**** NOTICE CADDO WARD II INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION / CADDO PARISH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT Oil City Town Hall – OIL CITY, LA OCTOBER 15, 2026 @ 9:00 AM POSTED- OCTOBER 13, 2026 1:30PM CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Pres. LaCaze at 9:00 am INVOCATION / PLEDGE The invocation was given by Board member Burks, and he then led the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL - VERIFICATION OF QUORUM Recording Secretary, Veronica Brown verified all board members were present except for Barkschat. There was a quorum present. APPROVE AGENDA A motion was made by Milam and seconded by Ewald to approve the agenda. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AUGUST 2026 SEPTEMBER 2026 A motion was made by Murry and seconded by Ewald to approve the financials. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Session Meetings- AUGUST 20, 2026 A motion was made by Tolbert and seconded by Murry to approve the Minutes. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. OLD BUSINESS-None NEW BUSINESS- Officer nominations for 2027 J. LaCaze invited board members to consider one of the officers’ positions, no action taken Discussion of mowing contract for Caddo Ward II J. LaCaze advised that Mr Moore had retired and he sold his equipment to CF Services LA, owner Ernest Cook. A motion was made by Murry and seconded by Burks to continue to use CF Services LA. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Discussion on Louisiana Pipe & Supply Lease extension request There were no issues, concerns or discussion on the request from Louisiana Pipe & Supply Discussion on website updates and computer upgrades J. LaCaze advised that he was going to have Ross Hanson, IT Services, to handle website updates and computer upgrades. There were no issues or concerns. 10. MAYOR’S REPORT / ANNOUCEMENTS Mayor Driskell- Oil City (Not present) Mayor Festavan-Vivian (Not present) NEXT MEETING DATE Adjourn: There being no further business, a motion was made by Milam and seconded by Tolbert the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 am. Next meeting to be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers at Oil City, LA VERONICA BROWN LCMC, RECORDING SECRETARY

**** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANCHARD MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY OCTOBER 13, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Galambos, Alderpersons Fuller, Guin, Presley, Roberts, Officer Kerry Choat, Perry Fuller, Utility Supervisor, Candy Foshee, Town Clerk, Maggie Phillips, acting Town Clerk. ABSENT: Alderperson Lee, Attorney Joseph, Chief Allen Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Galambos Pledge of Allegiance led by Fuller Invocation given by Roberts Questions and Statements of Citizens - Jayne Tappe spoke on two topics 1) the process of special meetings and 2) the annexation of Linda Lane; Debbie Bounds spoke on general questions regarding the Lawrason Act and ordinances; Dave Gardner spoke regarding a cease and desist letter he received October 8, 2026. Roberts made motion to approve the Regular Minutes of September 8, 2026, Special Meetings of September 25 and October 6, 2026, seconded by Fuller. All present voted yea. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 12 of 2026 - A Resolution Authorizing Mayor Galambos to sign any and all documents related to the planning and construction of water distribution system improvements on Blanchard Furrh Road (“Loop Water System”) RESOLUTION 12 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ON BLANCHARD FURRH ROAD (“LOOP WATER SYSTEM”) WHEREAS, the Town of Blanchard owns, operates, and maintains a large public water system serving approximately 22,000 residents in north-central Caddo Parish, Louisiana; WHEREAS, the Town’s water distribution system includes 3”-20” water mains that serve those 22,000 residents in an approximate 120 square mile service area roughly bounded by Cross Lake, Caddo Lake, the Red River, and the State of Texas; WHEREAS, despite ongoing infrastructure improvements, Blanchard Furrh Road area is plagued with low water pressures and experience frequent interruptions in water service due to recurring breaks in the deteriorated water distribution mains; WHEREAS, the Town proposes to construct new 4” - 6” water lines to replace undersized, deteriorated and problematic water mains on Blanchard Furrh Road (“Loop Water System”); WHEREAS, these improvements will directly and beneficially impact the residents of that area by the Town’s ability to maintain water pressure in the water distribution mains, increase system reliability and sustainability and reduce or eliminate direct threats to public health, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen, in regular session convened, this 13th day of October, 2026, that they do hereby authorize and fully support the planning and construction of the water distribution system improvements on Blanchard Furrh Road (“Loop Water System”) and do hereby authorize the Mayor of the Town of Blanchard to execute any and all documents related thereto.. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. Motion made by Fuller to accept Resolution 12 of 2026, seconded by Guin. After being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: NAYS: Fuller, Guin, Presley, Roberts None ABSENT: Lee ABSTAINED: None And Resolution 12 of 2026 was duly adopted this 13th day of October, 2026. Discussion of appointment of new member on the Caddo Parish Fire District #1 Board The Town of Blanchard makes two appointments to the Caddo Parish Fire District #1 Board of Commissioners as representatives of Blanchard. There will be a vacancy for the upcoming two year term beginning January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028. You must be a resident of the town of Blanchard. This is a voluntary appointment and if anyone would like to be considered, please contact Blanchard Town Hall to put your name on the list. The appointment will be made at the December 8, 2026 regular council meeting. Report From: Perry Fuller, Utility Manager - One road bore meter set, 2 onside meter sets, 8 set by plumbers, 115 cutoffs for September, 417 locate tickets, 253 work orders. Gerald Allen, Chief of Police - Officer Choat reported no use of force for September, 2026. Comments by the Mayor - Chief Allen is at a Louisiana Chief Conference; the October 10th Night Market at the Blanchard Baptist Church and the Show and Shine Car Show at the Poke Salad Grounds were both a great success. Please come out on the second Saturday of December, as there will be another car show, as well as the Small Town Christmas event at the Blanchard Baptist Church There being no further business, Fuller make motion to adjourn, seconded by Presley. All present voted yea. The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. Jim Galambos, Mayor Candy Foshee, Town Clerk

**** EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000 OF THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD, STATE OF LOUISIANA SEWER REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES As provided by Resolution adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Blanchard, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the “Governing Authority”) of the Town of Blanchard, State of Louisiana (the “Issuer”), on September 25, 2026, the Issuer HEREBY DECLARES ITS INTENTION to issue not to exceed Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000) of its Sewer Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”), for the purpose of financing the cost of acquisition, construction and installation of improvements and replacements to the Town’s sewer system (the “System”), specifically rehabilitation and construction of seven (7) lift stations and construction of a 21,500 L.F. of 6” - 12” sewer force main (the “Project”), which Project will consolidate the Eagle Sewer System. The Bonds will be limited and special revenue bonds of the Issuer, secured by and payable solely from the revenues of the Issuer’s System, after there have been paid from those revenues the reasonable and necessary expenses of administering, operating and maintaining the System. The Bonds will not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the Issuer, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the Issuer. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes §§39:501 et seq, as amended, and/or other applicable laws (collectively, the “Act”). The Bonds will be issued and authorized by ordinance(s) adopted by the Governing Authority of the Issuer, in one or more series, will mature up to twenty (20) years from their date of issuance and will bear interest at rates up to ninety-five hundredths of one per centum (0.95%). As provided by the Act, all of the other details of the Bonds will be set forth in the ordinance(s) authorizing their issuance, including the following: covenants relating to the management and operation of the System, the imposition and collection of rates and charges from the System’s customers, the expenditure of such rates and charges, the issuance of future bonds and the creation of future liens and encumbrances against the System and all other pertinent matters as may be necessary to the authorization and issuance of the Bonds. THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at its regular meeting place located at 110 Main Street, Blanchard, Louisiana, for the purpose of hearing any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds. If a petition is presented to the Issuer at this open and public meeting duly signed by electors of the Issuer in a number not less than five percent (5%) of the number of such electors voting at the last election held in the Issuer object to the issuance of the Bonds, then the Bonds shall not be issued until approved by a vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the Issuer who vote in a special election held for the purpose in the manner provided by Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Any such petition must be accompanied by a certificate of the Registrar of Voters of Caddo Parish certifying that the signers of the petition are registered electors of the Issuer and the number of signers amounts to not less than five percent (5%) of the registered electors in the Issuer that voted at the last election within the Issuer. This is the Notice of Intention to Issue Bonds by the Issuer as mandated by Louisiana Revised Statute 39:524(J). TOWN OF BLANCHARD, STATE OF LOUISIANA By:Jim Galambos, Mayor The Inquisitor – Please publish FOUR times as follows: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Also Properties, L.L.C. vs. Angela Marie Brock, Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Vivian, Louisiana and the Parish of Caddo; Docket 666479; 1st Judicial District Court; Parish of Caddo; State of Louisiana; Docket No. 666,479-C Please take notice that Angela Marie Brock has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of Angela Marie Brock is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee, For Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 2002-2 v. the Unopened Succession of Benjamin Gerald Williford and Lois F. Williford (A/K/A Lois Thomas Williford, Lois T. Williford) ; 1st Judicial District Court ; Caddo Parish, LA ; Docket Number 655524; Docket No. 655524 Please take notice that The Unopened Succession of Benjamin Williford and Lois Thomas Williford have been named as defendants in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of Benjamin Williford and Lois Thomas Williford is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Upward Step, Inc. vs. Dewayne Baker, individually and as Registered Agenet of The Chaise Lounge, LLC; 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, LA; Docket No. 664,845-C Please take notice that Dewayne Baker, individually and as Registered Agent of The Chaise Lounge, LLC have been named as defendants in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on Dewayne Baker and The Chaise Lounge, LLC is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC v. JOANN DISMUKE, Docket No. 666161-B, 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Please be advised that JOANN DISMUKE, also known as JOANN JACKSON DISMUKE, has been named as a defendant in the above-captioned proceeding. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts or contact information of JOANN DISMUKE is requested to contact Atty. Taunton Melville, at (318) 200-0897 or Tmelville@MelvilleLawFirm.com

**** LEGAL NOTICE: IN THE MATTER OF THE SUCCESSION OF BOBBY WAYNE POTTS No. 657825-A NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Renae Anglin, Administrator of the Succession of Bobby Wayne Potts, has filed a Petition for Authority to Pay Estate Debts with a Final Tableau of Distribution. The tableau seeks authority to pay administration expenses and estate debts, including reimbursement to the Administrator, mileage reimbursement, the Administrator’s statutory commission, legal costs, and attorney fees. Pursuant to La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3304, the petition may be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of publication of this notice, and any opposition must be filed before homologation.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: First Key Mortgage, LLC vs. Terri Higgins Lambert and Michael Ray Lambert; First Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, LA; Docket No. 665,572-c Please take notice that Michael Ray Lambert and Terri Higgins Lambert have been named as defendants in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of Michael Ray Lambert and Terri Higgins Lambert is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Carrington Mortgage Services LLC vs. Mark Kevin Rast; First Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, LA; Docket No. 666,023-C Please take notice that Mark Kevin Rast has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on Mark Kevin Rast is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222 6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Rocket Mortgage, LLC vs. Ronda Beal and The Unopened Succession of Alfred Beal; First Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, LA; Docket No. 666,713-C Please take notice that the unopened succession of Alfred Beal has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of Alfred Beal is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Rocket Mortgage, LLC vs. The Unopened Succession of Cindy Lane Warren; First Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, LA; Docket No. 666,607-C Please take notice that the unopened succession of Cindy Lane Warren has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of Cindy Lane Warren is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.