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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
January 15, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE It is hereby certified that the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, governing authority of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, has proceeded through its budget process in accordance with Act 186 of the Louisiana State Legislature and LSA-R.S. 39:1301-1315, and further, in accordance with said laws do hereby notify all citizens of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, that they did meet in regular and open session on Thursday, December 18, 2025, and adopted the Parish Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. JUDD BARES, President Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Jan 15 1t 2091810 Notice Cost- $32.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
January 15, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Issued By Town of Welsh 112 S Adams St. Welsh, LA 70591 General Notice Separate sealed Bids for Frontage Road Extension, Town of Welsh; M.A. Project No. B6-22065-DA will be received by the Town of Welsh, at the 112 S. Adams St., Welsh, LA 70591 until 10:00am, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, and shall at that time and place be publicly opened and read aloud. Work consists of the construction of a new Frontage Road along with drainage improvements. Work Classification Work Classification: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Obtaining the Bidding Documents Electronic copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office of Meyer & Associates, Inc. (337) 625-8353, located at 600 N. Cities Service Hwy., Sulphur, LA 70663. A Bidding Document deposit is not required. In order to submit a bid, Bidders must obtain an original set of electronic Bidding Documents from Meyer & Associates, Inc. or the approved electronic bid website defined herein said advertisement. /s/ Karl Arceneaux, Mayor Jan 15, 22, 29 3t 2091376 Notice Cost- $228.30
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
January 15, 2026
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 noon CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/ Lake Charles, LA 70615 PROPOSED AGENDA 1. Call to order; 2. Pledge of Allegiance; 3. Roll Call; 4. Amendments, additions and deletions to the Proposed Agenda; 5. Announcements/Correspondence; Kevin Melton Louis Todd Insurance Update OCarroll Group 6. Awarded contracts from June 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; 7. Semiannual Financial Update; 8. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the Executive Director to amend the lease between Chennault International Airport Authority and EP Breaux Utility Service, LLC to extend the lease for an additional four (4) months commencing March 1, 2026; 9. Discuss and take appropriate action to ratify the purchase of insurance for Louisiana Millwork (Masonite Corporation) Property as a separate insurance policy; 10. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the purchase of insurance policies from Todd & Associates and Phyllis Dugar-Thibodeaux for general liability, public officials liability, automobile, workers compensation, and property and liability coverages for the year commencing March 1, 2026; 11. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the renewal of the Employee Group Health Insurance at the current coverage for the year commencing March 1, 2026; 12. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the Executive Director to prepare plans and specifications for, advertise for, open bids for and award a contract for the eleven (11) Electrical Gate Controller Upgrades; 13. Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation; 14. Motion to return to Regular Session; 15. Approve the minutes of the December 17, 2025 Regular Meeting; 16. Adjournment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact the Administration Office at 337-491-9961 describing the assistance that is necessary. Jan 15 1t 2091322 Notice Cost- $68.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
January 15, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the location of Lourdes Guiton please contact attorney Steven W. Hale regarding Lourdes Guiton vs. Axiall Corp., et al, at phone number (337) 433-0612. A $50.00 reward is being offered for accurate contact information. Jan 14, 15, 16 3t 2091249 Notice Cost- $69.54
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
January 15, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the location of Joyce Malvo please contact attorney Steven W. Hale regarding Joyce Malvo vs. Axiall Corp., et al, at phone number (337) 433-0612. A $50.00 reward is being offered for accurate contact information. Jan 14, 15, 16 3t 2091245 Notice Cost- $69.54
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
January 15, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the location of Amaya Biagas please contact attorney Steven W. Hale regarding Amaya Biagas vs. Axiall Corp., et al, at phone number (337) 433-0612. A $50.00 reward is being offered for accurate contact information. Jan 14, 15, 16 3t 2091239 Notice Cost- $69.54
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
January 15, 2026
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 Noon CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/ Lake Charles, LA 70615 ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present: Mr. Nora Popillion, President Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Vice President Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Mr. Kenneth B. Martin, Commissioner Others Present: Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director Mr. Robert S. Kleinschmidt Jr., Legal Counsel Mrs. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance Mr. John McMullen, Director of Facilities & Maintenance Mr. Mitch ONeal, Director of Operations Mrs. Desiree K. Daigle, Admin. Specialist/Recording Secretary Mrs. Caitlyn Guinn, Accounting Clerk Ms. Paulette Moss, Human Resources & Payroll Supervisor Mr. Donnie Morris, Consultant Mr. Brett Downer, OCarroll Group Mrs. Kristine S. Carter, Stulb & Associates Mr. Joshua Richard, Stulb & Associates Chief Joshua Arnold, Centerra Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, LandLocked Aviation Services, LLC Mrs. Scarlett Grenzebach, LandLocked Aviation Services, LLC Mr. Robert Stanford, Million Air Lake Charles Mr. Keith Thompson, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Mr. Mark McElveen, T-Hangar Tenant CALL TO ORDER President Popillion 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 Popillion requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced the same; i.e. ADD: Item #12(A) Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a servitude agreement between Chennault International Airport Authority, Calcasieu Parish School Board, and Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC granting a right of way for the utility corridor for Firewater Pumphouse #3. ADD: Item #12(B) Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a servitude agreement between Chennault International Airport Authority, SOWELA Technical Community College, and Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC granting a right of way for the utility corridor for Firewater Pumphouse #3. PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Melton stated that we had a great Blue Angels Media Day on December 4, 2025, and thanked all those that attended. Mr. Melton stated there has been a significant effort administratively supporting the Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show and tickets are on sale now. Mr. Melton stated that Governor Landry did confirm that he will be in attendance for the Hangar I groundbreaking ceremony. Mr. Melton shared the Hangar I Administrative Schedule. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airports annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection is scheduled for January 14-16, 2026. Mr. Downer shared the current marketing and public relation coverages relating to Chennault Airport securing more than $20,000,000.00 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the hangar expansion, Blue Angels Media Day, and Mr. Meltons opportunity to speak with Mr. John Bridges on KBYS 88.3 FM McNeese Radio regarding these topics. Mr. Melton stated that there was a phenomenal amount of work that has taken place between Mrs. LaFleur, Mr. Morris, Louisiana Millwork (Masonite Corporation) and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation staff regarding the lease agreements. Mr. Melton stated that we negotiated as you would expect. Mr. Melton stated that we have the agreements as part of our proposed agenda items because we want the Board to have the opportunity to review and agree with what we are doing. Mr. Melton stated that each agreement requires the tenant to pay a fair market rate, the insurance, and a maintenance repair deductible. Mr. Boyer thanked the Chennault team for the professional and businesslike job they did. Mr. Boyer stated that we now have a standard lease template and are on the path that will allow us to conduct business as it should be. Mr. Boyer stated that the fair market rates will set us up for economic development and creating jobs in the future like were supposed to do. Mr. Melton, Mr. Popillion, and Mr. Dalgleish concurred. ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Mr. Richard reported that Chennault Airport had no findings on the audit this year. Mr. Richard stated that the Chennault team did a fantastic job regarding their standards, compliance, and providing supporting documentation. Mr. Richard highlighted the capital assets, lease income increases due to the team working towards getting the leases to a fair market value and paying down long-term debt. Mr. Richard further reported that Chennault Airport had an increase in expenses, the bulk of it relating to the announcement of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) project. Mr. Richard stated that Chennault Airport had to pay based on the obligatory amount to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for that contract. Mr. Richard stated that the second report is the Control and Compliance (C/C) areas identified in the Louisiana Legislative Auditors (LLAs) Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures (SAUPs) for the fiscal period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Mr. Richard stated that every two years they update the procedures that need to be performed and if you have no exceptions in year one than in year two that set of procedures is exempt. Mr. Richard stated that for the year ending June 30, 2024 (Year 1) there were no exceptions, therefore excluding the retesting for the year ending June 30, 2025 (Year 2). Mr. Melton and Mr. Popillion thanked Ms. Hanks, Mrs. Bull, Mrs. Guinn, and Ms. Moss for their efforts. PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AS PREPARED BY STULB & ASSOCIATES. FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #2 TANK-02 (JOB WEST) FIREWATER STORAGE TANK REPAIR, RECOAT, AND UPGRADE Mr. Melton stated that the interior coating on the tank is in need of being recoated. Mr. Melton stated that recoating the tank will allow for the inspection of the tank to be performed every 5 years as required by NFPA 25 requirement. PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. BOYER, 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 FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #2 TANK-02 (JOB WEST) FIREWATER STORAGE TANK REPAIR, RECOAT, AND UPGRADE. ARFF SERVICES CENTERRA CONTRACT Mr. Melton stated that the proposed contract is for the airport fire services for a one-year term with two additional one-year options to renew, commencing July 1, 2026. Mr. Melton stated that we initially did a one-year term because the cost increased. Mr. Melton stated that we are comfortable with the cost and confident that we arent going to find much difference in prices. Mrs. Rau asked how long have we been with Centerra. Chief Arnold stated since February 1996. Mrs. LaFleur stated we have gone out for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in the past. Mrs. LaFleur stated that it shows that we are checking prices and doing our due diligence. Mrs. LaFleur stated that we arent required to go out for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) since this is a professional service. Mrs. LaFleur further stated that the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) arent based on the dollar amount but based on qualifications. Mr. Melton stated that for the record we will look at this at the end of this term and every five years from then. PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. BOYER AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTERRA FOR ARFF SERVICES COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026. NEW SUBLEASE NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION Mr. Melton stated that the new Sublease between Chennault International Airport Authority and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation will go into effect January 1, 2026. Mr. Melton stated that the sublease is for an initial five-year term with two additional five-year options to renew. Mr. Melton stated that Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation specifically wanted a resolution stating that he was authorized to sign. Mr. Melton stated that the agreement is included in the proposed agenda packet. Mr. Hankins requested clarification between whether this is a lease or sublease. Mrs. LaFleur stated this is a Sublease because the property that Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation leases is owned by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), the City of Lake Charles and the Parish. Mrs. LaFleur stated that Chennault Airport has a 99-year lease and subleases it to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. PRESIDENT POPILLION 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 MRS. RAU AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A NEW SUBLEASE BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026. AMENDMENT #5 LOUISIANA MILLWORK (MASONITE CORPORATION) Mr. Melton stated that he was authorized by the Board to negotiate and sign Lease Amendment #5 on November 20, 2025. Mr. Melton stated therefore, no action is needed. Mr. Melton stated that this is an amendment for another year using the same model at an increased lease rate. Mr. Melton stated that Louisiana Millwork (Masonite Corporation) was not prepared to do a multi-year agreement and needed more time to work these changes out. Mr. Hankins asked what changes were the most significant to them. Mrs. LaFleur stated that they were going to pay the insurance, an increased lease rate, and be responsible for a maintenance repair deductible of up to $25,000.00. Mr. Melton stated that we are going to continue paying our insurance and invoice them. Mr. Melton stated that we tried to convince them that they could probably get a cheaper rate. Mrs. LaFleur stated that they were recently purchased by Owens Corning and are still going through that process. Mrs. Guillory-August stated that she was curious if there was an incentive for locking it in longer. Mr. Morris stated yes, there was. Mr. Melton stated that our intention is not to go below fair market rate. Mr. Melton stated that the model still remains and we will get to a fair market value. President Popillion stated that the item was for review and therefore, no action is needed. NO MOTION REQUIRED TO REVIEW AMENDMENT #5 TO THE LEASE BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND LOUISIANA MILLWORK (MASONITE CORPORATION). SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Mr. Melton stated that the underwing stands are no longer utilized. Mr. Melton stated that there will be a minimum bid requirement set at $500.00 and the items will be sold as is where is. PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. BOYER AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO DECLARE EIGHT (8) UNDERWING AIRCRAFT STANDS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE, OPEN BIDS, AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO SELL THE ITEMS TO THE HIGH BIDDER OR TO NEGOTIATE A SALE IF THE BID IS DETERMINED TO BE UNREASONABLY LOW. MINUTE APPROVAL PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 20, 2025 REGULAR MEETING. DELTA SOUTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC & CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD UTILITY CORRIDOR RIGHT OF WAY FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #3 Mr. Melton stated that Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC (formerly CenterPoint Energy) needs a 10 x 5 defined Right of Way for a Utility Corridor. PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. BOYER, SECONDED BY MR. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SERVITUDE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, AND DELTA SOUTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC GRANTING A RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE UTILITY CORRIDOR FOR FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #3. DELTA SOUTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC & SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE UTILITY CORRIDOR RIGHT OF WAY FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #3 Mr. Melton stated that Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC (formerly CenterPoint Energy) needs a 10 x 5 defined Right of Way for a Utility Corridor. PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SERVITUDE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND DELTA SOUTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC GRANTING A RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE UTILITY CORRIDOR FOR FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #3. ADJOURNMENT PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President Popillion declared the meeting adjourned at 12:31 p.m. MR. NORA POPILLION, PRESIDENT MR. CHARLES K. DALGLEISH, SECRETARY/ TREASURER Jan 15 1t 2091132 Notice Cost- $425.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
January 15, 2026
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 Noon CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/ Lake Charles, LA 70615 ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present: Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner Mr. Kenneth B. Martin, Commissioner Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Mr. Nora Popillion, President Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Vice President Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner Others Present: Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director Mr. Robert S. Kleinschmidt Jr., Legal Counsel Mrs. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance Mr. John McMullen, Director of Facilities & Maintenance Mr. Mitch ONeal, Director of Operations Mrs. Desiree K. Daigle, Admin. Specialist/Recording Secretary Mrs. Amanda Bull, Purchasing Agent Mr. Donnie Morris, Consultant Mr. Brett Downer, OCarroll Group Mr. Kyle Jones, Rostan Solutions, LLC Chief Joshua Arnold, Centerra Mr. Chandler Levi, Allied Universal Security Services Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, LandLocked Aviation Services Ms. Cathy Brady, LandLocked Aviation Services Mr. Robert Stanford, Million Air Lake Charles Mr. Wejee Lechtenberg, Jr., Lechtenberg Consulting, Inc. CALL TO ORDER Secretary/Treasurer 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 Secretary/Treasurer Dalgleish requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced there were none to report. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Melton stated that Mr. Lechtenberg, Jr., has been leading the fiber upgrade and installation project as we continue to focus on infrastructure improvements here at the airport. Mr. Lechtenberg, Jr., gave a brief status update on the ongoing fiber installation to each CWF designated facility. Mr. Lechtenberg, Jr., stated that the installation will be completed by the end of this year. Mr. Melton stated that he was approached by Mayor Simien, Jr., who proposed the City of Lake Charles Annexation of the Chennault International Airport Authority Site 3. Mr. Melton stated that by annexing Site 3 the City of Lake Charles would collect the tax revenue off of that property. Mr. Dalgleish stated that if it is annexed then the City of Lake Charles would have to provide sewer and water. Mr. Melton stated that this is why I am coming to the Board. Mr. Melton stated that he will relay to Mayor Simien, Jr., that the Board would expect some kind of improvements in infrastructure. Mr. Melton requested approval from the Board to continue the conversation with Mayor Simien Jr., for which he was given approval from all board members in attendance. Mr. Jones gave a status update regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) obligations and projected funding. Mr. Melton gave an update on the status of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development funding for the construction of the new single bay paint hangar. Mr. Melton stated that we received letters supporting the construction from Senator Jeremy P. Stine and the Chamber. Mr. Melton stated that we are required to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development. Mr. Morris gave updates from the Northrop Grumman Corporation and the Louisiana Millwork (Masonite Corporation) ongoing lease negotiation meetings. Mr. Melton stated that he intends to bring the final agreements to the Board of Commissioners to review before he signs. Mr. Melton stated that because we are making significant changes and setting a precedence moving forward on how we are going to do business, he wants to make sure the Board is completely comfortable. Mr. Melton introduced Mrs. Bull, Chennaults new Purchasing Agent and Mr. Chandler Levi, the newest Security Manager from Allied Universal Security Services. Mr. Downer shared announcements regarding Chennault Airports upcoming 40th Anniversary, and the Herb Gillian Airshows Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show being held August 28-30, 2026, at Chennault International Airport. LEASE AMENDMENT #5 LOUISIANA MILLWORK (MASONITE CORPORATION) Mr. Melton stated that the proposed Amendment #5 is to extend Louisiana Millworks current lease for one year with modifications to the lease rate and Louisiana Millwork to cover insurance on the facility. SECRETARY/TREASURER 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. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN LEASE AMENDMENT #5 BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND LOUISIANA MILLWORK (MASONITE CORPORATION). LEASE AGREEMENT HANGAR I LANDLOCKED AVIATION SERVICES Mr. Melton stated that this lease will be for the new paint hangar (Hangar I). Mr. Melton stated that this will be a stand alone lease separate from the current LandLocked Aviation Services lease. SECRETARY/TREASURER 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND LANDLOCKED AVIATION SERVICES FOR HANGAR I. HANGAR H TRENCH DRAIN REPAIRS PROJECT Mr. Melton stated that the Hangar H Trench Drains are popping up in areas causing issues with the flooring and moving aircraft. SECRETARY/TREASURER 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. BOYER, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR HANGAR H TRENCH DRAIN REPAIRS. FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #1 ACCESS ROAD PAVING PROJECT Mr. Melton stated that this project will include concreting the rock road near Firewater Pumphouse #1 and will also reduce the amount of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in the Air Operations Area (AOA). SECRETARY/TREASURER 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. BOYER, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #1 ACCESS ROAD PAVING. JOINT SERVICES AGREEMENT DEQUINCY AIRPORT Mr. Melton stated that the terms of the agreement will be extended for an additional 10 years beginning with the year 2026. Mr. Melton stated that the entity agrees to cooperate for the purpose of undertaking of construction, acquisition and improvement of public aviation projects or improvements. Mr. Melton stated that the funds will better promote parish-wide economic development. Mr. Melton stated that the primary changes are as follows: 1. No escalation 2. If there is a reduction in funds CIAA receives, there will be a corresponding reduction in payment to DeQuincy Airport. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault acknowledged the importance of DeQuincy Airport and is being a good community partner. SECRETARY/TREASURER 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 ENTER INTO AND TO SIGN THE JOINT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DEQUINCY AIRPORT COMMENCING IN 2026, BASED FROM THE PASSAGE AND PROMULGATION OF THE CHENNAULT TAX RENEWAL ELECTION ON DECEMBER 10, 2022. JOINT SERVICES AGREEMENT SOUTHLAND FIELD AIRPORT Mr. Melton stated that the terms of the agreement will be extended for an additional 10 years beginning with the year 2026. Mr. Melton stated that the entity agrees to cooperate for the purpose of undertaking of construction, acquisition and improvement of public aviation projects or improvements. Mr. Melton stated that the funds will better promote parish-wide economic development. Mr. Melton stated that the primary changes are as follows: 1. No escalation 2. If there is a reduction in funds CIAA receives, there will be a corresponding reduction in payment to Southland Field Airport. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault acknowledged the importance of Southland Field Airport and is being a good community partner. SECRETARY/TREASURER 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 ENTER INTO AND TO SIGN THE JOINT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SOUTHLAND FIELD AIRPORT COMMENCING IN 2026, BASED FROM THE PASSAGE AND PROMULGATION OF THE CHENNAULT TAX RENEWAL ELECTION ON DECEMBER 10, 2022. SERVICE AGREEMENT RELEVANT INDUSTRIAL, LLC Mr. Melton stated that the service agreement is for the facilities air compressors preventative maintenance. Mr. Melton stated that we get a price break with the 5-year agreement. Mrs. LaFleur stated that the $117,400.00 is for 5 years and we can cancel the contract after 2 years. SECRETARY/TREASURER 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 ENTER INTO A 5-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RELEVANT INDUSTRIAL, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,400.00 FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR AIR COMPRESSORS. COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (CEA) BETWEEN CIAA AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEW SINGLE BAY PAINT HANGAR Mr. Melton stated that this is to formalize the terms and conditions agreed to in the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between Chennault International Airport Authority and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development for the funding for the construction of the new single bay paint hangar. SECRETARY/TREASURER 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (CEA) BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE BAY PAINT HANGAR AT CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY. EXECUTIVE SESSION SECRETARY/TREASURER 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. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 1:04 p.m. REGULAR SESSION SECRETARY/TREASURER 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. BOYER, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 1:11 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session. MINUTE APPROVAL SECRETARY/TREASURER 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 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2025 REGULAR MEETING. ADJOURNMENT SECRETARY/TREASURER 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. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, Secretary/Treasurer Dalgleish declared the meeting adjourned at 1:12 p.m. MR. NORA POPILLION, PRESIDENT MR. CHARLES K. DALGLEISH, SECRETARY/ TREASURER Jan 15 1t 2091118 Notice Cost- $376.00
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Issued By City of DeRidder 200 S. Jefferson DeRidder, LA 70634 General Notice Separate sealed Bids for Water Sector Program Phase 2, Raising of MLK Lift Station, City of DeRidder; M.A. Project No. A9-24055-DA will be received by the Mayor and Council, at the DeRidder City Hall, 200 South Jefferson Street, DeRidder, LA 70634 until 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and shall at that time and place be publicly opened and read aloud. Work consists of raising/rehab of a duplex self-priming sanitary sewer lift station. Work Classification Work Classification: Municipal and Public Works Construction Obtaining the Bidding Documents Electronic copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office of Meyer & Associates, Inc. (337) 625-8353, located at 600 N. Cities Service Hwy., Sulphur, LA 70663. A Bidding Document deposit is not required. In order to submit a bid, Bidders must obtain an original set of electronic Bidding Documents from Meyer & Associates, Inc. or the approved electronic bid website defined herein said advertisement. Access to electronic bidding is available through the Bidding Documents Website https://www.bidexpress.com. /s/ Mayor Michael D. Harris Jan 15, 22, 29 3t 2091116 Notice Cost- $118.00
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: January 15, 2026 TIME: 09:00 am PLACE OF MEETING: Calcasieu Parish Sherriffs Office Administrative Building 5400 E. Broad St. Lake Charles, La 70615 AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes from last meeting, on October 15, 2025 No Old Business New Business: 1. Approval to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Town of Vinton, wherein the District and the Town agreed to exchange immovable property. a. The 0.11 acre tract is currently owned by the District and is being conveyed to the Town. b. The 0.09 acre tract is currently owned by the Town and is being conveyed to the District. The properties are of equal value and beneficial to the needs of the public. Adjournment Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary Stitch Guillory Law Enforcement District Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office 5400 E. Broad St. Lake Charles, LA 70615 337-491-3605 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Nicole Ory at 337-602-6846 describing the assistance that is necessary. Jan 14, 15 2t 2091112 Notice Cost- $85.00
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WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of Sandra Pete Anderson (Estate), please contact Edward J. Fonti, Attorney-at-Law, P.O. Box 1930, Lake Charles, LA 70602, (337) 439-8315. Jan 15, 16, 17 3t 2091039 Notice Cost- $59.61
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WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a certain Promissory Note payable to CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, executed by DESIREE MONTEZ RICHARD, and dated May 3, 2024, from dated until paid, and providing reasonable attorney fees, and all charges associated with the collection of same. Please contact Herschel C. Adcock, Jr., Attorney at Law, at P.O. Box 87379, Baton Rouge, LA 70879-8379, (225) 756-0373. Jan 13, 14, 15 3t 2090064 Notice Cost- $99.30
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