mmm The Jackson Parish School Board is advertising to declare a public hearing for the inspection and adoption of the Original Budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year of the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds. Proposed budgets may be viewed at the Jackson Parish School Board Central Office 315 Pershing Highway Jonesboro, Louisiana between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The hearing will be held on September 14, 2026, in the Jackson Parish School Board Central Office Board Room at 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, LA 71251 at 10:15 a.m. Approved Original Budgets will be adopted at the regular meeting on September 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $72.00 on Aug 7, 14, 21, 28, Sep 4 & 11, 2026. mmm INSERT PICTURE I, Michael David Jordan, have been convicted of 11990004 22.021(A)(2)(B) PC – AGG SEXUAL ASSAULT CHILD on Nov 01, 1999. My address is: 715 S Polk Ave, Jonesboro, LA. 71251 Race: White Sex: Male Date of Birth: 10/30/1977 Height: 6’2” Weight: 230 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Hazel Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on August 26 & 28, 2026. mmm To all persons claiming an interest in: 2000 - 14'- ALUMINUM - ALUMACRAFT - ACBE0516K900/ 1999 - 8HP - MERCURY - 0G827761. James and Sean Counihan will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 734-3699. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title. Case No: 20260330950226. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 23, 26 & 28, 2026. mmm Town of Jonesboro Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 – 6:00 PM Town of Jonesboro Conference Room 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251 (318) 259-2385 Mayor Dr. James Harris Call to Order: The regular public meeting for the Town of Jonesboro was called to order by Mayor Dr. James Harris on August 11, 2026, at 6:00pm. Roll Call: Roll call of officers by Mayor Harris. A quorum was established with the following members: Alderman Nia Watkins (Alderman at Large) Alderman Tracy Ginn (District A) Alderman Robbie Siadek (District B) Alderman Robert Hunter (District C) Alderman Devin Flowers (District D) Invocation: The invocation was given by Alderman Hunter. Pledge: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Siadek. Approval of Agenda: Mayor Harris asked for a motion to approve the agenda; stated the agenda was changed to add agenda #9: Review Report of Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Map. Item #10 is now Introduction of Ordinance Adopting the Zoning Map, and every other item on the agenda was moved down. A motion was made by Ginn and second by Flowers to approve the amended agenda. A motion for approval of the agenda was made by Evans, and second by Hunter. No discussion. All in favor. Motion carried. Public Comments: No public comments. Approval of Minutes from July 2026. Motioned by Flowers and second by Siadek. No discussion. All in favor. Motion carried Approval of Financials for June 2026. Motioned by Evans and second by Siadek. No discussion. All in favor. Motion carried. Review Report on Planning and Zoning Commission regarding Amendment of Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. There was no motion, just a review. Discussion: Flowers asked if it had to be advertised for public hearing. Attorney Breedlove answered yes and stated this is the report that the Planning and Zoning Commission had before the scheduled Council meeting. By law, the Commission is required to give the Board a report. Next, the Board will introduce the prepared Ordinance; it will be advertised three times, then placed on the agenda for adoption next month. Flowers asked when it is time to vote, could corrections be made. Attorney Breedlove stated yes, however, if there is something that needs to be corrected, contact her with the corrections to help meeting run smoother. There were no more discussions. Introduction of an Ordinance Adopting the Official Zoning Map, Revising the Comprehensive Zoning Regulations for the Town of Jonesboro, Louisiana, and Providing for the Administration, Enforcement, and Amendment Thereof, in Accordance with the Provisions La.R.S.33:4721-33:4730, and the Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith. Motion by Flowers and second by Siadek. Discussion: Mayor Harris stated Zoning Board met today. Attorney Breedlove stated she drafted an Ordinance to get the Zoning Map up to compliance because it had not been adopted or amended in quite some time. As part of adopting an official Zoning Map, the only one that could be found was from 40 years ago. Attorney Breedlove contacted GIS in Ruston, LA who helped prepare the map. All in favor. Motion passed. Attorney Breedlove stated there will be a public hearing next month. Discuss Central Street Property being Donated to the Town of Jonesboro. Discussion: Compliance Officer Ballott stated property owner asked if the property could be donated to the town and if possible, could he relinquish ownership of the property. Ballott stated he hoped the Council would consider receiving the property. Motion by Flowers and second by Evans. Discussion: Siadek: When the Town accepts land by donation, are we keeping track of the amount spent on the property when cutting grass and or demolishing dwellings. Mayor: Yes, any clean-up costs incurred by the town will be added to the tax bill, and the property will be available for tax sale. Flowers: suggested that the town should have the property owner responsible for cleaning up the property; they will have thirty days to clean property. Mayor agreed with suggestions. All in favor. Motion passed. Department Head Reports Police Department: Absent. No report. Compliance: Compliance Officer Ballott reported that the council had his report in their packets. Reported one house was burned down on Tolar Street; thanked the Fire Department for their assistance. Public Works: Responded to approximately 70 water-related leaks. Upcoming Projects & Work include road repair and improvements on Congo Street, Harrison Street, and Leon Drive. Christmas light preparations will begin in September. Fire Department: Absent. No report. Approval of Department Head Reports: Motion by Flowers second by Evans to approve Compliance and Public Works report. All in favor. Motion passed. Alderman Comments: Alderman Ginn: Wished all the Alderman the best of luck in seeking re-election. The team has done a good job, wants to continue working with the team, and thanked everyone who came. Alderman Hunter: Thanked everyone for coming out. Alderman Evans: Thanked everyone for coming and looks forward to continuing to work with them as they push Jonesboro forward. Evans wished everyone good luck in their quest for re-election. Alderman Flowers: Thanked everyone for coming out, continue to pray for the town. Alderman Siadek. Thanked everyone for coming out. Mayor’s Comments: Wished good luck to everyone; congratulations to the team and the town for an outstanding job; invited everyone to come out to the Deacons for Defense Walking Trail for the Back to School Bash from 11 AM to 4PM on August 15, 2026. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Flowers; second by Evans. All in favor. Motion passed. Town Clerk Mayor James Harris Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $60.00 on Aug 28, 2026. mmm

mmm NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received at the Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing, P.O. Box 3157, 208 Keeny Circle, RM 408, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana 71272 until 2:00 P.M., September 21, 2026 at which time and place they will be publicly opened for the following: Bid Number 50012-661-27: Inspection and Preventative Maintenance of Building Generators Specifications and bid documents for the above may be obtained from the Director of Purchasing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, phone 318-257-4205 or purchasing@latech.edu. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (B)(5) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(4). Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Louisiana Tech University of the type(s) of accommodations required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 28, 2026. mmm FIRST GUARANTY BANK IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 65403 PROMISE LAND FARMS LLC AND CLINT M GANTT Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 2 September, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: EXHIBIT ‘A” TO ORDER TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA SECTION 17: W1/2 OF SW 1/4, LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING PARCEL: COMMENCING AT A 6 INCH DIAMETER FENCE POST SET AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 17, AND RUN THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 2,640 FEET, AND TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE STARTING POINT. FROM SAID STARTING POINT, RUN THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 10 FEET, AND TO A 6 INCH DIAMETER FENCE POST; THENCE RUN SOUTH 78 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST ALONG AN OLD FENCE FOR A DISTANCE OF 578.24 FEET, AND TO A 5/8 INCH ROD; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG AN OLD FENCE FOR A DISTANCE OF 158.3 FEET, AND TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 86 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 568.35 FEET, AND BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.09 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. SECTION 20: N 1/2 OF NW 1/4, CONTAINING 159 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AND TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH. RANGE 3 WEST LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA SECTION 17: A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 0.86 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A 6 INCH DIAMETER POST SET AT A FENCE CORNER, MONUMENT ING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4, AND RUN THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SAID SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 AND ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 FOR A DISTANCE OF 2,318.62 FEET, AND TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING , CONTINUE TO RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 321.43 FEET, AND TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD SET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 152, WHICH POINT IS ALSO ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SAID NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4; THENCE RUN SOUTH 36 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 396.10 FEET, AND TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST FOR DISTANCE OF 233.10 FEET, AND BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND BEING LOCATED IN THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 17.(AND BEING A PORTON OF THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY VENDORS FROM JANET RAMSEY DAVIDSON, BY ACT OF DONATION ON THE FILE AND OF RECORD IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1008 AT PAGE 277, RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND IN WHICH ACT OF DONATION TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH AND RANGE 3 WEST WAS INADVERTENCY OMITTED FROM THE DESCRIPTION THEREOF.) THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEING ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH TEN (10) ACRES OF THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 LYING AND BEING SITUATED WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 152, CONTAINING 0.68 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO: ALL RIGHTS-OF-WAY, EASEMENTS AND SERVITUDES COVERING AND AFFECTING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, INCLUDING PARTICULARLY THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FAVOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY 152, WHICH FORMS THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, AND THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FAVOR OF LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF MILEHEAD ROAD, WHICH FORMS THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Seized as the property of defendant PROMISE LAND FARMS LLC AND CLINT M GANTT and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 25 days of August 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 07/24/2026 2nd 08/28/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 28, 2026. mmm NEWREZ LLC IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 65146 SHANE TAYLOR AND ELISABETH TAYLOR Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 22 July, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: LOT 1 AS PER PLAT SURVEY OF “MYRTLE GROVE” BEING RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT OF BLOCK 12 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF RUSTON, LOUISIANA, PER THE PLAT OF SURVEY DATED MAY 24, 2004, RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1161 AT PAGE 508, AND REVISED BY PLAT OF SURVEY DATED MAY 25, 2005, PREPARED BY L. GARY RAINEY, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED As FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2 OF BLOCK OR SQUARE 12 OF THE TOWN OF RUSTON, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, PER THE ORIGINAL PLAT AND MAP THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND RUN THENCE SOUTH 03° 17’ 31” WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 OF BLOCK 12, FOR A DISTANCE OF 85 FEET, AND TO A 5/8” REBAR; THENCE RUN NORTH 86° 42’ 29” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 04° 01’ 24” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.01 FEET, AND TO A CUT ‘X” IN CONCRETE, ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2 OF BLOCK 12; THENCE RUN SOUTH 86°42’29” EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2 OF BLOCK 12 FOR A DISTANCE OF 98.92 FEET , AND BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH ALL THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL RIGHTS, WAY, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTENANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING Seized as the property of defendant SHANE TAYLOR AND ELISABETH TAYLOR and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 25 days of August, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st- 08/28/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 28, 2026. mmm FIRST GUARANTY BANK IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 65402 G4 POULTRY, LLC and TIFFANI GANTT Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 2 September, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA SECTION 17: A 10.00 ACRE TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 17, CONSISTING OF 1.72 ACRES EAST OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 152, LESS AND EXCEPT A 1.68 ACRE TRACT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: A 1.68 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SUBDIVIDED FROM THE SAID NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1.4 DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4, BEING ALSO THE NORTHEAST CORNER AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID 1.68 ACRE TRACT THENCE SOUTH 227.22 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 260.97 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD AT THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY #12,THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST 257.76 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE NORTHWEST CORNER, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 382.73 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER AND THE POINT OF THE BEGINNING. A 8.60 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 17, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 494.18 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 227.22 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID 8.60 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 454.45 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 824.27 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER, THENCE NORTH 454.45 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 824.27 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. A 13.75 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 17, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SAID SE 1/4 OF NW, THENCE SOUTH 227.22 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE NORTHWEST CORNER AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID 13/75 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 1318.35 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER, THENCE SOUTH 454.45 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 1318.35 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER, THENCE NORTH 454.45 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE NORTHWEST CORNER AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. A 2.50 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF NE OF SAID SECTION 17, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 THENCE SOUTH 89DEGREES 59 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 494.18 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID 2.50 ACRE TRACT, THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 165.00 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER, THENCE NORTH 660.00FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE NORTHWEST CORNER, THENCE NORTH 89DEGREES 59 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 165.00 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER, THENCE SOUTH 660.00 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO: ALL RIGHTS-OF WAY, EASEMENTS AND SERVITUDES COVERING AND AFFECTING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, INCLUDING PARTICULARLY THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FAVOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY 152, WHICH FORMS THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Seized as the property of defendant G4 POULTRY, LLC and TIFFANI GANTT and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 25 days of August 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 07/24/2026 2nd 08/28/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 28, 2026. mmm PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE VILLAGE OF CHOUDRANT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING September 14, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. Choudrant Village Hall AGENDA WELCOME INVOCATION APPROVAL OF AGENDA Public Comment APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 8, 2026, and Special Meeting Minutes from June 29, 2026 Public Comment POLICE REPORT OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Salary Discussion FINANCIAL REPORT ADJOURNMENT Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $6.00 on Aug 28, 2026. mmm

**** VILLAGE OF HOSSTON PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA ORDINANCE NO. 5 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR THE VILLAGE OF HOSSTON AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, PENALTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES, INCLUDING R.S. 13:2575, R.S. 13:2576, R.S. 33:4761–4764, AND R.S. 14:107.3. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Hosston, Louisiana, that: ARTICLE I – GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1.1 – Purpose This Ordinance is adopted to promote public health, safety, and welfare by establishing minimum standards for property maintenance and by providing enforcement mechanisms to address blighted, abandoned, and dilapidated properties. This Ordinance is enacted under the authority of Louisiana Revised Statutes R.S. 13:2575, R.S. 13:2576, R.S. 33:4761–4764, and R.S. 14:107.3. ARTICLE II – ADOPTION OF CADDO PARISH STANDARDS Section 2.1 – Adoption by Reference The Village of Hosston hereby adopts by reference Chapter 30 – Nuisances, Articles II and III of the Caddo Parish Code of Ordinances, including but not limited to: Definitions Minimum property maintenance standards Enforcement procedures Administrative remedies Fee structures These provisions shall apply to all properties within the jurisdiction of the Village of Hosston. ARTICLE III – DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following definitions apply: Blighted Property: Any residential or commercial premises declared vacant, uninhabitable, and hazardous by an administrative hearing officer pursuant to R.S. 13:2575 or 13:2576. Dilapidated Structure: A building or structure, or portion thereof, that is decayed, unsafe, or so deteriorated that it poses a risk to public health, safety, or welfare. Abandoned Property: Property that has remained unoccupied, unsecured, or neglected for a prolonged period, resulting in visible deterioration or danger to the community. ARTICLE IV – MINIMUM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Section 4.1 – Property Standards All property owners within the Village of Hosston shall: A. Maintain all buildings and structures in sound condition, free from hazards, and suitable for occupancy. B. Keep all yards, lots, and open spaces free from overgrown vegetation, debris, trash, inoperative vehicles, and public nuisances. C. Secure all vacant structures against unauthorized access, vandalism, and further decay. ARTICLE V – ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES Section 5.1 – Inspections The Village shall inspect any property upon receipt of a complaint or observation of a potential violation of this Ordinance. Section 5.2 – Notice of Violation If a violation is identified, the Village shall issue a written Notice of Violation to the property owner. The notice shall include: A description of the violation(s) Required corrective action A reasonable timeframe for compliance Section 5.3 – Alternate Notice Procedures If the Village is unable to serve notice by standard means due to: Returned or undeliverable mail Lack of a known mailing address Unknown whereabouts of the owner Then alternative service methods, as authorized under R.S. 13:2575(C)(2), may be used, including: A. Publication in the official journal of the Village B. Posting of notice in a prominent location on the property C. Filing of an affidavit outlining attempts and methods of service Section 5.4 – Remediation and Lien If compliance is not achieved, the Village may: A. Initiate an administrative hearing under R.S. 13:2575(B) B. Order necessary remediation (e.g., demolition, cleanup, securing) C. Assess all costs to the property and record such costs as a lien pursuant to R.S. 13:2575(D) D. Proceed under R.S. 33:4761–4764 for condemnation and nuisance abatement as applicable ARTICLE VI – PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT Section 6.1 – Civil Fines Violators may be assessed civil fines consistent with R.S. 13:2575(B)(5). Each day of continuing noncompliance shall constitute a separate offense. Section 6.2 – Criminal Liability for Blight Persistent and intentional failure to comply with property maintenance requirements may be prosecuted as a criminal offense under R.S. 14:107.3 (Criminal Blight). ARTICLE VII – APPEALS Section 7.1 – Right to Appeal A property owner aggrieved by any action, fine, or penalty imposed under this Ordinance may file a written appeal with the Village Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days of the decision or notice. Section 7.2 – Hearing and Decision The appeal shall be heard by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, or a designated administrative hearing officer, within thirty (30) days of filing. A final determination shall be issued in writing following the hearing. ARTICLE VIII – SEVERABILITY If any provision or section of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are HEREBY repealed, Said Ordinance having being introduced on the 21st day of July 2026 notice of Public Hearing having being on the 18th day of August 2026 and Public Hearing having been held, title having been read and Ordinance considered, on motion by______________________________ and seconded by ________to adopt the Ordinance. A record vote was taken, and the following result was had: ALDERMAN - Crystal Carnley, Henry Blunt, Misti Banks AYES NAYS ABSTAINED ABSENT THUS ORDAINED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Hosston, Louisiana, on this ___ day of ______________, 2026. Kim Jaynes, Mayor Hayden Linn, Village Clerk

**** VILLAGE OF HOSSTON PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF 2026 WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Hosston wishes to increase the existing water charges to all users to provide adequate revenue for presently anticipated operation, maintenance and debt service requirements of the Village’s water system. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Hosston in due regular and legal session, convened that the following ordinance was presented as follows: TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.7 OF 2025 FOR WATER INCREASE FOR ALL WATER CUSTOMERS. BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED ORDINANCE NO.7 OF 2025 OF THE TOWN’S CODE OF ORDINANCE SHALL BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: (a) Each consumer of water from the Village of Hosston Water System of the town shall pay for water used from the Village of Hosston Water System as set forth in this section. (b) The monthly rates to be charged to consumers of water from the Village of Hosston Water System shall be as follows: WATER RATES; TYPE OF SERVICE; GALLONS $32.00 - Minimum Residential - 0-2000; $6.00 - Per Thousand Gallons of Metered Water - 2001-10,000; $7.00 - Per Thousand Gallons of Metered Water - 10,001-20,000; $8.00 - Per Thousand Gallons of Metered Water - over 20,000; $45.00 - Minimum Commercial/Business - 0-2000 $7.00 - Per Thousand Gallons of Metered Water - 2001-10,000; $8.00 - Per Thousand Gallons of Metered Water - 10,001 – 20,000; $9.00 - Per Thousand Gallons of Metered Water - Over 20,000; $30.00 - Bulk Water Per Thousand Gallons of Metered Water - 0 - 99999999; $100.00 - Deposit for Residential; $40.00 - Connection Fee Residential; $200.00 - Deposit for Commercial/Business; $50.00 - Connection Fee Commercial/Business; $500.00 - New Meter Fee; $150.00 - New Meter Installation Fee; (c) There shall be an automatic annual adjustment/increase of the water rates that shall be based upon the adjustment/increase as set forth by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labr certificates. This adjustment shall take effect on January 1st of each year, beginning January 1, 2025. Any rates adjusted shall be on file with the Town Clerk and water department of the Village of Hosston. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that in the event said water charge is not paid by the 15th (fifteenth) day of the month, there will be a $10.00 late fee added for failure to pay the said consumers water bill. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that in the event said water charge is not paid by the 20th (twentieth) day of the month following the due date there will be a $ 50.00 non-payment fee added to the consumers water bill. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that in the event said water charge is not paid by the 26th. (twenty-sixth) day of the month following the due date, the Village of Hosston is authorized to disconnect water service to said customer. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts of ordinances, resolutions or other acts in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon approval. First Reading: July 21, 2026 - Introduced and read by title and approved as read and set for Public Hearing on August 18, 2026, on motion by Alderman ____, seconded by Alderman ________. Second Reading: August 18, 2026 – Having been approved on the first reading on July 21, 2026, and after publication of notice and a public hearing, was read by title, with a motion to approve as read by Alderman _____, seconded by Alderman ______ to adopt the ordinance, a record vote was taken and the result was as follows: ALDERMAN - Misti Banks, Henry Blunt, Crystal Carnley AYES - NAYS- ABSENT THUS DONE, ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED by the Board of Alderman of the Village of Hosston, Louisiana at a meeting of said public body, duly held and conducted on August 18, 2026, in the Village Hall for the Village of Hosston. Hayden Linn, Town Clerk Kim Jaynes, Mayor

**** VILLAGE OF HOSSTON PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA ORDINANCE NO. 3 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF 2021 REGARDING WATER SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF HOSSTON WATER SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION; PROHIBITING WATER THEFT, METER TAMPERING, AND DAMAGE TO WATER SYSTEM PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, The Board of Aldermen of the Village of Hosston, Caddo Parish, State of Louisiana, acknowledges the need for policies governing water service provided by the Village of Hosston Water System; and WHEREAS, The Board of Aldermen recognizes the importance of protecting the public water supply from contamination, unauthorized use, damage, and misuse of Village-owned water system equipment; and WHEREAS, The Village of Hosston desires to amend and reenact Ordinance No. 4 of 2021 to establish updated policies regarding water service, cross-connection control, backflow prevention, meter tampering, unauthorized water use, inspections, and enforcement procedures; BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Hosston, Caddo Parish, State of Louisiana: Section 1: Water Service Address Requirements All customers requesting a water meter from the Village of Hosston Water System must first have a valid 911 address assigned to all residential or commercial structures, including public buildings, churches, and schools. Section 2: Water Deposits and Connection Fees A refundable water deposit of $100.00 plus a non-refundable connection fee of $40.00 shall be required for all new residential water meter service. A refundable water deposit of $200.00 plus a non-refundable connection fee of $50.00 shall be required for all new commercial/business water meter service. Picture identification shall be required for opening an account and for receiving a deposit refund when closing an account. Section 3: New Meter Installation and Hook-Up Fees If a water meter requires a new installation, an additional non-refundable hook-up fee of $150.00 shall be required. Installation of the meter shall be performed only by an authorized Village of Hosston Water System operator. The property owner shall be responsible for all bores and initial connections from the meter to the customer’s property. Section 4: Responsibility After Meter Registration The Village of Hosston shall be responsible for the water system only up to the first connection after water passes through the meter. Once the meter is properly registering water usage, the customer assumes responsibility for all water consumed and shall be billed accordingly. Section 5: Customer Responsibility for Service Lines The connection from the water meter to the customer’s home, business, or structure shall be the sole responsibility of the customer or property owner. Section 6: Transfer of Water Deposits Transfer of water deposits to another account may be made only with written consent from the owner(s) of the deposit. If the transfer is required due to the customer’s death, only the legal next of kin may assume responsibility for the deposit and account. Section 7: Individual Meter Requirement Each residential dwelling, commercial establishment, public building, church, school, camper, recreational vehicle, or any other structure used for housing shall have its own individual water meter. Any person found providing unauthorized water service to another structure or housing unit shall be subject to immediate disconnection from the Village of Hosston Water System. Section 8: Water Meter Tampering Prohibited Tampering with any water meter, service connection, lock, valve, or any other component of the Village of Hosston Water System for the purpose of receiving water service without proper authorization or billing is prohibited. Any person violating this Section shall be subject to the enforcement provisions of this Ordinance and any applicable provisions of Louisiana law. Section 9: Private Wells and Backflow Protection All residents located within the corporate limits of the Village of Hosston shall be connected to the Village of Hosston Water System where service is available. Private water wells may be maintained for potable or non-potable use only when completely isolated from the Village of Hosston Water System or protected by an approved backflow prevention assembly in accordance with the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Health, the Louisiana Sanitary Code, including LAC 51:XII, and the Louisiana State Plumbing Code, as amended. Section 10: Cross-Connection and Backflow Prevention To protect the public drinking water supply from contamination or pollution caused by backflow or cross-connections, all water services connected to the Village of Hosston Water System shall comply with the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Health, the Louisiana Sanitary Code, including LAC 51:XII, and the Louisiana State Plumbing Code, as amended. A. No person shall create or maintain any cross-connection between the Village of Hosston Water System and any source of water or substance that could contaminate the public water supply. B. Any property supplied by both the Village of Hosston Water System and a private water well or other auxiliary water source shall maintain complete separation between the systems or shall install an approved backflow prevention assembly as required by the Louisiana Department of Health. C. Approved backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed, tested, maintained, repaired, and replaced when necessary at the customer’s expense by qualified individuals in accordance with Louisiana Department of Health requirements. D. The Village of Hosston Water System shall have the authority to inspect any service connection where a potential cross-connection or backflow hazard exists and may require installation, testing, repair, replacement, or maintenance of a backflow prevention assembly as a condition of continued water service. E. Failure to comply with this Section, refusal to allow inspection when authorized by law, removal or bypass of a required backflow prevention device, or operation of an unprotected cross-connection shall constitute grounds for suspension or discontinuation of water service until corrected and verified by the Village of Hosston Water System. F. The Village of Hosston Water System may adopt policies and procedures necessary to administer and enforce this Section consistent with applicable Louisiana Department of Health regulations. Section 11: Emergency Water Service Discontinuation The Village of Hosston reserves the right to discontinue water service at any time, with or without advance notice, to make emergency or other necessary repairs. Section 12: Severe Water Leaks The Village of Hosston reserves the right to discontinue water service immediately, with or without prior notice to occupants or owners, if a severe water leak is detected on the property, including inside a residence or structure. The Village shall make every reasonable effort to notify the occupant or owner as soon as possible. This action is intended to prevent excessive water bills, minimize property damage, protect the integrity of the water system, conserve treated water, and reduce unnecessary chemical usage. Section 13: Ownership and Protection of Water Meters Water meters, meter boxes, meter lids, meter locks, shut-off valves, radio reading devices, and all related equipment are the property of the Village of Hosston Water System. The shut-off valve located at the meter is intended only for use by authorized Village personnel. Customers who attempt to operate, damage, or interfere with Village-owned equipment without authorization shall be responsible for all resulting damages. Section 14: Customer Responsibility for Meter Box Maintenance Failure to maintain clear access may result in the Village performing the necessary work and billing the property owner for the reasonable cost, and may result in interruption of water service until compliance is achieved. Any damage to the meter box, meter lid, or related Village-owned equipment caused by the property owner, tenant, contractor, or person acting on their behalf shall be repaired or replaced at the property owner’s expense. No person shall cover, bury, alter the ground around, or place any fence, structure, shrub, tree, decorative feature, vehicle, or other obstruction that prevents Village personnel from safely accessing the meter. The property owner or customer shall be responsible for maintaining the area surrounding the water meter box. The meter box shall be kept visible, accessible, and free of grass, weeds, brush, landscaping materials, dirt, debris, standing water, or other obstructions that interfere with access. Section 15: Unauthorized Meter Tampering, Theft of Water, and Damage to Village Property No person shall tamper with, alter, bypass, remove, relocate, damage, or interfere with any water meter, meter lock, meter box, service line, shut-off valve, curb stop, radio reading device, or any other component of the Village of Hosston Water System without prior authorization from the Village. Prohibited actions include: A. Cutting, removing, or damaging a meter lock or locking device. B. Reconnecting water service after disconnection without authorization. C. Bypassing, altering, reversing, or interfering with a water meter. D. Connecting to the Village water system without approval. E. Damaging or interfering with Village-owned water equipment. Any person violating this Section shall be responsible for: 1. Payment of all estimated unauthorized water usage. 2. Payment of repair or replacement costs for damaged Village property. 3. Payment of applicable inspection, administrative, investigation, and restoration fees. 4. Immediate suspension of water service until corrected and all charges are paid. 5. Referral for criminal prosecution and/or civil action as provided by Louisiana law. Each unauthorized act or each day an unauthorized connection remains active may constitute a separate violation. Section 16: Customer Requested Suspension of Water Service Water service may be suspended upon request of the customer provided the meter deposit remains on file. During suspension, no charges shall accrue and the meter shall be locked. Upon restoration of service, a $40.00 reconnection fee shall be added to the customer’s first billing cycle. Section 17: Right of Entry As a condition of receiving water service from the Village of Hosston Water System, the property owner and customer shall permit authorized employees, agents, contractors, or representatives of the Village of Hosston, upon presentation of proper identification and at reasonable times, to enter upon the premises for the purpose of: A. Reading, inspecting, testing, repairing, replacing, installing, or maintaining water meters and Village-owned equipment; B. Inspecting service connections, plumbing, backflow prevention assemblies, or cross-connections; C. Investigating suspected water leaks, unauthorized water use, meter tampering, theft of water, or damage to Village property; D. Performing emergency repairs or actions necessary to protect public health and safety. Refusal to permit reasonable access may result in suspension or discontinuation of water service until access is granted. Nothing in this Section authorizes unlawful entry into a residence or protected area without consent or other legal authority. Severability If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. Repealer: All Ordinances or Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption. FIRST READING: July 21, 2026 – Introduced and read by title and approved as read and set for Public Hearing on August 18, 2026, with a motion made by Alderman ____, seconded by Alderman ______. SECOND READING: August 18, 2026 – Having been approved on the first reading on July 21, 2026, and after publication of notice and public hearing, was read by title with a motion to approve as read by Alderman ______, seconded by Alderman _____. YEAS: _______ NAYS: ____ ABSENT: ____ ABSTAIN: ____ THUS DONE, ORDAINED, AND ESTABLISHED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Hosston, Caddo Parish, State of Louisiana, at a meeting of said public body duly held and conducted on August 18, 2026, at the Hosston Village Hall for the Village of Hosston. Hayden Linn, Town Clerk Date Delivered to Mayor: August 18, 2026 Date Received by Mayor: August 18, 2026 Approved by the Mayor of the Village of Hosston this 18th day of August 2026. Kim Jaynes, Mayor STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF CADDO I, the undersigned Town Clerk of the Village of Hosston, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, do hereby certify the foregoing Ordinance No. 3 of 2026 to be a true and correct copy of the Ordinance as the same appears filed in this office. This, the 18th day of August 2026. Hayden Linn, Town Clerk

**** VILLAGE OF HOSSTON MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 18, 2026 The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Hosston met in regular session Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:30pm, in the Village Hall, Hosston, LA. Present: Mayor Kim Jaynes, Alderman Crystal Carnley, Alderman Henry Blunt, Alderman Misti Banks, Chief Jessie Colston, and Hayden Linn, Town Clerk. Absent: Also Present: Vickie Case, Rodney Carnley, Brenda Davis, Fred Sarkozi, Johnny Lonadier, and Cleve McCoy. Mayor Jaynes called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, at which time a quorum was verified. Opening prayer was led by Chief Colston and all present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Jaynes asked to amend the agenda to add an Honorary Proclamation and to move Vickie Case to the beginning of the agenda. Alderman Banks made a motion to amend the agenda, seconded by Alderman Blunt. All in favor, motion carried. A Public Hearing was opened at 6:32pm to amend the agenda to add the proclamation and to move Vickie Case up on the agenda. There were no questions or comments. The hearing closed at 6:32pm. Vickie Case with Cook & Morehart, CPAs presented the board with the review for the year 2025. The review results were no findings. The board had no questions or comments after her presentation. A Public Hearing was opened at 6:41pm for Ordinance No. 3 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF 2021 REGARDING WATER SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF HOSSTON WATER SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION; PROHIBITING WATER THEFT, METER TAMPERING, AND DAMAGE TO WATER SYSTEM PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. There were no questions or comments. The hearing was closed at 6:42 pm. A Public Hearing was opened at 6:42pm for Ordinance No. 4 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7 OF 2025 FOR WATER INCREASE FOR ALL WATER CUSTOMERS. There were no questions or comments. The hearing closed at 6:43pm. A Public Hearing was opened at 6:43pm for Ordinance No. 5 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR THE VILLAGE OF HOSSTON AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, PENALTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA REVISED STATUES, INCLUDING R.S. 13:2575, R.S. 13:2576, R.S. 33:4761-4764, AND R.S. 14:107.3. Fred Sarkozi spoke and asked the board to take into consideration that residents do not always have the means to clean up their properties. This was regarding a notice he received from code enforcement. Chief Colston responded that the issue of concern was a piece of property that had been there for months and had grass growing around it. Mayor Jaynes stated that the town would be putting on a festival next month and wants the town to be presentable to outside guests. She stated that she understands the use of oil field equipment and having it set for months at a time, but that the ordinance will apply to unused vehicles, broken utilities, grass/weeds that are not maintained, or trash, pushed to the side as junk and unkept. The hearing closed at 6:54pm. Alderman Blunt made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Alderman Carnley. All in favor, motion carried. Alderman Carnley made a motion to approve the minutes for the July 21, 2026, regular session meeting, seconded by Alderman Blunt. All in favor, motion carried. Alderman Banks made a motion to approve the financials for July 2026, seconded by Alderman Blunt. All in favor, motion carried. Mayor Jaynes informed that board that all decision-making employees would have to participate in the LLA Municipal Training enacted by the Public Bid Law. Alderman Carnley made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF 2021 REGARDING WATER SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF HOSSTON WATER SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION; PROHIBITING WATER THEFT, METER TAMPERING, AND DAMAGE TO WATER SYSTEM PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO, seconded by Alderman Blunt. All in favor, motion carried. Alderman Banks made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 4 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7 OF 2025 FOR WATER INCREASE FOR ALL WATER CUSTOMERS, seconded by Alderman Blunt. All in favor, motion carried. Alderman Blunt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 5 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR THE VILLAGE OF HOSSTON AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, PENALTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA REVISED STATUES, INCLUDING R.S. 13:2575, R.S. 13:2576, R.S. 33:4761-4764, AND R.S. 14:107.3, seconded by Alderman Banks. All in favor, motion carried. Mayor Jaynes informed the board of an honorary proclamation to name the month of September 2026 as Adult Education & Family Literacy Month. Alderman Carnley asked what the latest details were from the leak in Mira where the electrical panel was damaged. Mayor Jaynes informed the board that there was a problem with the communications panel, and it expired in 2018. She nor the water operator were aware of it. After several phone calls, hopefully the issue has been addressed and can be resolved. There is still no word on the cost of the damage. Once the situation is resolved, insurance will be contacted to see what can be covered. The new water meters have arrived but have not been installed. The mayor informed that the funds for the LGAP have been cut back from $25,000.00 to $10,000.00 and she has not heard from the CWEF funds thus far. Alderman Carnley made a motion to adjourn at 7:16pm, seconded by Alderman Blunt. All in favor, motion carried. Kim Jaynes, Mayor

**** TOWN OF OIL CITY MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 Present: Mayor Cheryl Clifton Driskell, Aldermen Jackson, Frieson, Jones, Barkschat, Clifton, Town Clerk Veronica Brown, Police Chief John and members of the Public Absent: Town Attorney Doug Dominic There was a quorum Mayor Cheryl called the meeting to order 6:00 pm, Alderman Jones then led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Convene in Public Hearing: A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Frieson to convene into a Public Hearing. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING: The purpose of the public hearing is for the adoption of the following Ordinance(s), the title of which are hereinafter set forth, to wit: ORDINANCE NO. 3 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6 OF 2023 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF OIL CITY, LOUISIANA TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 9 OF 2021 SETTING THE WATER/SEWER RATE SCHEDULE PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE Adjourn to Regular Session Meeting: A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Frieson to adjourn to the Regular Session. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Barkschat to approve the Agenda. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Cheryl gave updates on 1) Renovations of Townhall and Community Centers 2) DOTD Walking path Staff Reports: Police Department- Chief John stated that there was no use of force incidents for the month of July, 22 tickets and 27 violations. New hire, Jonathan Clerk and another 2 prospects for the police department. Water/Sewer Department- Mayor Cheryl gave update on the current Boil advisory and stated that preparations were being made to have the advisory cleared by Thursday. Caddo Fire District 7- Not present. Lakeview Cemetery Board- Mayor Cheryl gave an update on the installation of security lights Approval of Minutes: July 21, 2026 A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Barkschat to approve the Minutes. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of Financials: July 2026 A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Frieson to approve the Financials. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 1. ORDINANCE No. 3 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6 OF 2023 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF OIL CITY, LOUISIANA TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 9 OF 2021 SETTING THE WATER/SEWER RATE SCHEDULE Town Clerk, Veronica Brown read the Ordinance by title and advised the changes in the rate schedule. She also stated that the proposed change will not affect the current water or sewer minimum rates and the proposed changes will apply to deposits, taps and bores WHEREAS The Mayor and the Board of Alderman amended Ordinance No. 9 of 2021 in the year 2023 WHEREAS The Mayor and the Board of Aldermen wishes to amend Ordinance No. 6 of 2023 by replacing the existing Water/Sewer Rate Schedule with the new schedule attached as Schedule A, which is incorporated herein by reference. WHEREAS, due to the increase in the cost of the maintenance and operation of the water/sewer miscellaneous services of the water/sewer system NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Alderman, Town of Oil City, in due, legal and regular meeting convened and upon recommendation of the Mayor, Ordinance No. 6 of 2023 is hereby amended by replacing the existing Water/Sewer Rate Schedule with the new Water/Sewer Rate Schedule to reflect increased operational and service costs BE FURTHER ORDAINED THAT all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force immediately after its adoption First Reading: July 21, 2026–Introduced and read by title and approved as read and set for Public Hearing on August 18, 2026 on motion by Alderman Clifton, seconded by Alderman Jackson. Approved by unanimous voice vote. Second Reading: August 18, 2026- Having been approved on the first reading on July 21, 2026, and after publication of notice and a public hearing, was read by title and approved as read on motion by Alderman Frieson and seconded by Alderman Clifton. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:: YEAS: (5) Clifton, Barkschat, Jones, Jackson, Frieson NAYS: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0) THUS DONE, ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED by the Board of Alderman of the Town of Oil City, Louisiana at a meeting of said public body duly held and conducted on August 18, 2026, in the Municipal Complex of the Town of Oil City 2. Ms Alexis H. Ball to request a variance of a mobile home more than 10 years from manufactured date to be located at 601 S. Land Ave. After a lengthy discussion from the Mayor and Board, a motion was made by Alderman Frieson on the following: Parcel A- $500 penalty to be assessed by the town for failure to comply with the permitting process. Any payments made, shall be deducted from the initial penalty. Parcel B- $500 penalty to be assessed by the town for failure to comply with the permitting process. This penalty shall be paid within a six-month period. Also, the Board approved a six-month grace period for Ms Ball to comply with the permitting requirements, zoning requirements and property standards. Additionally, if the sites are not in compliance on or before January 2027, for each month after the 6-month period, $500 penalty shall be assessed (at the discretion of the Board) The motion was seconded by Alderman Barkschat and the motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 3. Discussion of options for the surplus of funds from three CDs that have recently matured at Citizens Bank & Trust. Also, approval for the mayor to invest these funds accordingly. After a lengthy discussion from the Mayor and the Board, a motion was made by Alderman Frieson to accept the mayor’s recommendation and authorize her to invest the surplus of funds as follows: 1) CD #1- the General Fund money of $66,000 will be deposited in the already existing Money Market Public Fund Savings Account held at First Guaranty Bank 2) CD #2- the Sales Tax monies of $70,000 will be dispersed 99% will be deposited in the already existing Money Market Public Fund Savings Account held at First Guaranty Bank and 1% will be deposited in the Sewer Operating Account held at First Guaranty Bank 3) CD#3- the Water Fund monies of $11,000 will be deposited in the Water Operating Account held at First Guaranty Bank The motion was seconded by Alderman Jones, and the motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 4. Approval from the Board of Aldermen for Mayor Cheryl to enter into an SRI Services Master Agreement and related exhibits to implement a tax lien auction and adjudicated property sale. Town Clerk, Veronica Brown, explained to the board that the approval requested is for Mayor Cheryl to sign any documents needed to implement the following: a) Tax Lien Auction b) Adjudicated Property Sale c) Good Neighbor Program Public Comments on non-agenda items: NONE Adjourn: There being no further business, a motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Alderman Clifton the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 pm. Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. for a Regular Session of the Board of Aldermen. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers Attest: Signed: __________________ Cheryl Clifton Driskell, Mayor Veronica Brown, LCMC Date____

**** NOTICE CADDO WARD II INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION / CADDO PARISH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT Oil City Town Hall – OIL CITY, LA AUGUST 20, 2026 @ 9:00 AM Posted- AUGUST 20, 2026, 2:30 pm AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER J. LaCaze called the meeting to order at 9:00 am 2. INVOCATION / PLEDGE A. Murry said the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance 3. ROLL CALL - VERIFICATION OF QUORUM Present: President, J. Lacaze, Board Members: Barkschat, Ewald Tolbert and Murry Absent: Milam and Burks, there was a quorum present 4. APPROVE AGENDA A motion was made by Barkschat, seconded by Tolbert to approve the agenda. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote 5. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT A motion was made by Ewald, seconded by Murry to approve the financials. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote * JUNE 2026 * JULY 2026 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- A motion was made by Barkschat, seconded by Tolbert to approve the minutes. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote * Regular Session Meetings- June 18, 2026 8. OLD BUSINESS- * Approval of proposed covenants for Caddo Ward II A motion was made by Ewald, seconded by Barkschat to approve the covenants. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote * Resolution No. 1 of 2026 TITLE: Adoption of the proposed cemetery rules A motion was made by Murry, seconded by Barkschat to approve the resolution. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote 9. NEW BUSINESS- * Discussion/approval on insurance renewals The Board held a discussion on consolidating insurance and changing insurance carriers 10. MAYOR’S REPORT / ANNOUCEMENTS * Mayor Driskell – Oil City – not present * Mayor Festavan- Vivian – not present 11. NEXT MEETING DATE –September 17, 2026 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made by Murry and seconded by Ewald the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 am. Next meeting to be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026 Attest: VERONICA BROWN LCMC, RECORDING SECRETARY

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**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Headlands Residential Series Owner Trust, Series H vs. Donna Ann Fields Chandler, duly qualified and appointed Executrix of the Succession of Kathryn Ann Sheppard Mixon; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo, Parish, LA Please take notice that DONNA ANN FIELDS CHANDLER has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on DONNA ANN FIELDS CHANDLER is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: 21st Mortgage Corporation v. Freddy Carter and Carolyn Carter; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, LA; Docket 665,360-C Please take notice that FREDDY CARTER has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of FREDDY CARTER is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

LEGAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PARISH OF CADDO, LOUISIANA. Notice is hereby given of violation(s) of Chapter 30, Section 30-52 of the Code of Ordinances, Parish of Caddo. The property is a residential locality at 8843 Beavers Nest Dr, Keithville, Louisiana. GEO number: 161612-010-0037-00. The owner is Virginia Huff of 8505 Sandi Acres Loop, Shreveport, Louisiana. After inspection of the property the department found high grass and vegetation. This is the NOTICE OF VIOLATION informing them and any interested parties that the violation(s) need to be abated or corrected within 14 days. If the violations are not abated or corrected the Caddo Parish Public Works Department will take actions after the 14 days to have the violations corrected. The cost of correcting the violations will be that of the owners, plus an administrative cost of $150.00 will be charged to the owners and if not paid within 30 days a lien will be placed on the property. Contact the Public Works Department at 318-226-6930, CELL 318-272-0472 or in person at 505 Travis Street, Suite 820, Shreveport, Louisiana for further information. 12587513 8/28 9/4/26 ($71.48)