MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 Noon CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/ Lake Charles, LA 70615 ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present: Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Vice President Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Kenneth B. Martin, Commissioner Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Mr. Nora Popillion, President Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner Others Present: Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director Mrs. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance Mr. John McMullen, Director of Facilities & Maintenance Mr. Mitch ONeal, Director of Operations Mrs. Desiree K. Daigle, Admin. Specialist/Recording Secretary Ms. Paulette Moss, Human Resources & Payroll Supervisor Mr. Rich Gregory, HUB International Limited CALL TO ORDER Vice President Guillory-August called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and a quorum was established as indicated above. PROPOSED AGENDA Vice President Guillory-August requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced there were none to report. CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (CIAA) EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN Mr. Gregory gave an overview of the Level Funded Plan option which is a 1.9% increase as opposed to the current 10.1% renewal rate increase discussed at the January 15, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. Mr. Gregory stated that Chennault Airport now has the option to move into the Level Funded pool and BlueCross will underwrite and use the same exact nationwide PPO Network with better coverage. Mr. Gregory stated that Chennault Airport and employees have the opportunity to save approximately 9% in premiums for one year commencing March 1, 2026. Mr. Melton stated that the employer/employee ratio will remain the same at this time. Mr. Melton stated a meeting was called and he assured the Chennault employees that the airport will have a conversation each year with them regarding this matter. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airport doesnt want to change anything, however Chennault Airports costs continue to increase. Mr. Melton stated that the airport cant continue to cover those costs so there could be some transfer of the costs to the employee. Mr. Martin asked how much does Chennault pay towards the employees health insurance. Ms. Hanks stated that Chennault Airport pays 85% towards the employees insurance and 50% plus $50.00 towards the employees child, spouse or family on the PPO plan. VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SWITCH CHENNAULT AIRPORTS CURRENT EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE TO A LEVEL FUNDED EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN AT THE CURRENT COVERAGE FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2026. ADJOURNMENT VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. BOYER, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, Vice President Guillory-August declared the meeting adjourned at 12:34 p.m. MR. NORA POPILLION, PRESIDENT MR. CHARLES K. DALGLEISH, SECRETARY/ TREASURER Mar 5 1t 2103678 Notice Cost- $118.00

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 Noon CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/ Lake Charles, LA 70615 ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present: Mr. Nora Popillion, President Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Vice President Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner Mr. Kenneth B. Martin, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Commissioner Others Present: Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director Mr. Robert S. Kleinschmidt Jr., Legal Counsel Mrs. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs Mr. John McMullen, Director of Facilities & Maintenance Mr. Mitch ONeal, Director of Operations Mrs. Desiree K. Daigle, Admin. Specialist/Recording Secretary Mr. Clint Johnson, Airport Operations Superintendent Mr. Brett Downer, OCarroll Group Mr. Donnie Morris, Consultant Mr. John Gregory, HUB International Limited Mr. Louis Todd, HUB International Limited Mrs. Donna Teer, HUB International Limited Mr. Russell Stutes, Jr., Stutes & Lavergne, LLC Mr. Gary Loftus, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Chief Joshua Arnold, Centerra Assistant Chief Jonathon Monceaux, Centerra Mr. Chandler Levi, Allied Universal Security Services Mr. Robert Stanford, Million Air Lake Charles Mr. Mark McElveen, T-Hangar Tenant CALL TO ORDER President Popillion called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and a quorum was established as indicated above. PROPOSED AGENDA President Popillion requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced the same; i.e. DELETE: Item #7 Semiannual Financial Update. Mr. Melton stated that the semiannual financial update is recommended by the auditor and it will be presented at the February 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. GUILLORY-AUGUST, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Melton introduced Mr. Loftus, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Compliance Program Manager and Airport Certification Safety Inspector who is currently conducting Chennaults Airport Certification Safety Inspection. Mr. Melton stated that the bid opening for the new Single Bay Paint Hangar I will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Mr. Melton shared pictures of the New Guard House at the Industrial Row Gate. Mr. Melton stated that this is another effort by Chennault to enhance and take the airport to a center of excellence. Mr. Melton thanked Mr. Shows with VSG Architects, his staff and the engineers for all their efforts. Mr. Downer gave a brief recap of the marketing and public relations efforts regarding Chennault Airports 40th Anniversary and the upcoming Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Aviation Paint Hangar. AWARDED CONTRACTS FROM JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 Mrs. LaFleur stated that this reporting complies with the Financial Auditors recommendation to provide updates on awarded projects to our Board of Commissioners. Mrs. LaFleur stated that the listing contains who Chennault awarded the contracts to and what the cost was from June 1, 2025 December 31, 2025. Project Name Contractor Award Amount Building 1020 HVAC Emergency Management System Replacement (Northrop Grumman Admin.) Trouth Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal, Inc. $163,650.00 FWPH #2 Tank-02 (Job West) Firewater Storage Tank Clean Out (Rebid) AFCO 360, LLC $17,200.00 FWPH #2 Tank-02 (Job West) Firewater Storage Tank Inspection Recon Management $50,946.61 Rehabilitate South Apron Pavement, Phase IV Alfred Palma, LLC $1,395,458.00 Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Concrete Paving & Flooring Replacement Alfred Palma, LLC $99,800.00 Chennault Administration Building Interior Renovations Scott Taylor Construction $114,850.00 LEASE AMENDMENT EP BREAUX UTILITY SERVICE, LLC. Mr. Melton stated that EP Breaux Utility Service, LLC requested to extend their lease for an additional four months. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AMEND THE LEASE BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND EP BREAUX UTILITY SERVICE, LLC TO EXTEND THE LEASE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) MONTHS COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2026. RATIFY PURCHASE OF PROPERTY INSURANCE LOUISIANA MILLWORK (MASONITE CORPORATION) Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airport will continue paying for the property insurance and will invoice Louisiana Millwork (Masonite Corporation) as per their request during lease negotiations. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THAT THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RATIFY THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE FOR LOUISIANA MILLWORK (MASONITE CORPORATION) PROPERTY AS A SEPARATE INSURANCE POLICY. INSURANCE POLICIES Mr. Todd stated that theres approximately $375,000.00 in savings over the last year. Mr. Todd stated that this year the carrier has moved the wind sublimit from $75,000,000.00 last year to a full wind limit coverage that matches and is based on the total value of Chennault Airports property at no additional premium this year. Mr. Todd stated that he has a new carrier that offered a quote on flood/earthquake coverage of moveable equipment only. Mr. Todd stated that he doesnt think flooding is a real issue. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. GUILLORY-AUGUST, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE POLICIES FROM TODD & ASSOCIATES AND PHYLLIS DUGAR-THIBODEAUX FOR GENERAL LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE, WORKERS COMPENSATION, AND PROPERTY AND LIABILITY COVERAGES FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2026. RENEWAL OF EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2026 Mr. Melton stated that weve previously had this conversation regarding benefits. Mr. Melton stated that people are what make this place thrive. Mr. Melton stated that if you dont take care of people our mission is going to be affected. Mr. Melton stated that in February 2024 these rates went up 12.5% and in January 2025 our rates went up 3.5%. Mr. Melton stated that at some point we are going to need to look at the employer and employee ratios. Mr. Melton stated that the anticipated premium increase is going up another 10%. Mr. Melton stated that he recommends today that Chennault Airport maintain the employee deductible and the employee and employer contribution ratio. Mr. Melton suggested that the Administration/Personnel/Insurance Committee and Mr. Gregory discuss this item earlier next year. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airport can no longer continue to assume the significant increase in costs. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF THE EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AT THE CURRENT COVERAGE FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2026. ELEVEN (11) ELECTRICAL GATE CONTROLLER UPGRADES Mr. Melton stated that the current eleven (11) Electrical Gate Controllers are consistently breaking down and repair parts are becoming unavailable and difficult to acquire. Mr. Melton further stated that the airport receives 6-7 security reports a week that the gates arent working properly. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE ELEVEN (11) ELECTRICAL GATE CONTROLLER UPGRADES. EXECUTIVE SESSION PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:50 p.m. REGULAR SESSION PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 1:51 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session. MINUTE APPROVAL PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 17, 2025 REGULAR MEETING. ADJOURNMENT PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President Popillion declared the meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m. MR. NORA POPILLION, PRESIDENT MR. CHARLES K. DALGLEISH, SECRETARY/ TREASURER Mar 5 1t 2103670 Notice Cost- $304.00

Regular Meeting February 26, 2026 Summary of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana. Approved the January 22, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. Accepted the lowest responsive bid of Lard Oil Co. to supply motor fuel. Approved the travel of Commissioners Kevin Guidry and John Cradure to Washington, DC to attend Congressional meetings. Authorized the Executive Director to enter into an agreement for professional services with Lanier & Associates for engineering services for the BT-1 Site-wide Repairs; Port Project CP25009. Authorized the Executive Director to enter into a lease agreement with Bechtel Energy for the Industrial Park East Property. Authorized the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents to effectuate a sale of the Westlake Warehouses to DOTD There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. /s/ Kevin D. Guidry Kevin D. Guidry, President ATTEST: /s/ John Cradure John Cradure, Secretary/Treasurer Mar 5 1t 2103330 Notice Cost- $46.00

NOTICE Summary of the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, State of Louisiana, taken at a regular meeting held February 26, 2026, at the bureau, 1205 N. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA, at 10:00 am. In attendance was the Board of Directors as follows: Nathaniel Allured Jay Kumar Janie Fruge Kala Kuhlthau Derrick Morris Eric Avery John Hamati Tiffany Celestine Absent: Richert Ricky Self, Jana Crain and Evelyn White Also present was Kyle Edmiston, president/CEO, Adam Carter and Alicia Boutte Officially seated the new board member: Tiffany Celestine appointed by the City of Lake Charles to represent the SWLA Lodging Association. Approved the agenda for the February 26, 2026, meeting as presented. Approved the minutes from the December 11, 2025, meeting as presented. Approved the November, December 2025, and January 2026 financial reports as submitted. Approved the 2025 Budget Adjustments as presented. Adopted a resolution approving the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as part of the 2025 audit process. Approved the final TEDZ grant report for the Town of Vinton. Approved a resolution authorizing Kyle Edmiston, President/CEO, authority to enter into any contractual obligations with the Louisiana Office of Tourism. Approved grant applications for the Meeting and Incentive Program. Approved staff and CEO reports as presented. There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned. Nathaniel Allured, Chair Kyle Edmiston, President/CEO Mar 5 1t 2103324 Notice Cost- $58.00

Request for Scenic River Permit on Beckwith Creek The Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as Administrator of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System is currently considering the application of Blackjack Pipeline LLC to HDD a 24 natural gas line under Beckwith Creek. Copies of the application can be reviewed at the LDWF main office, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. The public is invited to comment on this permit request for a period of forty-five (45) days. Responses should be mailed to LDWF Scenic Rivers Program, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000. Mar 5, 6, 7 3t 2103296 Notice Cost- $129.07

Request for Scenic River Permit on Hickory Branch The Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as Administrator of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System is currently considering the application of Blackjack Pipeline LLC to HDD a 24 natural gas line under Hickory Branch. Copies of the application can be reviewed at the LDWF main office, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. The public is invited to comment on this permit request for a period of forty-five (45) days. Responses should be mailed to LDWF Scenic Rivers Program, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000. Mar 5, 6, 7 3t 2103290 Notice Cost- $129.07

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Meya Shaderon Celestine, please contact P. David Olney, Attorney at Law, Lake Charles, Louisiana, (337) 436-1644. Mar 4, 5, 6 3t 2102958 Notice Cost- $59.61

WE ARE applying to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail at the following address: Permit to be issued to: Black Dog CRE1, LLC dba Beacon Country Store, 9346 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA. Kristen Cleary LLC Member Petition of Opposition should be made in writing in accordance with L.R.S. title 26, Section 85 and 283. Mar 4, 5 2t 2102953 Notice Cost- $71.00

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of GREGORY FRANK please contact Lawrence Babineaux, Attorney (337)884-8302, 2026-78. Mar 3, 4, 5 3t 2102562 Notice Cost- $59.61

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of, or anyone with an interest in the unopened succession of (NEOMIA LEDOUX JOURDAN), please contact Lawrence Babineaux, Attorney (337)884-8302, 2025-5386. Mar 3, 4, 5 3t 2102561 Notice Cost- $69.54

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of, or anyone with an interest in the unopened succession of (LEONARD JONES), please contact Lawrence Babineaux, Attorney (337)884-8302, 2025-2192. Mar 3, 4, 5 3t 2102557 Notice Cost- $69.54

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of, or anyone with an interest in the unopened succession of (CLOVIS J. OZANE), please contact Lawrence Babineaux, Attorney (337)884-8302, 2025-5411. Mar 3, 4, 5 3t 2102553 Notice Cost- $69.54