LEGAL NOTICE TO SALE Ê Ê The Vermilion Soil and Water Conservation District (A subdivision of LDAF) is accepting bids until 2:00 PM on September 7, 2026 at 3221 Veterans Memorial Drive, Suite H, Abbeville LA 70510, (337) 893-5664 ext 3 for the following equipment with detailed specifications: Ê I.ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ 2013 5Õx8Õ Parker Utility Trailer LD6008 with EZ Lift gate Ê II.ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ 2020 Honda TRX 520 FE2 with electric shift approximately 680 hours Ê Minimum bidding should start at $2,000.00.Ê 5Õx8Õ Utility trailer and 2020 Honda TRX 520 ATV may be viewed at the Vermilion Soil and Water Conservation District office located at 3221 Veterans Memorial Drive, Suite H, Abbeville, LA (337) 893-5664 ext. 3, and both have been well maintained and are operational. Ê The Vermilion Soil and Water Conservation District reserves the right to accept or cancel all bids. (PUBLISHED: AUGUST 19 & AUGUST 26, 2026) COST: $30.00

MINUTES OF THE MAYOR AND THE TOWN OF DELCAMBRE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF DELCAMBRE, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 10, 2026 AT 5:30 PM THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF DELCAMBRE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, MET IN PUBLIC SESSION AT CITY HALL, 107 NORTH RAILROAD, DELCAMBRE, LOUISIANA 70528 ON MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026, 5:30 P.M. CST. THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN FOR THE TOWN OF DELCAMBRE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, WAS DULY CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY FOR THE TOWN OF DELCAMBRE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR, WHO THEN STATED THAT THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY WAS READY FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS. CODY TRAHAN LED THE PRAYER AND THE PLEDGE. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS: • CALL TO ORDER • OPENING PRAYER • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • ROLL CALL • MEMBERS PRESENT: MAYOR CHRISTOPHER “TIPPER” ESPONGE, ALDERMAN CODY TRAHAN, ALDERMAN GARRETT FREDERICK, AND ALDERMAN BRYAN GLATTER, ALDERMAN STEVE BROUSSARD. • MEMBERS ABSENT: ALDERMAN GARRETT FREDERICK • ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: CLERK PATTI VINCENT, ATTORNEY GABE DUHON, KRISTY SCOTT, RODNEY BOURQUE, DAVE FALGOUT, GAIL BICKHAM, JAKE RENARD, CHIEF PERRY SHAW, DUSTI ROBICHEAUX, DAVID DUGAS, GLENN TOUPS, CHRISTINE DUNN, STEPHANIE BRIGGS, BROCK BENOIT. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES: • ACCEPT AND DISPENSE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 13, 2026. • MOTION: TEVIN LEWIS • SECOND: CODY TRAHAN • YAYS: TEVIN LEWIS, CODY TRAHAN, STEVE BROUSSARD, BRYAN GLATTER • NAYS: NONE • ABSTAIN: NONE • ABSENT: GARRETT FREDERICK FINANCE & FINANCIAL REPORTS: • APPROVAL OF INVOICES • MOTION: CODY TRAHAN • SECOND: STEVE BROUSSARD • YAYS: TEVIN LEWIS, CODY TRAHAN, STEVE BROUSSARD, BRYAN GLATTER • NAYS: NONE • ABSTAIN: NONE • ABSENT: GARRETT FREDERICK • ACCEPT AND REVIEW MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT TO INCLUDE THE BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2026. • MOTION: BRYAN GLATTER • SECOND: CODY TRAHAN • YAYS: TEVIN LEWIS, CODY TRAHAN, STEVE BROUSSARD, BRYAN GLATTER • NAYS: NONE • ABSTAIN: NONE • ABSENT: GARRETT FREDERICK PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON): • PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS IS LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES PER PERSON • JAKE RENARD – MR. RENARD QUESTIONED THE LEGALITY OF VEHICLES PARKING IN FRONT OF HIS RESIDENCE AND VEHICLES BLOCKING HIS DRIVEWAY. • GAYLE NEAZY – MS. NEAZY EXPRESSED HER GRATITUDE FOR THE SPEED BUMPS RECENTLY INSTALLED ON NORTH LANDRY STREET. • RODNEY BOURQUE – MR. BOURQUE ADDRESSED HIS CONCERNS REGARDING 18 WHEELERS ON TOWN STREETS AND THE DAMAGES IT POTENTIALLY HAS ON THE SDTREETS. DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE ABOUT AN ORDINANCE AND POSSIBLE TRUCK ROUTE. PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: • NONE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: • DISCUSS ADJUSTING TOWN SUPPLEMENTAL PAY FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE • DISCUSSION AND NO ACTION TOOK PLACE DUE TO THE ADDITIONAL FUNDS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE BUDGET. ACTION ITEMS: • RESOLUTION 2026-45: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE #7 TO E.B. FEUCHT & SONS LLC FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT (PROJECT LAWSP10914) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,342,584.25 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTATION THEREWITH. A MOTION WAS MADE TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION CHANGING THE DOLLAR AMOUNT FROM $1,342,584.25 TO $1,381,059.24 DUE TO A LAST-MINUTE CHANGE BY SELLERS & ASSOCIATES. • MOTION: BRYAN GLATTER • SECOND: STEVE BROUSSARD • YAYS: TEVIN LEWIS, CODY TRAHAN, STEVE BROUSSARD, BRYAN GLATTER • NAYS: NONE • ABSTAIN: NONE • ABSENT: GARRETT FREDERICK • RESOLUTION 2026-46: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. JAKE BROUSSARD TO THE TWIN PARISH PORT COMMISSION TO FILL THE REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM. • MOTION: TEVIN LEWIS • SECOND: CODY TRAHAN • YAYS: TEVIN LEWIS, CODY TRAHAN, STEVE BROUSSARD, BRYAN GLATTER • NAYS: NONE • ABSTAIN: NONE • ABSENT: GARRETT FREDERICK • RESOLUTION 2026-47: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (GOHSEP) A “EXPEDITED TEMPORARY HOUSING ASSISTANCE WAIVER OF LAND USE/PERMITTING FORM.” • MOTION: CODY TRAHAN • SECOND: TEVIN LEWIS • YAYS: TEVIN LEWIS, CODY TRAHAN, STEVE BROUSSARD, BRYAN GLATTER • NAYS: NONE • ABSTAIN: NONE • ABSENT: GARRETT FREDERICK INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES FOR PUBLICATION: • NONE
 ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION: • NONE REPORTS FROM: ENGINEER – SELLERS AND ASSOCIATES ATTORNEY – GABE DUHON CHIEF OF POLICE – PERRY SHAW FIRE CHIEF – BROCK BENOIT STREET COMMISSIONER – ROBERT ESPONGE COUNCIL REMARKS: DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMAN – GARRETT FREDERICK DISTRICT 2 COUNCILMAN – TEVIN LEWIS DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMAN – CODY TRAHAN DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMAN – STEVE BROUSSARD DISTRICT 5 COUNCILMAN – BRYAN GLATTER MAYOR – CHRISTOPHER “TIPPER” ESPONGE ADJOURNMENT • STEVE BROUSSARD • TEVIN LEWIS • YAYS: TEVIN LEWIS, CODY TRAHAN, STEVE BROUSSARD, BRYAN GLATTER • NAYS: NONE • ABSTAIN: NONE • ABSENT: GARRETT FREDERICK APPROVED: ATTEST: ____________________________________ ____________________________ CHRISTOPHER ESPONGE, MAYOR PATTI L VINCENT, CLERK (PUBLISHED: AUGUST 22, 2026) COST: $222.00

SOUTHEAST WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 2 VERMILION PARISH, LOUISIANA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 13, 2026 The Southeast Waterworks District No. 2 Board of Commissioners of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, met for a regular meeting at its meeting place, the Conference Room of the Southeast Waterworks District No. 2 Building, 417 Trahan Street, Abbeville, Louisiana, Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Present: Clint Dugas, Chairman; Shelby Bernard, Vice Chairman; Kelly Richard, Secretary; and Ricky Cormier, Commissioner Absent: Susan Wilhelm, Commissioner and Roland Brailey, Commissioner. Personnel: Lauralee Trahan, Office Manager and James Brasseaux, Plant Manager Guests: Stephanie Briggs, Sellers and Associates and Ronnie Melebeck, Attorney The meeting was called to order by Clint Dugas, Chairman. The reading of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners for the July 16, 2026, meeting, was waived. On motion by Shelby Bernard, seconded by Ricky Cormier, and unanimously carried, the minutes were approved as distributed. Stephanie Briggs, presented the Engineering Report: • Contract A-Water Treatment Plant Improvements: -Contractor planning on relocating the gate valve on each service pump to isolate pumps for future work and minimize service interruptions. Water service will be shut down on Monday, August 17th starting at 9pm. -Contractor Presented PPE 11 for Frisco in the amount of $339,072.54. On motion by Shelby Bernard, seconded by Ricky Cormier, abstained by Kelly Richard, PPE 11 in the amount of $339,072.54 for Frisco is approved as presented. Lauralee Trahan presented the business reports: • Present invoices to be paid and auto draft expenses for July 2026. • Disconnected meters. • Meters installed. • Approval of Income Statement for 2nd Quarter Budget to Actual • 2026 CPA Engagement Letter • September interest payment due on Water Sector Loan • Renewal Premiums for Blue Cross • Shelby Bernard Board Renewal Term • Alarm System Upgrade • Travel Expenses for Upcoming Operator Training Conference On motion by Shelby Bernard, seconded by Ricky Cormier, abstained by Kelly Richard, authorization and approval are given to pay the July 2026 invoices, the Water Sector Program invoices, the auto draft invoices and online invoices as presented. On motion by Shelby Bernard, seconded by Ricky Cormier, and unanimously carried, the Income Statement for the 2nd Quarter Budget is approved as presented. On motion by Kelly Richard, seconded by Shelby Bernard, and unanimously carried, approval and authorization for Chairman Clint Dugas to sign the 2026 Letter of Engagement with Kolder, Slaven & Company LLC is approved as presented. On motion by Shelby Bernard, seconded by Ricky Cormier, approval is given to pay the September Interest payments due to Gulf Coast Bank in the amount of $31,890.00 and LPFA in the amount of $4,695.00 and transfer funds from Sinking fund to Water Revenue fund to pay out the invoices. On motion by Shelby Bernard, seconded by Ricky Cormier, the alarm upgrade to the existing system with Acadian Total Security in the amount of $804.94 is approved as presented. On motion by Kelly Richard, seconded by Shelby Bernard, the October 2026 Blue Cross health insurance premiums in the amount of $4,556.57 monthly with the Water District portion being $2,831.70 is approved as presented. On motion by Ricky Cormier, seconded by Kelly Richard, authorization and approval is given to pay and or reimburse employees Ryan Pommier and Clayton Duhon for hotel and meal costs for the upcoming operator training conferences in September and October of this year. James Brasseaux presented the Plant Reports: • Presented the Plant Report and Auto Flushers Report. All are normal. • Water Sector Project Status There being no further business to come before the meeting body, a motion by Shelby Bernard, seconded by Kelly Richard, and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 4:59 pm. ___________________________________ ____________________________________ Kelly Richard, Secretary Clint F Dugas, Chairman (PUBLISHED: AUGUST 22, 2026) COST: $138.00

NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR USDA HOUSING PRESERVATION GRANT (HPG) - Louisiana Groundswell, Inc. intends to apply for a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to eligible low-income homeowners within the proposed project area of Vermilion Parish. The proposed project is anticipated to provide housing preservation services to approximately 5 owner-occupied homes located in Vermilion Parish. A copy of the proposed Statement of Activities will be available for public review and comment beginning August 12, 2026 at: Groundswell, Inc.
102 Main Street, Suite 210
LaGrange, GA 30240 or by requesting a copy via email at: soul@groundswell.org Interested individuals may submit written comments regarding the proposed project by: • Mail: Groundswell, Inc., 102 Main Street, Suite 210, LaGrange, GA 30240 • Email: soul@groundswell.org All written comments must be received no later than September 3, 2026 (PUBLISHED: AUGUST 22, 2026) Cost: $42.00

Kaplan, Louisiana July 21, 2026 Minutes of a Coulee Des Jonc Drainage District Board of Commissioners regular meeting held July 21, 2026, at the Equipment Lot Building, 15001 Corporal Marceaux Road, Kaplan, Louisiana. President Harold Marceaux called the meeting to order. Roll Call: Present : Mr. Ronald C. Dubois, Mr. Paul Melvin Faulk, Jr., Mr. Conley Frederick, Mr. Kevin Shane Langlinais, Mr. Harold Marceaux. Absent: None. Also in Attendance: Clerk Selina Perry, Mr. Michael Abshire, Operator President Harold Marceaux called for any public comment on any agenda item to be considered. None were received. By motion of Mr. Conley Frederick, duly seconded by Mr. Kevin Shane Langlinais, and unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes of the June 16, 2026 regular meeting were dispensed with and adopted as written. Clerk’s Report – The Clerk advised that correspondence was received from the Vermilion Parish Police Jury stating that at their meeting of June 17, 2026 approved the following actions: “Approved amendment to the subdivision ordinance as it pertains to drainage requirements to provide, among other changes, that the minimum drainage easement shall be not less than 50’, and that the Police Jury shall have the final authority on the size of said drainage easements. And to notify all drainage districts once the ordnance is finally adopted.” Clerk Selina Perry gave the Financial Report advising that as of June 30, 2026 there was a balance of $614,864.68 in the maintenance fund and a certificate of deposit investment of $72,826.12. The Clerk presented and discussed the monthly budget-to-actual comparison report which will be kept on file. The Clerk presented the 6-month vendor list and advised of any new vendors that were added. By motion of Mr. Conley Frederick, duly seconded by Mr. Paul Melvin Faulk, Jr., and unanimously carried, the Clerk’s Financial Report was accepted as presented. Schedule of work – Completions – Short Stick – Alex Griffin – from the Little Marrone going to La. 35, completed June 25, 2026 Long Stick - Jerome Meaux - a branch off of Isle Marrone going east toward Judge Doucet Road, completed July 7, 2026. To be added and completed - Short Stick – Roderick Guidry pipe – Branch off of Robin off of Beech Road, completed June 27, 2026. To be added – Short Stick - Dustin Guidry ditch – from La. Hwy. 35 East to the Main. Old Business – None. New business – The following resolution was adopted canvasing the returns and declaring the results of a special election held on June 27, 2026. The following resolution was offered by Mr. Kevin Shane Langlinais and seconded by Mr. Ronald C. Dubois: RESOLUTION A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in Coulee des Jonc Drainage District of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Coulee des Jonc Drainage District of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Coulee des Jonc Drainage District of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "District"), that: SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the District, on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 (the "Election"), to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein pursuant to the following proposition (the "Proposition"): PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall Coulee des Jonc Drainage District of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 16 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $431,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the District’s drainage works? This Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns of the Election thereof. SECTION 2. Election Results. According to the official certified tabulation of votes cast at said Election, there was a total of 327 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 173 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, resulting in a majority of 154 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition. The Proposition was therefore duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the Election. SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The results of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law, after receipt from the Secretary of State’s office of the actual costs of the election, as required by §18:1292 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. SECTION 4. Declaration. The foregoing results of the Election are hereby declared by this Governing Authority and shall be published as required by law. SECTION 5. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of the Election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in her office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Vermilion, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Ronald C. Dubois, Mr. Paul Melvin Faulk, Jr., Mr. Conley Frederick, Mr. Kevin Shane Langlinais, Mr. Harold Marceaux. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 21st day of July, 2026. /s/ Ronald C. Dubois /s/ Harold Marceaux Secretary President (Exhibit on file) By motion of Mr. Ronald C. Dubois, duly seconded by Mr. Paul Melvin Faulk, Jr., and unanimously carried, the Board accepted a right-of-way located in Section 18, T12S-R1E from Ralph L. Thompson, ET ALS, Garland Thompson, Linda Thompson, Douglas J. Hebert, Gary Anthony Frederick, Loretta J. Trahan and Peggy A. Trahan, subject to all appropriate paperwork being received. By motion of Mr. Conley Frederick, duly seconded by Mr. Kevin Shane Langlinais, and unanimously carried, the following bills are hereby approved for payment; Abbeville Meridional 160.00 Advance Auto Parts 540.59 Cajun Hardware, Inc. 17.99 Caterpillar Financial Services (Lease - 2020 Cat. Exc.) 2,125.77 Copy Services 64.50 Duhon Brothers Oil 3,942.31 Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC 3,186.00 John Deere Financial 673.77 Kaptel 94.45 Larry's Super Foods 46.97 Musson Patout 159.02 Piazza Office Supply 335.25 Primco Fab, L.L.C. 1.47 Secretary of State, Notary Division 12.50 Selina Perry (Reimb. Sage Software Renewal) 909.00 Slemco 75.30 Stelly's Gulfway 888.44 The Huntington National Bank (2024 Cat. Exc. Finance) 3,969.28 Waterworks District #1 (June) 22.00 Waterworks District #1 (May) 22.00 TOTAL $ 17,246.61 By motion of Mr. Paul Melvin Faulk, Jr., duly seconded by Mr. Conley Frederick, and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned. ___________________________ ___________________________ Secretary President (PUBLISHED: AUGUST 22, 2026) COST: $264.00

**** MINUTES REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING VIVIAN TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 112 W. ALABAMA AVE. VIVIAN, LOUISIANA MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Festavan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Alderman Samuel Hodge opened the meeting in prayer. PLEDGE - Mayor Festavan led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL / VERIFICATION OF QUORUM - Board of Aldermen present for Roll Call were James Martin, Samuel Hodge, Raymond Williams, and Robert Green, Jr.; absent was Denise Alexander. Following Roll Call the Town Clerk verified that a quorum was present. Also present were other elected officials and/or staff members: Police Chief Ryan Nelson, Town Clerk Kellie Morris, and Town Attorney Douglas Dominick. AMEND AGENDA - An amendment to the Agenda was needed to include a Resolution concerning an Airport matter. Motion to amend the agenda as mentioned was made by Samuel Hodge and seconded by Robert Green, Jr. Following the motion and second Mayor Festavan asked for public comments for or against amending the agenda as requested; none were made. Mayor Festavan then called for the vote to amend with all present approving. APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED - Motion to approve the Agenda as amended was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by Samuel Hodge; all present approved. The new Agenda item would become Agenda item #7a. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - There were none. 2. SPECIAL REPORT ON BUILDINGS & GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS, 2019 TO PRESENT - XZAYVION GAYE, INTERN; University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Mr. Gaye, a Vivian resident, North Caddo Graduate, ULL student and Student-Intern, was charged with doing research to report on Town improvements made during Mayor Festavan’s tenure, since January, 2019. His method included 1) identifying improvements, 2) reviewing Town ledgers, 3) categorizing expenses and 4) validating his findings. He presented the Council Members and others present with printed booklets containing information and photographs of said improvements, and also made his power-point presentation available to all in attendance via the large screen monitor. 3. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Financial report including budget-to-actual comparisons was presented by Mayor Festavan. Following the report and discussion, a motion to accept as presented was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by Samuel Hodge; all present approved. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion to approve the Minutes for the July 13, 2026 Regular Town Council Meeting was made by Samuel Hodge, seconded by Robert Green, Jr.; all present approved. 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE # 813 OF 2026 OF THE TOWN OF VIVIAN, LOUISIANA - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF VIVIAN, LOUISIANA, ADOPTING THE TOWN OF VIVIAN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK BY REFERENCE, AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, SUPERSESSION OF INCONSISTENT POLICIES, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES TO THE EXTENT OF CONFLICT, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Festavan opened the public hearing for comments FOR or AGAINST Ordinance # 813 of 2026; none were made. He then declared the Public Hearing closed. 6. THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER THE FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE # 813 OF 2026 OF THE TOWN OF VIVIAN, LOUISIANA - Motion to adopt Ordinance # 813 of 2026, with an established Handbook effective date of August 12, 2026, was made by Samuel Hodge, seconded Raymond Williams; all present approved. 7. THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION # 17 OF 2026 OF THE TOWN OF VIVIAN, LOUISIANA - A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE CONSIDERED SURPLUS PROPERTY WITH A VALUE, NO LONGER NEEDED FOR A PUBLIC USE, TO BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO; 120’ Radio Tower. Motion to adopt Resolution # 17 of 2026 was made by was made by Samuel Hodge, seconded by Raymond Williams; all present approved. 7a.THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION # 18 OF 2026 OF THE TOWN OF VIVIAN, LOUISIANA - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZINE THE TOWN TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM IMOROVEMENTS AT THE VIVIAN AIRPORT. Motion to adopt Resolution # 18 of 2026 was made by was made by Samuel Hodge, seconded by Raymond Williams; all present approved. 8. THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER THE SELECTION AND CONFIRMATION OF COOK & MOREHART, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE TOWN’S OFFICIAL AUDITOR(s) - To perform audit(s) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. Motion to confirm Cook & Morehart as the Town’s Official Auditors for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026 was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by Samuel Hodge; all present approved. *Alderman Robert Green, Jr. exited the meeting at 6:50 p.m. 9. HIRING OF POLICE PERSONNEL - THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER THE CHIEF OF POLICE’S RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL FOR THE VIVIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT: Demetria Stroy - Part-time Dispatcher - $11.00 per hour. Chief Nelson introduced Ms. Story to all present and recommended her hiring with a probation period until the September 14, 2026 Regular Council Meeting. Following all questions, answers and discussion motion to approve Chief Nelson’s recommendation to hire was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by James Martin; all present approved. v ZONING & CONDEMNATION MATTERS - Officer Bobby Smith A. ZONING/CONDEMNATION REPORT - 1) 308 W. Moore St. - Property owner, Robert Kovacs, was present on behalf of this property and spoke on the progress made and work to continue. Officer Smith then recommended that the matter be continued. Following his recommendation motion to continue at the September 14, 2026 Regular Council Meeting was made by Samuel Hodge, seconded by Raymond Williams; all present approved. 2) 106 Kansas Ave. - No one was present on behalf of this property. Officer Smith reported on the state of the property and continued removal of the demolition debris then recommended that this matter be given on more month. Motion to continue this matter at the September 14, 2026 Regular Town Council Meeting was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by Samuel Hodge; all present approved. 3) 202 Penrod St. - No one was present on behalf of this property. Officer Smith provided a file and photographs of the property, and reported on his communication with the property owner/representative. He also stated that the property was on the Condemnation List presently and recommended that the Town proceed with the condemnation process. Following the report, questions, answers and discussion, motion to proceed with Condemnation process was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by Samuel Hodge; all present approved. 4) Additional addresses if applicable - 314 Penrod St. - Officer Smith reported that this mobile home is in dilapidated and dangerous condition and that he has mailed the owner a violation letter. He then recommended that it be placed on the Condemnation List. Following his recommendation motion to place this property on the Condemnation list was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by James Martin; all present approved. 235 W. Atlanta St. - Officer Smith reported that this house is in dilapidated and dangerous condition and that he has mailed the owner a violation letter. He then recommended that it be placed on the Condemnation List. Following his recommendation motion to place this property on the Condemnation list was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by James Martin; all present approved. PUBLIC HEARING FOR VARIANCE TO PLACE A MANUACTURED HOME WITHIN THE TOWN OF VIVIAN AS FOLLOWS: Case # 653 – 322 Camp Vivian St. – Amstel Roche, LLC Mayor Festavan opened the public hearing for comments FOR or AGAINST Case # 653 and granting this variance; none were made. He then declared the public hearing closed. THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, SITTING AS THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS, WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING VARIANCE REQUEST TO PLACE A MUNUFACTURED HOME IN THE TOWN OF VIVIAN AS FOLLOWS: Case # 653 – 322 Camp Vivian St. – Amstel Roche, LLC No one was present on behalf of this variance request and Council Members’ binders included all paperwork for this matter. Officer Smith gave his report and recommended granting the variance. Following the recommendation Mayor Festavan asked Officer Smith and the Town Clerk questions verifying the variance notification process leading up to this meeting. Following all questions, answers and/or discussion motion to grant the variance was made by Raymond Wiliams, seconded by James Martin; all present approved. v CODE ENFORCEMENT MATTERS - Officer Johnnie Hough CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT - Officer Hough gave the following written and oral report: 27 (twenty-seven) properties; 8 (eight) new cases opened, 9 (nine) cases closed, and 2 (two) cases were set to be heard in Environmental Court on Wednesday, August 19th. MAYOR’S REPORT - Mayor Festavan introduced Mr. David Hale as the new Project Coordinator who will work under the direct supervision of the Mayor and will not report to anyone other than the Mayor. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY BOARD OF ALDERMEN - There were none. ADJOURN - Motion to adjourn was made by Samuel Hodge, seconded by James Martin; all present approved. Meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Kellie Morris, Town Clerk Ronnie Festavan, Mayor August 17, 2026

**** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANCHARD MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Galambos, Alderpersons Lee, Fuller, Presley, Roberts, Chief Allen, Candy Foshee, Town Clerk ABSENT: Alderperson Guin, Attorney Joseph Meeting was called to order by Mayor Galambos at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance led by Presley Invocation given by Lee Questions and Statements of Citizens – Neil Shah with Flock Safety made a presentation to the council regarding Flock Cameras. Approval of Regular meeting of July 14, 2026 – Fuller made motion to approve the minutes of July 14, 2026, second by Roberts. All voted yea.. NEW BUSINESS Mr. John E. Atkins – Candidate for Public Service Commissioner, District 5 Mr. Atkins was unable to attend the meeting. Authorization for Mayor Galambos to sign the Engagement Letter of Cook & Morehart to audit the financial statements of the governmental activities, business-type activities, each major fund, and the disclosures which comprised the basic financial statements of the Town of Blanchard for fiscal period ended June 30, 2026 Lee made motion to authorize Mayor Galambos to sign the Engagement Letter of Cook & Morehart for audit of fiscal period ended June 30, 2026. Second by Fuller. All voted yea. Authorization for Mayor Galambos to sign the Engagement Letter of Cook & Morehart to perform specified procedures on the control and compliance areas identified in the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures (“SAUP”) for fiscal period ended June 30, 2026 Roberts made motion to authorize Mayor Galambos to sign the Engagement Letter of Cook & Morehart to perform specified procedures and compliance areas identified in the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Statewide Agreed upon Procedures for fiscal period ended June 30, 2026. Financials for July 2026 July financials will be sent as soon as all bank statements are reconciled. Perry Fuller, Utility Manager – For month of July – one on-side meter set, 130 on cutoff list, 365 locate tickets completed. A test was begun on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 to experience what will happen when two of the elevated tanks will be repainted. Low pressure was expected but will be back to normal on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Gerald Allen, Chief of Police – No use of force complaints for the month of July. Chief Allen is looking at a possible candidate for a patrol officer. There being no further business, motion made by Fuller, second by Roberts to adjourn. All voted yea. Mayor Galambos, Mayor Candy Foshee, Town Clerk

**** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANCHARD MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Galambos, Alderpersons Fuller, Guin, Roberts, Chief Allen, Attorney Joseph, P. Fuller, Candy Foshee, Town Clerk, Maggie Caskey Call to Order-meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Galambos Pledge of Allegiance led by Ava Galambos Invocation given by Roberts Questions and Statements of Citizens – Jayne Tappe addressed the council; Mark Bearden spoke regarding annexation. Fuller made motion to approve the Special meeting of June 2, 2026, Regular meeting of June 9, 2026 and Special meeting to June 29, 2026. Seconded by Roberts. All voted yea. NEW BUSINESS Heather Courtney, Candidate for First Judicial District Judge Heather Courtney introduced herself and announced her candidacy for district judge for the First Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Public Hearing – Ordinance 11 of 2026 – An Ordinance to enlarge the boundaries of the Town of Blanchard to include a tract of land containing 40.008 acres, more or less located in Section 31, Township 19 North, Range 14 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and providing for all other matters in connection therewith., Red River Land & Investment. Geo#: 191531-000-0301-00, 191431-044 0001-00, 191431-000-0300-00 Public Hearing was opened at 6:10 p.m. There being no comments either for or against Ordinance 11 of 2026 of 2026, the public hearing was closed at 6:11 p.m. Vote on Ordinance 11 of 2026 ORDINANCE 11 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD TO INCLUDE A TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, CONTAINING ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO (RED RIVER LAND & INVESTMENTS CO., INC.) WHEREAS, Section 172 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950 provides for annexation by petition; and, WHEREAS, a petition signed by more than the required percentage in value of the area described below has been filed with the Town Council to annex and bring within the corporate limits of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, the following described property, to-wit: Tract 1: A tract of land in Section 31, Township 19 North, Range 14 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, more fully described as follows: Commence at the Southeast Corner of Lot 1, Northport Subdivision, Unit No. 3, run South 30 degrees 27 minutes 55 seconds West 70 feet for the Point of beginning; Thence North 59 degrees 22 minutes 05 seconds West 271.65 feet; Thence North 30 degrees 37 minutes 59 seconds East 211.78 feet; Thence North 46 degrees 08 minutes 42 seconds East 64.58 feet; Thence North 59 degrees 43 minutes 57 seconds West 20.93 feet; Thence North 59 degrees 43 minutes 57 seconds West 208.71 feet; Thence North 30 degrees 32 minutes 33 seconds East 8.71 feet; Thence North 59 degrees 43 minutes 57 seconds West 80 feet; Thence South 30 degrees 32 minutes 33 seconds West 196.85 feet; Thence North 59 degrees 43 minutes 37 seconds West 120 feet; Thence South 30 degrees 32 minutes 33 seconds West 203.15 feet; Thence North 59 degrees 24 minutes 42 seconds West 427 feet; Thence North 30 degrees 32 minutes 34 seconds East 52.54 feet; Thence North 88 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West 665.82 feet to Easterly Right of Way line of Roy Road; Thence South along same to a point lying 845.58 feet North of the South Line of Northwest Quarter of said section; Thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds East 1100 feet; Thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East 850 feet to South line of Northwest Quarter; Thence East along same to the Southwest Corner of Lot 3, Northport Subdivision, Unit 5; Thence North 01 degrees 20 minutes 41 seconds East to the intersection of North Right of Way line of Northport Boulevard, and the Southerly line of Lot 1, Northport Subdivision, Unit No. 6; Thence North 87 degrees 37 minutes 58 seconds West to Southwest Corner of Lot 1, Northport Subdivision, Unit 6; Thence North 30 degrees 40 minutes 53 seconds East 196.97 feet to the Point of Beginning, less Lot 1, Replat of Northport Subdivision, Unit 8 and less 1.0 acre tract of land lying and adjacent the West of Lot 1, Replat of Northport Subdivision, Unit No. 8, less 1.219 acres, more or less; Commence at the Southwest Corner of Lot 3, Northport Subdivision, Unit No. 5, Section 31, Township 19 North, Range 14 West, Thence run North 01 degrees 20 minutes 41 seconds East along the Westerly Line of said Lot 3, 692 .54 feet to the Southeast Corner of Lot No. 1 of Northport Subdivision, Unit No. 10; Thence North 88 degrees 39 minutes 19 seconds West 150.00 feet to Point of Beginning; Thence North 88 degrees 39 minutes 19 seconds West 150 feet; Thence North 01 degrees 20 minutes 55 seconds East 355.41 feet at Southerly Right of Way line of Northport Boulevard; Thence South 87 degrees 37 minutes 20 seconds East along said Right of Way line 150 feet; Thence South 01 degrees 20 minutes 41 seconds West, 352.70 feet back to the Point of Beginning and less road Right of Way, containing 37.571 acres, more or less. Geo.: 191431-000-030100 Tract 2: Lot 1, NORTHPORT SUBDIVISION, Unit No. 10, as per plat recorded in the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon. Geo: 191431044-0001-00. Tract 3: A tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 19 North, Range 14 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, more fully described as follows: Commence at the Southwest Corner of Lot 3, Northport Subdivision, Unit No. 5, run North 01 degrees 20 minutes 41 seconds East along the Westerly line of said Lot No. 3, 692.54 feet to the Southeast Corner of Lot 1 of Northport Subdivision, Unit No. 10; Thence North 88 degrees 39 minutes 19 seconds West 150.00 feet to Point of Beginning; Thence North 88 degrees 39 minutes 19 seconds West 150 feet; Thence North 01 degrees 20 minutes 55 seconds East 355.41 feet at Southerly Right of Way line of Northport Boulevard; Thence South 87 degrees 37 minutes 20 seconds East along said right of way line 150 feet; Thence South 01 degrees 20 minutes 41 seconds West 352.70 feet back to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.219.00 acres, more or less. Geo: 191431-000-0300-00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Board of Alderpersons of the Town of Blanchard in due, legal and regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the Town of Blanchard are hereby changed to include within the limits and boundaries of said Town the above described property. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the property described above be zoned “Commercial Industrial”. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized to file, within ten (10) days of the final passage of this ordinance with the Clerk of the First Judicial District Court for Caddo Parish, a description of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed by this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby described severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Said Ordinance having been read and introduced on the 12th day of May, 2026 by Galambos, notice of a public hearing having been published, said public hearing having been held, the title having been read and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Fuller, seconded by Roberts, to adopt the ordinance, a roll call vote was taken and the following was had: YEAS: Fuller, Guin, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: Lee, Presley ABSTAIN: None And Ordinance 11 of 2026 was adopted this 14th day of July, 2026. Introduction of Ordinance 14 2026 – An Ordinance to Enlarge the boundaries of the Town of Blanchard to include a tract of land containing 11.217 acres, more or less, in that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 19 North, Range 14 West, lying South of Old Mooringsport Road, less I-49, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon, and providing for all other matters in connection therewith. Estate of Wesley C. Bearden, c/o John Mark Bearden. Geo: 191431-000-0254 00 (Petition to annex presented June 9, 2026) Ordinance 14 of 2026 was introduced by Galambos by title only. Resolution 10 of 2026 – A Resolution of the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, retaining attorney Douglas C. Dominick to Provide Legal Advice Regarding Tax Sale Processes and Procedures, including redemptions and other related property tax issues RESOLUTION 10 OF 2026 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD, LOUISIANA, RETAINING ATTORNEY DOUGLAS C. DOMINICK TO PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING TAX SALE PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES, INCLUDING REDEMPTIONS, AND OTHER RELATED PROPERTY TAX ISSUES. WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana (the Board), previously adopted Resolution No. 5 of 2024 retaining legal counsel for certain municipal matters. WHEREAS, the Town has ongoing and anticipated needs for legal services in connection with property standards enforcement matters, as needed, and also requires specialized legal advice regarding tax sale processes and procedures, including redemptions, and other related property tax issues. WHEREAS, the Board finds it in the best interest of the Town to retain attorney Douglas C. Dominick, in addition to counsel retained under Resolution No. 5 of 2024, to provide legal services on an as-needed basis for the subject matters described herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, that: 1. Attorney Retention. The Town hereby retains attorney Douglas C. Dominick, in addition to counsel retained under Resolution No. 5 of 2024, to provide legal services to the Town, including: property standards enforcement matters as needed; legal advice regarding tax sale processes and procedures, including redemptions; and other related property tax issues. 2. Compensation. Compensation for services rendered by attorney Douglas C. Dominick shall be at the rate of One Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($150.00) per hour. Reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket expenses advanced on the Town’s behalf, including but not limited to court costs, filing and recording fees, postage, delivery charges, and copy charges, shall be reimbursed at cost. Billing shall be in customary form reflecting time entries and expenses, and payment shall be due in the ordinary course upon presentation of invoices in accordance with applicable Town procedures. 3. No Limitation on Existing Counsel. This retention is in addition to, and does not modify, limit, or supersede, the retention of counsel authorized by Resolution No. 5 of 2024.. 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption. Motion made by Fuller to adopt Resolution 10 of 2026. Seconded by Roberts. The roll was called on the adoption of Resolution 10 of 2026 and the vote was as follows: YEAS: Fuller, Guin, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: Lee, Presley ABSTAIN: None And Resolution 10 of 2026 was declared adopted on this 14th day of July, 2026. Financial for June, 2026 As soon as all the bank statements are received, the June financials will be emailed. Report From: Perry Fuller, Utility Manager – 4 road bores, one onside, 622 locates, 69 on cutoff; met with subcontractor re painting of tank, hopefully ready to start by next meeting. Gerald Allen, Chief of Police – no use of force complaints for June, 10 arrests, 158 calls, 324 traffic stops, at this time searching for a patrol officer. Comments by the Mayor – The rain put a damper on the Fourth of July event, but let up enough to have the fireworks show at 9:30, which was great. Community Night Out is set for October 10, 2026 which will be held at The Well at First Baptist Church of Blanchard, 201 Attaway. There being no further business, Fuller made motion to adjourn, seconded by Roberts. All voted yea. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Jim Galambos, Mayor Candy Foshee, Town Clerk

**** NOTICE TO BID RESOLUTION # 17 OF 2026 OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF VIVIAN, LOUISIANA On a motion duly made by Alderman Samuel Hodge and seconded by Alderman Raymond Williams the following resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the TOWN OF VIVIAN, held at Town Hall Meeting Room located at 112 W. Alabama, Vivian, LA, on August 10, 2026, pursuant to due notice according to the law and open to the public, at which meeting a quorum of the members of the Board of Aldermen were present: WHEREAS the following movable property belongs to the TOWN OF VIVIAN: Quantity 1; Description of property 120 foot Aluminum Radio Tower; VIN’S if available N/A; Minimum Bid $300.00 WHEREAS, the above property is no longer being used by the TOWN OF VIVIAN. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board of Aldermen hereby declare said property to be considered surplus property with a value as stated above by the TOWN OF VIVIAN, and no longer needed for a public purpose; with said meters to be sold to the highest bidder and/if no bids are received through the bid process, it is in the best interests of the Town to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and convey the surplus property to an individual or entity under such terms and conditions as the Mayor deems fit and in the best interest of the Town. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that due to the fact that the property has no use by the TOWN OF VIVIAN, the said property shall be sold to the highest bidder. The highest bidder must meet or exceed the minimum price. Bids on the property will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Wednesday the 9th day of September, 2026, and opened immediately following the 12:00 noon bid acceptance deadline. Any/all bids shall be submitted in writing to the Vivian Town Hall located at 112 W. Alabama, Vivian, LA 71082, attn: Town Clerk. Any successful bidder shall pick up and remove the surplus property from the site within 2 days after the bill of sale is signed and executed. All payments shall be made to the TOWN OF VIVIAN by certified funds. Payment will be required upon acceptance of the bid within twenty-four (24) hours. Failure to complete the process and/or make payment will result in the bid being awarded to the next highest bidder. The property is located in Vivian, Louisiana. Any interested party who wants to view the property will need to contact the Town Hall at 318-375-3856 to set up a time to view and inspect the property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the TOWN OF VIVIAN, shall have the authority to sign and execute all bills of sales, acts of transfer(s) or other documents that may be needed in order to sale, transfer or dispose of the above referred to property containing such terms as he in his sole judgment deems advisable, to receive and receipt for the proceeds thereof and to do any and all things as shall, in his sole discretion and judgment, be appropriate and desirable to accomplish the foregoing, containing such terms as he in his sole judgment deems advisable to accomplish the foregoing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be published once at least 15 days prior to the date of sale in the Town’s Official Journal. - - - - - - - - - The following vote was received by the Vivian Board of Alderman as follows: AYES – 4 (four) Martin, Hodge, Williams & Green, Jr.; NAYS – 0 (zero); ABSENT – 1 (one) Alexander. THUS DONE AND SIGNED in Vivian on August 10, 2026. Ronnie Festavan - Mayor Kellie Morris - Town Clerk - - - - - - - - - - C E R T I F I C A T E I, the undersigned, being the duly elected and acting Town Attorney of TOWN OF VIVIAN hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and complete copy of the resolution duly and unanimously adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the TOWN OF VIVIAN on August 10, 2026. I further certify that according to the minute book of the TOWN OF VIVIAN which is in my possession the foregoing resolution has not been revoked, rescinded, or amended, directly or by inference to this date. Vivian, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on August 10, 2026. Kellie Morris TOWN CLERK, TOWN OF VIVIAN

**** TOWN OF VIVIAN 112 W. ALABAMA VIVIAN, LOUISIANA 71082 ORDINANCE # 813 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF VIVIAN, LOUISIANA, ADOPTING THE TOWN OF VIVIAN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK BY REFERENCE, AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, SUPERSESSION OF INCONSISTENT POLICIES, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES TO THE EXTENT OF CONFLICT, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Vivian, Louisiana, hereby finds and declares as follows. 1. The Town of Vivian has prepared and updated an Employee Handbook to provide clear, consistent policies governing employment matters, administration, workplace standards, benefits, and employee responsibilities. The document titled “The Town of Vivian Employee Handbook,” effective August 12, 2026 has been prepared and revised, and includes policies addressing administration, employment status, workplace conduct, compensation and benefits, leave, and related procedures for Town employees. 2. Adoption of a comprehensive employee handbook by reference promotes uniform personnel administration, supports legal compliance, and provides guidance to employees and management pursuant to applicable law. 3. The Town desires to adopt the current Employee Handbook, attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference, to govern Town personnel matters, subject to applicable law and any subsequent amendments approved in accordance with Town procedures. The Employee Handbook states that its provisions replace existing policies and practices, and may be changed, supplemented, or superseded by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Vivian, Louisiana, as follows: 1. Adoption by Reference. The Town of Vivian hereby adopts the Town of Vivian Employee Handbook attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, together with all appendices, acknowledgments, and forms contained therein. The attached Employee Handbook is effective August 12, 2026 and sets forth policies applicable to Town employees, except where otherwise excluded or modified by law or as specified in the handbook. 2. Administration and Distribution. The Mayor and/or Town Clerk are authorized and directed to execute such acknowledgments as may be necessary to evidence adoption, to maintain the official copy of the Employee Handbook (and any subsequent approved amendments), and to distribute the handbook to all current employees and to future employees upon hire, including obtaining signed acknowledgments of receipt for personnel files. The handbook contemplates dissemination to all employees upon approval by the Mayor and adoption by the Board of Aldermen, and to all future new hires during orientation. 3. Supersession of Prior Policies. The adopted Employee Handbook supersedes and replaces all prior employee handbooks, manuals, and written personnel policies of the Town of Vivian to the extent of any inconsistency. The handbook provides that its provisions replace all existing policies and practices, subject to changes approved by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and applicable law. 4. Conformity with Applicable Law. This ordinance and the Employee Handbook shall be administered pursuant to applicable law. Where any provision of the handbook conflicts with applicable law, the provisions of such law shall prevail. The handbook states that in the event of conflict with applicable law, the law shall prevail, including references to the Louisiana Revised Statutes and the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics. Severability If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this ordinance or of the Employee Handbook adopted herein is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions, which shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions are declared severable. Repealer All Ordinances, Resolutions, or parts thereof in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only. This repealer shall not be construed to revive any Ordinance or Resolution previously repealed. Effective Date This Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption on August 10, 2026. - - - - - - - After public hearing was held on the above Ordinance, the title having been read and the Ordinance considered, on motion by Alderman Samuel Hodge seconded by Alderman Raymond Williams to adopt the Ordinance, a record vote was taken and the following result was: AYES – 4 (four) Martin, Hodge, Williams & Green, Jr.; NAYS – 0 (zero); ABSENT – 1 (one) Alexander. THUS DONE AND SIGNED in Vivian, Louisiana, on August 10, 2026. Kellie Morris, Town Clerk Ronnie Festavan, Mayor

**** VILLAGE OF IDA COUNCIL MEETING August 10,2026, 7:09 PM AT TOWN HALL Meeting Was Called To Order: By Mayor Shaw. The Mayor Opened with Prayer. Present Mayor Shaw, Alderman Gott, Alderman Anders, Alderman Phelps, Police Chief David Austin and Clerk Eugenia Humbles. Reading and Approval of Agenda Alderman Gott Made Motion to Approve and Seconded by Alderman Phelps. Previous Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2026, Were Read. Alderman Gott Made Motion to Approve and Seconded by Alderman Phelps. Financial Report Was Given By Mayor Shaw And Clerk Eugenia Humbles. Motion To Approve Made by Alderman Phelps and Seconded by Alderman Gott. BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Water Well #6 Issues—LDH will visit Water Well #5—LDH will visit CEA Request for Capital Outlay—Has been submitted. HB No. 312—Waiting on financing Harvest Festival meeting—8/23/2026 @5pm NEW BUSINESS Street Lights—Annual Fee letters have been mailed out Resolution No. 2026-5 –Appointing the Custodian for Public Records-Voted on and approved Resolution No. 2026-6 –Water Bill Late Fee-Voted on and approved New Water Well Grant -- Mayor Shaw will attend meeting on 8/27/26 in Baton Rouge ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Nothing To Add CHIEF OF POLICE OmniQ—Met with the Chief and the Mayor. They will conduct a traffic survey Adjourn ment Motion Made by Alderman Anders and Seconded by Alderman Gott AT 8:20 PM. MAYOR KENNETH SHAW, CLERK EUGENIA HUMBLES

**** LEGAL NOTICE: In the Matter of GUSSIE FERGERSON VERSUS SHREVEPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICES, ETAL - DOCKET NO. 592,566-C, 1st JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA SUMMONS TO APPEAR AND SUBSTITUTE TO PAMELA DENISE SCOTT, WAYNE FERGERSON AND THE LEGAL SUCCESSOR OF GUSSIE FERGERSON, DECEASED PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Shreveport, John Gimnich, Christopher McClought, Steve (Doug) Smith and Michael Johnson, Defendants in the above captioned matter have suggested to the court the death of the original Plaintiff, Gussie Fergerson. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear and substitute yourself for the deceased party, Gussie Fergerson, in the above styled action within thirty (30) days of the date of this summons is served upon you. FAIL NOT. Should you fail to appear and substitute yourself as the legal successor, the court may proceed with the action against the remaining parties or the succession representative as provided by law. Issued at Caddo Parish, Louisiana, this 22nd day of July, 2026. /S/ Mike Spence Caddo Parish Clerk of Court 501 Texas St, Room 103 Shreveport, LA 71101