MINUTES OF THE RED RIVER WATERWAY COMMISSION MEETING June 18, 2025 10:00 AM RED RIVER WATERWAY COMMISSION 5941 HWY 1 BYPASS NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Red River Waterway Commission was called to order by Chair Designee, Troy Roussell, in the Board Room of the Red River Waterway Commission Office located at 5941 Highway 1 By-Pass in Natchitoches, Louisiana. 2. ROLL CALL Roll was called and a quorum was present. Others in attendance were asked to identify themselves and offer any comments they may have regarding the agenda. However, no comments were offered. Present: Chair Designee, Troy Roussell, Commissioner Versa Clark, Commissioner David L. Crutchfield, II, Commissioner Michael P. Deville, Commissioner Paul Fleming, Commissioner Ronald Lattier, Commissioner James F. Maxey, Commissioner Kenneth Richardson, Commissioner Michael Simpson. Absent: Commissioner Jacques Goudeau and Commissioner Charles R. Greer. RRWC Staff Members Present: Mr. Colin Brown - Executive Director, Mr. Marcus Long - Operations & Maintenance Director, Ms. Stephanie Bonnette - Executive Assistant, Mr. Luke Pearson - Real Estate Manager, Mr. Kyle Smith - Engineering Supervisor, Mr. Brian Cespiva - Staff Engineer, Mr. Greg Upton - Legal Counsel. 3. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Others Present: 4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD PURSUANT TO LRS 42:14 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By motion of Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Deville, the agenda was unanimously approved. Comments from the public were called for, however, none were offered. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES By motion of Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Deville, the minutes of the May 2025 meeting were unanimously approved. 7. TREASURER'S REPORT By motion of Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Clark, the Expenditures, Financial Statements, Investment Reports, & Fund Balance Report for the month of May 2025 were unanimously approved. 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Contracts Consideration of Authority to Award Design Contract/Red River National Wildlife Refuge Lake Caroline Comfort Station/Project No. 25-01/Contract No. RRW-848: By motion of Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Lattier, the Commission unanimously voted to delay action on this item. Consideration of Authority to Award Design Contract/John Franks Wildlife Management Area-Operations & Maintenance Building and Equipment Shed/Project No. 25-02/Contract No. RRW-850: By motion of Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Lattier, the Commission unanimously voted to delay action on this. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Design Contract/Seawall Rehabilitation Red Oak and Bishop Point/Project No. 24-02/Contract No. RRW-829: By motion of Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Lattier, the Commission unanimously voted to decline the request of Amendment No. 1 to the originally executed contract agreement. b) Land Management, Legal Affairs & Affirmative Action Consideration of Revisions to Land Lese and Leaseback Insurance Requirements: By motion of Commissioner Deville, seconded by Commissioner Clark, the Commission unanimously approved the recommended increase in minimums of liability coverage requirements to $1 million per person per claim and $2 million aggregate for Public Bid Land Leases and Leaseback agreements. c) Recreation Consideration of Equipment Purchase: By motion of Commissioner Lattier, seconded by Commissioner Clark, the Commission unanimously approved the purchase of equipment as presented to the Board along with a corresponding budget amendment in the amount of $200,000.00. Consideration of Approval of Addendum No. 2/Grand Ecore RV Park Operator Agreement: By motion of Commissioner Lattier, seconded by Commissioner Clark, the Commission unanimously approved Addendum No. 2 to the Grand Ecore RV Park Operator agreement. Recreation Area Status Report - Mr. Marcus Long highlighted the prepared report provided in the meeting packet, noting that there had been 111,000 visitors to the District recreation areas during the month of May 2025. Updated maintenance items include, but not limited to: • Notice of river cresting and should begin to fall in the next few days • A second boat has sunk near the Colfax Recreation Park • KingKat Tournament on Red River July 11-12, 2025 d) Ports - None e) Public Awareness & Marketing Marketing Update • KingKat Tournament July 11-12, 2025 • F1 Powerboat Racing event video presentation f) Personnel - None g) Revenue, Banking & Budget Presentation of 2024 Audit Reports: Commissioner Crutchfield updated the Commission of the 2024 Audit results - No findings or exceptions were noted. Presentation of 2025 Economic Impact Study Update/Dr. Loren Scott: A presentation of the study results was presented by Dr. Scott. h) Legislative • Legislative session is over • New Secretary of the DOTD - Glenn Ledet • Significant changes being made by the Governor within the DOTD 9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT • Legislative Session ended June 12, 2025 • Senate Bill 97 passed and sent to the Governor. Program to be funded through House Bill 460 (Department of Energy and Natural Resources in the amount of $1 million, one year only • Governor has not made Board appointments as yet. Commission has received notice of nomination letters for the Avoyelles Parish seat • New employee - Hunter Wise, Park Manager at 1North Adventure Trails 10. STATUS OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY/ENGINEERING REPORT - Prepared reports were provided in the meeting packets. • Alexandria Levee Park - Riverside portion of project is complete. Third Street side of construction project has slowed down due to weather • Ft. Buhlow - Progress slowed due to weather • Brouillette - Comfort station completed and playground area/equipment installed • Seawall Rehabilitation - Substantially complete • 1North Cross Country Trails - Moving towards completion • 12 Mile Bayou - Road and parking lot paved. Ramp remains to be completed once water recedes 11. GENERAL COUNSEL REPORT - None 12. CORPS OF ENGINEERS REPORT - None 13. RED RIVER VALLEY ASSOCIATION - None 14. OTHER BUSINESS - None 15. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - None 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION By motion of Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Lattier and unanimously approved, the Commission entered into Executive Session to discuss the following matters of litigation: Discuss Privileged Matters Pursuant to Louisiana Code of Evidence Article 506 Immediately following Executive Session, by motion of Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield and unanimously approved, the Commission entered into Regular Session. 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct at this time, by motion of Commissioner Lattier, seconded by Commissioner Clark, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned. _________________________ JAMES F. MAXEY SECRETARY/TREASURER _________________________ TROY ROUSSELL CHAIR DESIGNEE $98.00 440-25 7/19

Announcement of Public Meeting Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office, Board Room, 310 Royal Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana, the Parish School Board of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in Consolidated School District No. 11 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds. $14.00 423-25 7/19 PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE USDA-Forest Service Kisatchie National Forest West Zone The USDA Forest Service is proposing a Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project on the Calcasieu and Kisatchie Ranger Districts. The project area is approximately 287,000 acres on the western two districts of the Kisatchie National Forest located in Rapides, Vernon, and Natchitoches Parishes, Louisiana. The proposed action includes prescribed fire and mechanical treatments in order to reduce fuels to ensure human safety, reduce damage to resources, and promote a healthy and diverse forest ecosystem. For additional information on this proposal or a copy of its National Environmental Policy Act documents, contact the Calcasieu Ranger District at the address and phone number given below. Comments on this proposal should be sent to: Aaron Rachal, 9912 Hwy 28, Boyce, LA 71409; or e-mail aaron.rachal@usda.gov; or phone (318)793-9427. The comment period ends on 8/01/2025. $26.00 437-25 7/19

The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mrs. Smith at the July 14, 2025 City Council meeting as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 026 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES TO AWARD THE BID FOR (1) 2500 KVA 3 PHASE MOUNT TRANSFORMER (BID NO. 0677) WHEREAS, Resolution No.039 of 2025 was passed by the Natchitoches City Council on May 12, 2025 authorizing the Mayor to advertise for (1) 2500 KVA 3 Phase Mount Transformer (Bid No. 0677); and WHEREAS, this bid was advertised in the Natchitoches Times on, May 15, May 22, and May 29, 2025 in accordance with law; and WHEREAS, eight bid proposals were received and opened as follows: (1) Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc. Little Rock, AR $77,670.00 (2) Gresco Utility Supply Port Allen, LA $81,655.00 (3) ULS Corporate, Inc Katy, TX $84,340.44 (4) Wesco Distribution Lafayette LA $85,724.00 (5) MSTN Transformers Greenwood, MS. $89,800.00 (6) Techline, Inc. Alexandria, LA $91,012.35 (7) ECB Solutions, LLC Oxford, MS. $102.000.00 (8) Stuart C. Irby. Co. Shreveport, LA $210,884.00 WHEREAS, on July 8, 2025 the appointed committee of Clarissa Smith, Finance Director; Edd Lee, Director of Purchasing; Tim Tousek, Utility Director; and Christopher Petite, Councilman, reviewed the bid proposals for (1) 2500 KVA 3 Phase Mount Transformer (Bid No. 0677) WHEREAS, the above appointed committee members unanimously recommend the City award the bid to the lowest bidder Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc., in the amount of $77,670.00. $38.00 435-25 7/19

The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Petite and Seconded by Mrs. Smith as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 025 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE A MENDING ORDINANCE NO. 64 OF 2001 BY CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A 2.91 Acre Tract of Land Located In Sections 70, 71 and 72, Township 9 North - Range 7 West As Shown on Survey By Robert Lynn Davis Dated March 24, 2025 Being Bordered on The West By South Drive, On The North By Natchitoches Times, On The East By Thomas, And On The South By Fidelak (Lots on Hwy 1 Bypass) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, has recommended at their meeting of June 3, 2025 that the application of John Bernard, to rezone the property described above from I-1 to R-3 to sell property be APPROVED THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on June 23, 2025 and published in the Natchitoches Times on June 28, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 14th day of July, 2025. _________________________ RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR _________________________ BETTY SMITH, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 15th day of July, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. $32.00 434-25 7/19

The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Nielsen and Seconded by Mrs. Elie as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 024 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA, TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE HISTORIC DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC., WHEREBY THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WILL PROVIDE EMPLOYEES TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC. IN EXCHANGE FOR THE SERVICES AND BENEFITS THAT THE CITY RECEIVES FROM THE OPERATIONS OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC. WHEREAS, the City of Natchitoches (sometimes hereinafter referred to as the "City") is a Municipality located in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Natchitoches governed under a Home Rule Charter and a Code of Ordinances adopted by Ordinance No. 5 of 1977; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City of Natchitoches is specifically authorized under Section 1.06 of the Charter of the City of Natchitoches to provide for the general welfare, safety, health, peace and good order of the City, and further authorized under Section 1.07 of the Charter of the City of Natchitoches to enter into Joint Service Agreements or Cooperative Efforts with other governmental agencies; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the HISTORIC DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC. (sometimes hereinafter referred to as "HDBA") is a non-profit Louisiana corporation that currently coordinates and manages several events in the Natchitoches Historic District, including the Festival of Lights celebration and the Antique Car Show; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the HDBA also undertakes the following responsibilities: -Participate on the hiring committee for the Main Street Office, -Provide Main Street quarterly reporting, -Attend Main Street quarterly meetings, and -Take necessary steps to retain Main Street Certification, including attendance at required meetings and providing necessary reports ; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the HDBA is authorized to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with the City of Natchitoches; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council of the City of Natchitoches acknowledges that all of the above projects and programs were and are beneficial to the City of Natchitoches; and WHEREAS FURTHER, HDBA has requested assistance from the City so that it will be able to offer certain benefits and services to its employees; and WHEREAS FURTHER, more specifically HDBA has requested that the City and HDBA enter into a Cooperative Agreement under which the City will supply certain employees to HDBA, the HDBA will reimburse the City for the salaries and related benefits paid for these employees, and the HDBA will continue to provide the services outlined above; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the proposed arrangement between the City and HDBA is set forth in the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City of Natchitoches and HDBA have agreed to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement as set forth in the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, with the following terms: (1) The City does hereby contract with the HDBA to provide employees to the HDBA as contemplated under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement. The employees assigned by the City to the HDBA under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement will provide services at the direction of the HDBA. (2) The HDBA will fully reimburse the City for the actual cost of the employees assigned to the HDBA under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, which said reimbursement shall include the cost of salaries and related benefits including retirement, sick leave, vacation, comp time, worker's compensation, retirement, health insurance, etc. (3) The HDBA will pay an annual administration fee of $5,000.00 per full time employee, and $2,000.0 per part time employee, which administration fee will offset some of the costs to the City and to establish an escrow for future claims that may be made by the employees assigned to the HDBA under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement or for actions of the employees assigned to the HDBA under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement. (4) The City will amend its general liability insurance policy, to include coverage for injuries, death or loss of property, associated with the actions of the employees assigned to the HDBA under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement. (5) The City agrees that the benefits provided by the HDBA to the City, as more fully set forth above, are consideration for the services provided to the HDBA. (6) The HDBA further agrees to continue to participate in and provide services which are beneficial to the City and Parish of Natchitoches, Louisiana. (7) This agreement shall be in effect for five year from the date of this Agreement, as long as the HDBA continues to provide services that are beneficial to the City of Natchitoches, Louisiana, and reimburse the City for the employees assigned to the HDBA under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement on the same terms as detailed in (2) above. In the event that the HDBA fails to provide the services that are beneficial to the City of Natchitoches, Louisiana, or reimburse the expenses set forth in paragraph (2), then the City may terminate the agreement with thirty days' written notice. If the City fails to provide the employees to the HDBA as contemplated under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, then the HDBA may terminate the agreement with thirty days' written notice. This Cooperative Endeavor Agreement may be extended under the same terms and conditions for two additional one-year periods by agreement of the parties hereto. (8) It is understood and agreed by the parties that the HDBA shall be solely responsible for the performance management of the employees assigned to the HDBA under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, including definition of expected performance, evaluation, and appraisal of employee and organizational performance. The City shall only have administrative management of the employees assigned to the HDBA under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement. The employment of all the employees assigned to the HDBA under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall be subject to all City administrative policies and procedures, including, but not limited to the Personnel Policies Manual, and all local ordinances and state laws or regulations which govern the City of Natchitoches. (9) The employees assigned to the HDBA under this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement will be reimbursed for travel at state rates, and any travel cost incurred by the City will be reimbursed to the City by the HDBA. (10) It is specifically understood and agreed that the continuation of this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement is contingent upon the availability of funds to the HDBA for the reimbursement of the costs of the employees to the City. If the HDBA fails to have sufficient monies available to it to provide for the continuation of this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall terminate. (11) This agreement may be terminated and or canceled at any time by mutual agreement of the parties with 30-day prior written notice. WHEREAS FURTHER, under the general law and the Home Rule Charter of the City of Natchitoches, the City has the right, power, and authority to promote, protect, and preserve the general welfare, safety, health, peace and good order of the City; and WHEREAS FURTHER, the City Council of the City of Natchitoches is of the opinion that the proposed agreement with the HDBA will promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City and Parish of Natchitoches, Louisiana; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, Louisiana, that the Mayor of the City of Natchitoches, Ronnie Williams, Jr., is hereby authorized to execute the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with The Historic District Business Association Inc. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the terms of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, attached hereto, are approved and accepted by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is authorized to extend the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for two additional one year terms upon approval by the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, by Resolution. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on June 23, 2025 and published in the Natchitoches Times on June 28, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 14th day of July, 2025. _________________________ RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR _________________________ BETTY SMITH, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 15th day of July, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. $122.00 433-25 7/19

The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Petite and Seconded by Mrs. Smith as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 023 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES TO AWARD THE BID FOR 2025 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM BID NO. 0676 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 036 of 2025 was passed by the Natchitoches City Council on May 12, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to advertise for bids for 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program; and WHEREAS, this bid was advertised in the Natchitoches Times on May 15, May 22, and May 29, 2025, in accordance with law; and WHEREAS, two bid proposals were received and opened on June 17, 2025, as follows: (1) Apeck Construction, LLC Anacoco, LA $570,263.10 (2) Regional Construction, LLC Natchitoches, LA $632,091.50 WHEREAS, on June 17, 2025, the appointed committee of Clarissa Smith, Finance Director; Edd Lee, Director of Purchasing; Donald Forest, Public Works Director; and Eddie Harrington, Councilman, District 1; reviewed the bid proposals for 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program (Bid No. 0676); and WHEREAS, the above-appointed committee members unanimously recommend the City award the bid to the lowest bidder Apeck Construction, LLC, in the amount of $570,263.10 including the Base Bid plus Additive Alternate No. 1. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on June 23, 2025 and published in the Natchitoches Times on June 28, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 14th day of July, 2025. _________________________ RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR _________________________ BETTY SMITH, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 15th day of July, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. $44.00 432-25 7/19

The following Ordinance was Introduced by Mr. Petite and Seconded by Mrs. Smith as follows, to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 021 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN BUILDINGS UNSAFE AND RECOMMENDING THAT SAME BE DEMOLISHED OR PUT INTO REPAIR TO COMPLY WITH THE BUILDING CODE, AUTHORIZING NOTICE TO BE SERVED, FIXING HEARING DATE AND APPOINTING CURATOR TO REPRESENT ABSENTEES WHEREAS, the Director of Planning & Zoning and City Building Inspector have filed written reports with the City Council declaring that the buildings listed below are in a dangerous and unsanitary condition which makes them unsafe and endangering the public welfare, and recommending that said buildings be demolished or put in repair to comply with the Building Code, to-wit: 1. Randy Turner, Et AL 774 Hwy 1220 Natchez, La 71456 Lots 1 & 2 Block 5 of Bailey Hgts. Annex (801 Dixie St.) 2. Louisiana State Board of Elementary & Secondary Education 1201 N. 3rd. St., Suite 5-190 Baton Rouge, La 70810 Five Lots 319.6 Ft. Fronting on Alley Connecting Martin Luther King Dr. & High St. And Lots 1, 2, 3, & 4 44.2 Ft of Lot 6 Blk C & Lots 2 & 3 Blk B of the S & P Add. (412 Martin Luther King Dr.) WHEREAS FURTHER, the following locations were provided an additional 30 days to make progress/improvements to comply with the Building Code for compliance at the April 28, 2025 City Council meeting. The 30-day time frame has now expired. 3. Cynthia Mandarino 817 Fourth Street Natchitoches, LA 71457 Lot SE Corner 4th & Buard Streets, E By Green & Hughes, S By Holmes (817 Fourth St.) 4. Paul Douglas Solomon Family Trust 223 Sewanee St. Natchitoches, LA 71457 Lot West Side 2nd St., N By Aaron, S By Fixary (852 Second St.) WHEREAS FURTHER, a motion was made by Mr. Petite and seconded by Mrs. Smith to approve an additional 6 months to make progress/improvements to comply with the Building Code for compliance at the following locations: 817 Fourth Street and 852 Second Street. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced on June 9, 2025 and published in the Natchitoches Times on June 14, 2025. The above Ordinance having been duly advertised in accordance with law and public hearing had on same, was put to a vote by the Mayor and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Elie, Nielsen, Smith, Harrington, Petite NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., declared the Ordinance passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 14th day of July, 2025. _________________________ RONNIE WILLIAMS, JR., MAYOR _________________________ BETTY SMITH, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Delivered to the Mayor on the 15th day of July, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. $50.00 431-25 7/19

- 8 - CHEMARD LAKE AND GROGAN FIELDS 25-226 and 25-227 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF LOUISIANA, OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025, upon the application of EXPAND OPERATING LLC. At such hearing the Commissioner of Conservation will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Chemard Lake and Grogan Fields, DeSoto and Natchitoches Parishes, Louisiana. 1. To authorize Expand Operating LLC to drill, designate and utilize four wells to serve as alternate unit wells for HA RA SUD in the Chemard Lake Field and HA RA SUY in the Grogan Field, at the locations and in the general manner shown on the plat submitted with the application, and to approve an exception to the spacing provisions of Office of Conservation Order Nos. 700-G, and 955-J, provided that said cross unit horizontal wells will be perforated no closer than 330' from any unit boundary other than the common boundary between the affected units. 2. To find that the proposed horizontal wells are necessary to efficiently and economically drain a portion of the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, underlying the unit or units on which it is proposed to be drilled which cannot be efficiently and economically drained by any existing well on such units(s), will prevent waste, avoid the drilling of unnecessary wells, protect correlative rights and promote the full and efficient development of the natural resources of this state. 3. To provide that if the horizontal portion of a well is cased and cemented back above the top of the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, the distance to any unit boundary and offset well(s) will be calculated based on the distance to the nearest perforation in the well and not on the penetration point or terminus of the well. 4. To provide that production from the cross unit wells shall be separated and metered individually and that this information shall be reported in the manner prescribed by the Office of Conservation. 5. To provide that the unit allowables for the affected units may be produced from the unit well, from any alternate unit well, or from any combination of such wells serving the unit, at the discretion of the operator. 6. To provide that production from a cross unit horizontal well shall be allocated to each unit penetrated by the well in the same proportion as the perforated length of the lateral in each such unit bears to the total length of the perforated lateral as determined by an "as drilled" survey performed after the well has been drilled and completed. 7. Except insofar as set forth above, to confirm and continue in full force and effect the provisions of Order No. 700-G, effective April 28, 2009, as amended and supplemented by the 700-G Series of Orders; Order No. 955-J, effective October 28, 2009, as amended and supplemented by the 955-J Series of Orders; and of all applicable Statewide Orders. 8. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Chemard Lake Field, was defined in Order No. 700-G, effective April 28, 2009. The Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Grogan Field, was defined in Order No. 955-J, effective October 28, 2009. A plat is available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge and Shreveport, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF: STEVEN M. GIAMBRONE OFFICE OF CONSERVATION Baton Rouge, LA 6/23/25;6/26/25 S lck IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE AT THE HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATION-ENGINEERING DIVISION AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. $56.00 389-25 7/19

June 18, 2025 Bid Information for leasing of Hunting Property at NPSB Bids/Proposals will be accepted until July 31, 2025 1:00 p.m. and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM in the School Board's Central Office, 310 Royal Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71457-5709. Please find bid-related documents at WWW.CENTRALBIDDING.COM or with Natchitoches Parish Journal or Natchitoches Times. Bids/Proposals received after the date and time of opening will not be considered. Facsimile transmissions will not be considered. Additional information may be obtained upon request by contacting Michelle Demery, Purchasing Coordinator, at Michelle.Demery@npsb.la or 318-352-2358, Ext. 1155, between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Bids may be mailed in or dropped off at 310 Royal Street address. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Other terms and conditions: 1) Bidder must acknowledge their acceptance of the template lease and its terms which is attached herein on their bid offer. 2) All parcels of land up for bid have a minimum bid per acre of $ 15.00 3) Each lease is for three years with three three-year options and the bidder must state their bid for each three year term separately. An example is "Years 1-3 -$?, Years 4-6 -$?, Years 7-9 -$? and Years 1 0-12 -$?" 4) Bidder must bid for each parcel separately in a separately sealed envelope with parcel number identified on the outside of the envelop. 5) Bidder must provide proof of easement to the parcel being bided. Example is "Using Water Well Road as Easement" Lee Waskom Director of Business Affairs Gant Eloi, ED. D. Secretary Treasurer Natchitoches Parish School Board 6/18/2025 $32.00 387-25 6/26, 7/10, 7/19

SHERIFF'S SALE PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Versus No. 95555B ROSA MAE WALKER 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ---- PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES STATE OF LOUISIANA Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued in the hereinabove entitled and numbered cause I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale and sell for cash, ***WITH*** appraisement, to the last and highest bidder, at public auction, at the NATCHITOCHES PARISH COURTHOUSE, 200 Church Street, on the First Floor in the hallway just outside the doorway of the Sheriff's Department Civil Office, Natchitoches, Louisiana, between the legal sale hours commencing at 10:00 A.M. on WEDNESDAY, ***July 23, 2025*** ,the following described property, to wit: That certain piece, parcel or tract of land located and situated in the City of Natchitoches, Parish of Natchitoches, Louisiana and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Lot 1 of Block 2 of Lot 1 of the J.E. Breda Property in Breda Town Section of the City and Parish of Natchitoches, Louisiana; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property. That certain manufactured/mobile home situated on the above described property, being a 2002 Champion Advantage, Serial No. 12-02-606-02653, 16 x 80, which said manufactured home/mobile home was immobilized pursuant to Declaration of Immobilization dated November 21, 2002 and filed for record as Instrument No. 0221944 of the records of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF'S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT BY CERTIFIED FUNDS. BECAUSE FUNDS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE BY 2:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY, ANYONE INTERESTED IN BIDDING MUST SUBMIT A "LETTER OF CREDIT" FROM THEIR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TO FELICIA WHITE AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE SALE. INSTRUCTION TO THE NATCHITOCHES TIMES: PUBLISH ON: June 21, 2025 & July 19, 2025 NATCHITOCHES PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE R. STUART WRIGHT, SHERIFF Felicia White Civil Deputy | Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office Office: (318)357-7803 fax: (318)357-2245 site: npsheriff.org email: [ mailto:cnelson@npsheriff.net | fwhite@npsheriff.net ] address: 200 Church St. Suite 101, Natchitoches, LA 71457 $130.00 376-25 6/21, 7/19

SHERIFF'S SALE PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Versus No. 94936A CARLA BESANT A/K/A CARLA BESANT TENNARSE 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ---- PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES STATE OF LOUISIANA Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued in the hereinabove entitled and numbered cause I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale and sell for cash, ***WITH*** appraisement, to the last and highest bidder, at public auction, at the NATCHITOCHES PARISH COURTHOUSE, 200 Church Street, on the First Floor in the hallway just outside the doorway of the Sheriff's Department Civil Office, Natchitoches, Louisiana, between the legal sale hours commencing at 10:00 A.M. on WEDNESDAY, ***July 23, 2025***,the following described property, to wit: A certain piece, parcel or tract of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon located, all rights, ways and privileges thereunto appertaining, being, lying and situated in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and being more fully described as follows, to wit: Lot Five (5) of Kenny Square Townhouse Condominiums, as shown on a survey by A.J. Brouillette, R.S., dated February 22, 1973, identified as "Survey showing Kenny Square Townhouse Condominiums", which said survey is recorded in Map Book 1, Page 558 (Map Slide No. 158-B) of the records of Natchitoches Parish Louisiana SUBJECT TO Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Kenny Square Townhouse dated February 5, 2003 and recorded February 6, 2003 in Conveyance Book 569, Page 599, records of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property. ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF'S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT BY CERTIFIED FUNDS. BECAUSE FUNDS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE BY 2:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY, ANYONE INTERESTED IN BIDDING MUST SUBMIT A "LETTER OF CREDIT" FROM THEIR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TO FELICIA WHITE AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE SALE. INSTRUCTION TO THE NATCHITOCHES TIMES: PUBLISH ON: June 21, 2025 & July 19, 2025 NATCHITOCHES PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE R. STUART WRIGHT, SHERIFF Felicia White Civil Deputy | Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office Office: (318)357-7803 fax: (318)357-2245 site: npsheriff.org email: [ mailto:cnelson@npsheriff.net | fwhite@npsheriff.net ] address: 200 Church St. Suite 101, Natchitoches, LA 71457 $138.00 375-25 6/21, 7/19

SHERIFF'S SALE VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. Versus No. 95567A DESTINEE SHANICE HOLMES A/K/A DESTINEE S. HOLMES A/K/A DESTINEE HOLMES AND NATHAN JAMES HOLMES A/K/A NATHAN J. HOLMES A/K/A NATHAN HOLMES 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ---- PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES STATE OF LOUISIANA Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued in the hereinabove entitled and numbered cause I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale and sell for cash, ***WITH*** appraisement, to the last and highest bidder, at public auction, at the NATCHITOCHES PARISH COURTHOUSE, 200 Church Street, on the First Floor in the hallway just outside the doorway of the Sheriff's Department Civil Office, Natchitoches, Louisiana, between the legal sale hours commencing at 10:00 A.M. on WEDNESDAY, ***July 23, 2025***,the following described property, to wit: 2021 Fleetwood (FSTN) Manufactured Home, Serial Nos. FLE240TX2045720A and FLE240TX2045720B and A certain tract or parcel of land being located and situated in Sections 30, & 53, Township 9 North, Range 6 West, Louisiana Meridian, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, Lot 20 of Deer Park Estates, Phase 2, as fully shown on a plat of survey prepared by Robert Lynn Davis, P.L.S., recorded January 17, 2017, on Map Slide 757B under Instrument No. 391639 of the Records of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Being a portion of the same property acquired by Cedar Grove Limited Partnership by Deed dated July 9, 1993, recorded on July 9, 1993, in Conveyance Book 484, Page 406, File No. 194940 of the Records of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF'S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT BY CERTIFIED FUNDS. BECAUSE FUNDS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE BY 2:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY, ANYONE INTERESTED IN BIDDING MUST SUBMIT A "LETTER OF CREDIT" FROM THEIR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TO FELICIA WHITE AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE SALE. INSTRUCTION TO THE NATCHITOCHES TIMES: PUBLISH ON: June 21, 2025 & July 19, 2025 NATCHITOCHES PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE R. STUART WRIGHT, SHERIFF Felicia White Civil Deputy | Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office Office: (318)357-7803 fax: (318)357-2245 site: npsheriff.org email: [ mailto:cnelson@npsheriff.net | fwhite@npsheriff.net ] address: 200 Church St. Suite 101, Natchitoches, LA 71457 $138.00 347-25 6/21, 7/19