan Lord, to award the proposal for landfill tipping fees, to Union Parish Police Jury as the primary disposal site and Waste Connections as the secondary disposal site. INSERT CHART 4 The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Williams, Lord, Cranford, Melton, and Richards Next item on the Agenda was consideration of new generator installation bids. No action was taken pending review by legal counsel. Chair Williams called for Public Comments. There were none. There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned. Courtney Hall Parish Administrator Greg Williams Committee Chair Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jan 23, 2026.

The Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee met in the Police Jury Conference Room, 100 West Texas Avenue, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 5:20 p.m. Present were: Chris Garriga, Chair, Dan Lord, T.J. Cranford, Logan Hunt, Milton Melton, and Annette Straughter Chairman Garriga called the meeting to order and Matt Pullin delivered the Invocation. Annette Straughter offered a motion, seconded by Milton Melton, to approve the Agenda as printed. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Garriga, Melton, and Straughter Chairman Garriga called for Public Comments on Agenda Items. There were none. The only item on the Agenda was to discuss, and take action if necessary, the purchase of portable defibrillators with opioid settlement funding. Parish Administrator Courtney Hall explained that under the Louisiana State-Local Government Opioid Litigation Guidelines settlement funds are allocated to parishes and sheriffs for approved abatement strategies. One strategy being used by multiple parishes and sheriffs is a combined effort using the funds to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for use by first responders and public works personnel. After discussion, Dan Lord offered a motion, seconded by T.J. Cranford, to cooperate with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office to jointly fund and distribute AED units to first responders and public works personnel using Opioid Settlement Funds. The motion carried with the following votes: YEAS: Lord, Cranford, Hunt, Garriga, Melton, and Straughter Chairman Garriga called for Public Comments. There were none. There being no other business to come before the Committee, Dan Lord offered a motion, seconded by T.J. Cranford, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Courtney Hall Parish Administrator Chris Garriga Committee Chair Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on Jan 23, 2026.

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 64970 MARY P. ROBERTS A/K/A MARY ROBERTS Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 4 March, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: ALL CERTAIN PIECE OF PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF RUSTON, COUNTY OF LINCOLN, STATE OF LA AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, RUSTON, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA SECTION 14: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 14, AND RUN SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 514 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT. FROM SAID STARTING POINT, RUN EAST A DISTANCE OF 180 FEET AND 6 INCHES: THENCE RUN NORTH A DISTANCE OF 95 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST A DISTANCE OF 180 FEET AND 6 INCHES; THENCE RUN SUCH A DISTANCE OF 95 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT; AND BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 14, AND RUN SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 514 FEET TO THE STATING POINT, FROM SAID STARTING POINT, RUN THENCE EAST A DISTANCE OF 143 FEET AND 9 INCHES; THENCE RUN SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST A DISTANCE OF 143 FEET AND 9 INCHES; THENCE RUN NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET, BACK TO THE STARTING POINT. Seized as the property of defendant MARY P. ROBERTS A/K/A MARY ROBERTS and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 16 day of January 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 01/23/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jan 23, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, JOHN ALLAN GORDON Jr, have been convicted of 265-23 RAPE AND ABUSE OF A CHILD on Oct 15, 2003. My address is: 1501 ELIZABETH AVE, RUSTON, LA 71270 Race: White Sex: Male Date of Birth: 05/20/1985 Height: 5’3” Weight: 150 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Hazel Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Jan 21 & 23, 2025.

Curator Legal Notice The following individuals have been named in a lawsuit in Lincoln Parish styled Succession of Arthur Wayne Owens #13502, to-wit: Heidi Anne Hilliard. Anyone having information about the whereabouts of these named parties or potential heirs/relatives please contact Mike Smith, Attorney at Law, via Telephone (318) 775-0577 or email OfficeWide@SmithLaw.net. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jan 18, 21 & 23, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SEALED PROPOSALS FOR: 2026 ROAD PROJECT, will be received by the VILLAGE OF CHOUDRANT, Choudrant, Louisiana, in the office of Riley Company of Louisiana, Inc., located at 112 East Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana, 71270, up until 2:00 P.M., local time, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. No proposals will be received after this hour or date. On this date and specified time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. PROJECT: 2026 Road Project PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction CONTRACT TIME: 60 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $600.00 per Calendar Day Complete sets of drawings, specifications, and forms may be obtained at the office of RILEY COMPANY OF LOUISIANA, INC., 112 East Mississippi Avenue, P.O. Drawer 1303, Ruston, Louisiana 71273-1303, Telephone (318) 251-0238, Fax (318) 251-0239. Cost per contract set is $90.00. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set within ten days of bid opening and in good condition, will be refunded the deposit and any non-bidder upon so returning such set within ten days of bid opening will be refunded $10.00. Each proposal is to be accompanied by a certified check payable to the VILLAGE OF CHOUDRANT or a bid bond, the amount of either of which shall be five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. Bidders are advised that both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the Contract Price, will be required. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Types of construction required for this project include asphaltic concrete and in-place stabilization. The VILLAGE OF CHOUDRANT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals per Louisiana Bid Law. VILLAGE OF CHOUDRANT Bill Sanderson Mayor Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $54.00 on Jan 23, 30 & Feb 6, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF RUSTON Sealed bids for the following project will be received by the Purchasing Department of the City of Ruston, Louisiana, located at Ruston Public Works Complex, 2805 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, either by mail or hand delivery, no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the in the office of the Purchasing Director. Bids received after the 2:00 P.M. deadline will be returned via certified mail to the bidder unopened. PROJECT: New Road From Highway 150 to I-20 South Frontage Road – Phase I (Plan Set Name: City of Ruston Goyne Street Extension to Frontage Road-Phase I) PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction CONTRACT TIME: 190 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $600.00 per Calendar Day Bidding Documents: The Bidding Documents (the Contract Documents, Specifications and Drawings) are available to contractors who are properly licensed in Louisiana or to bona fide suppliers of materials and equipment at the office of the engineer, Riley Company of Louisiana, Inc., 112 East Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, Telephone (318) 251-0238, Fax (318) 251-0239. Cost per contract set is $200.00 which is the cost of reproduction and handling. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set within ten days of bid opening and in good condition, will be refunded the deposit. Bidding documents (the contract documents, specifications, and drawings) can also be found on-line at www.bidexpress.com. Without charge/deposit bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for the City are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com. A Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, payable to the City of Ruston or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, shall be submitted with each bid. Bidders are advised that both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the Contract Price, will be required. Bids shall be received only on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer and must be on the Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form. or through www.bidexpress.com. In no event shall proposal forms be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving proposals. The Bidder is advised that the City of Ruston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Contractors bidding on this work shall comply with all provisions of the State Licensing Law for Contractors, R.S. 37:2150-2163, as amended, for all public contracts. It shall also be the responsibility of the General Contractor to assure that all subcontractors comply with this law. If required for bidding, Contractors must be licensed in the above proper category of work and must show their license number on the face of the sealed bid envelope. Bid proposals, amendments to bids, or request for withdrawal of bids except under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214, received after time specified for bid opening shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever. The bid proposal is firm for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids and no bid proposal can be withdrawn, except under provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214. The City of Ruston reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals per Louisiana Public Bid Law. C. Michelle Colvin, CPPB Purchasing Director/Contract Administrator City of Ruston Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $108.00 on Jan 9, 16 & 23, 2026.

**** VILLAGE OF BELCHER MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN Monday, December 29, 2025 5:45 PM Present: Mayor Jennifer Fant, Aldermen Brantly and Crain, Village Clerk Dianna White, Police Chief Major Fant and members of the Public Absent: Scurlock There was a quorum Mayor Fant called the meeting to order 5:45 pm, she then led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Convene in Public Hearing: A motion was made by Alderman Crain, seconded by Alderman Brantly to convene into a Public Hearing. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING: The purpose of the public hearing is for the adoption of the following Ordinance(s), the title of which are hereinafter set forth, to wit: ORDINANCE NO. 4 of 2025 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF 2024, THAT BEING THE 2025 BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF BELCHER, PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE ORDINANCE No. 5 of 2025 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF BELCHER, PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR THE FISCA L Y EAR BEGINN ING JANUARY l, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE ORDINANCE No. 6 of 2025 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CODE OF ORDINANCE, VILLAGE OF BELCHER, LOUISIANA, PROHIBITING THE USE OF JACOBS VEHICLE ENGINE RETARDER OR ANY OTHER ENGINE RETARDERS (ALSO KNOWN AS JAKE BRAKES OR ENGINE BRAKES) OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE Adjourn to Regular Session Meeting: A motion was made by Alderman Crain, seconded by Alderman Brantly to adjourn to a Regular Session. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Alderman Crain, seconded by Alderman Brantly to approve the agenda. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote Public Comments on Agenda items: None Approval of Minutes: None Approval of Expense/Revenue: None A motion was made by Alderman Scurlock to approve the Minutes, seconded by Alderman Crain. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 1. ORDINANCE NO. 4 of 2025 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF 2024, THAT BEING THE 2025 BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF BELCHER, PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Belcher, Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana, that the amended budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025 and is herein adopted as follows: BE IT FU RTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. GENERAL FUND BUDGET Amended 2025 Operating Revenues 64,000.00 Expenses - General & Administrative 55,000.00 Memorial Fund 3,000.00 Total Contingency Expenditures 6,000.00 Contingency Expenditures 64,000.00 Excess/Deficiency 0.00 Beginning Fund Balance 291,416.00 Ending Fund Balance 291,416.00 First Reading: December 1, 2025 - Introduced and read by title and approved as read on motion by Alderman Crain and seconded by Alderman Brantly. Second Reading: December 29, 2025 Having been approved on the first reading on December 2, 2025, and after publication of notice and a public hearing, was read by title and on motion by Alderman Crain, seconded by Alderman Brantly. Approved by the following roll call vote: YEAS: (2) Crain, Brantly NAYS: (0) ABSTAIN (0) ABSENT (1) Scurlock THUS DONE, ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED by the Board of Alderman of the Village of Belcher, Louisiana at a meeting of said public body duly held and conducted on 29th day of December 2025, in the Municipal Complex of the Village of Belcher. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 5 OF 2025 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF BELCHER, PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR THE FISCA L Y EAR BEGINN ING JANUARY l, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Belcher, Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana, that the budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026 and is herein adopted as follows: BE IT FU RTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. GENERAL FUND BUDGET 2026 Operating Revenues 88,250.00 Expenses - General & Administrative 86,805.00 Memorial Fund 3,000.00 Total Current Expenditures 89,805.00 Excess/Deficiency (1,555.00) Beginning Fund Balance 292,389.00 Ending Fund Balance 290,834.00 First Reading: December 1, 2025 - introduced and read by title and approved as read on motion by Alderman Crain and seconded by Alderman Brantly. Second Reading: December 29, 2025, Having been approved on the first reading on December 1, 2025, and after publication of notice and a public hearing, was read by title and on motion by Alderman Crain, seconded by Alderman Brantly. Approved by the following roll call vote: YEAS: (2) Crain, Brantly NAYS: (0) ABSTAIN (0) ABSENT (1) Scurlock THUS DON E, ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED by the Board of Alderman of the Village of Belcher, Louisiana at a meeting of said public body duly held and conducted on 29th day of December 2025, in the Municipal Complex of the Village of Belcher. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 6 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CODE OF ORDINANCE, VILLAGE OF BELCHER, LOUISIANA, PROHIBITING THE USE OF JACOBS VEHICLE ENGINE RETARDER OR ANY OTHER ENGINE RETARDERS (ALSO KNOWN AS JAKE BRAKES OR ENGINE BRAKES) OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES A motion was made by Alderman Brantly, seconded by Alderman Crain to approve to pass Ordinance No. 6 of 2025. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Public Comments on Non- Agenda Items : None Adjourn: There being no further business, a motion was made by Alderman Brantly and seconded by Alderman Crain the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 pm. Next meeting to be held on Monday, January 5, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. for a Regular Session of the Board of Aldermen. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF CADDO I, THE UNDERSIGNED Village Clerk of the Village of Belcher, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the minutes of the Public Hearing & Special Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Belcher for December 29, 2025. This the 30th day of December, 2025 s/s Dianna White, Village Clerk