**** VILLAGE OF BELCHER MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN Monday, December 29, 2025 5:45 PM Present: Mayor Jennifer Fant, Aldermen Brantly and Crain, Village Clerk Dianna White, Police Chief Major Fant and members of the Public Absent: Scurlock There was a quorum Mayor Fant called the meeting to order 5:45 pm, she then led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Convene in Public Hearing: A motion was made by Alderman Crain, seconded by Alderman Brantly to convene into a Public Hearing. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING: The purpose of the public hearing is for the adoption of the following Ordinance(s), the title of which are hereinafter set forth, to wit: ORDINANCE NO. 4 of 2025 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF 2024, THAT BEING THE 2025 BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF BELCHER, PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE ORDINANCE No. 5 of 2025 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF BELCHER, PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR THE FISCA L Y EAR BEGINN ING JANUARY l, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE ORDINANCE No. 6 of 2025 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CODE OF ORDINANCE, VILLAGE OF BELCHER, LOUISIANA, PROHIBITING THE USE OF JACOBS VEHICLE ENGINE RETARDER OR ANY OTHER ENGINE RETARDERS (ALSO KNOWN AS JAKE BRAKES OR ENGINE BRAKES) OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE Adjourn to Regular Session Meeting: A motion was made by Alderman Crain, seconded by Alderman Brantly to adjourn to a Regular Session. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Alderman Crain, seconded by Alderman Brantly to approve the agenda. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote Public Comments on Agenda items: None Approval of Minutes: None Approval of Expense/Revenue: None A motion was made by Alderman Scurlock to approve the Minutes, seconded by Alderman Crain. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 1. ORDINANCE NO. 4 of 2025 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF 2024, THAT BEING THE 2025 BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF BELCHER, PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Belcher, Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana, that the amended budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025 and is herein adopted as follows: BE IT FU RTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. GENERAL FUND BUDGET Amended 2025 Operating Revenues 64,000.00 Expenses - General & Administrative 55,000.00 Memorial Fund 3,000.00 Total Contingency Expenditures 6,000.00 Contingency Expenditures 64,000.00 Excess/Deficiency 0.00 Beginning Fund Balance 291,416.00 Ending Fund Balance 291,416.00 First Reading: December 1, 2025 - Introduced and read by title and approved as read on motion by Alderman Crain and seconded by Alderman Brantly. Second Reading: December 29, 2025 Having been approved on the first reading on December 2, 2025, and after publication of notice and a public hearing, was read by title and on motion by Alderman Crain, seconded by Alderman Brantly. Approved by the following roll call vote: YEAS: (2) Crain, Brantly NAYS: (0) ABSTAIN (0) ABSENT (1) Scurlock THUS DONE, ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED by the Board of Alderman of the Village of Belcher, Louisiana at a meeting of said public body duly held and conducted on 29th day of December 2025, in the Municipal Complex of the Village of Belcher. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 5 OF 2025 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF BELCHER, PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR THE FISCA L Y EAR BEGINN ING JANUARY l, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Belcher, Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana, that the budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026 and is herein adopted as follows: BE IT FU RTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. GENERAL FUND BUDGET 2026 Operating Revenues 88,250.00 Expenses - General & Administrative 86,805.00 Memorial Fund 3,000.00 Total Current Expenditures 89,805.00 Excess/Deficiency (1,555.00) Beginning Fund Balance 292,389.00 Ending Fund Balance 290,834.00 First Reading: December 1, 2025 - introduced and read by title and approved as read on motion by Alderman Crain and seconded by Alderman Brantly. Second Reading: December 29, 2025, Having been approved on the first reading on December 1, 2025, and after publication of notice and a public hearing, was read by title and on motion by Alderman Crain, seconded by Alderman Brantly. Approved by the following roll call vote: YEAS: (2) Crain, Brantly NAYS: (0) ABSTAIN (0) ABSENT (1) Scurlock THUS DON E, ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED by the Board of Alderman of the Village of Belcher, Louisiana at a meeting of said public body duly held and conducted on 29th day of December 2025, in the Municipal Complex of the Village of Belcher. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 6 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CODE OF ORDINANCE, VILLAGE OF BELCHER, LOUISIANA, PROHIBITING THE USE OF JACOBS VEHICLE ENGINE RETARDER OR ANY OTHER ENGINE RETARDERS (ALSO KNOWN AS JAKE BRAKES OR ENGINE BRAKES) OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES A motion was made by Alderman Brantly, seconded by Alderman Crain to approve to pass Ordinance No. 6 of 2025. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Public Comments on Non- Agenda Items : None Adjourn: There being no further business, a motion was made by Alderman Brantly and seconded by Alderman Crain the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 pm. Next meeting to be held on Monday, January 5, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. for a Regular Session of the Board of Aldermen. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF CADDO I, THE UNDERSIGNED Village Clerk of the Village of Belcher, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the minutes of the Public Hearing & Special Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Belcher for December 29, 2025. This the 30th day of December, 2025 s/s Dianna White, Village Clerk

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: J. MUNOZ INVESTMENTS, LLC V. THE SUCCESSION OF AMY MAE WATTS DESOTO, ET AL; Docket No. 659748 - C;1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that ALISHA D. THOMPSON has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on ALISHA D. THOMPSON is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: CARTER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VS. INTEGRITY PARTNERS HOLDINGS, LLC; Docket No. 661-525; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that INTEGRITY PARTNERS HOLDINGS, LLC AND GUARANTOR BRIEON MITCHELL have been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on INTEGRITY PARTNERS HOLDINGS, LLC AND GUARANTOR BRIEON MITCHELL is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC V. LISA MARIE MCCARTY A/K/A LISA MCCARTY JACKSON AND THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF ROBERT PHILLIP JACKSON, DECEASED; Docket No. 660784; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that ROBERT PHILLIP JACKSON AND LISA MARIE MCCARTY has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of ROBERT PHILLIP JACKSON AND LISA MARIE MCCARTY is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP VS. THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF FRANCES M. PORTER (A/K/A FRANCES PORTER) AND THE UNOPENDED SUCCESSION OF CARL F. PORTER (A/K/A CARL PORTER) AND LISA THOMPSON, A/K/A (AS TRUSTEE OF THE FRACNES PORTER AND CARL F. PORTER REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MAY 26, 2004, AS AMEDNED AND RESTATED NOVEMBER 19, 2013); Docket No. 661427; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF FRANCES M. PORTER AND THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF CARL F. PORTER have been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of FRANCES M. PORTER AND CARL F. PORTER is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: BARKSDALE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VERSUS LATOYA D. JORDAN, ET AL. Docket No. 69583-B, First Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Please be advised that LATOYA D. JORDAN has been named as a defendant in the above-captioned matter. Anyone with information regarding the current whereabouts or contact information of Latoya D. Jordan is requested to contact: Taunton Melville, Attorney at Law, (318) 200-0897, Tmelville@MelvilleLawFirm.com. Mmm **** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: REGIONS BANK V. THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF GERALDINE STEWART A/K/A GERALDINE BRIDGEWATER STEWART, DECEASED; Docket No. 659665; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that GERALDINE STEWART A/K/A GERALDINE BRIDGEWATER STEWART has been named as a defendant in the above styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of GERALDINE STEWART A/K/A GERALDINE BRIDGEWATER STEWART is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** PUBLIC NOTICE: (NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 26RS-236) Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on March 9, 2026, a bill relative to the town of Blanchard; to authorize the governing authority of the town to levy a hotel occupancy tax; to provide for the use of tax proceeds; and to provide for related matters.

**** NOTICE: The AEW Collision production was filmed in Bossier City on 1/27/24. Productions have wrapped up, and any outstanding debt/invoices with the production company should be directed to 1 Everbank Stadium Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Invoices need to be submitted by 2/28/26.

Legal Notice: Any persons having knowledge of the whereabouts of Rebecca Reynolds, please contact Joseph W. Greenwald, Jr., 7591 Fern Avenue, Suite 1901, Shreveport LA 71105 or at 318-219-7867.

CADDO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT NUMBER ONE Board of Commissioners 6:00 p.m. Tuesday December 9, 2025 ECC Training Room 1144 Texas Avenue Board Members Present: Mike Irvin (Chairman), Clarence Babineaux (Secretary), Tonya Reeves, Jackie Lewis and Fred McClanahan Others Present: Tommy Mazzone, Jan Horne, Arthur Meacham, Beth Ann Carter, Morris Laichena, Wes Edge, Huck Adkins & Richard Stewart (9-1-1 Staff) and Zelda Tucker (Legal Counsel) Mr. Irvin called the meeting to order, and asked Ms. Horne to please make note of those in attendance. Mr. Irvin asked for a motion to approve the Tuesday, November 18, 2025, meeting minutes. Mr. Lewis moved to approve the meeting minutes and it was seconded by Ms. Reeves. The Board unanimously voted to approve the minutes. Mr. Irvin opened the floor to Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Outlay Budget for Caddo Parish Communications District Number One. Mr. Mazzone stated that the District posted the Budget Message and Proposed Budget in accordance with established guidelines and did not have any inquiries to view the budget online or in person. With no public in attendance, Mr. Mazzone recommended that the Public Hearing be closed. Mr. Irvin asked the Board for nominations for the election of a Vice-Chairman. Mr. Babineaux nominated Ms. Reeves. Mr. Lewis moved to approve the nomination and it was seconded by Mr. McClanahan. The Board unanimously voted to accept the nomination of Ms. Reeves for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Mazzone stated that were Sub Committee Assignments that needed to be filled. The Board decided to add Ms. Reeves to the Communication Systems Enhancement Committee, Mr. Lewis to the Budget/Investment Committee and Mr. Irvin to the Facility Needs Committee. The Chairman of the Board approved all additions to the Sub Committees. Mr. Irvin asked for an update on the November Phone and Radio Statistics. Mr. Mazzone stated that for the month of November 99.3% of all 9-1-1 calls received were answered immediately or in less than 15 seconds. Of the 14,413 9-1-1 calls in November the 234 abandoned calls comprised 1.6%. The average call answer time was 0:00.01 second. Automated Attendant activity for SPD and SFD and the Sheriffs office main line were SPD: (10,128); SFD: (50); CPSO: (5998). During November, the total number of Computer Aided Dispatch events registered for all agencies in the parish was 19,733. The Districts parish-wide radio system experienced a total of 535,115 push to talk sequences. Mr. Irvin asked for an update on the Facility Refresh. Mr. Mazzone stated that the large hallway restrooms continue to be an issue as several small items need to be corrected. The new perimeter fencing is being installed and the contractor should begin installing the new gates and delivery door soon. The water tank was delivered and placed, and once the pump house arrives, the plumbers will complete installation, fill the tank and test the system. The new rear awning is complete and the drain system is working as scoped. The added concrete work along the front of Texas Avenue will begin next week, removing the need for continual landscape maintenance. After review, the District accepted the bid on the additional scope to add the new training lab and repurpose the current location as an over watch room for the emergency operations center. Mr. Irvin asked for an update on the Proposed Amendment to the 2025 Operating and Capital Outlay Budget. Mr. Mazzone stated that there were no changes from our previous meeting and the final 2025 budget amendment gives an estimated ending fund balance of $2,485,174.79. Mr. Irvin asked for update on the Proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Outlay Budget. Mr. Mazzone stated that there were no changes from our previous meeting and reminded the board that the new budget format refines the account codes and categories vendors/services to help track the annual funding. Mr. Mazzone asked the Board to consider approving Resolution No.7 of 2025, Approving the Amendments to the 2025 Operating and Capital Outlay Budget for the Caddo Communications District Number One. A motion to approve was made by Mr. McClanahan and was seconded by Mr. Lewis. The motion was accepted unanimously. Mr. Mazzone asked the Board to consider adopting Resolution No. 8 of 2025, Adopting the Proposed Operating and Capital Outlay Budget for the period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending with December 31, 2026, for the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One. A motion to approve was made by Mr. Lewis moved to accept the Resolution and was seconded by Mr. McClanahan. The motion was accepted unanimously. Mr. Mazzone asked the Board to consider adopting Resolution No. 9 of 2025, Authorizing the Executive Director to execute Engagement Letters with Carr, Riggs and Ingram, LLC to perform an External Audit of the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One for the year ended December 31, 2025 and to perform a review of the Louisiana Legislative Auditors statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures. A motion was made to approve by Mr. McClanahan was seconded by Mr. Lewis. The motion was accepted unanimously. Mr. Irvin asked if there is any Old Business. There was none. Mr. Irvin asked if there is any New Business. There was none. With no further business to be brought before the Board, Mr. Irvin asked for motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. McClanahan made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Lewis. The motion was accepted unanimously. January 23,2026

Sheriff's Sale Suit number656734 inthe 1st Judicial District Court of Louisiana LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK FSB Versus BENJAMIN BADON By Virtue of Writ of Fieri Facias to me directed from the Honorable 1st Judicial District Court ofCaddo Parish, Louisiana, in the above numbered and entitled cause, I have seized and will sell at PublicAuction for cash according to law with benefit of appraisement in Room G-20, or any other place withinthe Caddo Parish Courthouse in said City of Shreveport designated by notice posted in the lobby prior to thesale, during the legal hours of sales on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 beginning at 10:00 A.M. THE PROPERTY, REAL AND PERSONAL, RIGHTS AND CREDITS OF BENJAMIN BADON,IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY TO WIT: 2007 MASERATIQUATTROPORTE, SERIAL NO. ZAMFE39A770030286 Said Property to be sold as belonging to the above defendant to pay and satisfy debt specified in said writ together with attorney's fee, interest and costs. Henry L. Whitehorn, Sheriff andEx- Officio Auctioneer. Attorney DONALD LEE BRICE, JR. Friday, January 23, 2026 $49.70

Sheriff's Sale Suit number659676 inthe 1st Judicial District Court of Louisiana DEERE & COMPANY Versus DANNY RAY WARD JR By Virtue of Writ of Seizure and Sale to me directed from the Honorable 1st Judicial District Court ofCaddo Parish, Louisiana, in the above numbered and entitled cause, I have seized and will sell at PublicAuction for cash according to law withbenefit of appraisement in Room G-20, or any other place withinthe Caddo Parish Courthouse in said City of Shreveport designated by notice posted in the lobby prior to thesale, during the legal hours of sales on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 beginning at 10:00 A.M. JOHN DEERE 5045E TRACTOR, S/N 1PY5045EPNN120513; JOHN DEERE 520M STD FARM LOADER, S/N 1P0520MXEND094859; ARMSTRONG MBB7 MEDIUM DUTY BOX BLADE, S/N X5876 ARMSTRONG RB4500 HAY & FORAGE ATTACHMENTS, S/N Y1125 Said Property to be sold as belonging to the above defendant to pay and satisfy debt specified in said writ together with attorney's fee, interest and costs. Henry L. Whitehorn, Sheriff andEx- Officio Auctioneer. Attorney JON ANN GIBLIN Friday, January 23, 2026 $51.02