Sheriff Sale Twenty-Second Judicial District Court of Louisiana NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VERSUS NO. 121003 BIRVON ROBERTS, JR. AND TANIKA ROBERTS By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE issued from the Honorable Twenty Second Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will proceed to sell at public auction, for cash, to the last and highest bidder and according to law, sale to take place via an online auction hosted at www.bid4assets.com/wpsosheriffsales, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, the 20th day of May, 2026, at 10:00AM., the described property to-wit: Parcel one: 0.49 acres of land in Section 43, Township 3 South, Range 13 East, St. Helena Meridian, Washington Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Commence at the northwest corner of Section 43, Township 3 South, Range 13 East and run east, along the northern line of headright 43, 1196.4 feet to the west Parcel one: 0.49 acres of land in Section 43, Township 3 South, Range 13 East, St. Helena Meridian, Washington Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Commence at the northwest corner of Section 43, Township 3 South, Range 13 East and run east, along the north line of headright 43, 1196.4 feet to the west margin of New Louisiana State Highway No. 21; thence south 04 degrees 53 minutes west, 925.2 feet to an old corner on the east margin of New Louisiana State Highway No. 21; thence south 25 degrees 40 minutes west, along the east margin of Highway No. 21, 167.9 feet; thence leave the highway and run easterly along the north margin of a road the following courses and distances south 66 degrees 06 minutes east 197.6 feet; south 74 degrees 53 minutes east 95.5 feet; south 86 degrees 41 minutes east 36.3 feet; north 65 degrees 56 minutes east 19.3 feet to the point of beginning; thence continue north 65 degrees 56 minutes east, along the north margin of the road, 100.0 feet; thence leave the road and run north 00 degrees 15 minutes west, 209.8 feet; thence west, 91.3 feet; thence south 00 degrees 15 minutes east, 254.5 feet to the point of beginning. A permanent easement and right-of-way, the following described road, is to run in perpetuity with the lot of land: A certain parcel of land in Section 43, Township 3 South-Range 13 East, St. Helena Meridian, Washington Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Commence at the northwest corner of Section 43, Township 3 South, Range 13 East and run east, along the north line of Section 43, 1196.4 feet to the west margin of the New Louisiana State Highway No. 21; thence south 04 degrees 53 minutes west, 925.2 feet to the east margin of the New Louisiana State Highway No. 21; thence south 25 degrees 40 minutes west, along the east margin of Highway No. 21, 167.9 feet to the point of beginning; thence leave the highway and run easterly, along the north margin of a road, the following courses and distance: South 66 degrees 06 minutes east, 197.6 feet; south 74 degrees 53 minutes east 95.5 feet; south 86 degrees 41 minutes east 36.3 feet; north 65 degrees 56 minutes east 119.3 feet; thence south 00 degrees 15 minutes east, 54.6 feet to the south margin of the road; thence westerly, along the south margin of the road the following courses and distances; south 65 degrees 56 minutes west 109.5 feet; north 86 degrees 41 minutes west 53.7 feet; north 74 degrees 53 minutes west 104.5 feet; north 66 degrees 06 minutes west 202.4 feet to the east margin of the New Louisiana State Highway No. 21; thence north 25 degrees 40 minutes east, along the east margin of Highway No. 21, 50.0 feet to the point of beginning. All as per survey of R. R. Porter, Registered Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor, dated March 15, 1972. Less and except from parcel one described above: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Section 43, run due east a distance of 1,461.24 feet; thence due south a distance of 927.3 feet to an iron pipe; thence due west a distance of 91.3 feet to a stainless steel pipe; thence south 0 degrees 15 minutes east a distance of 254.5 feet to an iron pipe and the point of beginning; thence north 0 degrees 15 minutes west a distance of 45.44 feet to the most southerly point of parcel two below; thence south 25 degrees 54 minutes east a distance of 41.50 feet to a stainless steel pipe; thence south 65 degrees 56 minutes west a distance of 18.62 feet to the iron pipe at the pointe of beginning, all containing 0.00886 acre. Parcel two: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Section 43, run due east a distance of 1,461.24 feet; thence due south a distance of 927.3 feet to an iron pipe; thence due west a distance of 91.3 feet to a stainless steel pipe and the point of beginning. Thence south 0 degrees 15 minutes east a distance of 209.06 feet to a point; thence north 25 degrees 54 minutes west a distance of 54.76 feet to a stainless steel pipe; thence north 7 degrees 13 minutes east a distance of 161.83 feet to the point of beginning all containing 0.055080 acre. Parcel three: One (1.0) acres of land in the westernmost section of lot number thirteen (13) of the private partition of the heirs of Benjamin Bruns in Section 43, Township 3 South, Range 13 East, and more fully described as follows, to-wit: Commence at the northwest corner of Section 43, Township 3 South, Range 13 East, Greensburg District, LA,and run due east 22.14 chains; thence due south 13.91 chains to an iron stob and point of beginning; thence due east 194.69 feet; thence due south 223.74 feet; thence due west 194.69 feet to iron stob; thence due north 223.74 feet to iron stob and point of beginning. Address is believed to be: 62125 Laudze Road, Bogalusa, LA 70427 Writ Amount: $216,051.19 TERMS OF SALE: Said sale is WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder, subject to any security interest, mortgage lien, or privilege thereon superior to that of the seizing creditor. Cash upon adjudication, said payment shall be made in full by the purchaser no later than 4:00 PM CT on the first business day immediately following the sale. JASON SMITH, SHERIFF Attorney for Plaintiff: DENNIS WIGGINS JR. P.O. BOX 87379 BATON ROUGE, LA 70879 Adv. April 15 & May 13, 2026. Cost of Publication: $1,058.46

Legal Notice PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 42:19.1 NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF ACTION REGARDING AD VALOREM TAX NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Washington Parish Fire Protection District Number 2, State of Louisiana will meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at 39618 LA Highway 10, Franklinton, Louisiana, at which time there will be consideration of action regarding calling an election for the levy and collection of an existing ad valorem tax. Adv. April 15, 2026.

Sheriff Sale Twenty-Second Judicial District Court of Louisiana PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC VERSUS NO. 121657 ERIN PAIGE MITCHELL By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE issued from the Honorable Twenty Second Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will proceed to sell at public auction, for cash, to the last and highest bidder and according to law, sale to take place via an online auction hosted at www.bid4assets.com/wpsosheriffsales, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, the 20th day of May, 2026, at 10:00AM., the described property to-wit: Lot Seventeen (17) of Block Four (4) of the L.A. Pierce Pleasant HIII Addition Revised to the City of Bogalusa, Louisiana, as per map or plat of same on file In the office of the Clerk of Court at Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property. Address is believed to be: 919 Ave F, Bogalusa, LA 70427 Writ Amount: $121,768.35 TERMS OF SALE: Said sale is WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder, subject to any security interest, mortgage lien, or privilege thereon superior to that of the seizing creditor. Cash upon adjudication, said payment shall be made in full by the purchaser no later than 4:00 PM CT on the first business day immediately following the sale. JASON SMITH, SHERIFF Attorney for Plaintiff: CANDACE COURTEAU P.O. BOX 2867 MONROE, LA 71207 Adv. April 15 & May 13, 2026. Cost of Publication: $325.68

Notice of Public Hearing Southern Soul Music and Hotdog Festival Special Event-Conditional Use Permit Notice is hereby given under LA R.S. 42:19.1 that a public hearing of the Washington Parish Planning Commission in Washington Parish will be held at its regular meeting place in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse Building, located at 908 Washington Street, Franklinton, Louisiana, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., to consider the approval of special event, Southern Soul Music and Hotdog Festival located at 28804 LA-62 in Angie, Louisiana. Adv. April 15, 2026. Cost of Publication: $74.64

Sheriff Sale Twenty-Second Judicial District Court of Louisiana UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC VERSUS NO. 121833 BRYAN JAMES BECNEL A/K/A BRYAN J. BECNEL A/K/A BRYAN BECNEL AND KAREN EMILY HOLMES A/K/A KAREN E. HOLMES A/K/A KAREN HOLMES By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE issued from the Honorable Twenty Second Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will proceed to sell at public auction, for cash, to the last and highest bidder and according to law, sale to take place via an online auction hosted at www.bid4assets.com/wpsosheriffsales, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, the 20th day of May, 2026, at 10:00AM., the described property to-wit: One and one-half (1 ½) certain lots or parcels of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements situated thereto and all rights, ways, servitudes, privileges, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the City of Bogalusa, Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, being designated as Lot (12) and the south half (1/2) of Lot 11 of Block 14 of the L.A. Pierce Pleasant Hill Addition Revised. And A certain piece or parcel of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements situated thereto and all rights, ways, servitudes, privileges, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, said parcel measuring 75 feet north and south, 20 feet east and west, located on the east side of Avenue J and more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Commence at the intersection of the north margin of Ninth Street and the east margin of Avenue J for the point of beginning; thence run in a northerly direction along the east margin of Avenue J for the distance of 75 feet; thence in a easterly direction along a line parallel to the north margin of Ninth Street a distance of 20 feet; thence in a southerly direction along a line parallel to the east margin of Avenue J a distance of 75 feet to the north margin of Ninth Street; thence in a westerly direction along the north margin of Ninth Street a distance of 20 feet to the point of beginning. The hereinabove described land is further located in Headright 38, T3S, R13E, St. Helena Meridian. Address is believed to be: 844 Ave J., Bogalusa, LA 70427 Writ Amount: $72,879.38 TERMS OF SALE: Said sale is WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder, subject to any security interest, mortgage lien, or privilege thereon superior to that of the seizing creditor. Cash upon adjudication, said payment shall be made in full by the purchaser no later than 4:00 PM CT on the first business day immediately following the sale. JASON SMITH, SHERIFF Attorney for Plaintiff: DENNIS WIGGINS JR. P.O. BOX 87379 BATON ROUGE, LA 70879 Adv. April 15 & May 13, 2026. Cost of Publication: $529.23

Legal Notice Whereabouts Anyone knowing any information related to the whereabouts or contact information for Sunstar Enterprises, LLC, please contact James S. Knight, Attorney at Law, 1073 Cleveland Street, Franklinton, LA 70438; Phone No: 985-795-9200. Adv. April 15, 2026.

Sheriff Sale Twenty-Second Judicial District Court of Louisiana CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC VERSUS NO. 121750 THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF HAROLD JOSEPH DUCOS, JR. By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE issued from the Honorable Twenty Second Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will proceed to sell at public auction, for cash, to the last and highest bidder and according to law, sale to take place via an online auction hosted at www.bid4assets.com/wpsosheriffsales, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, the 20th day of May, 2026, at 10:00AM., the described property to-wit: Lot Twenty-Two (22) of Block “A” of Forest Hill Subdivision to the City of Bogalusa, as per plat or map of same on file in the Office of the Clerk of Court of Washington Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. Address is believed to be: 825 PINE RIDGE ROAD, BOGALUSA, LA 70427 Writ Amount: $138,320.01 TERMS OF SALE: Said sale is WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder, subject to any security interest, mortgage lien, or privilege thereon superior to that of the seizing creditor. Cash upon adjudication, said payment shall be made in full by the purchaser no later than 4:00 PM CT on the first business day immediately following the sale. JASON SMITH, SHERIFF Attorney for Plaintiff: LOUIS ARCENEAUX 3850 NORTH CAUSEWAY BLVD. SUITE 1695 METAIRIE, LA 70002 Adv. April 15 & May 13, 2026. Cost of Publication: $325.68

Legal Notice Whereabouts Anyone knowing any information related to the whereabouts or contact information for Tari M. Holm, please contact James S. Knight, Attorney at Law, 1073 Cleveland Street, Franklinton, LA 70438; Phone No: 985-795-9200. Adv. April 15, 2026.

Sheriff Sale Twenty-Second Judicial District Court of Louisiana VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. VERSUS NO. 121866 BRANDI REBECCA COTTON A/K/A BRANDI R. COTTON A/K/A BRANDI COTTON AND KAYLA HOPE COTTON A/K/A KAYLA H. COTTON A/K/A KAYLA COTTON By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE issued from the Honorable Twenty Second Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will proceed to sell at public auction, for cash, to the last and highest bidder and according to law, sale to take place via an online auction hosted at www.bid4assets.com/wpsosheriffsales, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, the 20th day of May, 2026, at 10:00AM., the described property to-wit: 2023 Southern Energy (SOEN) Mobile Home bearing serial number RUS083970AL AND A certain lot of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, designated as Lot 19 on that certain plat by James J. Jones showing a “Boundary Survey of Partition of 40.99 Acres in Section 33, T-1-S, R-12-E, Greensburg Land District, Washington Parish, Louisiana” dated 9/17/2021, filed at Book 911 page 318 of the official records of Washington Parish, Louisiana, and a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Said Lot 19 contains 1.74 acres as shown on said survey. Along with rights to that certain 60 foot Right of Way running from Zack Magee Road to the aforesaid Lot 19, said Right of Way being a predial servitude running with the land may be used for purposes of ingress and egress from the said Lots as well as running utilities Movable and immovable property shall be sold in globo. Address is believed to be: 27458 Zack Magee Road, Franklinton, LA 70438 Writ Amount: $148,141.18 TERMS OF SALE: Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder, subject to any security interest, mortgage lien, or privilege thereon superior to that of the seizing creditor. Cash upon adjudication, said payment shall be made in full by the purchaser no later than 4:00 PM CT on the first business day immediately following the sale. JASON SMITH, SHERIFF Attorney for Plaintiff: ALLISON BEASLEY 8235 YMCA PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 400 BATON ROUGE, LA 70810 Adv. April 15 & May 13, 2026. Cost of Publication: $474.95

Legal Notice Whereabouts Anyone knowing the whereabouts or contact information of Harold Joseph Ducos, Jr., his heirs, successors and assigns, please contact Matthew J. Garver, Attorney at Law, at (985) 839-4462, (985)795-8760 (fax), 1027 Main Street, Franklinton, Louisiana 70438, reception@kuhngarver.com. Adv. April 15, 2026.

Sheriff Sale Twenty-Second Judicial District Court of Louisiana U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LB- DWELLING SERIES V TRUST VERSUS NO. 121762 DERRICK ROBERTSON A/K/A DERRICK D. ROBERTSON and NATURCHA ROBERTSON A/K/A NATURCHA R. JAMES ROBERTSON By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE issued from the Honorable Twenty Second Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will proceed to sell at public auction, for cash, to the last and highest bidder and according to law, sale to take place via an online auction hosted at www.bid4assets.com/wpsosheriffsales, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, the 22nd day of April, 2026, at 10:00AM., the described property to-wit: THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, located in Washington Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as follows, to- wit: Lot 7 of Block 2 of the North Byrd Subdivision West No. 1 to the City of Bogalusa, Louisiana, as per map or plat of said Addition on file in the Office of the Clerk of Court at Franklinton, Louisiana, less the east 48 feet sold by Albert D. Davis and Lela Miley Davis to Jerome P. Weathersby per deed of record in COB 305, page 46 of the official records of Washington Parish, Louisiana, as corrected by Act of Correction of record in COB 305, page 665 of the official records of Washington Parish, Louisiana. Also, Lot 6 of Block 2 of North Byrd Subdivision West No. 1 to the City of Bogalusa, Louisiana, as per map or plat of said Addition on file in the office of the Clerk of Court at Franklinton, Louisiana. Address is believed to be: 702 Davenport Ave., Bogalusa, LA 70427 Writ Amount: $15,259.68 TERMS OF SALE: Said sale is WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder, subject to any security interest, mortgage lien, or privilege thereon superior to that of the seizing creditor. Cash upon adjudication, said payment shall be made in full by the purchaser no later than 4:00 PM CT on the first business day immediately following the sale. JASON SMITH, SHERIFF Attorney for Plaintiff: KATE SOTOLONGO 935 Gravier Street, Suite 1400 New Orleans, LA 70112 Adv. March 18 & April 15, 2026. Cost of Publication: $461.38

Notice of Public Meeting Washington Parish Council Regular Meeting Washington Parish Courthouse 908 Washington Street, Franklinton, Louisiana 70438 Council Chambers March 23, 2026, Monday-5:30 p.m. Council Chairman Reginald McMasters called the meeting to order. Ordinance No. 26-783: Adopt an Ordinance to Establish the 22nd Judicial District Children and Youth Planning Board; to Provide for the Appointment of Members by the Washington Parish Council; and to Provide for other Matters in Accordance with LA. R.S. 46:1941.1 ET SEQ. Judge David Duke explained the purpose of the Children and Youth Planning Board and the benefits it can have on Washington Parish. He also spoke about the process of appointing members to the board. Ordinance No. 26-784: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend and Ratify Ordinance No. 06-412, Adopted December 11, 2006, Relative to Building Codes and Permits; to Update the Adoption of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Pursuant to LA. R.S. 40:1730.21 ET SEQ., to Provide Automatic Incorporation of Future State-Adopted Code Editions; to Provide for Administration, Permits, Inspections, Contractor Registration, Enforcement, Penalties and Appeals; to Provide for Reference to the Comprehensive Development Ordinance for Fees; and to Provide for Related Matters. Director of Public Works Alex Sumrall explained this was an Ordinance to update the permit codes to the 2024 edition under the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code. Ordinance No. 26-785: Adopt an Ordinance Prohibiting Open Burning Within the Unincorporated Areas of Washington Parish Louisiana, Providing for Enforcement, Authorizing Code Enforcement Actions and Providing for Penalties. Jackie Tate of Bogalusa asked if someone could explain this Ordinance in detail to clarify some information. Parish President Ryan Seal explained this Ordinance in detail and advised it would be tabled and revised at a later date. Austin Magee of Franklinton gave his opinion on the Ordinance. Ed Jordan of Bogalusa gave his opinion on the Ordinance. Council Chairman McMasters: Would anyone from the public like to come forward and speak before we move into our public meeting? No one came forward. Washington Parish Council Minutes Washington Parish Council Regular Meeting Washington Parish Courthouse 909 Pearl Street, Franklinton, Louisiana 70438 Council Chambers March 9, 2026 Monday – 5:30 p.m. AGENDA: Item No. 1: Call to Order: Council Chairman McMasters called the meeting to order. Item no. 2: Invocation: The invocation was led by Councilwoman Kim Wagner. Item No. 3: The Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge was led by Councilman Joe Culpepper. Item No. 4: Roll Call: Council Clerk, Jesse Applewhite called the roll. Present were Joe Culpepper, Kim Wagner, Clark Harry, Steven Branch, Reginald McMasters, and Carley King. Absent was Shawn Rice. Item No. 5: Approval of Minutes: March 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting. Council Chairman McMasters: Would anyone from the public like to speak before the Council votes to approve the minutes? No one came forward. Councilman Branch: As no one has come forward, I make a motion to approve the minutes from the March 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting. Councilwoman Wagner: Second. Council Chairman McMasters: I have a motion by Councilman Branch and a second by Councilwoman Wagner. Roll call of the vote as follows: YEAS: (6) Culpepper, Wagner, Harry, Branch, McMasters, King NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: (1) Rice Item No. 6: Proclamation: Ben’s Ford Varsity Lady Eagles Basketball Team. President Seal read the Proclamation for the basketball team for winning the State Championship. Item No. 7: Presentation: Recognizing the Retirement of Dewitt Williams, Washington Parish Government Permit Office. President Seal spoke of the many ways Mr. Williams has served for Washington Parish and the many accomplishments he has made. He thanked him for everything and wished him a happy retirement. Item No. 8: John Young: Candidate for Louisiana Public Service Commission, District 1. Mr. Young introduced himself to the Council and spoke of the plans he has if he is voted Louisiana Public Service Commission, District 1. Item No. 9: Austin Magee: Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District. Mr. Magee introduced himself to the Council and spoke of the plans he has if he is voted U.S. House of Representatives, Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District. Item No. 10: Ordinance No. 26-783: Adopt an Ordinance to Establish the 22nd Judicial District Children and Youth Planning Board; to Provide for the Appointment of Members by the Washington Parish Council; and to Provide for Other Matters in Accordance with LA. R. S. 46:1941.1 ET SEQ. Council Chairman Reginald McMasters: We discussed this Ordinance in our Public Hearing. Would anyone from the public like to come forward and speak before the Council votes? No one came forward. Councilman Culpepper: As no one has come forward, I make a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 26-783. Councilman Harry: Second. Council Chairman McMasters: I have a motion by Councilman Culpepper and a second by Councilman Harry. Roll call of the vote as follows: YEAS: (6) Culpepper, Wagner, Harry, Branch McMasters, King NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: (1) Rice Item No. 11: Ordinance No. 26-784: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend and Ratify Ordinance No. 06-412, Adopted December 11, 2006, Relative to Building Codes and Permits; to Update the Adoption of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Pursuant to LA. R.S. 40:1730.21 ET SEQ., To Provide for Automatic Incorporation of Future State-Adopted Code Editions; to Provide for Administration, Permits, Inspections, Contractor Registration, Enforcement, Penalties and Appeals; to Provide for Reference to the Comprehensive Development Ordinance for Fees; and to Provide for Related Matters. Council Chairman McMasters: We discussed this Ordinance during our Public Hearing. Would anyone from the public like to come forward and speak before the Council votes? No one came forward. Councilwoman Wagner: As no one has come forward, I make a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 26-784. Councilman King: Second. Council Chairman McMasters: I have a motion by Councilwoman Wagner and a second by Councilman King. Roll call of the vote as follows: YEAS: (6) Culpepper, Wagner, Harry, Branch, McMasters, King NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: (1) Rice Item No. 12: Ordinance No. 26-785: Adopt an Ordinance Prohibiting Open Burning Within the Unincorporated Areas of Washington Parish, Louisiana, Providing for Enforcement, Authorizing Code Enforcement Actions and Providing for Penalties. Council Chairman McMasters: We discussed this Ordinance during the Public Hearing. Would anyone from the public like to come forward and speak before the Council votes? No one came forward. Councilman Branch: As no one has come forward, I make a motion to Table Ordinance No. 26785 to be able to have a better understanding of the situation and our citizens of Washington Parish. Councilman King: Second. Council Chairman McMasters: I have a motion by Councilman Branch and a second by Councilman King. Roll call of the vote as follows: YEAS: (6) Culpepper, Wagner, Harry, Branch, McMasters, King NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: (1) Rice Item No. 13: Resolution No. 26-1466: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Washington Parish President to Execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for State Project No. H.015434 Relating to the Placement of the Mitch Road Bridge Over Peters Creek. Parish Attorney Matt Garver: Initially the DOTD seemed to indicate that we needed an Intergovernmental Agreement to go forward with this project. They have come back since and said they did not want it to be termed an Intergovernmental Agreement. This Resolution authorizes the Parish President to deal with DOTD to get the project completed. Council Chairman McMasters: Would anyone from the public like to come forward and speak before the Council votes? No one came forward. Councilman Branch: As no one has come forward, I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. 261466. Councilwoman Wagner: Second. Council Chairman McMasters: I have a motion by Councilman Branch and a second by Councilwoman Wagner. Roll call of the vote as follows: YEAS: (6) Culpepper, Wagner, Harry, Branch, McMasters, King NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: (1) Rice Item No. 14: Resolution No. 26-1467: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Washington Parish President to Enter into an Incumbent Worker Training Program Agreement with Geaux JobsLocal Workforce Development Area 20 for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training. Parish President Seal: This is an opportunity for our employees. With this program, we can offer training to our employees and get them a CDL license at no charge to the parish. This will not cost employees anything and they would get compensation for finishing the training and receiving their license. We will advertise to all of our employees and whoever is interested will be able to participate. Council Chairman McMasters: Would anyone from the public like to come forward and speak before the Council votes? No one came forward. Councilman Culpepper: As no one has come forward, I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-1467. Councilman Harry: Second. Council Chairman McMasters: I have a motion by Councilman Culpepper and a second by Councilman Harry. Roll call of the vote as follows: YEAS: (6) Culpepper, Wagner, Harry, Branch, McMasters, King NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) Item No. 15: Resolution No. 26-1468: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Washington Parish President to Execute Documents Necessary for Participation in an On-The-Job Training Program Administered by Geaux Jobs-Local Workforce Development Area 20. Parish President Seal: We have gotten the opportunity to high around five to ten people to receive on the job training while the state program pays them. It will be a good time for these people to get some on the job training for several weeks. Council Chairman McMasters: Would anyone from the public like to come forward and speak before the Council votes? No one came forward. Councilman King: As no one has come forward, I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-1468. Councilman Branch: Second. Council Chairman McMasters: I have a motion by Councilman King and a second by Councilman Branch. Roll call of the vote as follows: YEAS: (6) Culpepper, Wagner, Harry, Branch, McMasters, King NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: (1) Rice Item No. 16: Resolution No. 26-1469: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Holding of an Election in Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 1, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax Therein. Parish Attorney Garver: This is a Resolution by the fire district themselves requesting a tax or a special election for tax, an increase in mileage. As part of the Council’s process of the governing authority for the parish, they have to concur and allow them to have that election. Council Chairman McMasters: Would anyone from the public like to come forward and speak before the Council votes? No one came forward. Councilman Culpepper: As no one has come forward, I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-1469. Councilman Branch: Second. Council Chairman McMasters: I have a motion by Councilman Culpepper and a second by Councilman Branch. Roll call of the vote as follows: YEAS: (6) Culpepper, Wagner, Harry, Branch, McMasters, King NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: (1) Rice Item No. 17: Resolution No. 26-1470: Adopt a Resolution for Appointment to the Washington Parish Tourism Commission Board of Directors. Council Chairman McMasters: We had a Personnel Committee meeting earlier today on this matter. We did have quite a few applicants, but we did have someone from the Tourism Commission Board of Directors come to the meeting and speak. No one else attended the meeting. The Personnel Committee voted on a name to bring forward to the full Council. Councilman Branch: I would like to make a motion that Ms. Victoria D. Grant be appointed to the Washington Parish Tourism Commission Board of Directors. Councilman Culpepper: Second. Council Chairman McMasters: Would anyone from the public like to come forward and speak? No one came forward. I have a motion by Councilman Branch and a second by Councilman Culpepper. Roll call of the vote as follows: YEAS: (6) Culpepper, Wagner, Harry, Branch, McMasters, King NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: (1) Rice Item No. 18: Public Participation: Christopher Mecarra of Bogalusa gave his opinion of the burn ban Ordinance and spoke of some ideas to help improve the fire districts in the parish. Council Chairman McMasters: Would anyone else from the public like to come forward and speak before the Council votes to close public participation? No one came forward. Councilman King: As no one has come forward, I make a motion to close public participation. Councilman Branch: Second. Council Chairman McMasters: I have a motion by Councilman King and a second by Councilman Branch. Roll call of the vote as follows: YEAS: (6) Culpepper, Wagner, Harry, Branch, McMasters, King NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: (1) Rice Item No. 19: President’s Report: Director of Finance/Personnel Lacy Burris: I gave each of you a financial statement of our Major Funds Budget/Actual Financial Report-YTD through February 28, 2026. The first two months of the year represent about 17% of the year, as you can see. Our funds were a little slow both on revenue and expenditure. This is normal and we are right on track. Director of Public Works Alex Sumrall: Transportation Report for March 2026: • Road Signs Installed: 10 signs on five roads • Land Cleared/Cut: 5 locations • Kelvin Brown’s Crew picked up 423 bags of trash on 38 roads There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, March 25th at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room for the 2026 Resurfacing of Washington Parish Roads. Parish President Ryan Seal spoke of recent death of Ron Titre, Investigator for the Coroner’s office as well as John Gallaspy, who was a well-known citizen of the parish. He also asked everyone to pray for Councilman King’s son, Cohen, who recently had surgery on his legs. President Seal congratulated Colby Stewart who was named Youth Champion for Hope House 2026 Champions for Children. He also congratulated Representative John Wyble who was elected Vice Chairman of the Rural Caucus. Wyble was also selected to be on the Ways and Means Committee. Seal also informed everyone that the Washington Parish Government Offices will be closed on April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Item No. 20: Council Discussion: Councilman Culpepper commented on the citizens who came out to the meeting to voice their opinions and ideas. He stated how important it is to get everyone’s input on all matters so the Council can better support the people of Washington Parish. Councilman Branch commented on the youth associations in the parish for baseball/softball. He invited everyone to come out and support our youth. Councilwoman Wagner thanked everyone for coming out to the meeting. She reminded everyone that the Bogalusa and Franklinton Rotary is hosting Night of Giving this Saturday night, March 28, 2026. Council Chairman McMasters thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and explained the importance of everyone voicing their ideas and opinions on matters of the parish. He encouraged everyone to continue to attend the meetings and be involved. Item No. 21: Adjourn: Council Chairman McMasters: May I have a motion to adjourn? Councilwoman Wagner: I make a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Branch: Second. Council Chairman McMasters: I have a motion by Councilwoman Wagner and a second by Councilman Branch. Roll call of the vote as follows: YEAS: (6) Culpepper, Wagner, Harry, Branch, McMasters, King NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: (1) Rice Council Chairman McMasters: Meeting adjourned. Council Chairman McMasters: Meeting adjourned. Reginald McMasters, Chairman Washington Parish Council Jesse Applewhite, Clerk Washington Parish Council Order of Voting Joe Culpepper, Shawn Rice, Steven Branch, Kim Wagner, Clark Harry, Reginald McMasters, Carley King The next meeting will be held April 6, 2026. 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