PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE HOME BANK, N.A. VS. QUICK 2HAUL, LLC AND LAQUITHA MONIQUE ALLEN NO. 26-C-01068-C, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED OUT OF THE HONORABLE, THE 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AND NUMBERED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO MY POSSESSION AND WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ACCORDING TO LAW, COMMENCING AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2026, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: 2007 KENWORTH W-900 (VIN 1XKWDB9X27J157967) MOVEABLE STORED AT: DOUCET’S TOWING, 15631 US 190, OPELOUSAS, LA 70570 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: CASH WITHOUT BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE SUM OF TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE AND 01/100­­­ ($26,653.01) DOLLARS, PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST ON THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE THROUGH MAY 5, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $999.02; PLUS 18% DEFAULT INTEREST RATE ACCRUING ON THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE FROM MAY 5, 2026, UNTIL PAID IN FULL; PLUS LATE CHARGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $458.77, UNTIL PAID AND ATTORNEY FEES OF TWENTY-FIVE (25%) PERCENT OF THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE DUE ON THE LOAN, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER COSTS OF THIS SUIT. ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT. BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA (PUBLISH: JULY 30, 2026) 1T COST: $117.00

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE A&D FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC VS. JERRY R. WILLIAMS AND CYNTHIA R. HARRINGTON NO. 26-C-00192-C, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FIFA ISSUED OUT OF THE HONORABLE, THE 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AND NUMBERED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO MY POSSESSION AND WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ACCORDING TO LAW, COMMENCING AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2026, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: 2022 DODGE CHARGER VIN: 2C3CDXHG5NH244553 MOVEABLE STORED AT: JOHN R. YOUNG CHEVROLET 1230 LAUREL ST., EUNICE, LA 70535 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: CASH WITH BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE SUM OF THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 90/100­­­ ($34,433.90) DOLLARS, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TWENTY-TWO (22%) PERCENT, PER ANNUM THEREON FROM JANUARY 1, 2026, UNTIL JANUARY 2, 2027, AND FOR EIGHTEEN (18%) PERCENT THEREAFTER, UNTIL PAID AND ATTORNEY FEES OF TWENTY-FIVE (25%), PERCENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER COSTS OF THIS SUIT. ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT. BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA (PUBLISH: JULY 30, 2026) 1T COST: $117.00

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS. WILSON AGGISON, JR NO. 25-C-01826-B, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED OUT OF THE HONORABLE, THE 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AND NUMBERED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO MY POSSESSION AND WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ACCORDING TO LAW, COMMENCING AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING IDENTIFIED AS LOT NO. EIGHT (8) OF THE RAYMOND MARTIN SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1 AS PER PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AND RECORDED DECEMBER 18, 1967, WITH ACT NO. 530580, RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK E-16, PAGE 471. SAID LOT HAVING A FRONT OF NINETY-FIVE (95’) FEET, MORE OR LESS, ON DIESI STREET BY A DEPTH BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES RUNNING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120’) FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING BOUNDED, NOW OR FORMERLY, AS FOLLOWS: NORTH BY DIESI STREET, SOUTH BY LOT ELEVEN (11) OF SAID SUBDIVISION, EAST BY LOT SEVEN (7) OF SAID SUBDIVISION AND WEST BY LOT NINE (9) OF SAID SUBDIVISION. PROPERTY ADDRESS IS BELIEVED TO BE: 1212 DIESI ST., OPELOUSAS, LA 70570 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: CASH WITH BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 44/100­­­ ($114,328.44) DOLLARS, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TWO AND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSANDTHS (2.875%) PERCENT, PER ANNUM THEREON FROM MAY 1, 2023, UNTIL PAID AND ATTORNEY FEES OF TWENTY-FIVE (25%), PERCENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER COSTS OF THIS SUIT. ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT. BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA (PUBLISH: JULY 30 & AUGUST 30, 2026) 2T COST: $144.00

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2018-2 VS. BOBBY MALCOLM YARBROUGH AND RAMONA HOLLIER YARBROUGH NO. 26-C-00614-A, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED OUT OF THE HONORABLE, THE 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AND NUMBERED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO MY POSSESSION AND WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ACCORDING TO LAW, COMMENCING AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: 1) A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN SECTION 35, T8S, R3E, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA, CONTAINING 3.01 ARPENTS AND BEING IDENTIFIED AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 8 ON A PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED TO ORIGINAL ACT NO. 470,264 IN CONV. BOOK 1-13, PAGE 489, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA; SAID LOT BEING BOUNDED, NOW OR FORMERLY: NORTH BY LOT 9 ON SAID PLAT, OR PROPERTY OF LOUIS A. PREJEAN, OR ASSIGNS, EAST BY PROPERTY OF AUGUST MARTINEZ, OR ASSIGNS, AND WEST BY PUBLIC GRAVEL ROAD. PROPERTY ADDRESS IS BELIEVED TO BE: 421 ISERINGHAUSEN RD., CHURCH POINT, LA 70525 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: CASH WITH BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE SUM OF SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-NINE AND 60/100­­­ ($74,699.60) DOLLARS, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF FOUR AND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSANDTHS (4.12500%) PERCENT, PER ANNUM THEREON FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2024, UNTIL PAID AND ATTORNEY FEES OF TWENTY-FIVE (25%), PERCENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER COSTS OF THIS SUIT. ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT. BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA (PUBLISH: JULY 30 & AUGUST 30, 2026) 2T COST: $135.00

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE ASSURANCE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC VS. KIARA JAKISHA COOPER-HICKS THROUGH COURT APPOINTED CURATOR JEREMY JASON NO. 25-C-01791-C, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED OUT OF THE HONORABLE, THE 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AND NUMBERED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO MY POSSESSION AND WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ACCORDING TO LAW, COMMENCING AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATED JUST WEST OF THE CITY OF EUNICE, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEING THE SOUTH 62 FT. OF LOTS NO. 5 AND 6 OF BLOCK S OF THE EXTENSION OF THE ELOI GUILLORY SUBDIVISION SITUATED JUST WEST OF THE CITY OF EUNICE, LA., AS SHOWN BY A PLAT THEREOF, DATED FEBRUARY 25, 1947 BY M.J. GOUDEAU, C.E., RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, AT PAGE 23 OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA, SAID PROPERTY HAVING A FRONTAGE OF 62 FT. ON EULA STREET RUNNING WEST BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES A DISTANCE OF 100 FT. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 331 EULA STREET, EUNICE, LA 70535 PROPERTY ADDRESS IS BELIEVED TO BE: 331 EULA STREET, EUNICE, LA 70535 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: CASH WITH BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE SUM OF FORTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 89/100­­­ ($42,761.89) DOLLARS, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF SIX AND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSANDTHS (6.625%) PERCENT, PER ANNUM THEREON FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2025, TOGETHER, WITH ACCRUED LATE CHARGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $61.65 UNTIL PAID, AND ATTORNEY FEES OF TWENTY-FIVE (25%), PERCENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER COSTS OF THIS SUIT. ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT. BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA (PUBLISH: JULY 30 & AUGUST 30, 2026) 2T COST: $144.00

PUBLIC NOTICE The regular EHA Board Meeting scheduled for August 4th has been cancelled. (PUBLISH: JULY 30, 2026) 1T COST: $14.00

Legal Notice TOWN OF MAMOU REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 2026 The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Mamou met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the City Hall Meeting Room, on May 13, 2026 at 6 p.m. THERE WERE PRESENT: Mayor Leisa Deshotel; Board of Alderman members: Derrell Thomas, Robin Young, Eugene Manuel, Ricardo Goodley, Mamou Police Chief Patrick Hall, Town Attorney Gregory Vidrine; Municipal Clerk Chester Granger, Jr. THERE WERE ABSENT: BROOK CHAPMAN Following the opening prayer and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was duly convened by Honorable Leisa Deshotel, Mayor, who announced that the Board was ready for the transaction of business. A duly authorized Public Hearing was then conducted to receive comment or questions concerning the Sewer Rehabilitation Program. No comments or questions were received. It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Eugene Manuel to approve and adopt the proceedings of the regular meeting on April 8, 2026, as submitted. Motion carries unanimously. A Police Activity Report was then presented by Mamou Police Chief Charles P. Hall. The report noted a total of 4 arrest made; 1 fatality; 38 citations issued; and 5,100 miles logged during patrols and other activities for the prior monthly period. Chief Charles Patrick Hall then addressed the board concerning he placement of stop signs at Cajun Drive and Meadow Run Apartments. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Town Clerk, Chester Granger, Jr. noted that financial reports with comparison to Budget Actual have been provided to Board member for review. Mayor Deshotel proposed a resolution accepting the completed Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for annual audit. It was moved by Derrell Thomas second by Robin Young to accept the resolution for the completed Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for annual audit. Motion carries unanimously. {resolution attached} It was moved by Robin Young second by Derrell Thomas to consider an additional item not included on the agenda allowing Katrina Hackney to address the board concerning issues she is having at her establishment, Coulee Bar. Motion carries unanimously. A discussion was held on the concerning issues that Katrina Hackney is having at her establishment, Coulee Bar. Following an opportunity for public comment, it was then move by Derrell Thomas, second by Robin Young that there being no further business, the meeting be adjourned. Motion called unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:35p.m. APPROVED: /s/:Leisa Deshotel Leisa Deshotel Mayor /s/:Chester Granger, Jr. Chester Granger, Jr. Clerk 073026 Cost is $105.00

Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH TOURIST COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 2025 Members Present: Tony Marks, Melissa Clavier, Wanda Verrette, Hattie Johnston, and Derrell Thomas. Members Absent: Andy Carson and Debbie Vidrine. Others Present: Deborah Brunet, executive director; and Raquel Manuel. Meeting called to order by Tony Marks. The Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were recited. Public Comments: There were no public comments. Motion by Melissa Clavier/ seconded by Wanda Verrette to move item 8B up on the agenda to public comments; motion carried unanimously. Raquel Manuel then gave a presentation regarding beautification grants and a proposal from the Evangeline Economic Development Authority regarding use of space in the parish welcome center. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Derrell Thomas/seconded by Wanda Verrette to accept the April 16, 2026, meeting minutes; motion carried unanimously. Financial Report: Accept April 2026 Financials: Motion by Melissa Clavier/seconded by Wanda Verrette to table the April 2026 Financials; motion carried unanimously. Accept May 2026 Financials: Motion by Melissa Clavier/seconded by Derrell Thomas to accept the May 2026 Financials; motion carried unanimously. President’s Report: Tony Marks presented the following proposal for sponsorships. Executive Director Report: Deborah Brunet gave an update to the board on the map project, billboards, brochures, the Website, and other promotional items. Motion by Melissa Clavier/ seconded by Hattie Johnston to proceed with the brochures; motion carried unanimously. Motion by Melissa Clavier/ seconded by Hattie Johnston to proceed with billboards; motion carried unanimously. Old Business: There was no old business. New & Current Business: A: Review budget-to-actual report: The board reviewed the expenses and revenues for the previous month. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on July 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Evangeline Parish Welcome Center – 306 W. Main Street, Ville Platte. Motion to adjourn by Derrell Thomas/ seconded by Wanda Verrette; motion carried unanimously.      ______________________  Tony Marks, President 073026 Cost is $85.00

Legal Notice SEX OFFENDER MAMOU I, WALTON P. FONTENOT, have been convicted of 14:80 CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE on January 28, 2008. My address is: 1201 Railroad St., Mamou, LA 70554. Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 10/03/1977 Height: 5’7” Weight: 200 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown 073026 080226 Cost is $95.00

Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH SALES/USE TAX COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 24, 2026 Present were: Ryan LeDay Williams, Mindy Lalonde, Charles Guillory, Bert Campbell, Leisa Deshotel, Pat Derouselle, Quint West, Karen Vidrine, Mark Denette, Justin Darbonne, and Jacob Fusilier. Absent: None. Motion by Pat Derouselle, 2nd by Bert Campbell that the Agenda be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Ryan LeDay Williams, 2nd by Justin Darbonne that the minutes from the last meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Ryan LeDay Williams, 2nd by Pat Derouselle to create a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) effective July 1, 2026. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Leisa Deshotel, 2nd by Ryan Leday Williams that the expenses of $32,398.03 for the month of May 2026 be approved after reviewing and discussing the budget to actual comparisons. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bert Campbell, 2nd by Justin Darbonne to approve compliance questionnaire for office audit. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mindy Lalonde, 2nd by Pat Derouselle that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. /s/:Bert Campbell Bert Campbell Secretary 073026 Cost is $55.00

Legal Notice PROPOSED ORDINANCE 01-2026 TO SELL PROPERTY OF THE TOWN OF MAMOU IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA. R.S. 33:4712 An Ordinance approving the sale of immovable property of the Town of Mamou. WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:4712 provides thata municipality may sell to private persons at a private sale, any property, or portions thereof, including immovable property, which is, in the opinion of the governing authority, not needed for public purposes. WHEREAS, it is believed that the provisions of La.R.S. 33:4712 are applicable to the sale of immovable property by the Town of Mamou; WHEREAS, the Town of Mamou has reviewed the property needs of the Town and in the opinion of this governing authority, said lot is not needed for public purposes at this time or in the foreseeable future, said property being further described as follows: A 16.5 Acre Parcel of land situated in Section 7, Township 5 South Range 1 East, of EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS, the Town of Mamou has agreed in principle to a sale of the above described property to TROY A. MORIEN, who owns the adjacent property, for the price of $2,500 per acre and all associated costs of this sale to be paid cash in hand upon the execution of the Act of Cash Sale with said sale to include an “as is” provision in which the buyer takes said immovable property and waives any rights buyer may have to redhibition; WHEREAS, the Town of Mamou shall publish three times in fifteen days, one week apart, in a newspaper published in the municipality a notice of this proposed ordinance before completing the proposed sale; WHEREAS, any opposition to the proposed ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the commission within fifteen days its first publication. If an opposition is filed, the governing authority shall not adopt the ordinance until a hearing has been held.  If the ordinance is adopted, it shall not become effective until ten days after its passage, during which time any interested citizen may apply to the district court for an order restraining the disposition of the property.  After the ordinance becomes effective, it cannot be contested for any reason. WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the Town of Mamou to approve said sale as outlined herein and in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:4712; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town of Mamou, Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana, in legal and regular and/or special session, after a public hearing with legal notice, sell the above described property in accordance with the terms of this ordinance. Yeas: Nays: Absent or Not Voting: Proposed: Approved: ______________________________ Secretary ______________________________ Mayor ______________________________ Date 071626 072326 073026 Cost is $100.00

Public Notice TOWN OF MARION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING JUNE 16th, 2026 The regular monthly Marion Town Council Meeting convened @ 7 pm, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ the Marion Fire Station Conference Room. In attendance were Mayor Danny A. Smith, Council Members Mark Andrews, Channing Washington, Rhonda Davis & Tina Harris. Councilman Bubba Hoggatt was absent. Also in attendance were Town Clerk Margie Albritton, Assistant Clerk Cheryl Geoghagan, and Police Chief Montral Ferguson. Guests who attended the Town Council meeting were Jacob Lemoine, Jermaine Richard, and Keith Jesselink. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm and asked Mark Andrews to lead the prayer, and Jamarrio Rowland led the pledge. A motion was made by Rhonda Davis and was seconded by Tina Harris to approve the agenda. Motion passed. The financials were reviewed and approved. A motion was made by Rhonda Davis and seconded by Tina Harris to approve the financials. All approved. Mark Andrews made the motion, seconded by Rhonda Davis, to approve the previous regular business meeting minutes for May 2026. Motion passed. Mayor Smith made the announcement that there was an LDH Class I Sanitary Survey meeting recently at the Town Hall. Mayor Smith announced that he will meet with Bob Myers, town engineer, and LRWA representatives to review a town sewer survey, which was at no charge to the town. Mayor Smith updated the council on the progress of the LaMats' sale of our old garbage truck and tractor. This is a way to cut expenses, and the council had previously voted to sell the equipment. Once this is posted on the LaMats website (govdeals.com), this will be the only way to sell the equipment. Anyone can bid on the equipment on the website. Mayor Smith stated he is working on an agreement to move the utility franchise fees up to 5%. The mayor also updated the council on the Policy handbook, which is still in the office of Joe Cusimano. The mayor stated that Mr. Cusimano is near completion of the annexation project. This will extend the city limits to Tiger Bend Rd. Rio Rowland is still in the process of obtaining his CDL license. Mayor did a phone call with all council members, and all agreed to allow Rio to drive the town truck home with him so he can be ready to respond when needed. Mark Andrews made a motion to approve, and this was seconded by Channing Washington to allow Rio to drive a company truck home. Motion passed. Clyde Wayne, Jr. has cleared his Drug Screen, and he ran the garbage route today with James Ford helping. Brandon Traylor is being presented for hire as a part-time employee to assist with the garbage truck route. His drug screen has come back clear. Rhonda Davis made the motion to approve Brandon Traylor to be hired as part-time, and Mark Andrews seconded. Brandon will be paid a flat rate of $75.00 per run. Motion passed. Jacob Lemoine was presented to the council to be hired as a full-time employee. Jacob can drive a backhoe and other equipment, plus he can be a mechanic. The mayor would like to hire him at $17.00/hr. Rhonda Davis made a motion to accept Jacob Lemoine, and it was seconded by Mark Andrews to hire Jacob at $17.00/hr. full-time. Jacob Lemoine will start on Monday, 06/22/26. Motion passed. Jamarrio Rowland will be the Supervisor over the Water Department, and the Mayor presented to the council to adjust his pay to $17.50/hr. Channing Washington made a motion to accept the raise for Jamarrio, and this was seconded by Tina Harris. All approved. They will get additional raises after all certifications have been obtained, with a goal of 1 year to obtain their water and wastewater certifications. Jermaine Richard was presented for hire as a part-time employee to the council as well. He already has his CDL license and is also a mechanic. James Ford is now only doing the garbage truck run. The council decided to table the discussion on Jermaine at this time, but to allow him to run the garbage route when needed for a flat rate of $150.00. Rhonda Davis made the motion, and Channing Washington seconded. Motion passed. The mayor stated that the Jimmy Caldwell Retirement reception and the Music in Gazebo Park were both successful. Mark Andrews made a motion to adjourn and was seconded by Rhonda Davis. All approved. Danny A. Smith, Mayor Marjorie L. Albritton, Town Clerk run 7/30/26