:  TOWN OF ERATH VERMILION PARISH  APRIL 13, 2026  PRESIDING: MAYOR PRO TEM STEPHANIE BROUSSARD  BOARD OF ALDERMEN: MIKE RICHARD, CORY DUPLANTIS, JASON CONNOR  ABSENT: MAYOR TAYLOR MENCACCI, SCOTT BERNARD  A motion was offered by Mike Richard seconded by Cory Duplantis and duly carried, approving the minutes of the regular meeting March 9, 2026.  A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Mike Richard and duly carried, approving the bills for payment.  A motion was offered by Jason Connor, seconded by Cory Duplantis and duly carried, approving Change Order #3 in the amount of $100,000 for Tri-Star rental fees.  A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Mike Richard and duly carried, approving a letter of "No Objection" for the placement of 2-inch conduit, fiber optic cable, two vaults and a cabinet that are within the North Road right-of-way within corporate limits of the Town of Erath.  A motion was offered by Jason Connor, seconded by Mike Richard and duly carried, authorizing the Mayor to execute a pole attachment agreement with Optimum once the exhibits are submitted and reviewed by Sellers and Associates and Town Attorney Bart Broussard.  A motion was offered by Jason Connor, seconded by Cory Duplantis and duly carried, there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Taylor Mencacci Mayor  Raquel Harris Town Clerk

Prairie Gregg Drainage District  Board of Commissioners Meeting  Erath, Louisiana March 9, 2026  Minutes of the Prairie Gregg Drainage District Board of Commissioners' regular meeting held Monday March 9, 2026, at the District Office, 5028 Frank Road, Erath, Louisiana.  President Henrik Kasperski, presiding  Board members present: Henrik Kasperski, Emile Thibodeaux, Mark Broussard,  Bonnie Broussard, Robert Moss  Board members absent: none  Guest: Kirk Broussard, Fabian Hulin, Jennifer Parker, Thomas Richard  The meeting was called to order.  Henrik Kasperski led the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.  By motion of Bonnie Broussard, duly seconded by Mark Broussard, and unanimously carried, the minutes for the February 9, 2026, board meeting were approved.  By motion of Robert Moss duly seconded by Bonnie Broussard, and unanimously carried, the review of the monthly budget to actual comparison report was accepted as presented and is to be kept on file.  By motion of Emile Thibodeaux duly seconded by Bonnie Broussard, and unanimously carried, the bills for February 2026 were accepted as presented and is to be kept on file.  Kirk Broussard presented the supervisor's report:  1. Big work Boat is finished but paint did not adhere properly, company will repaint the  boat.  2. We need to discuss new tractor, side mower and bush hog options.  3. When new tractor comes in discuss the possibility of selling the older tractors.  4. Excavator bucket is on back order.  5. Outboard motor is running and Chris is replacing wires and lights on flat boat that  sank.  New Business:  1. By motion of Bonnie Broussard duly seconded by Emile Thibodeaux, and unanimously carried, the mileage resolution proposition was approved.  2. By motion of Robert Moss duly seconded by Mark Broussard, and unanimously carried, the employment of Todd Hulin past his 90-day probationary period, was approved, and he will receive his yearly raise beginning on March 6th.  3. By motion of Robert Moss duly seconded by Bonnie Broussard, and unanimously  carried, the employment of Jennifer H Parker and salary, was approved.  4. By motion of Emile Thibodeaux duly seconded by Robert Moss, and unanimously  carried, the purchase of a New Holland T6.155 Tractor bought under state contract was approved.  5. By motion of Bonnie Broussard duly seconded by Emile Thibodeaux, and  unanimously carried, the purchase of a Saber Side Mower, to be installed on the new T6.155, under state contract was approved.  There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.  Henry Keepushi  Henry Kasperski, President  ifer Parker  Jennifer Parker, Accountant

Abbeville, Louisiana April 1, 2026 Minutes of an Isle Marrone Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners regular meeting held Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in District 13 Volunteer Fire Department Building, 18838 West LA Highway 82, Abbeville, Louisiana 70510. Mr. Marty Hebert President. The meeting was called to order. Roll Call Present: Mr. Marty Hebert Mr. Glenwood Leonard Mr. Arnold Abshire Mr. Louis J. Suire Absent: Mr. Scott B. Lemaire Also present: Mrs. Pamela Ebanks (Clerk) Guest: None The Bills were passed to the Board Members for review. Upon the motion of Mr. Glenwood Leonard, seconded by Mr. Louis J. Suire and unanimously carried the minutes of March 4, 2026, were adopted as presented. Treasurer’s Report: The Clerk advised the Board of the recent Deposit Detail Report and Interest Earned Report. Exhibit I (on File) Upon the motion of Mr. Arnold Abshire, seconded by Mr. Louis J. Suire and unanimously carried the Treasurer’s report of $1,420,815.38 in the Maintenance Fund, was accepted. Supervisor's Report: As reported to the Board, Mr. Marty Hebert advised the Schedule of work is progressing well. The Board’s Excavator finished the Trees on the Touchet Canal on 3/10/2026 and moved 3/11/26 to Sandrus Stelly Jr on Russ Rd Warren Guidry property. The Long Reach finished the Touchet Canal on 3/27/2026 and on 3/30/2026 the Long Reach moved to the Warren Ditch. The Board’s Excavator finished the Trees on Hwy 82 at the Warren ditch and moved back to Russ Rd to Finish the Job previously started. Improvement List: The following drainages were placed on the Improvement List. None at this Time. The following drainages were completed. • The Board’s Excavator completed the Trees on the Touchet Canal 3/10/2026 and moved to Sandrus Stelly Jr. Russ rd. on Warren Guidry Property on 3/11/2026. • The Long reach completed the Touchet Canal on 3/27/2026 and move to the Warren Ditch 3/30/2026. • The Boards Excavator completed the Trees on Hwy 82 at the Warren Ditch 4/1/2026 and moved back to Russ Rd to finish the Job previously started. Upon motion of Mr. Glenwood Leonard, seconded by Mr. Arnold Abshire and unanimously carried the Supervisor’s Report, was adopted. Secretary’s Report: • The clerk Presented the Monthly Budget for March 2026, upon motion of Mr. Louis J. Suire seconded by Mr. Arnold Abshire and unanimously carried the monthly Budget was adopted. • The Clerk Presented the February Bank Statement. • Present Email for the 2026 Mandatory Training within house training or • online Training. • Present and answer the Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire. Upon motion of Mr. Glenwood Leonard seconded by Mr. Louis J. Suire and unanimously carried the Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire was adopted and in the Same motion gave President Marty Hebert and Secretary Mr. Louis J. Suire the authority to sign the form. Upon motion of Mr. Louis J. Suire, seconded by Mr. Arnold Abshire and unanimously carried the Secretary’s Report, was accepted. New Business: • The clerk presented and read the Affidavit and Resolution and called a vote to Adopt the Millage of 35.310 Mills for the Tax Year 2026. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by ISLE MARRONE GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1: MILLAGE MAINTENANCE 35.310 mills BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of VERMILION, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: MR. LOUIS J. SUIRE, MR. ARNOLD ABSHIRE, MR. GLENWOOD LEONARD, MR. MARTY HEBERT NAYS: NONE ABSTAINED: NONE ABSENT: MR. SCOTT B. LEMAIRE Upon motion of Mr. Arnold Abshire, seconded by Mr. Glenwood Leonard and unanimously carried the Resolution, was adopted. Upon motion of Mr. Louis J. Suire, seconded by Mr. Arnold Abshire and unanimously carried the following Bills were accepted and/or ratified for payment. BILLS FOR APRIL 2026 1. FIRST CITIZENS BANK CK#7242 $4,895.60 2. PARISH GROUP RISK MGMT (HEALTH INS) $2,068.89 3. ABBEVILLE MERIDIONAL $178.00 4. PRIMCO FAB LLC $35.98 5. SLEMCO $46.27 6. DUHON BROTHER OIL $7,354.02 7. L & R CONSTRUCTION CO. OF KAPLAN $8,160.00 8.POWERPLAN $10,200.00 9.VENTURE AUTO PARTS, LLC $175.90 10.HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC $1,200.00 11. PAMELA EBANKS (REIMBURSE INTUIT PAYROLL) $39.50 TOTAL ___________________ $34,354.16 With no other business to present, upon motion of Mr. Arnold Abshire, seconded by Mr. Glenwood Leonard and unanimously carried the meeting was duly adjourned.

Abbeville, Louisiana April 13, 2026 Minutes of a Consolidated Gravity Drainage District # 2A Board of Commissioners regular meeting held at the Vermilion Parish Library, Kaplan Branch, 815 N. Cushing Ave., Kaplan, La. on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM. President Donald Gaspard presiding The meeting was called to order. Roll call: Present: Mr. Mark Comeaux Mr. Donald Gaspard Mr. Ted Girouard Absent: Mr. Thomas Lalande Mr. Randy Stutes Also in attendance: Clerk Denise LeBlanc Guests: None By motion of Mr. Mark Comeaux, seconded by Mr. Ted Girouard, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 9, 2026 and the special meeting of March 25, 2026 was approved. Clerk Denise LeBlanc provided all board members with the monthly actual budget analysis for review and discussion. By motion of Mr. Ted Girouard, seconded by Mr. Mark Comeaux, and unanimously carried, the clerk’s treasurer’s report of $537,122.28 in the maintenance fund was accepted. EXHIBIT I (ON FILE) The clerk informed the Board the certificate of deposit is coming up for renewal on April 22, 2026. By motion of Mr. Mark Comeaux, seconded by Mr. Ted Girouard, and unanimously carried, the Board voted to renew the certificate of deposit at the current value. The clerk provided the Board with the March bank statement and the first quarter savings account statement for review. Supervisor’s Report: Mr. Donald Gaspard reported operators Jessie Fabre and Marty Gaspard’s work schedule was progressing well. The drum roller is still down and waiting on parts. The drum roller has been repositioned on the excavator. Clerk’s Report: The clerk presented the attestation questionnaire, prepared by Kolder, Slaven & Co., to the Board. By motion of Mr. Mark Comeaux, seconded by Mr. Ted Girouard, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized President Donald Gaspard to execute the questionnaire. The clerk presented the 2026 Maintenance Fund Millage Resolution to the Board. By motion of Mr. Mark Comeaux, seconded by Mr. Ted Girouard, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the 2026 Maintenance Fund Millage at 16.60 mills. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A: MILLAGE Maintenance Fund 16.60 mills BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: Mark Comeaux, Donald Gaspard, Ted Girouard NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Thomas Lalande, Randy Stutes By motion of Mr. Ted Girouard, seconded by Mr. Mark Comeaux, and unanimously carried, the following monthly bills were approved for payment: Deere Credit --------------------------------------------- 6,375.00 pd. ck# 5644 CH Field Services -------------------------------------- 2,750.00 pd. ck# 5632 Abbeville Meridional ---------------------------------- 158.00 Covington Sales & Service --------------------------- 4,350.24 Deere Credit -------------------------------------------- 6,925.00 Duhon Brothers Oil Co. ------------------------------ 6,030.12 Guidry’s Auto Parts ----------------------------------- 462.14 L & R Construction Co. ------------------------------ 600.00 PowerPlan ---------------------------------------------- 1,260.62 Visa ----------------------------------------------------- 292.24 pd. ck# 5640 Parish Gov’t Risk Mgmt. ------------------------------ 1,012.09 TOTAL BILLS ---------------------------------------- $ 30,215.45 By motion of Mr. Mark Comeaux, seconded by Mr. Ted Girouard, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. __________________________ _____________________________ President Secretary

Minutes of proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Gueydan Drainage District taken at regular meeting held on April 9, 2026 with the following members: PRESENT: KEITH HENSGENS, TREVOR HAIR, PERCY LOUGON JEFFREY P. SCANLAN and DAVID SIMON ABSENT: NONE Motion was made by KEITH HENSGENS, seconded by JEFFREY P. SCANLAN, and unanimously carried, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 11, 2026 be dispensed with and that same be adopted as written. Motion was made by PERCY LOUGON, seconded by KEITH HENSGENS, and unanimously carried, that all bills approved by the finance committee be paid. Motion was made by KEITH HENSGENS, seconded by JEFFREY P. SCANLAN, and unanimously carried, that the review of the monthly budget to actual comparison report for March 2026 be accepted. The Board of Commissioners of the Gueydan Drainage District of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, met in Special Session at its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, at One-Thirty (1:30) oclock P.M., pursuant to the provisions of the following written notice and duly posted in the manner required by law, viz: GUEYDAN DRAINAGE DISTRICT 504 Second Street P O Box 176 GUEYDAN, LOUISIANA 70542-0176 PHONE: 337-536-9210/FAX: 337-536-6395 NOTICE POSTED: April 7, 2026 POSTED AT 8:00 oclock A.M. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS: DATE: April 9, 2026 TIME: 1:30 OCLOCK P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: 504 SECOND STREET, GUEYDAN, LOUISIANA AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes of regular meeting on March 11, 2026. Approval to pay all bills approved by the finance committee. Approval of the monthly budget to actual comparison report for March 2026 to be accepted. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: • Letter from Police Jury appointing Trevor Hair to replace Kirby Henry • Adopt the millage rates for the tax year 2026. ADJOURNMENT JEANNE C. WOODS, SECRETARY GUEYDAN SUB DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 5 504 SECOND STREET, GUEYDAN LA 70542 337-536-9210 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact JEANNE C. WOODS at 337-536-9210, describing the assistance that is necessary. The following letter was received from the Vermilion Parish Police Jury advising that TREVOR HAIR had been appointed to fill the unexpired term of KIRBY HENRY, who recently resigned from the Board of Commissioners: Trevor Hair 10206 Wright Road Gueydan, LA 70542 RE: Authorized Actions March 18, 2026 – Police Jury Meeting Dear Mr. Hair: In action taken at their March 18, 2026 meeting, the Vermilion Parish Police Jury approved to appoint you to the Gueydan Sub Drainage District No. 5 Board-replacing Mr. Kirby Henry, term to expire March 18, 2030. Please fill out, sign and notarize the Oath of Office and returned it to the address above. Should you have any questions, or need additional information, please feel free to call on us. Sincerely, Keith Roy Parish Administrator KR/aah Cc: Gravity Drainage District No. 5 The following Resolution was introduced by KEITH HENSGENS, seconded by JEFFREY P. SCANLAN: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millages are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Board of Commissioners of the Gueydan Sub-Drainage District No. 5 of the Parish of Vermilion, Louisiana, acting for and on behalf of the Sub-District No. Five (5) of the said Gueydan Drainage District: TAX FOR: MILLAGE: Maintenance of Drainage Works 13.990 Mills Maintenance of Drainage Works 7.620 Mills Maintenance of Drainage Works 3.560 Mills BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: KEITH HENSGENS, JEFFREY P. SCANLAN, TREVOR HAIR, PERCY LOUGON and DAVID SIMON NAYS: NONE ABSTAINED: NONE ABSENT: NONE And the said resolution was adopted on this 9th day of April, 2026. S/JEANNE WOODS S/DAVID SIMON Secretary President There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion was made by JEFFREY P. SCANLAN, seconded by TREVOR HAIR, and unanimously carried, that the meeting was adjourned. S/JEANNE WOODS S/DAVID SIMON Secretary President

GENERAL MEETING TOWN OF MAURICE MINUTES Wednesday, March 18, 2026 The General Meeting of the Officials of the Town of Maurice was opened by Mayor Neil Arsement at 6:00 p.m. at the Maurice Municipal Building, 405 Lastie Ave., Maurice, Louisiana Mayor Arsement led the assembly in Prayer and Alderman Scott Trahan led the Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of officers Present: Mayor Neil Arsement; Alderwoman Megan Landry- Lalande; Alderman Troy Catalon; Alderman Jonathan Schlicher; Alderman Matthew Trahan; Alderman Scott Trahan Absent: None Also present: Erica Arceneaux; Joan Methvin; Nichole Bonin; Kimberly Guidry; Nick Sonnier, Sellers & Associates; Richard Meche, Maintenance Supervisor; Chief Guy Nerren; Ricky Lafleur, Legal Advisor; Anthony Koppie; Jeremy Hidalgo; Keith Breaux; John Sonnier; Chad Abell Mayor Arsement asked Council members and Chief Nerren to recognize budget to actual financial statements included in their monthly binders Approval of the General Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026- No public comments Motion: Landry-Lalande/Catalon moved, seconded and carried to accept the February 18, 2026, minutes and dispense with the reading. Yay-All Present Agenda Approval- Matthew Trahan- add Resolution Requesting Financial Assistance Senator Bill Cassidy and remove item 5.c No public comments Motion: Landry-Lalande/Schlicher moved, seconded and carried to accept the agenda as amended. Yay- All Present Mike Roy, John S Dowling- Present Fiscal Year Audit- Mr. Roy went over the highlights of the General, 75 Sales Tax, and 89 Sales Tax Governmental Funds and the Utility Fund from the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Audit, which included revenues, expenses, capital assets, etc. Roy stated fund balances had greatly increased throughout the governmental funds. Mr. Roy recognized the General Fund balance included ARPA Funds and Entergy payments. The Town’s Utility Fund expenditures exceeded the revenue collected. Internal control issues included inadequate segregation of duties and improperly tagged assets. Arsement advised the Town is actively working on both issues. The audit showed the Town operated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Roy asked Council members to review the report and contact him with any questions or concerns. Discussion was held Jeremy Hidalgo- Parish Strategy Group- Updates on Occupational Licenses- Mr. Hidalgo discussed the implementation process for introducing Parish Strategy to current business owners. He gave Council members a spreadsheet showing collection numbers since his company took over the Occupational License tax and advised he is currently doing a pre-audit on 24 businesses whose gross receipts appeared to be underreported and plans to have site visits to 27 businesses who have not responded to initial communications. Collection efforts are going well and have increased from the previous year. Matthew Trahan thanked Hidalgo for the fair treatment of business owners throughout the Town. Discussion was held. Khoa Le- AQ Studios- Present City Hall Bids & Recommendations to Award- Chad Abell spoke on behalf of AQ Studios and recommended the New City Hall project be awarded to L.K. Breaux, the lowest responsive bidder at $1,923,000. The bid was under the allocated budget. The original bid packets will be turned into City Hall for the project file. Discussion was held. No public comment Motion: M. Trahan/Catalon moved, seconded and carried to award the New City Hall project to L.K. Breaux at $1,923,000 Contingent Upon Concurrence from Facility Planning & Control. Yay- S. Trahan, Landry-Lalande, Catalon, Schlicher, M. Trahan; Nay- None Ricky Lafleur- Mr. Lafleur, stated that Mayor’s Court was going well. The issue with the abandoned vehicle in Victoria Manor was taken care of. Lafleur will discuss a non-profit business that was exempt from the Occupational License Tax with Mr. Hidalgo. Arsement asked Lafleur to check into filing a public record request to obtain documents from Vermilion Parish. The discovery process is still going on with Entergy. Discussion was held. Nick Sonnier, Sellers & Associates- Resolution Pertaining to the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report for the North Wastewater Treatment Plant (January 2025- December 2025)- Sonnier presented the audit report which showed no exceedances of legal limits throughout the year. Maurice’s North WWTP is in good shape. Discussion was held. No public comment Motion: Landry-Lalande/M. Trahan moved, seconded and carried to Accept the Resolution Pertaining to the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report for the North Wastewater Treatment Plant (January 2025-December 2025). Yay- Landry-Lalande, Catalon, Schlicher, M. Trahan, S. Trahan; Nay- None Resolution Pertaining to the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant (January 2025-December 2025)- Sonnier presented the audit report which showed no exceedances of legal limits throughout the year. Maurice’s South WWTP is in good shape. Discussion was held. No public comment Motion: Schlicher/Landry-Lalande moved, seconded and carried to Accept the Resolution Pertaining to the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant (January 2025-December 2025). Yay- Catalon, Schlicher, M. Trahan, S. Trahan, Landry-Lalande; Nay- None Petition for Annexation: Claire Bohn, Ferdinand Villien, & Edward Villien Property- Sonnier received a signed petition for property annexation from the property owners and prepared a plat for Council consideration. The property is currently undeveloped. Arsement was in favor of the annexation because the Town would potentially gain residential water customers which generates income to help alleviate the strain on Maurice’s infrastructure. Sonnier also advised a letter of no objection from the parish was necessary since the Town would only take in the right-of-way and not the paved portion of the road leading up to that point. Discussion was held. No public comment Motion: M. Trahan/Catalon moved, seconded and carried to accept the Petition for Annexation: Claire Bohn, Ferdinand Villien, & Edward Villien Property contingent upon a letter of no objection from Vermilion Parish regarding the right-of-way. Yay- Landry-Lalande, Catalon, Schlicher, M. Trahan, S. Trahan; Nay- None Resolution Requesting Financial Assistance from the Honorable Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator FY 2027 Congressional Direct Spending Request- Sonnier advised there are grant funds available from Cassidy’s Congressional Direct Spending. Arsement wanted Sellers and Associates to submit the resolution on behalf of the Town to offset some of the cost of the sewer plant expansion as a back-up plan in case state funding doesn’t come through. The request would be for 8 million dollars. Discussion was held. No public comment Motion: S. Trahan/Catalon moved, seconded and carried to accept the Resolution Requesting Financial Assistance from the Honorable Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator FY 2027 Congressional Direct Spending Request. Yay- M. Trahan, S. Trahan, Landry-Lalande, Catalon, Schlicher; Nay- None Sonnier advised the legs on the elevated water tower are up and the contractor is working on the bowl. Progress is going well. Chief Nerren, Police Chief- Introduction to Increase the Salary of the Chief of Police- Nerren asked Council members to consider introducing an ordinance to amend the Police Chief Salary. Nerren asked for a $5,200 yearly increase to his current salary. Nerren’s salary was more than the current established Ordinance due to cost-of-living increases received over the last few years. Landry-Lalande and Matthew Trahan asked about workload changes, and accomplishments over the last few years and areas that need improvement within the department. Nerren advised he gets calls to assist officers all hours of the day and night and he felt the department has moved in a positive direction during his time in office over the last 7 ½ years. Schlicher and Scott Trahan asked about Chief of Police salaries from other municipalities. Nerren did not have information from other municipalities to present. Council members did not feel enough information was presented to justify an increase at this time. Discussion was held. No public comment Motion: Catalon/Landry-Lalande moved, seconded and failed to Introduce an Ordinance Amending and Increasing the Salary of the Chief of Police. Yay- None; Nay- S. Trahan, Landry-Lalande, Catalon, Schlicher, M. Trahan Updates- Family Fun Day- Nerren advised the annual Family Fun Day was scheduled for March 28th at Maurice Park. Richard Meche, Maintenance Supervisor- January 2026- 9,703,000 gallons of water produced; 8,701,064 gallons of water sold; 1,001,936 gallons of water Unmetered; 10%. The crew will do grass maintenance at Maurice Park before the Family Fun Day. Maintenance crew is mowing around Town. Meche was asked about the orientation and placement of the logo for the elevated water tank. Arsement asked for Council consideration regarding placing the current logo or other ideas for a different design. Arsement asked Catalon to discuss the logo and placement with Council members. Discussion was held. Mayor Arsement- Introduce to Amend the Water Use Ordinance- Arsement asked Council members to consider reducing the time allowed before Town Utility services are disconnected for non-payment. He wanted to possibly set the date for the 1st day of the month following the bill due date. Council members had concerns about the estimated 10 day disconnect being too strict for those that may have conflicting payroll dates or emergency situations. The tentative change would be for the 15th of the month following the bill’s due date. Extensive discussion was held. No public comment Motion: Catalon/M. Trahan moved, seconded and carried to Introduce an Ordinance to Amend the Water Use Ordinance to Reduce the Utility Disconnect date and Set a Public Hearing for April 15, 2026, at 6pm in the Town of Maurice General Meeting Room located at 405 Lastie Avenue, Maurice LA 70555. Yay- Landry-Lalande, Catalon, Schlicher, M. Trahan, S. Trahan; Nay- None Authorize Mayor to Enter into a Contract with the Wynn Family to Purchase Property on Lafayette Street next to Maurice Park- Arsement advised the agreed upon price for the 8 acres of property next to Maurice Park is $202,000. Arsement suggested using Gerald Dartez to handle the paperwork. The new property would give the Town some flexibility on amenities that can be added. Discussion was held. No public comment Motion: Landry-Lalande/M. Trahan moved, seconded and carried Authorizing Mayor Arsement to Enter into a Contract with the Wynn Family to Purchase 8 acres of Property on Lafayette Street next to Maurice Park Yay- M. Trahan, Catalon, S. Trahan, Schlicher, Landry-Lalande; Nay- None Sales Tax Report- January 2026 sales tax is $137,286.21 which increased 16.8% from last year. Arsement asked residents continue supporting local businesses or shopping online and thanked everyone for continuing to support the local community businesses and keep them growing. Updates- City Hall will start as soon as possible. Concrete crews will finish walkways at Maurice Park, and the small hill should open soon. Arsement is working on getting pavilion details soon. Council Concerns- Landry-Lalande had concerns about the height of the larger hill at Maurice Park. Arsement advised the height can be adjusted if necessary once the pavilion is installed. She also thought rebranding the Maurice logo should be considered. Arsement asked Landr-Lalande and Catalon to have discussion and present something as soon as possible. Matthew Trahan will send out an email regarding the placement of the bollards. Schlicher clarified Roberts Rules for discussion of agenda items and motions. Catalon asked about sidewalks along Andre Avenue. Estimates came back high but Arsement is still working on getting funding and moving forward with installation. Discussion was held Motion: Schlicher/Landry-Lalande seconded and carried to adjourn at 8:27 pm. Yay- All Present __________________________ ______________________________ Nichole G Bonin, Assistant Clerk Neil Arsement, Mayor

The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regular scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on April 13, 2026 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, Louisiana. The following were present for roll call: Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Paulette Belton, Gerry Mims, Wade McBride and Dennis Clary Absent: Calvin Waggoner Rick Barlo A school should select, and display at its discretion, the four displays attached to this guidance letter—provided that the displays themselves or funding for w gave the Invocation. Paulette Belton led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was called to order by Mary Saulters. A motion was made by Rick Barlow seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meetings held on March 2, 2026. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to the approve the resolution to adopt the Attorney General’s guidance as its own and direct all schools within its jurisdiction to implement H.B. 71- displaying of the Ten Commandments in each classroom. Jackson Parish School Board April 13, 2026 Resolution BE IT FOREVER KNOWN, that by official action taken at its meeting of April 13, 2026, the Jackson Parish School Board (sometimes referred to as the “Board”) adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature enacted, and the Governor signed into law, H.B. 71 (also known as Act No. 676); WHEREAS, H.B. 71 reflects the Legislature’s observation that “the Supreme Court of the United States [has] recognized that the Ten Commandments ‘have historical significance as one of the foundations of our legal system’”; WHEREAS, H.B. 71 reflects the Legislature’s “intent to ... ensure that the students in our public schools may understand and appreciate the foundational documents of our state and national government”; WHEREAS, to effectuate that intent, H.B. 71 directs “each public school governing authority [to] display the Ten Commandments in each classroom in each school under its jurisdiction,” in accordance with specific minimum requirements; WHEREAS, H.B. 71 provides that “[t]he nature of the display shall be determined by each governing authority”; WHEREAS, the Attorney General promulgated a guidance letter on January 3, 2025, containing the following recommendation: Louisiana schools should implement H.B. 71 pursuant to the following parameters: 1. the displays are donated—such that any given display may appear in any given classroom. 2. To ensure readability, each display should be between the statutory minimum size, 11 inches by 14 inches, and 18 inches by 24 inches. 3. To avoid any possibility of confusion regarding whether displays are attributable to individual teachers, a school should place its displays on any classroom wall other than behind a teacher’s desk, podium, or location from which a teacher ordinarily delivers instruction. 4. A school should seek to place its displays among others reflecting educational content, such as those displaying the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, and the Northwest Ordinance, see La. R.S. 25:1282. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by the vote reflected herein below, the Jackson Parish School Board does hereby elect to (a) adopt the Attorney General’s guidance as its own and (b) direct all schools within its jurisdiction to immediately implement H.B. 71 in accordance with that guidance, provided that the specified displays or funding are donated: ON THE MOTION OF Wade McBride and seconded by Paulette Belton, the following votes were cast: YEAS: Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Paulette Belton, Gerry Mims, Wade McBride, Dennis Clary NEAS: None Absent: Calvin Waggoner w/signature President w/signature Secretary Item No. 6 was tabled. The Board recognized Danielle Copeland, Principal at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School and Chris Cavin, Principal at Quitman High School who presented information concerning NIET (National Institute for Excellence in Teaching). Rick Barlow reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting. A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education and District Maintenance bills. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve payment to Uniti Fiber in the amount of $27,949.75 to purchase E-Rate Cat 2 equipment for E-Rate Year 2026-2027, to be paid from General Fund. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried accepting low quote of $29,500.00 from VCC Janitorial Supply to purchase three (5) Triple S Scrubbers, to be paid from Parish Wide Maintenance funds. The scrubbers will be used by all five (5) schools. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving to hire a Literacy/Numeracy Mentor for grades 6-8 (targeted for CIR schools) to be paid out of the 2026-2027 CLSD 3.0 and Redesign funds. This is a one-year position with the option to be renewed for an additional year dependent on grant funding. Kristi Bass, Business Manager presented the Financial Report. Wade McBride reported to the Board on the meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee. A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried accepting low quote of $93,702.00 from Fuqua Flooring to refinish the gym floor at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid as follows: Jonesboro Hodge District funds $32,630.00, Quitman District funds $29,610.00 and Weston District funds $31,462.00. Gerry Mims reported to the Board on the meeting of the Transportation Committee. A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving out of state travel for Quitman High School Beta members: Evie Hasley, Jana Potts, Will St. Clair, Bethany Webb and Niki St. Clair, Advisor to attend the National BETA Convention, June 16-20, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Expenses will be reimbursed according to Policy IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions. A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Wade McBride and carried approving approving out of state travel for Weston High School Beta members: Molly Beaubouef, Elsie Flynn, Addisyn Garrett, Rainey Gregory, Brianna Moffitt, Allison Morgan, Anna Shows, Abram Toms, Braedyn Turner, Madison Turner and Advisors, Kim Shows and Cyndi Beaubouef to attend the National Beta Convention, June 16-20, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Expenses will be reimbursed according to policy IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Beltonand carried approving out of state travel for Quitman High School FBLA members: Emmalynn Foster,Brylee Hasley,Amelia Staggs,Klea Blalock,Sunni Altheimer,Emma Toms,Raegan Bell,Audrina Martin,Katy Cumpton,Charleigh Newton,Lexie Tippen,Colton Powell,Averi Hasley,Addi Faber,Elizabeth Lemken and Advisor/Chaperone Jessica Staggs and Brandie Hasley, to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference, June 27-July 3, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Expenses will be reimbursed according to policy IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to adjourn at 11:35 a.m.. President Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $72.00 on Apr 17, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE Anyone knowing the address or location of MARGARET O. FORD, (a/k/a Margaret Osborne Ford, a/k/ Margaret Ford) please contact Douglas L. Stokes, Attorney at Law, 401 Polk Ave., Jonesboro, LA 71251 and provide that information to him. She has been sued by the Barksdale Federal Credit Union in a suit filed against her in Jackson Parish bearing Civil Suit # C-37589. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 17, 2026.

The Village of North Hodge held a meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Those present at the meeting were Mayor Joanie Cannady, Clerk Tiffany Turnbow, Assistant Clerk Chasity Pennington, Alderman Ernest Roden, Alderman Andrea Woods, Alderman Sarah Heard, Officer Rison, and Chief Bobby Dillon. Visitors: LRWA Clarence Beebe, Tony Duffey, Peggy Moffet, Clint Cannady, Lavon Hill, Joseph Crowell, Benny Lowery, Jared Carpenter, Kim Reed, Mary Bryant, Carlos Livingston, Sallie Mae Wilson, and Mr. Slaughter. Mayor Cannady greeted all who were present. Mayor Cannady called the meeting to order. Alderman Woods led the Invocation. Alderman Heard led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments: None Bills to Be Paid: Alderman Woods Made a Motion to Pay Bills. Alderman Heard Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. New Business: · LRWA Clarence Beebe Explanation was given by Mr. Beebe on the water rate study he completed for the Village of North Hodge. Discussion was had. · Resolution #203 MWPP Audit Report Alderman Woods made a Motion to approve Resolution 203. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. · Commission Board for Zoning Discussion was had. · LRWA- Susan Robbins Discussion was had on the location of Well #1 Public Comments #2: Village Members talked to The Board Members and Staff and Mr Clarence Beebe and asked questions on the water rate study. Information was given to each person present on the new rates and old rates. Council Comments: None Police Comments: Chief Dillon wants to move the previous Chief’s memorial sign closer to the park so it would be noticed more. Chief said the Department is doing better. Mayor Comments: Mayor Cannady informed the Alderman of town happenings. She gave information CGLA Workshop the office staff will be completing, Core and Main wants us to update our billings system. Alderman Heard Made a Motion to Adjourn the Village Meeting. Alderman Woods Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Apr 17, 2026.

Minutes Town of Jonesboro Zoning Board Meeting Date: 4/7/26 Time: 4 pm Location: Jonesboro Town Hall 128 Allen Ave Jonesboro, La 71251 1. Call to order- Meeting was called to order at 4 pm by Zoning Board Administrator, Austin Ballott III, Compliance Officer. 2. Roll Call- Timothy Stewart – Present; David Hammock – Present; Michael Holder – Present; Sam Lamkin – Absent; Antoan Leonard – Absent. 3. Invocation- D. Hammock. 4. Pledge of Allegiance – M. Holder. 5. Public Comments- None. 6. Approval of Agenda - Motion by Stewart. Second by Hammock. No discussion. Motion passed. 7. Approval of 3/18/2026 Zoning Board Meeting Minutes- Motion by Holder. Second by Hammock. No discussion. Motion passed. 8. Discussion & Recommendation regarding the rezoning of certain tracts of land (Parcels 0065025401/0065025450) at the end of Ninth Street to a Mobile Home Park - Motion by Stewart. Second by Holder. A brief discussion was held regarding process and options permitted by town ordinances that resulted in the applicant withdrawing his request. 9. Board Comments – None. 10. Adjournment - Motion by Hammock. Second by Holder. No discussion. Motion passed. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on Apr 17, 2026.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on February 11, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) Shall Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a special tax of 5.07 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $983,600 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purposes of maintaining, improving and operating the buildings, equipment and property currently owned or subsequently purchased by the District; funding the operation of recreational programs within Jackson Parish; acquiring property, buildings, or equipment for the improvement and operation of the District, said millage to represent a .44 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 4.63 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on March 25, 2017? The said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541. The polling places at the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $40,500. Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Jackson Parish Recreation District, Sports Complex Office, 5254 Hwy. 4, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026, at 12:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 2026.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on February 2, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION & REDEDICATION) Shall the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect an ad valorem tax of 5.98 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $1,168,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of giving additional support to the public school system in the District, said millage to represent a .52 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 5.46 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2026 pursuant to an election held on April 9, 2016? The said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541. The polling places at the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $39,000. Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Jackson Parish School Board Office, 315 Pershing Hwy., Jonesboro, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $144.00 on Apr 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026.