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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF SEALED BID Bids will be received in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Smith Hall, McNeese State University, Box 92415, Lake Charles, LA 70609. BID DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 AT 2:00 P.M. BID #D2700016 Description: SMART GRID TRAINING SYSTEM Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the State of Louisiana website Vendor Center, LaPAC, at https://doa.louisiana.gov/doa/osp/vendor-resources. For additional assistance contact Debet Hebert at debet@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5083. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and waive informalities. McNeese State University Debet Hebert Procurement Specialist Aug 27 1t 2133618 Notice Cost- $32.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 08/24/2026 Notice is hereby given that the following properties are in violation of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances. The property owners listed below will have 5 (five) days to correct the issues noted, or Citys contractors will correct the issues at the owners expense. Sec. 23:3-5: High grass and/or weeds, Trash, rubbish, refuse, debris violations: LC Homes LLC, 801 Cherrydale, Assessment # 00442844 Trenton Kirklin, 904 Cherrydale, Assessment # 00288209 Alisa Ann Sanders, 1138 N Junior St, Assessment # 00290777 Davis Amanyisye, 107 S Lyons St, Assessment # 00565814 Wilbur Abshire (NMN) ET UX, 1020 McCall St, Assessment # 00308544 SGC Enterprise LLC, 3547 Monroe St, Assessment # 00344052 J & B Manning Properties LLC, 715 Orange St, Assessment # 00280844 Kevin Roascoe, 113 Reid St, Assessment # 00893897 Michael Joubert, 138 Reid St, Assessment # 00599662 Emily Margaret Clark, 1105 Reid St, Assessment # 00471097 Herman Ashford, 3211 Reidway St, Assessment # 00319325 Nelson Victor Family LLC, 1404 Sally Mae St, Assessment # 00368555 Martha Henry ET AL, 1725 N Simmons St, Assessment # 00351652 Brian Kevin Pitre ET UX, 1202 15th St, Assessment # 00402117 Jerome Harrison Seaberry II, 1315 15th St, Assessment # 00341630 Wiley Westle Richard Stewart Sr., 1307 16th St, Assessment # 00436372 Wiley Westle Richard Stewart Sr., 1309 16th St, Assessment # 00436372 Wiley Westle Richard Stewart Sr., 1311 16th St, Assessment # 00436372 Michael Scott Ogden Jr., 3016 Louisiana Ave., Assessment # 00427683 Jose Leonardo Galindo Cardoza, 2914 1st Ave, Assessment # 00387800 Whispering Pines Apartments, 4451 5th Ave, Assessment # 01330979 San Miguel Development LLC, 2800 Blk. Enterprise Blvd. - South of 2811 Enterprise Blvd., Assessment # 00309338A Habitat for Humanity Calcasieu Area Inc., 230 N Goos Blvd., Assessment # 00599824 Christiana Washington ET AL, 302 N Goos Blvd., Assessment # 00609781 Al Douglas Godette, 3516 Greinwich Blvd, Assessment # 00287946 Amanda Clark, 8 River RD., Assessment # 00542873 Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violations: Gwendelyn Slaughter Washington, 127 N Kirkman St, Assessment # 00609366 Dean Hanson ET UX, 1600 7th St, Assessment # 00559067 Michael Wayne Felice, 1206 17th St, Assessment # 00364444 CSK Properties LLC, 3127 Enterprise Blvd., Assessment # 00449814 Aug 27, 29 2t 2133609 Notice Cost- $154.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that West River Landing, L.L.C., located at 600 Ryan Street, Suite 120, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601, has applied for a 401 Water Quality Certification to clear, grade, excavate, and place fill to construct a laydown yard and associated infrastructure for the storage and distribution of industrial equipment, machinery, and similar items at 512 Westlake Avenue in Westlake, Calcasieu Parish. West River Landing, L.L.C. is applying to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Environmental Services for a Water Quality Certification in accordance with statutory authority contained in the LAC 33:IX.1507.A-E and provisions of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Comments concerning this application can be filed with the Water Permits Division within ten days of this notice by referencing WQC 260624-02, AI 251814 to the following address: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Water Permits Division P.O. Box 4313 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313 Attn: Water Quality Certifications Comments may be submitted by email to DEQ-WaterQualityCerti fications@la.gov. A copy of the application is available for inspection and review at the LDEQ Public Records Center at 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the LDEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov. Aug 27 1t 2133473 Notice Cost- $99.30
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 27, 2026
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Minutes Public Hearing Meeting Town of Iowa 115 N. Thomsom Iowa, LA August 10, 2026 7:00 p.m. Mayor Douglas Watkins called a public hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Mayor Watkins; Council Members: Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Vernessa Guillory and Gerald Guidry, Absent: Daniel Hennigan. Also, there were present Internum Town Clerk Elise Lane, Town Attorney Russell Stutes, III, Chief of Police Keith Vincent and about 25 citizens. Mayor read the title of Ordinance 2026-08, An Ordinance rescinding Ordinance 2026-05, an ordinance annexing certain property into the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, in accordance with the provisions of the Revised Statues of the State of Louisiana, title 33, Section 172, following the petition of Progressive Merchants, Inc. and due advertisement. Mayor Watkins asked if there were any questions or comments. None were made. Public Hearing was closed at 7:01 p.m. Minutes Regular Meeting Town of Iowa 115 N. Thomsom Iowa, LA August 10, 2026 7:00 p.m. Mayor and Town Council met in regular session this date in compliance with all requirements as to notice. Present: Mayor Dean Watkins; Council Members: Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Vernessa Guillory, and Gerald Guidry; Absent: Daniel Hennigan. [quorum present]. Also, there were present Internum Town Clerk Elise Lane, Town Attorney Russell Stutes, III, Chief of Police Keith Vincent and about 25 citizens. Mayor Watkins established a quorum was present. Invocation by Council Member Joe Becnel, followed by Pledge. It was moved by Vernessa Guillory, seconded by Julie Fontenot with the amendment to the agenda to change item #9 to a motion to accept from Waste Pro of Louisiana. The motion was passed unanimously. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to approve minutes of Regular Meeting on July 13, 2026, and special meeting on July 27, 2026. The motion was passed unanimously. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve the variance for mobile home to be moved at 307 S. Knapp St. The motion was passed unanimously. Keith Vincent, Chief of Police discussed the following items: A. 5% COLA raises for employees B. Reinstatement of Health Savings Account C. Reinstatement of Family Insurance Supplement D. Reinstatement of Short-term disability E. Review ordinance for compensation of Chief of Police F. Legality of prior benefits paid to Chief of Police in regard to the Ordinance setting his compensation for Chief of Police G. Purchase order for 2026 Ford Expedition for Police Department. Mayor Watkins encourages the council to get with the Town Attorney in regards to the vehicles. It was moved by Joe Becnel, seconded by Julie Fontenot to approve the hiring of Joshua Welch, as a patrolman. The motion was passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins discussed the Enterprise Fleet Service with Keith Vincent in regards to keeping the police department fleet with new vehicles. Mayor Watkins discussed the CAD for Police Department that they are piggy backing off of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to approve Resolution 2026-09 for the selling of 2022 Harley Davidson motorcycle in the amount of $8,000 to Welsh Police Department. The motion was passed unanimously. Resolution 2026-09 A resolution providing for the exchange of moveable surplus property to a political subdivision. WHEREAS, the Town of Iowa no longer has need of 2022 Harley Davidson motorcycle, VIN 1HD1FHP1XNB621269; and WHEREAS, Town of Welsh, Louisiana is in need of a police motorcycle; and WHEREAS, The Town of Iowa hereby acknowledges the public service provided by Town of Welsh Police Department; and WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14 of Louisiana Constitution allows the exchange of surplus moveable property between political subdivisions. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Town Council Members for the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, in regular session this date does hereby authority Mayor Douglas N. Watkins to execute a Bill of Sale in exchange of eight thousand dollars ($8,000.00) for the above described motorcycle. WHEREAS, this resolution was declared adopted on this the 10th day of August, 2026. APPROVED: Douglas N. Watkins, Mayor ATTEST: Cynthia Mallet, MMC Mayor Watkins discussed Ordinance Property Compliance guide whether to mail out the notice to the residents or put the guide on the towns website. It was moved by Gerald Guidry, seconded by Joe Becnel to accept the proposal from Waste Pro of Louisiana, Inc. for solid waste services. The motion was passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins discussed the plans to make some changes to the Senior Center/Community Center. It was moved by Vernessa Guillory, seconded by Julie Fontenot to adopt Ordinance 2026-08. The motion was passed unanimously. ORDINANCE 2026-08 An ordinance rescinding Ordinance 2026-05, an ordinance annexing certain property into the corporate limits of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, in accordance with the provisions of the Revised Statues of the State of Louisiana, title 33, Section 172, following the petition of Progressive Merchants, Inc. and due advertisement. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and the Iowa Town Council of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, in Regular Session convened: That the Town of Iowa does hereby rescind Ordinance 2026-05, An Ordinance annexing certain property into the corporate limits of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, in accordance with the provision of the Revised Statutes of the State of Louisiana, title 33, Section 172, following the petition of Progressive Merchants, Inc. and due advertisement. Said Ordinance having been introduced on the _____day of July, 2026 the title having been read, and appropriate public advertisement completed: The above ordinance was adopted at a duly convened meeting on motion of Vernessa Guillory, seconded by Julie Fontenot, upon a vote taken as follows: YEAS: Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Vernessa Guillory, Gerald Guidry NAYS: None ABSENT: Daniel Hennigan ABSTAIN: None WHEREUPON, the presiding officer declared the above ordinance duly adopted on the 10th day of August 2026. DOUGLAS N. WATKINS, MAYOR I certify that the above ordinance was presented to the Mayor on the ________ day of August 2026. CYNTHIA MALLETT, TOWN CLERK I, acknowledge receipt of the above ordinance from the Town Clerk on this _________ day of August 2026. DOUGLAS N. WATKINS, MAYOR I, hereby approve the above ordinance on this _______ day of August 2026. DOUGLAS N. WATKINS, MAYOR I, certify that the above ordinance was received by me from the Mayor on this ________ day of August, 2026. CYNTHIA MALLETT, CLERK It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Gerald Guidry to approve project for new sewer manhole located on 1st Street by KT Construction. The motion was passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins introduced Ordinance 2026-09, An ordinance providing for the levy and collection of a one percent (1%) sales and use tax (tax) by the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, (Town), in perpetuity beginning July 1, 2027, in accordance with the provisions and terms of Chapter 2D of Subtitle II, Title 47 of the Louisiana revised statutes of 1950, as it may be amended (uniform local sales tax code). It was moved by Joe Becnel, seconded by Julie Fontenot to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. ATTEST: Douglas Neal Watkins, Mayor Cynthia Mallett, MMC Aug 27 1t 2133343 Notice Cost- $224.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 27, 2026
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA ON AUGUST 17, 2026: Ordinance No. 1095 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 912 GARDEN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has recommended the demolition of the structure owned by Jose Martinez, et ux, located at 912 Garden Drive, Westlake, Louisiana, more fully described as: LOT TWENTY (20) OF BLOCK TEN (10) OF WESTWOOD, LOCATED IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS, the owners of the property were to show cause before the City Council on the 17th day of August, 2026, why the structure should not be demolished. WHEREAS, any owner other than the City of Westlake having failed to appear and the City Council after discussion found the structure to be unsafe and a health hazard. WHEREAS, the Mayor is directed to cause a notice to be sent to the owner giving him the date the demolition is to commence. Further, after demolition of the Structure the Mayor is authorized and directed to cause an affidavit to be filed of Record in the Mortgage Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana setting forth the costs incurred by the municipality which affidavit shall serve as a lien against the property in accordance with LSA R. S. 33:4766. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL for the City of Westlake, Louisiana in Regular Session convened, that: The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute an affidavit to be filed in the Mortgage Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana setting forth the costs incurred by the municipality which affidavit shall serve as a lien against the property in accordance with LSA R. S. 33:4766. This Ordinance having been introduced on July 20, 2026, publication of proposed Ordinance having been published, the title having been read with opportunity for discussion and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Council Member Harrison and seconded by Council Member Peterson, to adopt the Ordinance a record vote was taken and the following result was had: YEAS: Peterson, Cryer, Rougeou, Harrison and Brown. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ADOPTED AND APPROVED at Westlake, Louisiana, on this 17th day of August, 2026. HAL MCMILLIN, MAYOR ATTEST: ANDREA MAHFOUZ, CITY CLERK Aug 27 1t
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 27, 2026
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA ON AUGUST 17, 2026: Ordinance No. 1094 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2221 MCCLOUD STREET IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has recommended the demolition of the structure owned by Joe K. Bachelor, et ux, located at 2221 McCloud Street, Westlake, Louisiana, more fully described as: LOT TWO (2) OF BLOCK FOURTEEN (14) OF WESTWOOD, LOCATED IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS, the owners of the property were to show cause before the City Council on the 17th day of August, 2026, why the structure should not be demolished. WHEREAS, any owner other than the City of Westlake having failed to appear and the City Council after discussion found the structure to be unsafe and a health hazard. WHEREAS, the Mayor is directed to cause a notice to be sent to the owner giving him the date the demolition is to commence. Further, after demolition of the Structure the Mayor is authorized and directed to cause an affidavit to be filed of Record in the Mortgage Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana setting forth the costs incurred by the municipality which affidavit shall serve as a lien against the property in accordance with LSA R. S. 33:4766. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL for the City of Westlake, Louisiana in Regular Session convened, that: The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute an affidavit to be filed in the Mortgage Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana setting forth the costs incurred by the municipality which affidavit shall serve as a lien against the property in accordance with LSA R. S. 33:4766. This Ordinance having been introduced on July 20, 2026, publication of proposed Ordinance having been published, the title having been read with opportunity for discussion and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Council Member Brown and seconded by Council Member Rougeou, to adopt the Ordinance a record vote was taken and the following result was had: YEAS: Peterson, Cryer, Rougeou, Harrison and Brown. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ADOPTED AND APPROVED at Westlake, Louisiana, on this 17th day of August, 2026. HAL MCMILLIN, MAYOR ATTEST: ANDREA MAHFOUZ, CITY CLERK Aug 27 1t 2133268 Notice Cost- $86.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 27, 2026
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA ON AUGUST 17, 2026: Ordinance No. 1093 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 935 GARDEN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has recommended the demolition of the structure owned by Meagan J. Dingler, et al, located at 935 Garden Drive, Westlake, Louisiana, more fully described as: THE EAST 66 FEET OF LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND TWELVE (12) OF BLOCK FOURTEEN (14) OF WESTWOOD, LOCATED IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS, the owners of the property were to show cause before the City Council on the 17th day of August, 2026, why the structure should not be demolished. WHEREAS, any owner other than the City of Westlake having failed to appear and the City Council after discussion found the structure to be unsafe and a health hazard. WHEREAS, the Mayor is directed to cause a notice to be sent to the owner giving him the date the demolition is to commence. Further, after demolition of the Structure the Mayor is authorized and directed to cause an affidavit to be filed of Record in the Mortgage Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana setting forth the costs incurred by the municipality which affidavit shall serve as a lien against the property in accordance with LSA R. S. 33:4766. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL for the City of Westlake, Louisiana in Regular Session convened, that: The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute an affidavit to be filed in the Mortgage Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana setting forth the costs incurred by the municipality which affidavit shall serve as a lien against the property in accordance with LSA R. S. 33:4766. This Ordinance having been introduced on July 20, 2026, publication of proposed Ordinance having been published, the title having been read with opportunity for discussion and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Council Member Peterson and seconded by Council Member Cryer, to adopt the Ordinance a record vote was taken and the following result was had: YEAS: Peterson, Cryer, Rougeou, Harrison and Brown. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ADOPTED AND APPROVED at Westlake, Louisiana, on this 17th day of August, 2026. HAL MCMILLIN, MAYOR ATTEST: ANDREA MAHFOUZ, CITY CLERK Aug 27 1t 2133266 Notice Cost- $86.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 27, 2026
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA ON AUGUST 17, 2026: Ordinance No. 1092 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 710 WESTLAKE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has recommended the demolition of the structure owned by Ovie J. Faul & Bonnie Jean Faul Estate, located at 710 Westlake Avenue, Westlake, Louisiana, more fully described as: COMMENCING 220 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF (N/2 N/2) OF LOT 4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE EAST 105 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 90 FEET, THENCE WEST 105 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 FEET, TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT. WHEREAS, the owners of the property were to show cause before the City Council on the 17th day of August, 2026, why the structure should not be demolished. WHEREAS, any owner other than the City of Westlake having failed to appear and the City Council after discussion found the structure to be unsafe and a health hazard. WHEREAS, the Mayor is directed to cause a notice to be sent to the owner giving him the date the demolition is to commence. Further, after demolition of the Structure the Mayor is authorized and directed to cause an affidavit to be filed of Record in the Mortgage Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana setting forth the costs incurred by the municipality which affidavit shall serve as a lien against the property in accordance with LSA R. S. 33:4766. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL for the City of Westlake, Louisiana in Regular Session convened, that: The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute an affidavit to be filed in the Mortgage Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana setting forth the costs incurred by the municipality which affidavit shall serve as a lien against the property in accordance with LSA R. S. 33:4766. This Ordinance having been introduced on July 20, 2026, publication of proposed Ordinance having been published, the title having been read with opportunity for discussion and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Council Member Peterson and seconded by Council Member Cryer, to adopt the Ordinance a record vote was taken and the following result was had: YEAS: Peterson, Cryer, Rougeou, Harrison and Brown. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ADOPTED AND APPROVED at Westlake, Louisiana, on this 17th day of August, 2026. HAL MCMILLIN, MAYOR ATTEST: ANDREA MAHFOUZ, CITY CLERK Aug 27 1t 2133261 Notice Cost- $89.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 27, 2026
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA ON AUGUST 17, 2026: ORDINANCE NO. 1091 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, PARTICULARLY TO ALLOW AN 840 SQUARE FOOT ACCESSORY DWELLING TO BE BUILT BEHIND THE CURRENT HOME LOCATED AT 1004 ANN STREET, WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Westlake, Louisiana and in Regular Session convened, that: Section 1: There was a request made by Wayne and Margaret Statum requesting a variance to allow an 840 square food accessory dwelling to be built behind the current home located at 1004 Ann Street, Westlake, Louisiana. The Variance Board approved the variance change and it was presented to the Mayor and City Council on Monday, June 15, 2026. The Mayor and City Council voted to ALLOW an 840 square food accessory dwelling to be built behind the current home located at 1004 Ann Street, Westlake, Louisiana. THIS ORDINANCE will become effective immediately upon adoption. Said ordinance having been introduced on July 20, 2026, publication of proposed Ordinance having been published, the title having been read with opportunity for discussion and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Council Member Brown and seconded by Council Member Rougeou, to adopt the Ordinance, a record vote was taken and the following result was had: YEAS: Peterson, Cryer, Rougeou, Harrison and Brown. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAINED: None. THUS ADOPTED AND APPROVED at Westlake, Louisiana on this the 17th day of August, 2026. HAL MCMILLIN, MAYOR ATTEST: ANDREA MAHFOUZ, CITY CLERK Aug 27 1t 2133259 Notice Cost- $62.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 27, 2026
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA ON AUGUST 17, 2026: ORDINANCE NO. 1090 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, PARTICULARLY TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY BUILDING TO BE BUILT AT A HEIGHT OF 19 FEET AND 3 FEET FROM THE PROPERTY LINE AT 1605 HILMA STREET, WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Westlake, Louisiana and in Regular Session convened, that: Section 1: There was a request made by Matt Cart requesting a variance to allow an accessory building to be built at a height of 19 feet and 3 feet from the property line at 1605 Hilma Street, Westlake, Louisiana. The Variance Board approved the variance change and it was presented to the Mayor and City Council on Monday, June 15, 2026. The Mayor and City Council voted to ALLOW an accessory building to be built at a height of 19 feet and 3 feet from the property line at 1605 Hilma Street, Westlake, Louisiana. THIS ORDINANCE will become effective immediately upon adoption. Said ordinance having been introduced on July 20, 2026, publication of proposed Ordinance having been published, the title having been read with opportunity for discussion and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Council Member Brown and seconded by Council Member Rougeou, to adopt the Ordinance, a record vote was taken and the following result was had: YEAS: Peterson, Cryer, Rougeou, Harrison and Brown. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAINED: None. THUS ADOPTED AND APPROVED at Westlake, Louisiana on this the 17th day of August, 2026. HAL MCMILLIN, MAYOR ATTEST: ANDREA MAHFOUZ, CITY CLERK Aug 27 1t 2133258 Notice Cost- $64.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 27, 2026
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PROCEEDING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 17, 2026. The Mayor and City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:30 P.M., Mayor Hal McMillin presided with the following Council present: Peterson YES Cryer YES Rougeou YES Harrison YES Brown YES Absent were: None. Ms. Peterson gave the Invocation. Mr. Rougeou led the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE Matt Webb was recognized for his promotion to Deputy Chief of the Westlake Fire Department. CONSENT A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Rougeou to approve the consent calendar. The motion carried unanimously. A. Approval of minutes taken from a Regular Meeting held on July 20, 2026. B. Approve Adopting Ordinance No. 1090. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA PARTICULARLY TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY BUILDING TO BE BUILT AT A HEIGHT OF 19 FEET AND 3 FEET FROM THE PROPERTY LINE AT 1605 HILMA STREET. (OWNER MATT CART) Approved 6/15/2026. C. Approve Adopting Ordinance No. 1091. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA PARTICULARLY TO ALLOW AN 840 SQUARE FOOT ACCESSORY DWELLING BE BUILT BEHIND THE CURENT HOME LOCATED AT 1004 ANN STREET. (OWNER WAYNE AND MARGARET STATUM). (Approved 6/15/26) BIDS None. DISCUSSION AND ACTION A motion was made by Dr. Harrison and seconded by Ms. Peterson to approve upholding the Variance Boards Approval to allow Michael Bishop to move the 2006 mobile home from 1229 Laurel Street to 1208 Laurel Street. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Dr. Harrison and seconded by Mr. Cryer to approve upholding the Variance Boards Approval to allow the mobile home located at 832 Miller Avenue to stay in the non-mobile home area. Owner Chris Meyer. The Council noted that a permit authorizing placement of the mobile home was issued by the City in error, and the mobile home owner placed it on the property in reliance to that permit. The Council further noted that administrative procedures have been reviewed and corrective measures have been implemented to reduce the likelihood of similar errors in the future. The Variance is granted based on these circumstances and applies to the existing mobile home presently located at 832 Miller Avenue only. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Mr. Rougeou and seconded by Mr. Cryer to approve holding a Public Hearing for the Adoption of Ordinance No. 1092. The motion carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 710 WESTLAKE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. OWNERS: OVIE J. FAUL & BONNIE JEAN FAUL ESTATE. Public Hearing opened at 5:38 PM. The Mayor called for public comments three (3) times. There being no comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. Time 5:38 PM. A motion was made by Ms. Peterson and seconded by Mr. Cryer to approve Adopting Ordinance No. 1092. The motion carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 710 WESTLAKE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. OWNERS: OVIE J. FAUL & BONNIE JEAN FAUL ESTATE. A motion was made by Dr. Harrison and seconded by Mr. Rougeou to approve holding a Public Hearing for the Adoption of Ordinance No. 1093. The motion carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 935 GARDEN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. OWNERS: MEAGAN J DINGLER, ET AL. Public Hearing opened at 5:39 PM. The Mayor called for public comments three (3) times. There being no comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. Time 5:39 PM. A motion was made by Ms. Peterson and seconded by Mr. Cryer to approve Adopting Ordinance No 1093. The motion carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 935 GARDEN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. OWNERS: MEAGAN J DINGLER, ET AL. A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Cryer to approve holding a Public Hearing for the Adoption of Ordinance No. 1094. The motion carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2221 MCCLOUD STREET IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. OWNER: JOE K BATCHELOR, ET UX. Public Hearing opened at 5:41 PM. The Mayor called for public comments three (3) times. There being no comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. Time 5:41 PM. A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Rougeou to approve Adopting Ordinance No. 1094. The motion carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2221 MCCLOUD STREET IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. OWNER: JOE K BATCHELOR, ET UX. A motion was made by Mr. Rougeou and seconded by Ms. Peterson to approve holding a Public Hearing for the Adoption of Ordinance No. 1095. The motion carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 912 GARDEN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. OWNER: JOSE MARTINEZ, ET UX. Public Hearing opened at 5:42 PM. The Mayor called for public comments three (3) times. There being no comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. Time 5:42 PM. A motion was made by Dr. Harrison and seconded by Ms. Peterson to approve Adopting Ordinance No. 1095. The motion carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 912 GARDEN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT SETTING FORTH THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION FOR RECORDATION IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA. OWNER: JOSE MARTINEZ, ET UX. A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Dr. Harrison to approve hiring Cody Landry as a Full-Time Police Officer effective July 27, 2026, upon the recommendation of Chief Chris Wilrye. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Dr. Harrison and seconded by Mr. Cryer to approve Resolution No. 3818. The motion carried unanimously. A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FEDERAL GRANT MANUAL FOR SUBRECIPIANTS FOR USE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALCASIEU GARFIELD STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (DR-4559-0024-LA) THROUGH FEMAS HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM, AS ALLOCATED TO CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY. A motion was made by Ms. Peterson and seconded by Mr. Rougeou to approve Resolution No. 3819. The motion carried unanimously. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HAL MCMILLIN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA TO EXECUTE AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FOR THE WESTLAKE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS THEREWITH. MA PROJECT NO. H1-23075-DA A motion was made by Mr. Cryer and seconded by Mr. Rougeou to approve Resolution No. 3820. The motion carried unanimously. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HAL MCMILLIN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) FOR THE 287(G) PROGRAM AND TASK FORCE WITH THE WESTLAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS THEREWITH. A motion was made by Ms. Peterson and seconded by Dr. Harrison to approve appointing Ben Pedersen to the Westlake Real Estate Board upon the recommendation of Mayor Hal McMillin. Mr. Brown abstained from the vote. Yeas: Peterson, Cryer, Rougeou and Harrison. The motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Rougeou and seconded by Mr. Cryer to approve Resolution No. 3821. The motion carried unanimously. A RESOLUTION INDICATING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO BECOME A PARTICPATING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IN THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE AUTHORITY); APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF WESTLAKE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AUTHORITY; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 10-D OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED. UPDATE A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Dr. Harrison to approve hearing the Updates. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Vernon Meyer gave an update on all city projects. Mayor McMillin announced the following reminders: It is illegal to blow any grass clippings onto the road and/or into the storm drains. Trash cans need to be removed from the street within 24 hours of pick up. A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded Dr. Harrison to approve the Updates. The motion carried unanimously. REPORTS A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Dr. Harrison to approve hearing the reports. The motion carried unanimously. Chief Chris Wilrye gave the Police Report. Chief Jonathan Duff gave the Fire Report. Mr. Damon Hardesty gave the Public Works Report. Captain Matt Webb gave the Code Enforcement Report. Jamie Perkins gave The National Report. Mrs. Jamie Russ gave the Financial Report. Mayor McMillin gave the Mayors Report. 2026 Summer Food Service Program Report. Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch June 2025 2,727 3,764 June 2026 3,659 3,230 July 2025 1,525 2,319 July 2026 2,027 2,660 Total 4,252 6,083 Total 5,686 5,890 Grand Total 10,335 Grand Total 11,576 A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Dr. Harrison to approve the Reports. The motion carried unanimously. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Rougeou and seconded by Dr. Harrison. The motion carried unanimously. HAL MCMILLIN, MAYOR ATTEST: ANDREA MAHFOUZ, CITY CLERK MEETING COMMENCED AT 5:30 P.M. MEETING ENDED AT 6:10 P.M. Also in attendance: Macie LeTard, City Attorney Vernon Meyer, City Engineer Chris Wilrye, Police Chief Jonathan Duff, Fire Chief Damon Hardesty, Public Works Director Matt Webb, Code Enforcement Jamie Russ, Comptroller Jamie Perkins, General Manager, NGCLA Citizens addressing the Council: None Aug 27 1t 2133237 Notice Cost- $358.00
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 08/20/2026 Notice is hereby given that the following properties are in violation of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances. The property owners listed below will have 5 (five) days to correct the issues noted, or Citys contractors will correct the issues at the owners expense. Sec. 23:3-5: High grass and/or weeds, Trash, rubbish, refuse, debris violations: Joan Chavis, 414 N Adams St, Assessment # 00358916 Milton Jones, C/O Mildred Richard, 418 N Adams St, Assessment # 00362530 Carolyn Marie Latigue, 2727 Byrne St, Assessment # 00371742 Carolyn Marie Latigue, 2733 Byrne St, Assessment # 00417262 John Hilton Citizen Jr ET UX, 2103 Cessford St, 00304069 Clyde Stevens, 1121 N Cherry St, Assessment # 01352587 Alex Logan Daigle, 623 Falls St, Assessment # 00370053 Byron Gerard Hardy ET UX, 1008 Gulf St, Assessment # 00340278 Continental Resources with Union Band as Secured Party, 2021 Harless St, Assessment # 00326569B Ross Joseph Edwards, 3114 Hodges St, Assessment # 00270814 Donnell Stephenson, 200 Blk. Holmes St Lot South of 210 Holmes St, Assessment # 00389374 Upward Ventures LLC, 1528 Kirkman St, Assessment # 00564370 Paul A Moore, 3601 Kirkman St, Assessment # 00291811 Dubois Assets LLC, 1022 Orange St, Assessment # 00389609 Jessie Baker, 321 Prewitt St, Assessment # 00587524 Gintz Properties LLC, 400 Blk. Prewitt St Lot West of 402 Prewitt St, Assessment # 00581496 Gabriel Pineda Jr ET UX, 409 Prewitt St, Assessment # 00588938A Kansas City Southern Railway Co., 200 Blk. W Pryce St 2nd Lot N of 401 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Assessment # 00748099 / 01151874 Congregation of St Margaret Roman Catholic Church, 1022 Sycamore St, Assessment # 00445134 Gaven Phillip Weber, 509 12th St, Assessment # 00567248 V J Investments LLC, 720 16th St, Assessment # 00458538 Amy Kathleen Hathaway, 5037 Country Club Ct., Assessment # 00086894 Nelson Bernard, 1014 N Goos Blvd., Assessment # 00546720 David Martin Estes, 4944 W Westridge Park, Assessment # 01339978 Corey Garcia ET UX, 4945 W Westridge Park, Assessment # 01333800 Joseph Palmer Norman ET UX, 4948 S Westridge Park, Assessment # 01358178 David Caldwell Ritchie ET UX, 4949 S Westridge Park, Assessment # 01353377 Todd Rome ET UX, 4953 S Westridge Park, Assessment # 01353378 J & K Snider Properties LLC, 5030 S Prien Lake Rd., Assessment # 00064351B Gregory R Teeters, 300 Blk. of MLK Hwy. Lot South of 335 MLK Hwy., Assessment # 00987034 Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violations: Church St apartments LLC, 2608 Church St, Assessment # 00357162 Charlie Toussand ET UX (Estate), 1924 N Simmons St, Assessment # 00444006 Sec. 13-15.3 Commercial Litter Violation: Contraband Holdings LLC, 1780 W Prien Lake RD., Assessment # 01363656 Aug 25, 27 2t 2133104 Notice Cost- $178.00
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