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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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NOTICE Pursuant to La. R.S. 22:691.4.E.(2) notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Insurance, located at 1702 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, will hold a public hearing concerning the acquisition of Magellan Complete Care of Louisiana, Inc., by Madison Health Group, Inc. The Hearing will begin at 10:00 AM in the Poydras Hearing room located on the first floor. Any written comments or questions must be submitted to the above address marked attention Company Licensing and be received no later than two days before the Hearing date. Email comments or questions can be submitted to publiccomments@ldi.la.gov. Interested parties may also participate electronically by going to ldi.la.gov/public-hearings and clicking on the link provided therein on the date and time stated above. Timothy J. Temple Nov 10, 12, 14 3t 2144248 Notice Cost- $86.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT The Parish Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, does hereby advertise for sealed qualification statements and will open same on: 1. Thursday, December 3, 2026. 2. At the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, in the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:30 P.M., Central Time Zone. 3. For On-Call Surveying and Related Services for Various Capital Improvement Projects (RFQ-2026-ENG-175). 4. Request for Qualification documents may be obtained in the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent in the Government Building, requested via email at purchasing@calcasieu.gov, or accessed via electronic bidding through www.calcasieu.gov. 5. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all qualification statements. 6. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury shall incur no obligation to the Contractor/Proposer until the Contract between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Contractor/Proposer is fully executed. 7. Minority owned firms and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to Request for Qualification opening. 8. All sealed qualification statements must be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope: QUALIFICATION STATEMENT FOR On-Call Surveying and Related Services for Various Capital Improvement Projects (RFQ-2026-ENG-175) KRISTIE CUMBERLAND, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Purchasing Agent Nov 10, 17 2t 2144241 Notice Cost- $112.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT The Parish Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, does hereby advertise for sealed qualification statements and will open same on: 1. Thursday, December 3, 2026. 2. At the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, in the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:00 P.M., Central Time Zone. 3. For On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services for Various Capital Improvement Projects (RFQ-2026-ENG-174). 4. Request for Qualification documents may be obtained in the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent in the Government Building, requested via email at purchasing@calcasieu.gov, or accessed via electronic bidding through www.calcasieu.gov. 5. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all qualification statements. 6. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury shall incur no obligation to the Contractor/Proposer until the Contract between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Contractor/Proposer is fully executed. 7. Minority owned firms and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to Request for Qualification opening. 8. All sealed qualification statements must be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope: QUALIFICATION STATEMENT FOR On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services for Various Capital Improvement Projects (RFQ-2026-ENG-174) KRISTIE CUMBERLAND, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Purchasing Agent Nov 10, 17 2t 2144237 Notice Cost- $115.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 11/05/2026 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: Cora Mae Briscoe Manuel Et Al, 1711 9th Ave, Assessment No. 00305642 RGWalk Development LLC, 1717 9th Ave, Assessment No. 00384208 V Tassin Property & Development LLC, 1721 9th Ave, Assessment No. 00306770 Roger G Burgess, 2334 9th St, Assessment No. 00441163C Kadin Black Et Ux, 613 12th St, Assessment No. 01343692 Morgan A Unser, 701 15th St, Assessment No. 00277975 Estefanny Zavala Acosta, 406 N Cherry St, Assessment No. 00417386 Cypress Property Rentals Inc, 2604 Creole St Unit 1, Assessment No. 01327083 Hollun M Reed, 2917 Creole St, Assessment No. 00349828 Regruth LLC Et Al, 3001 Ernest St, Assessment No. 00423262 John Allen Bailey, 2007 Ford Street, Assessment No. 00340960 Lucy Mae Frank, 2008 Ford Street, Assessment No. 00330167 Tournesol Properties LLC, 3012 Reidway St, Assessment No. 00309796 Caleb M Randel, 3115 Reidway St, Assessment No. 00427659 Russell Joel Cooley (Estate), c/o Leah Broussard, 3120 Reidway St, Assessment No. 00448885 Lore Ann Schexnayder, 4924 W St Charles Ave, Assessment No. 00489344 R & G Rentals LLC, 705 Sycamore St, Assessment No. 00327832 Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violations: V J Investments LLC, 617 18th St, Assessment No. 00344001 Teddi Adele Honeycutt, 807 Alamo St, Assessment No. 00404225 Pamela Faye Ford Joseph Et Al, 524 N Booker St, Assessment No. 01341876 Timothy (NMN) Brown Et Ux, 2326 Channel St, Assessment No. 00396761 Kirk Shane Daley, 2513 Ernest St, Assessment No. 00442569 Vivek Chandra, 707 Fall St, Assessment No. 00341304 G J Abdalla, 713 Fall St, Assessment 00343668 R & W Beckham Properties LLC, 3517 Greinwich Blvd, Assessment No. 00375292 Alexander Portinause Family Irrevocable Trust, c/o Andrea Beaugh, 1300 Blk Illinois St Lot E of 1316 Illinois St, Assessment No. 00409421 Amanda Jane Jones, 502 W Sale Rd, Assessment No. 00285226 Sec. 6-353 Dead tree violations: Dwight Aaron Nash Et Ux, 1129 Rosetta St, Assessment No. 00365297 Nov 10, 12 2t 2144235 Notice Cost- $154.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE TWO In accordance with provisions of the Local Government Budget Act, this shall serve as public notice to all citizens of Airport District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, that the Airport Authority, governing authority of Airport District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, will hold a public hearing at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, for the purpose of receiving public input on the proposed budget for FY 2027, in the Authority Meeting Room located in the Airport Public Safety Building, 500 Airport Blvd. Lake Charles, Louisiana. The proposed budget is available for public inspection Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Office of the Airport Manager located on the main floor of the Lake Charles Regional Airport Terminal Building located at 500 Airport Boulevard, Suite 104 Lake Charles, Louisiana. Final adoption of the budget is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Adam Gremillion, President Airport Authority of Airport District No. One Nov 10 1t 2144174 Notice Cost- $40.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Chennault International Airport Authority will be accepting sealed bids at its office located at 3650 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70615 for: SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2026, and will be opened at that time. Specifications and bid forms are available at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (337) 491-9961. A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., or Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Please contact Andrea LaFleur at (337) 491-9961 if you have questions about the site visit. Surplus Equipment consists of the individual items as follows: 2014 Ford Explorer, 76,207.5 miles, with a minimum bid of $1,000.00; 2009 Ford F150 Single Cab Pickup Truck, 72,961.5 miles, with a minimum bid of $1,000.00; and 1999 International Dump Truck, 42,604 miles, with a minimum bid of $250.00. The Chennault International Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any or all of the bids. W. Kevin Melton Executive Director Nov 10, 17, 19 3t 2144172 Notice Cost- $109.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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Notice of Administrative Review The Calcasieu Parish Division of Planning and Development has received the following applications for an administrative review and is soliciting your input. The deadline for submitting your comments is November 20, 2026. AR-1126-0029 A request by Robert Conner, et ux for an administrative review to allow a borrow pit (1.8 acres) at 938 Birdnest Road in Ward One. Written comments may be sent to the Division of Planning and Development, Stacy Becnel, Administrative Review Secretary, at the following: Fax, 337/721-4193 Email, planningadminreview@calcasieu.gov Standard mail, P.O. Drawer 3287, Lake Charles, LA 70602-3287 Comment forms are available in our office, which is located at 901 Lakeshore Drive, 5th Floor in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After receipt of all comments, the Director of Planning and Development will make a decision on the applicants request by November 25, 2026. This process does not involve a public hearing unless a decision is appealed reference Ordinance Number 5582. Nov 10, 17 2t 2144170 Notice Cost- $79.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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Summary of the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, State of Louisiana, taken at a regular meeting held October 29, 2026, at the bureau, 1205 N. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA, at 10:00 am. In attendance was the Board of Directors as follows: Nathaniel Allured Richert Ricky Self Eric Avery Janie Fruge Kala Kuhlthau Derrick Morris Jay Kumar John Hamati Evelyn White Absent: Hiren Zaveri and Jana Crain Also present was Kyle Edmiston, president/CEO, Adam Carter, Alicia Boutte Approved the agenda for the October 29, 2026 meeting as presented. Approved the August 27, 2026 minutes as presented. Approved the 2027-2029 VLC Strategic Plan as presented by the Coraggio Group. Approved the August and September financial graphs & statements as submitted. Approved the TRID Resolution of Intention as presented. Rescinded a previous motion for management of the Louisiana Food and Wine Festival. Approved a motion to sell an automobile and office equipment as surplus property and to utilize the online auction service, Public Surplus. Approved a Tourism Marketing Grant Final Report for Rouge et Blanc. Approved an application for the Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority Warchest Grant program for Southwest Louisiana USSSA. Approved the Meeting Incentive Program applications as presented. Approved staff and CEO reports as presented. There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned. Nathaniel Allured, Chair Kyle Edmiston, President/CEO Nov 10 1t 2144155 Notice Cost- $58.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, October 15, 2026 12:00 Noon CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/ Lake Charles, LA 70615 ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present: Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, President Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Vice President Mr. Kenneth B. Martin, Commissioner Mr. Tommy Little, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Robbie L. Smith, Commissioner Others Present: Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director Mr. Robert S. Kleinschmidt, Jr., Legal Counsel Mrs. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs Mr. John McMullen, Director of Facilities & Maintenance Mr. Mitch ONeal, Director of Operations Mrs. Desiree K. Daigle, Admin. Specialist/Recording Secretary Mr. Brett Downer, OCarroll Group Mr. Chandler Levi, Allied Universal Security Services Ms. Cathy Brady, LandLocked Aviation Services Mr. Robert Stanford, Million Air Lake Charles CALL TO ORDER President Guillory-August called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and a quorum was established as indicated above. PROPOSED AGENDA President Guillory-August requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced there were none to report. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Melton reported that he and Mr. Grenzebach with LandLocked Aviation Services signed the Hangar I lease agreement along with the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA). Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airport is just waiting on the Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED) to sign and then onward to building. Mr. Melton stated that there is a $5M project that is critical to Hangar I. Mr. Melton stated that though it is substantially complete, the contractor hasnt paid their bills in excess of $700,000.00 regarding that project. Mr. Melton stated that we will be drafting a demand letter on behalf of Chennault Airport to the Bond Commission requesting payment. Mr. Melton stated that Northrop Grumman Corporation continues to increase their workload, increasing their employees by the end of the year up to approximately 75 in 2026 with one project that is already in play. Mr. Melton stated that they anticipate the same/additional 75 jobs in 2027 in preparation of two new contracts. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airport received a letter of interest for the 50,000 square foot Climate Controlled Warehouse from one of Chennaults existing tenants and verbal interest from two other existing tenants. Mr. Melton stated that this is why it is very important that we move forward with that project which is dependent upon the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dollars. Mr. Melton stated that the design portion is approximately 98% complete. Mr. Melton stated that he has signed the land lease with SOWELA Technical Community College. Mr. Melton stated that SOWELAS legal team has approved the lease and Chennault Airport is just awaiting signatures. Mr. Melton stated that Dr. Aspinwall, Chancellor of SOWELA Technical Community College, is anticipating the hangar facility groundbreaking the first quarter of 2027. Mr. Melton stated that the SOWELA Flight Training Operations are set to begin as early as December 2026 January 2027 with the delivery of two RV-12M aircrafts. Mr. Melton stated Chennault Airport representatives will be attending the Louisiana Airport Managers Association (LAMA) Conference (October 26-28, 2026) at which he will be providing a presentation as requested. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airport representatives will also be in attendance at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Annual Conference the following week. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airport owns the Instrument Landing System (ILS), the Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System (MALSR), and the Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) for which the airport doesnt receive funding. Mr. Melton stated thats another reason the airport must be mindful of every penny spent. Mr. Melton shared that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that Chennault Airport is leading the Southwest Region in development and execution of the Navigational Aid Maintenance Program and has asked Mr. Service, Facilities/NAVAID Safety Inspector to speak about his program. Mr. McMullen stated that we are the first to have our own personnel certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System (MALSR). Mr. Downer gave a summary of the ongoing marketing and public relation efforts through social media outreaches including Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance. Mr. Downer stated that these searches are important and provide access to available job position listings, products, services, high-end finishes, painting, fueling capabilities, investment opportunities, etc., all available at Chennault Airport BUILDING 1020 EXTERIOR COATING AND MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS Mr. Melton stated that the finishes are approximately 26 years old and have deteriorated. Mr. Melton further stated that there is water intrusion and, per contract, the airport is responsible. PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE BUILDING 1020 EXTERIOR COATING AND MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS. AVIATION FUEL FARM SECONDARY CONTAINMENT LINER COATING INSTALLATION Mr. Melton stated that this project is to prevent fuel spill migration to the environment in the event of a fuel tank system failure. Mr. Melton stated that the containment was supposed to keep fuel from flowing out, however there are some areas that were degraded. PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE AVIATION FUEL FARM SECONDARY CONTAINMENT LINER COATING INSTALLATION. COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (CEA) AMENDMENT WITH CITY OF LAKE CHARLES PUBLIC WORKS LAND SWAP EXTEND DEMOLITION TIME Mr. Melton stated that the amendment is to extend the completion time to December 31, 2027, in order to demolish the existing Public Works Facility. PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. LITTLE, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER AN AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (CEA) BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (CIAA) AND THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES PERTAINING TO THE PUBLIC WORKS LAND SWAP TO EXTEND THE DEMOLITION TIME FOR THE CURRENT PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY TO DECEMBER 31, 2027. SOUTHLAND FIELD AIRPORTS LEGAL COUNSELS REQUEST FOR CHENNAULT AIRPORTS LEGAL COUNSEL TO JOIN IN CONTESTING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) INSPECTION FINDINGS Mr. Little asked questions pertaining to why the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was involved in telling the airport how to spend airport funds. Mr. Kleinschmidt explained in order to meet all requirements to include Louisiana Law, if the airport gives money the airport must receive a service. Mr. Kleinschmidt stated that the original agreements which expired were one-sided, Chennault gave money and did not receive a service for the funds. PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED WITH A MAJORITY VOTE WITH MR. LITTLE OPPOSING TO NOT ACCEPT SOUTHLAND FIELD AIRPORTS LEGAL COUNSELS REQUEST FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITYS LEGAL COUNSEL TO JOIN IN CONTESTING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONS (FAA) INSPECTION FINDINGS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. MINUTE APPROVAL PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2026, REGULAR MEETING. ADJOURNMENT PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. LITTLE, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President Guillory-August declared the meeting adjourned at 12:39 p.m. MRS. TUWANNA GUILLORY-AUGUST, PRESIDENT MR. LEE W. BOYER, SECRETARY Nov 10 1t 2144147 Notice Cost- $271.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00 Noon CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/ Lake Charles, LA 70615 ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present: Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Vice President Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Secretary/Treasurer Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner Mr. Kenneth B. Martin, Commissioner Dr. Robbie L. Smith, Commissioner Mr. Tommy Little, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, President Others Present: Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director Mrs. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance Mr. John McMullen, Director of Facilities & Maintenance Mrs. Desiree K. Daigle, Admin. Specialist/Recording Secretary Mr. Brett Downer, OCarroll Group Chief Joshua Arnold, Centerra Ms. Cathy Brady, LandLocked Aviation Services Mr. Robert Stanford, Million Air Lake Charles Mr. Matthew Bruce, Northrop Grumman Dr. Neil Aspinwall, SOWELA Technical Community College Mr. Adam Reed, SOWELA Technical Community College Mr. David LaFargue, SOWELA Technical Community College Mr. Robert Null, SOWELA Technical Community College Mr. Anthony Bartie, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Mr. Tony Guillory, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury CALL TO ORDER Vice President Dalgleish called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and a quorum was established as indicated above. PROPOSED AGENDA Vice President Dalgleish requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced that there were none to report. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Vice President Dalgleish welcomed the newly appointed Board Members, Mr. Tommy Little and Dr. Robbie L. Smith. Mr. Melton introduced the attending police jurors. Mr. Melton stated that the current Louisiana Millwork lease amendment expires December 31, 2026, and the new lease has been signed. Mr. Melton stated that we are continuing the LandLocked Aviation Services lease agreement negotiations and finalizing the verbiage. Mr. Melton stated that the Thunder Over Louisiana Airshow has been the most successful airshow that we have had in 8 years, with estimated over 20,000 in attendance. Guest, Dr. Aspinwall stated that he is happy to announce that last week SOWELA Technical Community College officially signed the buy-sell agreement and are under contract to purchase the property that is currently All Purpose Roofing and Supplies. Dr. Aspinwall stated that it is part of an exciting new future project that will take place probably within the next new year using that property. Dr. Aspinwall thanked Mr. Melton, the City of Lake Charles, and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for being partners in this project. Dr. Aspinwall introduced members of the SOWELA Technical Community College team: Mr. Adam Reed, Executive Director Office of Facilities Planning and Management and College Operations, Mr. David LaFargue, Vice Chancellor of Workforce Solutions, and Mr. Robert Null, Director of SOWELA Flight School. Mr. Downer stated that the Thunder Over Louisiana Airshow offered tremendous opportunity to showcase Chennault International Airport Authority at large and SOWELA Technical Community College by extension. Mr. Downer stated that Chennault received earned media coverage from KPLC 7 News, front page newspaper article, the Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) Louisiana: The State Were In, etc. LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Mr. Melton stated that the legal services agreement expires September 30, 2026. Mr. Melton stated that the cost and services will remain the same. VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE CALCASIEU PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2026. HANGARS A, B, & C WALL POST INDICATOR VALVE REPLACEMENTS Mr. McMullen stated that the scope of work includes replacement of approximately 100 wall post indicator valves and tamper switch devices that interface with the hangar building fire alarm notification systems. Mr. McMullen stated that the existing wall post indicator valves and tamper switch devices are original to each hangar building and are in disrepair. VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. LITTLE, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE HANGARS A, B, AND C WALL POST INDICATOR VALVE REPLACEMENTS. GROUND LEASE SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FLIGHT SCHOOL Mr. Melton stated that SOWELA Technical Community College will lease approximately 7.011 acres to build a new flight school building. Mr. Melton stated that this 20-year lease with one 20-year option will allow the development of a flight school program. Mr. Reed stated if everything goes well, we can probably put the project out to bid, award by the end of this year, get a construction contract signed and start breaking ground. Dr. Aspinwall stated that this project has grown into a very nice $9,000,000.00 facility. VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A GROUND LEASE WITH SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FLIGHT SCHOOL. INSURANCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Mr. Melton stated that the intent is to invite current insurance agents and agents interested in submitting proposals for property, liability, automobile, public official, and workers compensation insurance coverages. Mr. Melton stated that the current insurance coverage expires February 28, 2027. VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SOLICIT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PROPERTY, LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE, PUBLIC OFFICIAL, AND WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGES. MINUTE APPROVAL VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MRS. RAU SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 20, 2026, REGULAR MEETING AS AMENDED. ADJOURNMENT VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, Vice President Dalgleish declared the meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m. MRS. TUWANNA GUILLORY-AUGUST, PRESIDENT MR. LEE W. BOYER, SECRETARY Nov 10 1t 2144145 Notice Cost- $223.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS ANYONE HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF THE WHEREABOUTS of SANDRA RENEE TOWNER, and BERDIE MAE TOWNER ROBINSON, with a last known address within the confines of the State of California, and JO ANN TOWNER PETE RIDEAU with a last known address within the confines of Lake Charles, Louisiana, (upon information and belief may have moved to Atlanta, Georgia), please contact Charlie Draughter, Jr., Attorney at Law, at (337) 485-9353. Nov 7, 10 2t 2144082 Notice Cost- $76.15
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
November 10, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS ANYONE HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF THE WHEREABOUTS of THE SUCCESSION OF DAVID MCELROY with a last known address within the confines of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, please contact Charlie Draughter, Jr., Attorney at Law, at (337) 485-9353. Nov 7, 10 2t 2144080 Notice Cost- $56.31
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