PUBLIC NOTICE - - - PBV INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA) is accepting proposals for a qualified vendor to perform residential property inspections in accordance with Federal housing quality standards for its Project Based Voucher (PBV) program. Official bid documents can be downloaded at www.centralbidding.com or at www.ebrpha.org beginning February 12, 2026. Questions related to the RFP should be submitted via www.centralbidding.com or email to dmejia@ebrpha.org by 4:30 PM CT, Friday, March 6, 2026. Proposals may be submitted electronically via www.centralbidding.com or in writing to 4731 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, by 4:30 PM CT, Friday, March 13, 2026, in accordance with the RFP. No proposals will be received after the specified date and time. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES. 173047 Jan. 12, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2026, 9x $133.92

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Public Hearings will be held at Zachary City Hall 4700 Main St. during a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting- Monday, March 02, 2026 6:00 pm and the City Council meeting - Tuesday April 28, 2026 -6:30 pm for the purpose indicated: Rezoning - 2335 Church Street and 4747 Newell Street Suburban Residential (RS) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN) 177267 Feb. 13, 14, 15, 3t $49.42

I, KIRSHETTA MOORE, DOC #718110 have applied for clemency for my conviction of CRIMINAL CONSPRIACY THEFT $500 OR MORE. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225)342-5421. 171565 - FEB 14,15,16-3t $310

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration or in the office of the Purchasing Division at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Building, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana, until 3:00 p.m. Central Time on the 20th day of March, 2026 for the following: 167118.5.2762 FUEL GAS CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT and will, shortly thereafter, be opened and read aloud in the Council Briefing Room located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Bidders are encouraged to call into the bid openings via Zoom using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84632302425?pwd=Z0yIQYr6ubdGV3UlbWaOaj8iEb2CPt.1. Scope of Work: The scope of Work shall consist of all engineering, design, fabrication, testing, packaging and delivery of a Fuel Gas Conditioning Equipment and its accessories and including manufacturer's field services at the Job Site. All Work shall be completed between February 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028. In accordance with Louisiana RS 38:2212 electronic Bids may be submitted at Vendor Access (https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration).Official Bid Documents are available at Vendor Access (https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration). For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call the Office of Purchasing at 337-291-8258. Bidders may request the electronic bid package from Morgan Broussard at mcbroussard@lafayettela.gov and Dabne Dover at DabneDover@LafayetteLA.gov. A bid bond, certified check or cashiers check shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. Bidders wishing to submit their bid electronically must first be registered online with Lafayette Consolidated Government as a potential supplier at the website listed above. Bidders submitting bids electronically shall include all documents in one (1) combined PDF file with bookmark(s) and are required to provide one (1) hard copy within forty-eight (48) hours from bid opening through the mail. Bidders providing bids my mail, shall include one (1) hard copy with all documents in one (1) combined PDF file with bookmark(s) and are required to provide an electronic copy in one (1) USB flash drive. Only a bid bond, certified check or cashiers check shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. SUBMISSION OF CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR TRADESECRET INFORMATION (SEE LA. R.S. 44:3.2(D) As a public entity, Lafayette Consolidated Government is subject to the Louisiana Public Records Law, which may require submissions of Bidders to be a public record. Pursuant to La. R.S. 44:3.2(D), Bidders who submit documents or information they believe to be proprietary or trade secret must clearly mark each page or piece of information which is, in the Bidders opinion, proprietary or trade secret and must also submit with such information a cover sheet that reads as follows in bold type: DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY OR TRADE SECRET INFORMATION A sample cover sheet with this statement is included with the bid documents. La. R.S. 44:3.2(D) requires Lafayette Consolidated Government to make a determination as to whether a Bidders submission is in fact proprietary or trade secret information within thirty (30) calendar days of the Bidders submission. Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or written evidence of authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid. Copies of the bidding documents are available upon request by contacting Purchasing & Property Management Division, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana upon payment of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set, non-refundable, made payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government. NOTE: NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED - ONLY CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT. Bid Documents shall be available until twenty-four hours before the bid opening date. Questions relative to the bidding documents shall be directed to Morgan Broussard by email at mcbroussard@lafayettela.gov and Dabne Dover at dabnedover@LafayetteLA.gov. Within one (1) week upon receipt of the Invitation to Bid, Bidders are encouraged to confirm intent to submit a bid by replying to the "Invitation to Bid" email sent by Morgan Broussard ( mcbroussard@lafayettela.gov) and Dabne Dover (dabnedover@LafayetteLA.gov ). Bidders are requested to attend a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting, which will be held on February 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST in the Engineering Conference Room 2 at the LUS Operations Center located at 1314 Walker Rd., Lafayette, LA 70506. Bidders unable to attend the pre-bid in person can attend by joining through Zoom using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85139174990?pwd=GgdT1L939ME5GsnlURr69GfUdqpI3R.1. Alternatively, a meeting invite can be forwarded to you via email by contacting Morgan Broussard at (337) 291-8263 or mcbroussard@lafayettela.gov and Dabne Dover at (337) 291-8262 or dabnedover@lafayettela.gov. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana. The certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the Contract Documents within ten (10) working days. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) calendar days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The successful bidder will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents. In accordance with Public Bid Law, bids are valid for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days from the time of the opening of bids. Bids will be evaluated by the Owner based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid submitted which is also in compliance with the bid documents. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with LA R.S. 382214.B. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all bidders and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 337-291-8410. PURCHASING DIVISION Lafayette Consolidated Government PUBLISH DATES: 2-4-26, 2-8-26, 2-15-26 DPR 1002043 176051-feb 4-8-15-3t $337.14

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Purchasing Division at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Building, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana, until 4:15 p.m. Central Time on the 13th day of March, 2026 for the following: ELECTRICAL LINE CONSTRUCTION and will, shortly thereafter, be opened and the NAMES ONLY read aloud in the Office of Purchasing located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA. Proposals received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Sealed proposals may be hand carried or mailed to the address listed above. Proposers are invited to attend the opening virtually by using the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82351962408?pwd=erDrv90Gh4XrsLr8WyF9Ad0K5nGNJf.1 Meeting ID: 823 5196 2408 Passcode: 495935 Scope of Services: The scope of work shall consist of, but is not limited to, providing labor and equipment necessary for the installation of electrical facilities on the overhead portion of the municipal power system. The Contract or the Contractors designated General Forman shall have a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in the construction and maintenance of energized overhead electric distribution lines of at least 13.8 kV and energized overhead electric transmission lines of a least 69kV. DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this project must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on March 6, 2026 to be considered valid. All questions be summitted in writing to Heather Kestler at hkestler@lafayettela.gov. Proposals shall be either hand delivered or mailed in a sealed envelope to the address listed below. Proposals received after the appointed time will be determined non-responsive and will not be opened. Sealed proposals must be submitted in one (1) original hard copy marked original, one (1) exact copy marked copy, one (1) redacted copy marked redacted, and one electronic copy on a CD or USB drive. Proposals should be sent to 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506 attention Heather Kestler. Copies of the RFP specifications are available at the Purchasing Office located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506. Telephone number (337) 291-8071(Attn: Heather Kestler). RFP specifications shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the proposal opening date. No Vendor may withdraw his proposal for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of proposals. Each proposal shall follow the instructions listed in the RFP regarding submittal of their proposal. Proposals will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the Request for Proposals. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or any portions thereof, to waive informalities and to select the material that best suits its needs. Contractors shall be licensed for the classification of ELECTRICAL WORK (STATEWIDE and the subclassification of ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE Proposals which have not bid in accordance with the requirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged business are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291-8410. PURCHASING DIVISION Lafayette Consolidated Government PUBLISH DATES: 2/11, 2/15, 2/22 DPR # 1003532 176973-FEB 11-15-22-3T $127.44

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Purchasing Division at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Building, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana, until 4:00 p.m. Central Time on the 13th day of March, 2026 for the following: RFP EMERGENCY STANDBY MATERIALS AND SERVICES REBID and will, shortly thereafter, be opened and the NAMES ONLY read aloud in the Office of Purchasing located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA. Proposals received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Sealed proposals must be hand carried or mailed to the address listed above. This contract is intended to be used in preparation for and/or in response to, emergencies or disasters. The intent of the warded contract is for vendors to provide additional products, services, and personnel resources on an as needed basis for disaster response. It is critical that these support operations are up and operating as soon as possible once a need has been identified. Vendor interested in submitting a proposal must comply with all terms and conditions described in this solicitation and support attachments. Proposers shall submit one (1) marked original, three (3) exact copies marked copy, and one (1) electronic copy (USB or CD) of the proposal which meets the specific technical criteria set forth herein. In addition, proposer shall submit one (1) redacted copy of the proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be clearly marked Redacted Copy bearing the name of the project, firm submitting the redacted copy and the date. Proposals should be sent to 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506 attention Heather Kestler. Copies of the RFP specifications are available upon request at the Purchasing Office located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506. Telephone number (337) 291-8071(Attn: Heather Kestler) hkestler@lafayettela.gov. RFP specifications shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the proposal opening date. No Vendor may withdraw his proposal for at least sixty (60) days after the time scheduled for the opening of proposals. Each proposal shall follow the instructions listed in the RFP regarding submittal of their proposal. Proposals will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the Request for Proposals. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or any portions thereof, to waive informalities and to select the material that best suits its needs. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged business are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291-8410. PURCHASING DIVISION Lafayette Consolidated Government PUBLISH DATES: 2/11, 2/15, 2/22 DPR # 928606 176443-feb 11-15-22-3t $104.94

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration or in the office of the Purchasing Division at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Building, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana, until 3:00 pm Central Time on the 3rd day of March, 2026 for the following: 2025 OR NEWER 14 YARD DUMP TRUCK and will, shortly thereafter, be opened and read aloud in the Office of Purchasing located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Bidders are encouraged to attend the bid opening virtually by using the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82515253394?pwd=rsJDx5aPIAucSAlpY8vIIbLYzfXbGf.1 Meeting ID: 825 1525 3394 Passcode: 708195 In accordance with Louisiana RS 38:2212. vendors may submit their bid electronically at the website listed above. Vendors may request the bid package electronically from Thomas Metrejean at tgmetrejean@lafayettela.gov. Vendors wishing to submit their bid electronically must register online with Lafayette Consolidated Government, in order to establish an account. Vendors submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail as soon as available. Only a bid bond, certified check or cashiers check shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid. Copies of the bidding documents are available at the Purchasing Office located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506. Telephone number (337) 291-7187 (Attn: Thomas Metrejean). Bidding documents shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening date. Bidder must be properly licensed in accordance with LA RS 32:1254 and must include valid copy of said license in the bid submitted in accordance with LA 38:2212.8. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and countersigned by a person who is under contract with residing in this state. The certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the contract documents within ten (10) days. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. Bids will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid submitted which is also in compliance with the bid documents. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with LA R.S. 382214.B. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged business are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291-8410. PURCHASING DIVISION Lafayette Consolidated Government PUBLISH DATES: 2/13/26, 2/15/26 DPR # 1000867 177259-feb 13-15-2t $

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - NOTICE A petition has been filed with the City-Parish Council of the Parish of Lafayette and the City-Parish President of the City of Lafayette in accordance with the provisions of LSA-R.S.33:172, et seq., seeking to have the corporate limits of the City of Lafayette, Louisiana, reduced so as to include therein the following described property, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the existing City of Lafayette corporate limits, said point is the northwesterly property corner of ACADIA DEVELOPMENT LLC, 204 GLASS HOUSE STREET and the easterly property of ELDRIDGE CARRIER & CHRISELLA BROWN, thence S783358E, a distance of approximately 30.00, along the northerly property line of ACADIA DEVELOPMENT LLC, 204 GLASS HOUSE STREET, and the southerly end of MOSSER DR to a point, thence S114936W, a distance of approximately 199.42, through the property of ACADIA DEVELOPMENT LLC, 204 GLASS HOUSE STREET and ending in the cul-de-sac of GLASS HOUSE STREET which is also the existing corporate limits to a point, thence N781024W, a distance of approximately 184.69, from the cul-de-sac of GLASS HOUSE STREET and through the property of ACADIA DEVELOPMENT LLC, 203 GLASS HOUSE STREET which is also the existing corporate limits to a point, thence N112814E, a distance of approximately 20.00, along the westerly property line of ACADIA DEVELOPMENT LLC, 203 GLASS HOUSE STREET, and the easterly end of RYDER DRIVE to a point, thence S781024E, a distance of approximately 124.81, along the northerly property line of ACADIA DEVELOPMENT LLC, 203 GLASS HOUSE STREET, and the southerly property line of ELDRIDGE CARRIER & CHRISELLA BROWN to a point, thence N114936E, a distance of approximately 30.00, along the northwesterly property line of SANCTUARY SUBDIVISION IN BROUSSARD, and the southeasterly property line of ELDRIDGE CARRIER & CHRISELLA BROWN to a point, thence S781024E, a distance of approximately 30.00, along the northerly property line of SANCTUARY SUBDIVISION IN BROUSSARD, and the southerly property line of ELDRIDGE CARRIER & CHRISELLA BROWN to a point, thence N114936E, a distance of approximately 149.21, along the westerly property line of ACADIA DEVELOPMENT LLC, 204 GLASS HOUSE STREET, and the easterly property line of ELDRIDGE CARRIER & CHRISELLA BROWN to a point, which is also the existing City of Lafayette corporate limits and the point of beginning, all as shown on the attached incorporation map prepared by Lafayette City - Parish Consolidated Government - Lafayette Utilities System, dated September 5, 2025 entitled, MAP OF PROPOSED DE-ANNEXATION FOR CITY OF LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, CORPORATE LIMITS, LOCATED IN SECTION 60, T10S-R5E, 200 BLK GLASS HOUSE STREET DE-ANNEXATION APPROX. 0.229 ACRE. Anyone desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed ordinance annexing said area shall notify the Lafayette City-Parish Council Clerk. Anyone requesting such a hearing shall do so on the date at the time the ordinance is considered for final adoption in accordance with the regular agenda published by the Lafayette City-Parish Council or in accordance with the notice of emergency meeting to consider such passage. LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT By /s/ Tim Patro Tim Patro Planner II 177546-feb 15-1t

VILLAGE OF FENTON February 10, 2026 The following ordinances were introduced for adoption on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Fenton. As follows: Ordinance 2026-23- An ordinance approving the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and Attorney (Village employees paid on a once monthly basis) to be paid on the first Monday of each month. Motion: Manuel Alfred; Second: Marella Bellard; Motion: Carried; None Opposed. Ordinance 2026-24- An ordinance adopting Title 14 of the Louisiana Criminal Code (LSA-R.S. 14:1 et seq.) and the Louisiana Highway Regulatory Act (LSA-R.S. 32:1 et seq.) where applicable for prosecution of offenses in the Fenton Mayor’s Court. Motion: John Langley; Second: Marella Bellard; Motion: Carried; None Opposed. /S/ Phil Cormier, Mayor Attest /S/ Lynsey Reed, Municipal Clerk Published in the Jennings Daily News, Jennings, LA for total cost $7.62 on February 15, 2026.

February 2, 2026 Fire District #1 held their monthly meeting at the Roanoke Fire Station. Present were Mr. Moore, Mr. Esthay, and Ms. Kebodeaux. Also present was Chief Lamarque. Mr. Moore called the meeting to order and led The Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Moore also gave the Invocation. Mr. Esthay motioned to accept the minutes of the last meeting. Ms. Kebodeaux seconded. Motion passed. Old Business: The department has moved forward in purchasing the pumper tanker from District #4. The department is purchasing a used compressor from The Jennings Daily News. New Business: The department has secured a grant from OEP. The white Ford tanker truck will be sent to auction for disposal. Mr. Esthay motioned to send it to Guinn Auctions. Ms. Kebodeaux seconded. Motion passed. Chief Lamarque will have air packs tested for use. Ms. Kebodeaux motioned to pay bills. Mr. Esthay seconded. Motion passed. Chief's Report: Medicals (5), MVA (4), other (1), vehicle fire (1), auto aide (2) Mr. Esthay motioned to adjourn. Ms. Kebodeaux seconded. Passed. Published in Jennings Daily News, Jennings, LA on February 15, 2026.

Village of Fenton Minutes of Regular Meeting January 13, 2026 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Phil Cormier 5:30 p.m. INVOCATION: Alderman Manuel Alfred PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Board of Alderman ROLL CALL: Alderwoman Marella Bellard – Present Alderman Manual Alfred – Present Alderman John Langley – Present Police Chief Luther Alfred Assistant Police Chief Vernon O’Quinn Clerk Lynsey Reed Absent: Attorney Carla Sigler APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 2025- Motion: Marella Bellard; Second: John Langley; Motion Carried; None Opposed. APPROVAL TO AMEND AGENDA to change Ordinance 2025:23 to Resolution 2026-1 Motion: Marella Bellard; Second: Manuel Alfred; Motion Carried; None Opposed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA- Motion: Manuel Alfred; Second: Marella Bellard; Motion Carried; None Opposed. RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, OR PROPOSED AMENDENTS ORDINANCE NO. 2025-21- FINAL VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR PHIL CORMIER, ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OF FENTON, TO ENGAGE ROYCE T. SCIMEMI, CPA, APAC, AS THE ACCOUNTANT TO CONDUCT THE INDEPENDENT ANNUAL AUDIT FOR THE VILLAGE OF FENTON FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR- Motion: Marella Bellard; Second: John Langley; Motion: Carried; None Opposed. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-22- FINAL VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND SETTING THE RATE OF PAY AND ANNUAL SALARY OF THE VILLAGE OF FENTON CHIEF OF POLICE LUTHER ALFRED TO BE $75,000.00. Motion: Marella Bellard; Second: Manuel Alfred; Motion: Carried; None Opposed. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-1- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PHIL CORMIER, MAYOR OF THE VILLAGE OF FENTON, LOUISIANA TO ADOPT STATE AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS. - Motion: Marella Bellard; Second: John Langley; Motion: Carried; None Opposed. NO PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENT. WATER REPORT: Curtis Deville has resigned. Mr. Wade Morehead will be our new Water Supervisor. He will begin on 1/14/2026. MAYOR REPORT: Mayor Cormier thanked all his staff for a great past year in office and for all their hard work. ADJOURNMENT 5:50 p.m. /S/ Phil Cormier, Mayor Attest /S/ Lynsey Reed, Municipal Clerk Published in the Jennings Daily News, Jennings, LA for total cost $18.42 on February 15, 2026.