PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN REGULAR SESSION HELD ON OCTOBER 5, 2026 The Minden City Council met at City Hall in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 6:00 PM with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas, District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, and District D Councilman Michael Roy. Absence(s): District E Councilman Andy Pendergrass. Prayer: Michael Roy The prayer was offered by Michael Roy. Pledge: Carlton Buddy Myles The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carlton Buddy Myles. Call Meeting to Order Welcome: Mayor Nick Cox Mayor Cox welcomed everyone to the meeting. Additions to Agenda There were no additions to the agenda. Public Comments It is noted for the record that Mayor Cox allowed both council and public comments prior to every vote. Adoption of Minutes (1) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop Held on September 8, 2026 Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop held on September 8, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. (2) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session Held on September 8, 2026 Michael Roy moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session held on September 8, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was unanimously in favor. Resolutions (3) Adopt Resolution - Amending the City of Minden 2025-2026 Budget Michael Roy moved to adopt a Resolution to Amend the City of Minden 2025-2026 Budget, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. (67) 10-05-2026 (4) Adopt Resolution - Amending the City of Minden 2026-2027 Budget Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt a Resolution to Amend the City of Minden 2026-2027 Budget, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. (5) Adopt Resolution - Adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the Audit Period of 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026 Michael Roy moved to adopt a Resolution Adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the Audit Period of 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. (6) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Mayor Cox to Execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for Improvements at the Minden Airport Michael Roy moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mayor Cox to Execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for Improvements at the Minden Airport, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was unanimously in favor. (7) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Mayor Cox to Enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury and the State of Louisiana for Funding from Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session Line-Item Appropriation of $250,290 Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mayor Cox to Enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury and the State of Louisiana for Funding from Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session Line-Item Appropriation of $250,290, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Levon Charlie Thomas and the vote was unanimously in favor. Ordinances (8) Adopt Ordinance No. 1175 - An Ordinance Recognizing and Continuing the Existing Operational Authority of the Ward 1 Marshal of Minden, Louisiana Latasha Mitchell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1175 - An Ordinance Recognizing and Continuing the Existing Operational Authority of the Ward 1 Marshal of Minden, Louisiana, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. Annual Audit Engagement (9) Annual Audit Engagement Carlton Buddy Myles moved to approve the engagement of Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP to conduct the City of Mindens annual audits, including the Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures, for the fiscal years of 2025-2026 through 2027-2028, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. Authority to Advertise (10) Authority to Advertise for Request for Qualifications for Engineering Consulting Services for Minden Airport Projects Carlton Buddy Myles moved to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for Request for Qualifications for Engineering Consulting Services for Minden Airport Projects, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. City of Minden Employee Handbook (11) Revised City of Minden Employee Handbook Michael Roy moved to adopt the revised City of Minden Employee Handbook, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Levon Charlie Thomas and the vote was unanimously in favor. (68) 10-05-2026 Reports (12) Lobbyist Report by Caroline E. Mladenka, MPA Caroline E. Mladenka, MPA, of Local Government Strategists, LLC, presented the Lobbyist Report. No motion was required. (13) Budget/Financial Report for August 2026 City Clerk Melaney Sanders presented the Budget/Financial Report for the month of August 2026. No motion was required. (14) Fire Report for September 2026 Fire Chief Brian Williams presented the Fire Report for the month of September 2026. No motion was required. (15) Police Report for August 2026 Carlton Buddy Myles moved to accept the Police Report for the month of August 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. Adjournment Announcements and council comments were heard. The meeting was then adjourned. Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Sanders, City Clerk October 14, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN WORKSHOP HELD ON OCTOBER 5, 2026 The Minden City Council met at City Hall in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas, District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, and District D Councilman Michael Roy. Absence(s): District E Councilman Andy Pendergrass. Mayor Cox welcomed everyone to the meeting. The following topics were discussed: the lobbyist report, miscellaneous city matters, the August 2026 Police Report, the September 2026 Fire Report, and the August 2026 Budget Report. No votes were cast during these discussions. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Sanders, City Clerk October 14, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

VILLAGE OF DOYLINE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 Meeting was called to Order by Mayor Gates. Roll was taken, present was Mayor Gates, Myra Kilburn, Steve Bridwell, Jakie Daniels, Tammy Tyler. Absent Rachael Muniz, Chief Hayden and Mike Dunaway. Invocation was led by Jakie Daniels and the Pledge of Allegiance by Steve Bridwell. Mayor Gates asked if there were any amendments to the agenda, none were offered. Minutes for the August meeting were inadvertently omitted. It was decided they would be added to the October 5th meeting for approval along with the September 16th minutes. Motion was made by Jakie Daniels, seconded by Steve Bridwell to approve the August financials as offered. Motion carried. Introduction of Ordinance 2026-01- 2026-2027 Budget was offered. No action could be taken. Ordinance 2026-02- Introduction for salary increases. No action could be taken. Myra reports the building is now finished rough in and awaiting electrical and plumbing completion. Each contractor has been notified and we are the list for this work to be completed. Discussion for the National Night Out and Meet the Panthers is set for November 6, 2026. All participation is appreciated. In Mike Dunaways absence, Myra reported we are on the list for sewer aerator repair. The contractor is looking for a solution to the PSI problem that continues to plaque the performance of one aerator. Tammy Tyler reports much progress has been accomplished on the mowing and bushhogging and clearing of street right of ways. They continue to work on streets and safe passage to the new maintenance barn location. Jakie Daniels asked that Tammy take a close look at Strong/College and make the necessary repairs to that street crossing. Motion was made by Steve Bridwell, seconded by Jakie Daniels to adjourn. Motion carried. Mayor Crystal Gates Myra Kilburn, Clerk October 14, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2026 VILLAGE OF DOYLINE Meeting was called to Order by Mayor Gates. Present: Jakie Daniels, Steve Bridwell, Rachael Muniz, Mayor Gates, Clerk Myra Kilburn and Chief Robert Hayden, Maintenance Supervisor Tammy Tyler. None Absent. Invocation was offered by Jakie Daniels, with the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Steve Bridwell. Motion was made by Steve Bridwell to amend the agenda to include discussion regarding current Mayors salary, seconded by Jakie Daniels, motion carried. Motion was made by Rachael Muniz, seconded by Steve Bridwell to approve the July Minutes as offered, motion carried. Motion was made by Jakie Daniels, seconded by Rachael to accept July Financials, motion carried. Mayor Gates reports the Maintenance Barn is finally progressing. They will be pouring cement this upcoming week and placing the plumbing in place. The letter from the City Attorney Paul Kitchens in regards to the Clean up Ordinances in Doyline was offered to the council for review and discussion. It was discussed that we should continue with the necessary steps as outlined in those ordinances to clean up properties in violation. Motion was made by Jakie Daniels, seconded by Steve Bridwell, motion carried to purchase a new lawnmower from the quotes offered by Holmont, Minden, La. Tammy Tyler reports the grass cutting season is finally catching up. Things are looking much better around town. She reports the aerators at the sewer plant are still not functioning properly and that Mike is in touch with TGS about the necessary repairs, they hope to put some kind of pressure part that will slow the pressure at start which should stop the piece from blowing off. Chief Hayden reports there have been some calls due to heat/arguing but says overall all things are good. Mayor Gates and Ms. Kilburn report finances are still growing and feel we are financially strong. Motion was made by Rachael Muniz, seconded by Steve Bridwell to adjourn, motion carried. Myra Kilburn, Clerk Crystal Gates, Mayor October 14, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Executive Department Office of the Governor Proclamation Number 40 JML 2026 SPECIAL ELECTION COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT A, CITY OF MINDEN, PARISH OF WEBSTER WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Councilman, District A, City of Minden, Parish of Webster, due to the disqualification of Carlton Buddy Myles, effective August 18, 2026; and WHEREAS, R.S. 18:602 requires the Governor to call a special election to fill the vacancy in an office of a member of a parish or municipal governing authority when more than eighteen (18) months of the term remain unexpired in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 18:602 and/or the dates for elections set forth in R.S. 18:402. NOW THEREFORE, I, JEFF LANDRY, Governor of the State of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows: Section 1: A special primary and general election for the unexpired term shall be held throughout the jurisdiction of Councilman, District A, City of Minden, Parish of Webster, for the purpose of electing a councilman to fill the vacancy in the office. Section 2: Any qualified person desiring to become a candidate for the office shall file a notice of candidacy, accompanied either by a qualifying fee or a nominating petition, as required or authorized by law, with the appropriate election official in the manner and form, and under the procedures and conditions, provided by R.S. 18:461 et seq., and all other applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, R.S. 18:1 et seq., during the period commencing Tuesday, August 3, 2027 and ending Thursday, August 5, 2027. Section 3: The special election shall be held and conducted under the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, La. R.S. 18:1 et seq. Section 4: The primary election shall be held Saturday, October 9, 2027, and the general election shall be held Saturday, November 20, 2027, at the times and places and in the manner, prescribed by law. Section 5: The Secretary of State, Commissioner of Elections, Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Clerk of Court, Registrar of Voters, and all other persons charged with any power, function, right, duty or responsibility in conducting elections in the jurisdiction of Councilman, District A, City of Minden, Parish of Webster, are hereby authorized, requested, directed and empowered to exercise every lawful function and to do every act necessary to conduct the special election, to cause the returns to be made, to canvass and promulgate the results, and to perform all related and incidental functions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Louisiana in the City of Baton Rouge on this 30th day of September, 2026. Jeff Landry GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA ATTEST BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE Nancy Landry SECRETARY OF STATE October 14, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

TOWN OF SAREPTA MEETING MINUTES The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Sarepta met in regular session Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., in the Municipal Building, Sarepta, LA. Present: Mayor Peggy Adkins, Mike Corley, Nelda Hines, Jason Martin, and Elizabeth Simmons. Also present: Rusty Hines and Jeff Harper Absent: John Hamilton and Claire Lay Mayor Adkins called the meeting to order. Mike Corley opened with prayer and Jason Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Peggy Adkins asked for public comments. Rusty Hines informed the board the Dollar General is no longer dealing in pennies. If your purchase requires pennies for change, they are keeping the pennies, instead of rounding the total to the customers favor. He asked if the town officials could check to see if the town could benefit in some way from the change that is being kept. The clerk told Mr. Hines she would call and check on it. Mayor Adkins asked if any additions needed to be added to the agenda. Nelda Hines made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Motion seconded by Jason Martin. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Nelda Hines read the minutes from the September meeting. Jason Martin made a motion to approve the minutes as read and Mike Corley seconded the motion. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Financial Statements of all funds were presented. Jason Martin made a motion to approve budget to actual financial statements, motion seconded by Nelda Hines. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Mayor Adkins opened the floor for Jeff Harper to speak to the board. Mr. Harper addressed the board as the Sarepta board representative for the North Webster Parish Industrial District. On the November 3rd ballot there will be a millage tax renewal of 5.14 mills, and he asked the board for their positive support for the renewal. Mr. Harper explained this is only a renewal, not an increase, and the millage goes to support the infrastructure of the industrial park. There are 450 jobs in the industrial park so this is an important asset for the area. Mayor Adkins asked the board for approval to submit a Capital Outlay application requesting funds for sewer repairs. We submitted the application the last two years and did not receive anything. The estimated cost of the repairs needed is $768,000, so that is the amount we are requesting. Mike Corley made a motion to submit the Capital Outlay application, motion seconded by Nelda Hines. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. There being no further business, Jason Martin made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Nelda Hines. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Peggy Adkins, Mayor Elizabeth Simmons, Clerk October 14, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

MINUTES The Board of Commissioners of the Webster Parish Communications District met in regular session on Tuesday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the office of Webster Parish Communications District at 410 Main Street, Minden, Louisiana, 71055. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Brian Williams. Present: Brian Williams, Tynesia Grigsby, Shannon Spigener, Hank Haynes Absent: Ursula Hullaby, Grady Smith, Laura Perryman Guests: Angie Chapman-Webster 911 The invocation was given by B. Williams. Call for new items to be added to the agenda: none Public Comments on Agenda: none On a motion made by H. Haynes, seconded by T. Grigsby, the following resolution was unanimously approved: Resolved, Approve the minutes from the last meeting. There was no old business. Director Chapman presented the Budget for YE January 1, 2027 December 31, 2027. On a motion made by H. Haynes, seconded by S. Spigener the following resolution was unanimously approved: Resolved, approve the budget for YE January 1, 2027 December 31, 2027 as presented. The members present held general discussion regarding the 2026 budget. On a motion made by H. Haynes, seconded by S. Spigener, the following resolution was unanimously approved: Resolution 26-002 RESOLUTION NO: 26-002 A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN WEBSTER PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND FIXING THE TERMS OF SALE: Whereas, Communications District items have been taken out of primary service, placed in a reserve status and declaring it as surplus: Be it resolved that: 22-00022 Lorell Big and Tall Chair LLR99845 The minimum sale price will be: $5.00 22-00023 Lorell Big and Tall Chair LLR99845 The minimum sale price will be: $5.00 22-00024 Lorell Big and Tall Chair LLR99845 The minimum sale price will be: $5.00 25-0034 Estevo Big and Tall Chair The minimum sale price will be: $5.00 The above mentioned Webster Parish Communications District property has been declared no longer needed for public purpose and has been authorized to be sold via Govdeals.com in a public sale. The highest bidder will be responsible for picking up said property at the Webster Parish Courthouse 911 Addressing and Administration office at 410 Main Street, Minden LA 71055. The aforesaid resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS:4, NAYS:0, ABSENT: 3, ABSTAIN:0 Whereupon, the resolution was declared and adopted on:1st day of October, 2026. There being no further business, on a motion made by T. Grigsby, seconded by H. Haynes to adjourn, the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:07 PM. Chairperson B. Williams, Secretary A. Chapman October 14, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

WEBSTER PARISH PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel# 114370 Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Webster has received a request to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed property. This property has previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Webster for unpaid taxes. A public sale of this property will begin at 10:00 A.M. on November 16, 2026, at Webster Parish Police Jurys Office, 401 Main Street, Minden, LA 71055 in the Committee Room. The minimum bid has been set at $1,689.73. Anyone intending to bid must deliver your intent letter and processing fee to E & P Consulting Services, LLC, at 1030 N 9th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 by November 11, 2026. NO faxed, telephoned, mailed or any kind of electronic submission of intent to bid will be accepted. Any intent to bid letter received by the above deadline will allow 1 party into the bid session. If more than one offer for any particular piece of property is received, all parties who have submitted a written offer will be allowed to bid on the property. For additional information, please contact Parish Adjudicated Property Program at E&P Consulting Services, LLC at 318-807-0924 or ParishPropertyInfo@louisianalandsolutions.com Parcel# 114370 / Municipal Address: 721 Plum St. Minden, LA 71055 Brief Legal: LOT #11, BLK. 3, W. D. BOOKER SUBDIV. IN NW/4 OF SE/4 SEC. 27-19-9 October 14, 2026 November 11, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

NOTICE Parcel No. 113424 David Edgar McGee or Estate Jimmie Edwards McGee aka Jimmie Jelinn Edwards McGee or Estate THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN WEBSTER PARISH, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: Parcel# 113424 / Municipal Address: 901 Constable St. Minden, LA 71055 Brief Legal: LOT 115 X 194 FT. IN SW/4 OF SE/4 SEC. 16-19-9 Tax sale title to the above-described property has been sold for failure to pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest in this property. Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within sixty (60) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring ownership, if later. Webster Parish Sheriff Department 410 Main Street Minden, LA 71055 318-377-1515 (ext.228) October 14, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

NOTICE Parcel No. 121715 Dorothy Underwood or Estate Linda Lemay or Estate Jeffery Hanson or Estate Kevin Micheal Beshea or Estate Kerri Beshea Martin or Estate THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN WEBSTER PARISH, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: Parcel# 121715 / Municipal Address: 119 Newsom St., Cullen, LA 71021 Brief Legal: (INCLUDES SOUTH 55 FT. OF E/2 OF LOT #18, SOUTH 55 FT. OF LOT #19, & SOUTH 55 FT. OF W/2 OF LOT #20, BLK. G, CORA NICKERSON SUBDIV.) & LOT 45 X 65 FT. (ADJ.) IN NE/4 OF NE/4 SEC. 25-23-11 (ADJ.) (INCLUDES SOUTH 65 FT. OF EAST 20 FT. OF LOT #17 & SOUTH 65 FT. OF WEST 25 FT. OF LOT #18, BLK. G, CORA NICKERSON SUBDIV.) Tax sale title to the above-described property has been sold for failure to pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest in this property. Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within sixty (60) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring ownership, if later. Webster Parish Sheriff Department 410 Main Street Minden, LA 71055 318-377-1515 (ext.228) October 14, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

LEGAL NOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of THOMAS E. HOGAN, whose last known residence was 4154 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA, is asked to contact Jack W. Slaid, Attorney- at-Law at (318) 382-1177 or at 219 Main Street, Minden, LA 71055. October 14, 2026 October, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

LEGAL NOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of MICHAEL MCGEHEE, whose last known residence was 3100 Monticello, Suite 890, Dallas, TX, is asked to contact Jack W. Slaid, Attorney- at-Law at (318) 382-1177 or at 219 Main Street, Minden, LA 71055. October 14, 2026 October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald