Quitman Fire Protection District Board Meeting Minutes November 13, 2025 The Quitman Fire Protection District Board held its regular monthly meeting November 13, 2025 at the central fire station. In attendance was Joel Burnum, Chief Philip Brown, Bill Jimmerson, Kelly Anderson and Chris Harper. Absent was Colby Bowman Joel called the meeting to order, and gave the invocation, Bill led the pledge of allegiance. There was no public present. The financial report was reviewed. Bill made a motion to accept the report as read, Chris seconded, motion carried. The monthly bills were discussed. Chris made a motion to pay the bills, Bill seconded the motion, all were in favor. Chris made a motion to accept the meeting minutes for the October meeting. Bill seconded the motion, motion carried. Old Business: Items on the agenda included: Condition of trucks and equipment, Generators for Clay and Beech Springs Stations, Insurance quotes, drainage problem at Clay station, and repairs to Tankers 1-4. There were no updates on any of these items. New Business: 2025 Budget was amended, Kelly made a motion to accept the amended 2025 budget, Chris seconded the motion, all were in favor. The board reviewed the proposed 2026 budget. Chris made a motion to accept the proposed 2026 budget, Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried. The department Christmas party was scheduled for December 12, 2025. Chris made a motion to adjourn, Bill seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Dec 10, 2025.

VILLAGE OF QUITMAN MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 2025 The Village of Quitman Council of Aldermen met December 2, 2025, for the regular business session. Present were Mayor Joe Vail, Council members Judy Brown, Kristi Greer, and Clerk Amanda Whittington. Roger Heflin was absent. Guest, Amy Fontenot, was present. Judy Brown led the invocation. Kristi Greer led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor needed approval of minutes from last meeting. Kristi Greer made motion to approve minutes. Judy Brown seconded. Approval needed for financial report. Judy Brown made motion to approve financial report. Kristi Greer seconded. Motion carried. Mayor asked for approval to pay monthly bills. Judy Brown made motion to approve to pay monthly bills. Kristi Greer seconded. Motion carried. Old Business: Public Works Report- nothing to report at this time. New Business: Amy Fontenot with LRWA discussed the rate survey. Kristi Greer made motion to raise rates March 2026. Judy Brown seconded. INSERT CHART Mayor talked about the 2026 budget. Kristi Greer made motion to accept the 2026 budget. Judy Brown seconded. Kristi Greer made motion to adjourn. Judy Brown seconded. Motion carried. Next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 12:00pm. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA; $83.64 on Dec 10, 2025.

SHERIFF'S SALE PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA GUARANTY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF DELHI vs 37958 ADMC PROPERTIES, LLC By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the Jackson Parish Sheriff Office, , Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 21sT_day of JANUARY 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: LOT ONE (1) OF BLOCK "B" OF THE J.D. JEFFRESS ADDITION NO. TWO (2) TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO AS PER PLAT OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING., Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITH the benefit of appraisal. ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF 12/10/25 1/14/26 EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER s/TINA SPILLERS, DEPUTY Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Dec 10, 2025 & Jan 14, 2026.

SHERIFF'S SALE PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA GUARANTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF DELHI vs 37878 AM PROPERTIES & INVESTMENTS, LLC By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the Jackson Parish Sheriff Office, , Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 21ST day of JANUARY, 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: THOSE CERTAIN PIECES, PARCELS OF TRACTS OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREUPON, ALL APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING AND COMPONENT PARTS SITUATED ANO LOCATED IN THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEARING THER MUNICIPAL ADDRESS OF: 869 FIREWOOD ROAD, JONESBORO, LOUISIANA 71251, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 22 OF THE SOUTH HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, AS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON THAT SURVEY SHOWING SOUTH HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION, PREPARED BY U.S. ROANE, C.E., DATED OCTOBER 26, 1956, RECORDED AT CONVEYANCE BOOK 90, PAGE 428, ACQUIRED AND FILED ON JULY 29, 1970 IN COB 136, PAGE 202, RECORDS OF JACKSON PARISH LOUISIANA. ALSO: BEGINNING AT THE SW CORNER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4, SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, AND RUNNING DUE EAST 243 FEET TO THE EAST SIDE OF THE ROAD RUNNING NORTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST THROUGH SAID FORTY, THENCE RUN N13 DEGREES 45' EA DISTANCE OF 350 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE RUN DUE EAST 150 FEET; THENCE RUN IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION PARALLEL WITH THE ABOVE ROAD 100 FEET; THENCE RUN DUE WEST 150 FEET OR A DISTANCE SUFFICIENT TO INTERSECT THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ABOVE ROAD; THENCE RUN IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND WITH THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD A DISTANCE SUFFICIENT TO INTERSECT THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO: LOT NUMBER SIX (6) OF BLOCK ONE (1) OF THE J.D. JEFFRESS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, LOUISIANA. Seized as the property of the above named defendants and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITH the benefit of appraisal. BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER 12/10/25 1/14/26 S/ TINA SPILLERS, DEPUTY Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Dec 10, 2025 & Jan 14, 2026.

The Village of Simsboro Town Hall Meeting, December 1, 2025 The Village of Simsboro met in Regular session on December 1, 2025, at 6:00 P. M. Council members present were Mayor Kenneth Slocum Jr., Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello, Alderman Doug Durrett and Alderman Jerry White. Mayor Kenneth Slocum Jr. called the meeting to order. Alderman Jerry White led prayer and Alderman Doug Durrett led the pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Kenneth Slocum Jr. presented the Agenda to the Aldermen and asked for a motion to accept as presented. Motion was made by Alderman Jerry White and seconded by Alderman Doug Durrett. The agenda was approved. Mayor Kenneth Slocum Jr. asked if there were any questions or corrections from November 3, 2025, minutes and there were none. A motion was made by Alderman Doug Durrett and seconded by Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello to accept the minutes as read. MOTION PASSED. Approval of Municipal Bill: The Aldermen were provided with a report of Accounts payable to review. Mayor Slocum. asked if there was any discussion about the bills. There was none A motion was made to pay the municipal bills by Alderman Doug Durret and seconded by Alderman Jerry White. MOTION PASSED. Award the contract for the “Wastewater Collections Systems Renovations, La-507 and Braswell Lane lift stations” to Womack & Sons Construction Group, LLC for the bid of $329,641.00. A motion was made by Alderman Jerry White and Seconded by Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello to award the contract. MOTION PASSED. Authorize concurrent change order No.1 decreasing the amount of the contract for the “Wastewater Collections System Renovations, La-507 and Braswell Lane lift stations” for a total amount of $185,264.00. A Motion was made by Alderman Doug Durret and Seconded by Alderman Jerry White to approve the change order. MOTION PASSED PERMIT: JOSE DOMINQUEZ - 8858 Hwy 80 - Storage Building/Carport. APPROVED PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE FIRE COMMISSION REPORT: Mr. Jim Liner was absent. WATER AND SEWER REPORT: A.J. Swayze and Jerry Davis were absent. POLICE REPORT: Chief Gene Butler stated all is well in the Village. Chief Butler stated the park had a few lights out that needed to be addressed. MAYORS REPORT: Mayor Slocum reported the work being done by the Police Jury, He stated Rose Street was fixed, as well as the brush being addressed throughout the city limits. Mayor Slocum addressed the council concerning the possibilities of getting the equipment needed to have the new water meters read electronically, letting them know he is getting quotes. The mayor also informed the council he is working on the cost of getting the water tower and wells inspected and cleaned soon. He is still waiting on a quote. ADJOURN MEETING: Motion was made by Alderman Doug Durrett and seconded by Alderman Jerry White to adjourn meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:32p.m. TOWN HALL MEETINGS ARE THE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $30.00 on Dec 10, 2025.

LEGAL NOTICE This is to certify that the LINCOLN PARISH ASSESSOR has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1306 relative to public participation in the Budget process for the Year Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2026. Notice of availability for public inspection, publication of budget summary and public hearing was held in compliance with applicable statue. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Dec 10, 2025.

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NOTICE NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL AVIATION PLANNING, CIVIL ENGINEERING, and RELATED SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the St. Mary Parish Government is re- questing qualification statements from professional planning and engineering firms in- terested in performing certified planning and professional civil and related engineering services at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport in Patterson, Louisiana. If funded, projects will be limited to Rehabilitation of Runway/Taxiway, Parking Lot Improvements, Rehabilitation of the North Apron, Edits to the Airport Layout Plan, and General Ad- ministration Services. Design and Implementation are generally de- pendent upon FAA and/or DOTD funding. The selection process will be in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E and DOTD standards. In the execution of the work, the firm may be required to provide administrative services, ALP updates, cost estimates, grant management services, preliminary plans, final construction plans and specifications as well as to assist with construction administration. Firms interested in performing these services shall furnish a statement of qualifications on Federal Standard Form 330 (SF 330). A separate SF 330 shall be submitted by the prime for each sub consultant. Copies of FAA AC 150/5100-14E and SF 330 are attached to the RFQ Package and electronic versions are available from the FAA and DOTD Division of Aviation. You may request the RFQ Package from Kaitlan Rivere, Federal & State Grants Administrator or Gary Hebert, Purchasing Agent by sending your company info and your contact info to krivere@stmaryparishla.gov or ghebert@stmaryparishla.gov. The criteria and weighting factors to be used by the Sponsor in evaluating responses will be as follows: 1. Staff familiarity with current DOTD and FAA aviation planning, pavement, drainage, electrical, lighting, navaid, obstruction, air space, construction at public airports, and other applicable standards as well as experience in typical General Aviation projects with a value of 1 – 5 points. 2. Aviation planning, civil engineering, other related staff experience (e.g., surveyors, inspectors, etc.), and grant acquisition and administration capabilities of key personnel to be assigned to the project with a value of 1 – 10 points. This experience should include master planning; property and topographical surveys; runway, taxiway, and apron restriping; and/or other miscellaneous pavement improvements. Principals of firms with only administrative experience on aviation projects will not be counted as staff design experience and should not submit as such. Planners shall be AICP certified. Engineers and surveyors shall have relevant professional licenses issued by the State of Louisiana. 3. Key personnel’s professional qualifications and experience and availability for the proposed project; their reputation and professional integrity and competence; and their knowledge of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures with a value of 1 – 5 points. 4. Familiarity with the development concerns of the Harry P. Williams Airport, the environs of the site, compliance issues, and an understanding of potential problems, and the sponsor’s special concerns with a value of 1 – 10 points. 5. History of assisting with the acquisition of FAA and DOTD aviation grant funds as well as other sources of funding for airfield im- provements (list airports, grant projects, and grant amounts) and the administration of same with a value of 1 – 10 points. 6. Firm size relative to the magnitude of typical general aviation projects similar to those listed, demonstrated ability to meet schedules and deadlines, and evidence to make good faith efforts to meet airport DBE goals with a value of 1 – 5 points. 7. Location of firm relative to airport with a value of 1 – 5 points. 8. Responsiveness to Request For Qualifications with a value of 1 – 5 points. 9. Maximum possible points are 55. Firms with demonstrated experience, competence, and qualifications pertinent to the requirements noted having sufficient technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel to ensure expeditious prosecution of work are desired for consideration. In re- sponding to the items listed, it is important to be specific and concise and to assure that planning and de- sign projects which are referred to as having been accomplished by your staff are projects which were accomplished by your personnel included in the SF 330. The successful firm will be re- quired to execute a project specific agreement and, if a project is funded, a standard DOTD engineering services agreement in conformance with all Parish, DOTD, and FAA guidelines, standards, and assurances. The St. Mary Parish Government encourages participation by disadvantaged business enterprises in all bids and proposals to the extent possible. The Parish affords minority and women owned business enterprises full opportunity to submit an indication of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against a firm on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, or national origin in awarding a contract. The SF 330 (one original and three copies) shall be delivered to the office of the St. Mary Parish Government which is located at 500 Main St., 5th Floor Courthouse Bldg, Franklin, Louisiana 70538. Firms wishing to apply must submit a fully completed SF 330 as failure to provide all information requested may result in the submission being considered non-responsive, and the firm will not be given a total score in the evaluation process. Statements of qualifications will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Questions regarding this project should be presented to Mr. Gary Hebert, Purchasing Agent, at 337-828-4100, ext. 5010 or ghebert@stmaryparishla.gov St. Mary Parish Government Sam Jones Parish President Adv. Dec. 10 and 27, 2025 and Jan. 7, 2026 Cost: $147.00

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NOTICE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISCTICT NO. 7 November 4, 2025 Bayou Vista, Louisiana The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 7, State of Louisiana, met on this date at 6:00 p.m. at the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire De- partment, 1519 Hwy. 182 East, Bayou Vista, Louisiana for a public meeting. Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeremy Price Members Present: • Andros Williams • Martin DeHart • Jeremy Price • Joseph Adyden • Alvin Metrejean Guest Present: • Gerald Price (Fire Chief) • Jennifer Mc- Donald • David Hill (Parish Council) • Gwen Hidalgo (Parish Council) • Jeff Lacoste Approval of minutes from October 2025 meeting. Motion by Joseph Adyden seconded by Martin DeHart all in favor. Motion Passed. Public Comment: None Treasure Report: • Gave print out of Financials to board members. Motion by Martin Dehart seconded by Alvin Metrejean all in favor. Motion passed. Report for the Chief: • Chief Gerald Price gave monthly report which included the PIAL report and stated that the BVVFD PIAL rating changed from class 6 to a class 4. Old Business: • Discussed closing in front ditch and heard from Cleavland Billiot construction on proposed bid. Board agreed to table discission till all bids could be reviewed at a later meeting. • Fire Chief Gerald Price presented a detailed budget for 2025- 2026 after it was noted at last month meeting that the board did document in the motion on the dollar amount for this year’s budget. Mo- tion by Joe Adydan seconded by Jermey Price to ap- prove the 2025-2026 budget. Roll Call Vote Andros yes, Martin yes, Jeremy yes, Joseph yes, Alvin yes. Motion passed. New Business: • Purchase of Service truck. Board discussed the purchase a 2003 Ford 550 with 12-foot EOne service body VIN # IFDAF56PX3ED07618 at a cost of $25,000.00 from West Terrebonne Fire District #8. Motion by Martin second by Joseph to purchase the service truck from west Terrebonne Fire District#8. Roll Call Vote Andros yes, Martin yes, Jeremy yes, Joseph yes, Alvin yes. Motion passed. • Board discussed to move the funds from the operations, and Bond accounts from First Horizon Bank to Patterson State Bank. A mo- tion was made by Joe seconded by Alvin to move ac- counts from First Horizon with a deposit from operations account of $1,000.00 and the entire amount in account from the bond account to Patterson State Bank and to add Jeremy Price, Joseph Adyden, Alvin Metrejean, and Martin De- Hart to members approved to sign checks, and also add Fire Chief Gerald Price to the account with ap- proval to view accounts without ability to sign checks. Roll Call Vote Andros yes, Martin yes, Jeremy yes, Joseph yes, Alvin yes. Motion passed. • Board discussed of hiring of secretary to re- place Glen after his resignation. A discussion of what the job duties, hours, and pay were. Motion was made by Jermey seconded by Joseph to develop a policy of job duties, hours re- quired, and pay for the next meeting to vote on before hiring anyone. Motion passed. Motion to ad- journ the meeting by Martin Dehart, seconded by Jeremy. Motin passed Meeting adjourned at 7: 12 pm. Next Meeting date is December 2, 2025 @ 6:00p.m. ——————— Jeremy Price, Chairman Adv. Dec. 10, 2025 Cost: $88.50

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NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Sixteenth Judicial District Court —— PARISH OF ST. MARY —— STATE OF LOUISIANA LeBlanc & Associates, LLC Vs. No. 139765 Div “G” Swiftships, LLC TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of Fifa issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: Non-exempt movable property: M/V RISEN SUN United States Coast Guard Official No.: 1255897 Hull Identification No.: 9773105 Vessel Owner: Swiftships, LLC Hailing Port: Morgan City, LA Length: 182.9 feet Breadth: 34 feet Depth: 14.6 feet Vessel Location: The Seacraft Shipyard, LLC, 3820 Lake Palourde Road, Amelia, LA 70340 to satisfy the sum of NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 97/100 ($974,910.97) DOLLARS, $194,431.73 in service charges of 1.5% per month on the outstanding amount, $50,000 in attorney’s fees and costs, for a total Judgment of $1,219,342.70 including post judgment interest at the rate of 4.25 percent per annum which will continue to accrue until the full judgment is collected and also, all costs, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 17th day of December A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. Friday, the 21st day of November A.D., 2025 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Heidi Rineholt Deputy Sheriff Adv. Dec. 3, 5, 10 and 12, 2025 Cost: $58.50

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NOTICE ST.MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT NO.1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT NO.1 The board of Commissioners of St. Mary Recreation District No.1 met in regular session on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 17, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Melanie Butcher at 6:05pm. Roll was called and those present were Commissioners, Mr. Timothy Aucoin, Mr. Shannon Boykin, Mrs. Melanie Butcher, Mr. Royal Young, Also in attendance was Manager Michael Beadle absent was Mr. Miguel Perez One guest was in attendance Andrew Gros but no comments directed at any agenda items Approval of meeting minutes from October 15, 2025 regular session meeting. A motion to accept minutes as written was made by Mr. Shannon Boykin. A second was made by Mr. Royal Young. No discussion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Treasury report and review of monthly bills. After discussion Mr. Timothy Aucoin made a motion to pay bills. Mr. Shannon Boykin made a second. All were in favor. Motion passed. Old Business Roofing issues. After discussion on several roofing issues, two quotes were presented to repair a damaged section of roof and soffit area. After discussion on damages and pricing a motion was made by Mr. Timothy Aucoin to approve Peak Roofing quote at a cost of $5,700. A second was made by Mr. Shannon Boykin. All were in favor. No opposed. Motion carried. CCHS contract Discussion on op- tions on fees and terms were generally discussed. A motion was made to allow CCHS current agreed contract rights to play upcoming season but to table official fees and stipulations by Mr. Shannon Boykin, a second was made by Mr. Timothy Aucoin. All were in favor to table. Hiring of Board Secretary. General discussion of potential candidates of filling position. Will continue to look for someone to fill open position and keep manager Mike Beadle temporarily in place to handle until able to hire someone. A motion was made by Mr. Timothy Aucoin to table ans received a second by Mr. Shannon Boykin. All were in favor. Discussion on Rec District #1 Procedure manual.. Presented all board members a copy to review and a motion was made to table any changes by Mr. Timothy Aucoin. A second was made by Mr. Royal Young. All were in favor 20 ton AC unit was brought up for discussion to see expenses vs potential need to replace in the future. No need to take any actions at this time and Mr. Timothy Aucoin made a motion to decline and new purchase at this time. Mr. Royal Young made a second. No further discussion. All in Favor. 3/10 millage tax discussion on general expenses, previous and future expenses and bills that 3/10 covers. A copy of 3/10 statute was given to all board members for review. No actions were taken and after discussion the topic was closed. Employee Policy/Procedure Manual was briefly discussed and a mo- tion to table was made by Mr. Timothy Aucoin. A second was made by Mr. Shannon Boykin. All were in favor. Motion to table carried. New business Engagement letter for Kolder to be approved for Rec #1 yearly upcoming review/audit. Motion to approve Kolder to continue to do this upcoming review/audit made by Mr. Timothy Aucoin. Second was made by Mr. Royal Young. No further discussion. All in Favor. Mo- tion passed. Rec Employee evaluation. After discussion a mo- tion was made to table till next meeting by Mr. Timothy Aucoin. A second was made by Mr. Shannon Boykin. All in Favor Managers Re- port. Michael Beadle gave update on projects, floor waxing, equipment, grass cutting and personnel. Electrical panel fencing quotes. After reviewing three quotes and discussion Mr. Timothy Aucoin mad a motion to approve a quote of $2,960 by Hanko fencing an award the job. A second was made by Mr. Royal Young. No further discussion. All in Favor. Motion passed. Time clocks for rec employees. Discussion was brought up on time clocks to be in- stalled. The facial recognition/ fingerprint time clock was previously purchased and as request by Mrs. Melanie Butcher to be put in place by December 1, 2025. A motion was made by Mr. Timothy Aucoin. A second was made by Mr. Royal Young. No further Discussion. All was in favor. Motion passed. Facility Security discussion was brought up on continual vandalism to outside bathrooms. Mrs. Melanie Butcher made a motion to have Manager Mike Beadle make ar- rangements to lock after hours as needed. A second was made by Mr. Timothy Aucoin. All in Favor. Mo- tion passed. Mr. Young made motion to adjourn. Mr. Aucoin made a Second . All in Favor Meeting Ad- journed. ——————— MIKE BEADLE MANAGER ——————— Board Chairperson Adv. Dec. 10, 2025 Cost: $118.50

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NOTICE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA OCTOBER 22, 2025 FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA 6:00 P.M. The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Dean Adams. Absent were Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Olander and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Adams. Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the First Regular Meeting, October 8, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried. Mrs. Hidalgo recognized Rylie Dupuis, Ryan Caldwell, and Sarah Domingue, Nicholl’s State Nursing students in attendance. Parish President, Sam Jones expounded on this past hurricane season, status of the old Morgan City bridge re- pairs, and completion date. He stated that he helped get funding for both bridge repairs and construction of the overpass in the Sorrell/Four Corners area while in office as State Representative. Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his re- port for a two (2) week period, ending October 22, 2025. He also submitted Departmental 3rd Quarterly Reports for Departments of Economic Development, Finance, Homeland Security, Personnel, Planning & Zoning, and Public Works. He also submitted a report from Tim Matte, St. Mary Parish Levee District Director, on the status of TE-168, Pump Station No. 4, Pump Station No. 9, Pump Station No. 8, Pump Station No. 6, and GIS. Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan announced that St. Mary Parish Council will conduct a Public Hearing on its 2026 Budget on November 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Council meeting room, 5th Floor, Courthouse, Franklin. Mr. Adams re- ported on the Duhon Boulevard lighting ceremony that was held last Sunday in Amelia and also reported on the status of the Bayou Ramos Bridge. Mr. Duhon stated that he has been working on the Duhon Boulevard lighting project since November 2023. He thanked the new board for following/respecting his request and moving it forward in a quick manner. Rev. Mathews publicly acknowledged and thanked Mr. Duhon for all of his hard work and dedication to help his community. He stated that a 3/10% Sales Tax Funding request is forth coming to fund and install lighting on Highway 318 in front of West St. Mary Civic Center. Mr. Duhon stated for the record that matching funds are supposed to be used from the 3/10% Sales Tax Fund and that his father and the people of Amelia voted for this. He informed that this is the second time in 40 years that funding from the Amelia Recreation District has been used. He asked the new board members to use this money for capital projects and stated that he has requested the attorney to re- search the use of these funds. He discussed lighting on Joel Boulavard and stated that the money is for the people of Amelia. Mr. Governale explained that Duhon Boulevard lights and monthly electricity bill will be paid for by the district. Mr. Duhon requested to keep the 3/10% Sales Tax and Ad Valorem Tax funds separate for his district. Rev. Mathews introduced the following Ordinances: ORDINANCE NO. An Ordinance adopting the 2026 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana. THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE ORDINANCE NO. An Ordinance adopting the proposed Five-Year Capital Outlay Program for the Years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Ordinances be adopted. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried by the following 8-0-0-3 Roll Call vote: YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Davis, Duhon, Adams, and Hidalgo NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Rulf, Hebert, and Rink ORDINANCE NO. 2411 An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE EXHIBIT “A” Name: John Talbert Address: 1544 Hwy. 90 Patterson, LA Parcel Id# 2834321066.00 Lot 10 Land of Ledgerdom LTD Per Plat 20S 171990 Acq 469 346032 PURPOSE: Re- zone from General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to place a manufactured home on the property. ORDINANCE NO. 2412 An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into a Predial Servitude Agreement bearing upon property presently owned by Cosmas Pellerin and Sandra Paul Pellerin THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE EXHIBIT “A” STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF ST. MARY PREDIAL SERVITUDE AGREEMENT BE IT KNOWN, that on the dates hereinafter indicated but effective as of ——————— (the “Effective Date”). BEFORE the undersigned Notary(ies) Public, duly commissioned and qualified in and for the Parish of the State hereinafter indicated, and in the presence of the hereinafter identified undersigned witnesses, personally came and ap- peared: ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT, a subdivision of the State of Louisiana, domiciled in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, represented herein by ——————, its ————— duly authorized by ——————, and whose present mailing address is ———————, Franklin, LA 70538 (hereinafter referred to as “Grantor”); and ————————, whose present mailing address is ———————, (hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”). who declared that they hereby enter into this Predial Servitude Agreement (this “Agreement”), for themselves, their re- spective successors and assigns. RECITALS Whereas, Grantor is the owner of certain property in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, hereafter sometimes re- ferred to as the “Servient Estate”, and more fully described as follows: That certain tract or parcel of land together with all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining lying and being situated in Ward 4, Sec. 4, T15S-R10E, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as having a front of 30 feet, more or less on the South side of Parish Road 87 by a depth to Bayou Teche, bounded North by Parish Road 87, East by the Westernmost bank of the Verdunville Canal, South by Bayou Teche and West by Line B-C as is more fully shown on the Plan of Land showing property of Lucille Pellerin, prepared by Robert E. Miller, L.S. No. 2685, of Miller Engineers & Associates, dated June 6, 1984, bearing drawing No. 6939, which plan of land is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 27-N, Entry No. 207790. The tract described herein being highlighted in pink on the attached copy of said plan of land. Whereas, Grantee is the owner of certain properties in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, hereafter sometimes re- ferred to as the “Dominant Estate”, which abut the Servient Estate, and are more fully described as follows: Tract 1 of Dominant Estate: A certain lot belonging to Lucille Boudreaux Pellerin, formerly owned by Carl Bauer as shown on Property Map recorded in St. Mary Parish Courthouse. This tract is labeled as “DCEF” situated in Sec. 4, T155S-RIOE, Ward 4, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Showing from D to C 80’ wide (North) C to E 333’ length (East), E to F 100’ wide (South) F to D 325’ length (West). This tract is bounded on the North by properties belonging to Lucille Boudreaux Pellerin, to the West by Dennis Fleming, to the East by the Verdunville Canal and the South by Bayou Teche. That property has been surveyed by Miller Engineers. Being the same property acquired by Cosmas Pellerin by Cash Deed recorded in Book 27-P, Page 667, Entry No. 208,136, and as corrected by Act of Correction recorded in Book 27-R, Page 668, Entry No. 208,572 all of the Conveyance Records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Tract 2 of Dominant Estate. That certain lot or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, prescription and servitudes thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in the Fourth Ward, Section 4, Township 15 South, Range 10 East of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and being a portion of Tract ABFEA” on that certain Plan of Land showing property of Lucille Pellerin, a copy of which is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 30-L, Entry No. 219,576, said tract commencing at Point E on said Plan of Land, thence proceeding in a Southeasterly direction a distance of 79.84 feet to Point F, thence extending in a Northerly direction between slightly converging lines a distance of 187 feet from Point E and F on the said Plan of Land, with said tract being bounded on the North by re- maining property of Lucille Boudreaux Pellerin, or assigns, East by tract of land the Verdunville Canal, on the South by lands of Cosmas Pellerin or assigns, and on the West by property of Dennis Fleming, or assigns. For title see St. Mary Parish COB 302, Page 280, Entry No. 320026. Being the same property acquired by Cosmas Pellerin, et ux, by Cash Deed recorded in Book 335, Page 319, Entry No. 324,807 of the Conveyance Records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Tract 3 of Dominant Estate. That certain tract or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Section 4, T14S, R10E, Ward 4, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, known, designated and described as Tract “ABFEA”, all as more fully shown and depicted on that certain Plan of Land Showing Property of Lucille Pellerin, dated August 16, 1985, bearing Drawing No. 6839-1, prepared by Robert E. Miller, Jr., L.S. No. 2685, a copy of which is attached to deed recorded on June 22, 1987 in Conveyance Book 30-L, Page 728, Entry No. 219, 576 of the Conveyance Records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, reference to which is hereby made for a greater particularity of description; said property commencing at Point A and extending in an Easterly direction a distance of Sixty (60’) feet to Point B, thence ex- tending in a Southerly direction a distance of Three Hundred Ninety One and 45/100 (391.45’) feet to Point F, thence extending in a Westerly direction a distance of Seventy Nine and 84/100 (79.84’) feet to Point E, thence extending in a Northerly direction a distance of Three Hundred Seventy Five and 10/100 (375.10’) feet to Point A, the point of beginning; said property be- ing bounded Northerly by Parish Highway 87, Westerly by property of Dennis Fleming and Southerly by Bayou Teche, all as more fully shown on said map. LESS AND EX- CEPT: The same property described as Tract 2 of Dominant Estate above. Being the same property acquired by Cosmas Pellerin by Donation Inter Vivos recorded in Book 69, Page 423, Entry No. 287,303 of the Conveyance Records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Whereas, Grantor and Grantee intend by this Agreement that there be created a non-exclusive predial servitude of passage over and across a portion of the Servient for the benefit of the Dominant Estate for ingress and egress to and from the Dominant Estate, and that there be a non-exclusive servitude of passage over the entire Servient Estate for the benefit of the Dominant Estate for purposes related to maintenance of the Servient Estate. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other valuable consideration, the re- ceipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: SERVITUDE OF PASSAGE Subject to the assumption of the obligations stated below, Grantor does hereby establish, grant and create a non-exclusive perpetual predial servitude of passage and right of way across that portion of the Servient Estate which presently includes an improved driveway (hereafter sometimes re- ferred to as the “Driveway”) that runs from Verdunville Road to Tract 3 of the Dominant Estate as described above, and over all of that portion of the Servient Estate which is situated between the said improved driveway and the Dominant Estate. This predial servitude of passage shall afford pedestrian and vehicular passage, way, ingress and egress from Verdunville Road to Tract 3 of the Dominant Estate. This predial servitude of passage shall be for the benefit of the Dominant Estate, and the present and future owners and occupants of the Dominant Estate or any portions or tracts thereof, and their respective successors and as- signs, their respective tenants, em- ployees, contractors, deliverymen, agents, customers, invitees, licensees, and assigns (hereafter sometimes referred to as the “Favored Parties”). The Favored Parties of this predial servitude of passage shall have the right to maintain, repair, re- move, and replace the Driveway, and the right to construct, maintain, improvements on the servitude area including, but not limited to, the right to pave the repair, and construct additional improved exits from the Driveway to any portion or tract of the Dominant Estate. Any such maintenance, repair, removal, replacement, or construction shall be at the sole cost and expense of the Favored Parties. SERVITUDE OF ACCESS TO MAINTAIN SERVIENT ESTATE Subject to the assumption of the obligations stated below, Grantor does hereby establish, grant and create a non-exclusive perpetual predial servitude of access over and across all of the Servient Estate for the purpose of ingress and egress related to the obligation as- sumed by Grantee to maintain the Servient Estate as provided below. This predial servitude of passage shall be for the benefit of the Dominant Estate, and the present and future owners and occupants of the Dominant Estate or any portions or tracts thereof, and their respective successors and assigns. OBLIGATIONS IN CONSIDERATION OF GRANT OF SERVITUDE In consideration of the predial servitude of passage granted by Grantor to Grantee as provided above, Grantee does hereby agree that any owner, present or future, of the Dominant Estate, or any portions or tracts thereof, who wish to exercise any of the rights granted to them under this predial servitude agreement, is obligated and fully responsible for the following: 1) To maintain the entire Servient Estate in a safe and sanitary condition at least to the degree as may be required by any applicable state or parish ordinance, rule or regulation. 2) To assume the use and occupancy of the Servient Estate, to the ex- tent provided above, at their own risk and hereby release Grantor, its employees, officers, agents and/or representatives (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, made by any person against any or all of the Released Parties, by any persons relating to or sustained as a result of exercising any rights under this agreement, unless said claims are caused by the negligence of the Released Parties. 3) To hold harmless, defend and indemnify Grantor, its employees, officers, agents and/or representatives (the “Re- leased Parties”) from any claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, made by any person against any or all of the Released Parties, relating to or sustained as a result of exercising any rights under this agreement, unless said claims are caused by the negligence of the Released Parties. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS Grantor retains all rights to the Servient Estate subject to the servitudes granted herein including, but not limited to the rights to: (1) maintain the Verdunville Canal, (2) operate and place personnel, vehicles and equipment on the Servient Estate reasonably necessary for such maintenance, and (3) construct, re- pair, maintain and replace any building, structure or improvement on the Servient Estate. It is agreed that if the exercise by Grantor of any of its rights in the Servient Estate obstructs or interferes with Grantee’s rights under this servitude agreement, then such obstruction or interference shall be for the shortest period of time that is reasonably required for the exercise of such rights. Grantor further agrees that no permanent building or structure shall be placed upon that portion of the Servient Estate upon which the driveway is located, but subsurface im- provements may be so constructed thereon. The servitudes are granted “AS-IS”, “WHERE-IS”, “WITH ALL FAULTS” and without any warranties of title whatsoever or warranties as title, fitness or condition or the absence of defects, whether express or implied, and Grantees ex- pressly waives any warranty of title, fitness or guarantee against hidden or latent vices or defects which may be provided by law in Louisiana or otherwise. This provision has been called to the attention of Grantee and fully explained to Grantee, and Grantee acknowledges that Grantee has read and understands the waiver of all express or implied warranties and accepts the servitudes without any express or implied warranties. The parties hereto do hereby exonerate any undersigned Notary(ies) from all liability in the premises. The parties acknowledge that the acts of any Notary(ies) in the preparation and execution hereof do not constitute the expression of any opinion as to the validity of the title to the property herein described and, unless otherwise separately certified in writing, no title examination of said property has been performed by any undersigned Notary(ies). THUS, DONE AND SIGNED on the ——— day of ——————, 2025, in ——————, Louisiana, in the presence of the undersigned competent witnesses, who hereunto sign their names with the said appearers and me, Notary, after due reading of the whole. ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT GRANTOR BY: ————— ——————— GRANTEE ———————— GRANTEE WITNESSES: ——————— PRINT: ————— ——————— PRINT: ———————————— NOTARY PUBLIC OLD BUSINESS: A. Referred from the September 24, 2025, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: Fire Protection District No. 3 (Amelia Area) – 2 Vacancies Joseph Foret – Present Member, Royal Young – Present Member, Cheryl Dugas Mr. Duhon moved that Joseph Foret and Royal Young be reappointed to Fire Protection District No. 3. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried. NEW BUSINESS: A. Discussion and action relative to certain administrative budgetary actions. (Rev. Mathews) Rev. Mathews requested that this item be placed on the November 12, 2025 Advisory Budget Finance Committee agenda. B. Ed Smith, former Chairman, St. Mary Parish 911 Advisory Board has written – “Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the St. Mary Parish 911 Communication District Board. As I am no longer employed with Acadian Am- bulance. I am unable to continue serving as the representative for Emergency Medical Services in this capacity.” Mr. Smith will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised. C. Daisy Kimball, Operations Manager, Acadian Ambulance Service has written – “On behalf of Acadian Ambulance, I wish to inform you that Edward Smith is no longer employed by Acadiana Ambulance. We understand Mr. Smith has already re- signed from the board. We are grateful for his many years of service to the board and residents of St. Mary Parish. As a representative of EMS, we would like to recommend Ms. Brandi Leonard, a current employee of Acadian Ambulance, serving as the Quality Improvement Coordinator.” D. Jenny R. Darce, Secretary/Treasurer of Water and Sewer Commission No. 4 has emailed “to request the Council’s ap- proval to hold our November and December board meetings on the currently scheduled dates: November 19, 2025, and December 17, 2025. Our Commission regularly meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Please let me know if the Council re- quires any additional information. We appreciate your consideration and continued support.” Mr. Adams mov-ed that the Water & Sewer Commission No. 4 meetings in November and December 2025 be approved to held on the same days as Parish Council’s meetings. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried. There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried. S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Chairperson S/G LISA C. MORGAN Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk Adv. Dec. 10, 2025 Cost: $531.00 PUBLIC
NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING REPORT OCTOBER 22, 2025 FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA 5:45 P.M. The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rodney Olan-der, David W. Hill, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Dean Adams. Absent were Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinances: An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (John Talbert) An ordinance establishing a Predial Servitude Agreement with Cosmas Pellerin and Sandra Paul Pellerin regarding property owned by St. Mary Parish Government. There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding the proposed ordinances. In response to Mr. Adams’ inquiry, Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan, stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the rezone for John Talbert. There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried. s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Chairperson s/g Lisa C. Morgan Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk Adv. Dec. 10, 2025 Cost: $37.50