MEETING MINUTES TOWN OF MANY Regular Council Meeting December 16, 2025 AGENDA: 1. Call to Order by Mayor Robert H. Hable, Jr., at 5:00 pm 2. Prayer led by Councilwoman Rylie McLendon 3. Pledge led by Mayor Hable 4. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pro-Tern Anita Darwin, Councilwomen Rylie McLendon, Mary Brocato; Councilman Lane Isgitt. Absent: Councilwoman Mary Perry. Also Present: Amie Brown, Clerk; Lisa King, Deputy Clerk; Jeremy Koss, Town Operations Manager; Chief of Police Cheryl Wooley; Corwin Washington, Water and Wastewater Consultant; Suzanne Williams, Grant Writer/Manager; Chris Sylvia, Town Councilor. 5. Approve Minutes: November 18, 2025 - Regular on motion by McLendon, seconded by Brocato; motion passed. 6. Amend Agenda to Adopt Resolution #24 of 2025 for MWPPP for the monitoring period of 2024; motion to add by Brocato, seconded by McLendon; motion passes. 7. Open for Public Comment relating to any item on the agenda which requires a council vote. None 8. Guests: Sarah Isgitt; Mr. & Mrs. Donald Fox, 520 Washington St. Departments- Koss handed out iWorQ reports for November 1. Water: Meter install on Texas Hwy at Shady Oaks; repaired leaks at Hawthorne & Church Streets, 2 on Capitol Street, 2 on N. Robinson; repaired 6" main by new donut shop twice (Hwy 171 & West Alabama); stayed current on work orders. 2. Sewer: Jetted blockage by RR tracks in the woods for 3 days; cleaned manhole on Henry St; jetted sewer mains at Ritter & Trace and on West Georgia; jetted and camera sewer at 5-way intersection; stayed current on work orders and locates. Corwin said we can close out the compliance order for sewer plant now that we are going to be doing upgrades at the facility. 3. Street: Worked Christmas parade and fireworks; fixed driveway on BW Lane; started work on Leon James Park by cleaning it up; burned piles of green waste; started sidewalk repair at Taylor House; used MowerMax on MLK Drive; cleaned up Ivanhoe & Mississippi street; got storage building moved from airport to barn with concrete approach poured (will be used for Christmas decorations); poured new driveway at 610 Lawrence Street. 4. Animal Control: Picked up 6 cats & 4 dogs for the animal shelter 5. Airport: No report 6. Grants: Suzanne reported she has submitted a grant for bulletproof vests, submitted a water sector grant application to replace water and sewer lines on Smith Street with road repairs, and the Capital Outlay grant request has also been submitted. She will leave a written copy of her report in the councilmember's mailboxes in the office. 7. Chiefs Report: Chief provided a report for November 2025 but highlighted period of 1/1/25- 12/14/25 with 1430 stops, 1218 citations given, 147 arrests with 46 felonies. Old Business 1. Vote on Independent Contractor Agreement for Leah Suzanne Williams for Searching and Writing Grants; tabled until January 2026 meeting on motion by Brocato, seconded by Isgitt; motion passed. New Business 1. Adopt Resolution #21 of 2025 - Authorizing the Mayor to Complete, Sign, and Submit an Application for a Grant of Funds from Louisiana Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) in the Amount of $35,000; To Sign Requests for Payment (RFP); and for Grant Writer to Certify Signatures on all Necessary Forms. Motion to adopt by Brocato, seconded by McLendon; motion passed. 2. Adopt Resolution #22 of 2025 - Authorizing the Mayor to Complete, Sign, and Submit an Application for a Grant of Funds from the Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) in the Amount of $35,000; To Sign Requests for Payments (RFP); and for Grant Writer to Certify Signatures on all Necessary Forms. Motion to adopt by Brocato, seconded by Darwin; motion passed. 3. Adopt Resolution #23 of 2025 - Giving Preliminary Approval to the Issuance of not Exceeding $570,000 Taxable Excess Revenue Bond of the Town of Many for the Purpose of Paying Costs of Constructing and Acquiring Improvements, Extensions and Replacements to the System, Including Equipment, Fixtures and Accessories therefor, a Work of Public Improvement for the Issuer, and Paying Costs of Issuance. Motion to adopt by Darwin, seconded by Brocato; motion passed. 4. Approve Amendment NO.1 to the Mowing Agreement with DOTD to add an Additional $12,500 Per Year for Cutting the State Right-Of-Ways - Motion to approve by Brocato, seconded by McLendon; motion passed. 5. Vote to Amend the Current Annual Budget for the Reasons Outlined on the Budget Spreadsheet - Motion to approve by Darwin, seconded by Isgitt; motion passed. 6. Appoint a representative to serve on the Sales & Use Tax Commission Board - Lane Isgitt appointed on motion by Brocato, seconded by Darwin; motion passed. 7. Adopt Resolution #24 of 2025 for MWPPP (Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Program) for the monitoring period of 2024 - Motion to adopt by McLendon, seconded by Darwin; motion passed. Reports 1. Financial: a. Budget Payables Bank Statements Overtime Verification of Taxes Paid f. Verification of Insurance Paid Reports approved as presented on motion by Brocato, seconded by McLendon, motion passed. 2. Sales Tax: Increase of 5.57% over October 2024 3. Tourism: Brocato reported there was no meeting in December 4. Events Committee: Amie reported a great turnout at all Christmas events and Movie hosted by the Isgitts; the next event is the Mardi Gras parade on Feb., 7, 2026; this week are school movies at the Community Center. 5. Fire Board: Hable reported at last week's meeting that approval was made to purchase 4 new pumper trucks and new SCBA breathing apparatuses, which are being paid for with new millage. 6. Remarks from Council Members: Darwin-Text was sent out with pictures of Christmas trees displayed at Lufkin Civic Center that were decorated by businesses and would like us to do the same and display at the Depot; She commended Suzanne on a great job of being the emcee at the Christmas Parade. McLendon-Said she is grateful for the Events Committee and the work they do; Isgitt-None; Brocato-None. Suzanne commented on the following: Please visit Mary Perry at nursing home and that tomorrow night is Family Night from 5-7 pm; we need to send a thank you card to Wildwood Resort for letting us use their golf carts; talked to Robert Titus about the leak at the theater; he couldn't do anything so he will contact K & C Roofing for them to come and look at it. Chief Wooley said Shop With a Cop is this Saturday at Walmart at 10:00 am if anyone wants to join and also that Walmart will donate a bike if that's what the child picks out. Adjourn at 6:09 pm on motion by Brocato, seconded by Isgitt; motion passed. Robert H. Hable, Jr., Mayor Amie Brown, Clerk 032.261/28 Cost of Notice: $110.00

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Analisa Brooke Kay, please contact Christopher M. Sylvia, Attorney at Law, Post Office Box 186, Many, Louisiana 71449, (318) 431-5009. 031.261/28, 2/4 Cost of Notice: $21.00

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Phearak Neak, please contact Christopher M. Sylvia, Attorney at Law, Post Office Box 186, Many, Louisiana 71449, (318) 431-5009. 030.261/28,2/4 Cost of Notice: $21.00

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLICATION OF THE ANNUAL PRESS RELEASE RELATIVE TO NON - DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT DeSoto Parish Police Jury/Office of Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. No client or employee shall, based on race, sex, age, color, or any factor, be denied the benefits of, or be excluded from, participation in or otherwise subject to discrimination under any program or service for which this CSBG funded agency operates. For additional information contact: Equal Opportunity Officer Ashley VanZant, 404 Polk Street Ste. B, Mansfield, LA 71052 318-872-0880. La Relay TDD: 711 "An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program" "Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities." 029.261/28 Cost of Notice: $13.00

MEETING MINUTES Village of Noble Regular Council Meeting Minutes January 13, 2026 Present: Aldermen: Claire Lopez, Orland Anderson Jr., Ronnie Malmay Mayor: Paul Campbell Clerk: Mindy Garcie Water Operator: Nicholas Paddie. Meeting was called to order by Mayor P. Campbell. M. Garcie opened with a prayer and O. Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance. R. Malmay made a motion to approve the agenda, O. Anderson seconded. Motion carried. December 2025 regular council meeting minutes were presented by M. Garcie. O. Anderson motioned to approve minutes as read, C. Lopez seconded. Motion carried. N. Paddie presented rate study cost information from the LRWA. P. Campbell will speak to a contact with LRWA and Nick will get a quote from both Bellemin and Waggoner before a decision on the rate study will be made. N. Paddie informed the council of a broken flush valve on Knott Drive. O. Anderson made a motion to repair/replace the valve. R. Malmay seconded. Motion carried. C. Lopez updated council on available grants. Council decided to apply for any available. C. Lopez made a motion to renew the CD and transfer $12, 854 from account *534 to *199, and then open a money market account with the remaining balance in account *534. R. Malmay seconded. Motion carried. P. Campbell discussed council member pay raises. M. Garcie will contact CPA to ask about funding pay raises. C. Lopez presented account activities and balances. M. Garcie presented bills for payment. R. Malmay motioned to adjourn. 0 Anderson seconded. Meeting was adjourned. 028.261/28 Cost of Notice: $32.00

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Ebarb Waterworks District is accepting SEALED BIDS ONLY, clearly marked as such, on the sale of a 16' X 40' building SOLD AS IS. The winning bidder will be responsible for cost of detaching buildings and removing them from property. Bidder will have 30 days to complete the process. Bids will be accepted until 3:30pm March 11, 2026. Sealed bids will be Opened at the board meeting held on March 12, 2026. Ebarb Waterworks District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Building can be inspected at Ebarb Waterworks District office 23387 Hwy 191 Zwolle La 71486 between 8am-3pm Mon-Fri. Sealed bids can be mailed, or hand delivered to office. Ebarb Waterworks District PO Box 1366 Zwolle, La 71486 027.26 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 Cost of Notice: $42.00

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Ebarb Waterworks District is accepting SEALED BIDS ONLY, clearly marked as such, on the sale of a 12' X 25' building SOLD AS IS. The winning bidder will be responsible for cost of detaching buildings and removing them from property. Bidder will have 30 days to complete the process. Bids will be accepted until 3:30pm March 11, 2026. Sealed bids will be Opened at the board meeting held on March 12,2026. Ebarb Waterworks District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Building can be inspected at Ebarb Waterworks District office 23387 Hwy 191 Zwolle La 71486 between 8am-3pm Mon-Fri. Sealed bids can be mailed, or hand delivered to office. Ebarb Waterworks District PO Box 1366 Zwolle, La 71486. 026.26 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18,2/25 Cost of Notice: $42.00

SHERIFF'S SALE Southern Timber Properties, L.L.C. Vs No.70552 Nancy Harkins Bradford, ETAL Eleventh Judicial District Court Parish of Sabine State of Louisiana By virtue of a writ of SEIzuRE AND SALE issued and to me directed by the honorable court aforesaid, have seized and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder without the benefit of appraisement, at the principal front door of the courthouse in the City of Many, Parish of Sabine, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 between legal hours, starting at 10:00 AM. the following described property located in Sabine Parish, La: TRACT ONE The Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section 3, Township 5 North, Range 13 West, Sabine Parish, Louisiana LESS AND EXCEPT All that portion of the above described property expropriated by the State of Louisiana, through the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the Judgment rendered in the proceeding styled, "State of Louisiana, through The Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana Versus Beulah Eloise Clanton, et aI, Civil Action No. 11,798, United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, Shreveport Division" on December 5, 1966, and recorded in Conveyance Book 208 Page 512, under Instrument Number 196050, of the records of Sabine Parish, Louisiana. seized under said writ. Terms: Cash Aaron Mitchell 025.261/28,3/4 Cost of Notice: $132.76

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb is taking bids on a completed 12X32 building. Bid to include all electrical, plumbing and supplies. Deadline is January 30th to submit bids. For more information email achoctaw@yahoo.com or call Chief Tom Rivers at 318- 581-5162. 021.261/21,1/28 Cost of Notice: $19.00

PUBLIC NOTICE (NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL - HLS 26RS-421) 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 carbon dioxide sequestration and transportation in Sabine Parish; to authorize the parish governing authority to determine by resolution or ordinance whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells, carbon dioxide sequestration, and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be allowed within the parish; to provide for notice to the Department of Conservation and Energy; and to provide for related matters. 019.261/21,1/28 Cost of Notice: $17.00

PUBLIC NOTICE (Notice of Intention to Introduce Bill - 2026 Regular Legislative Session) Public notice is hereby given, as provided by R.S. 47:1907.1 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 authorizing assessors in this state to increase their annual salary compensation in an amount not to exceed five percent annually through Fiscal Year 2028- 2029; and to provide for related matters. 018.261/21,1/28 Cost of Notice: $17.00

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project No. N/A Parish of Sabine (herein referred to as the "Owner") Sealed bids marked "Sealed Bid -- Parish of Sabine Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2025 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program (FY 25 LCDBG Street Improvements" will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows: Proposals shall be addressed to the Parish of Sabine, and delivered to the Office of the Sabine Parish Police Jury located at 400 S. Capitol Street, Room 101, Many, Louisiana 71449 not later than 10:00a.m., on the 11th day of February, 2026. Sealed bids to be marked "Sealed Bid -- Parish of Sabine Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2025 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program (FY25 LCDBG Street Improvements". Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. on the 11th day of February, 2026, at the offices of the Sabine Parish Police Jury located at 400 S. Capitol Street, Room 101, Many, Louisiana 71449. The information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Office of BALAR Associates, Inc. located at 631 Milam Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101. Digital copies may be obtained at this office upon payment of a deposit of $25.00. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Each bidder must have an active UEI Number, as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U. S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3 Employment Opportunities, Build America Buy America (BABA), Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, Public Law 17758, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Parish of Sabine no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. 017.261/14,1/21,1/28 Cost of Notice: $164.00