Minutes Special Meeting 115 N. Thomson, Iowa, LA 70647 October 26, 2026 7:00 p.m. Mayor Watkins and the Town Council met in special session on October 26, 2026, in compliance with all notice requirements. Mayor Watkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Watkins called the roll. Mayor Douglas Watkins and Council Members Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Daniel Hennigan, Vernessa Guillory, and Gerald Guidry were present. A quorum was established. Also present were Deputy Clerk Eva Kibodeaux, Town Attorney Russell Stutes III, and approximately four other people. Joe Becnel delivered the invocation, followed by the pledge. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to amend the agenda by removing Item 6. The motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read the first agenda item: introduction of Ordinance 2026-12, providing for the annexation of land into the corporate limits of the Town of Iowa for Remark Investments, LLC. During discussion, Daniel Hennigan asked how many acres were included in the proposed annexation. Mayor Watkins stated that it included 200 acres. There was no further discussion. Mayor Watkins read the second agenda item: introduction of Ordinance 2026-13, providing for the annexation of land into the corporate limits of the Town of Iowa for Jatky, LLP. Julie Fontenot asked where the property was located. Mayor Watkins stated that it was at the end of LeDoux Road. There was no further discussion. Mayor Watkins read the third agenda item. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Louisiana CAT for generator maintenance. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read the fourth agenda item. Introduction of Ordinance 2026-14, an ordinance to set the compensation of the Town of Iowa Clerk. Mayor Watkins read the fifth agenda item. Introduction of Ordinance 2026-15, an ordinance to set the compensation of the Town of Iowa Police Chief. Mayor Watkins read the seventh agenda item. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to accept the Mayors recommendation to appoint Eva Kibodeaux as Town of Iowa Clerk. The motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. Douglas N. Watkins, Mayor Attest: Eva Kibodeaux, Town Clerk Oct 31 2t 2143110 Notice Cost- $80.50

PUBLIC NOTICE In Compliance with the Louisiana Budget requirements for political subdivisions (R.S. 39:1307) Ward7, Fire Protection District No.1, advises that its budget for calender year 2027 is available for inspection at the Toomey Fire Station, 2815 Foreman Road, Vinton Louisiana. Telephone Chief Berry at 337-496-3145 or Clerk John Henderson at 337-309-7839. A hearing will be held on Thursday , November 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Toomey Fire Station prior to adoption. Oct 31, Nov 3, 5 3t 2143003 Notice Cost- $55.00

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the Roderick Keith Travis or his legal heirs or legatees, last known address was possibly in California, please contact Robert S. Kleinschmidt, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1154, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602-1154, (337) 437-3440. Oct 31, Nov 3, 5 3t 2142880 Notice Cost- $79.46

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the Perry Witherwax, last known address 181 White Castle Lane, Iowa, LA 70647, please contact Robert S. Kleinschmidt, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1154, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602-1154, (337) 437-3440. Oct 31, Nov 3, 5 3t 2142879 Notice Cost- $79.46

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs or legatees to the late Marvin Julius Bennett, please contact Robert S. Kleinschmidt, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1154, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602-1154, (337) 437-3440. Oct 31, Nov 3, 5 3t 2142878 Notice Cost- $69.54

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the Cameron Baranek, last known addresses 806 18th St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 or 900 Church St., Apt. 1601, Nashville, TN 37203 or 2233 E. Wilson Ave., Orange, CA 92867, please contact Robert S. Kleinschmidt, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1154, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602-1154, (337) 437-3440. Oct 31, Nov 3, 5 3t 2142877 Notice Cost- $89.38

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Calcasieu Parish School Board will receive sealed bids before 11:00 AM CST., Monday, Nov.16th, 2026, at the Calcasieu Parish School Board, Attention: Tony Motamedi, Superintendents Conference Room, 3310 Broad St., Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615 for the following Project: CPSB Lake Charles Request for Proposals: Lake Charles, LA Solicitation No. 2027-Moss Bluff House Sealed Bids Rev.2 For the Sale and Removal of the House on 276 School st., behind Moss Bluff Elementary. One (1) uploaded files or sealed hard copy paper response to the RFP shall be delivered or mailed to Calcasieu Parish School Board c/o Nasser Tony Motamedi, Purchasing Agent, nasser.motamedi@cpsb.org. Responses to this RFP may also be submitted through https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/ . Responses to this RFP for this project will be accepted until 11:00 AM., Central Standard Time, Monday, Nov.16, 2026. Proposals that have not been received at CPSB offices by the above aforementioned deadline date and time will be rejected. Proposal Respondents are solely responsible for ensuring that their proposal has been received by the RFP Main Point of Contact prior to the deadline for receipt of submittals. Late responses to this RFP shall not be accepted, nor shall additional time be granted to any potential Proposal Respondent. Proposal Respondents, their consultants, or other parties representing the proposer for this solicitation may not contact any CPSB Board Member. Event Date Time Advertise Solicitation 10/31 & 11/07 11:00AM Deadline to Submit Sealed Proposal or upload to Central Bidding Site for consideration 11/16/2026 11:00 AM CST Dr. Jason VanMetre, Superintendent, Calcasieu Parish School Board Oct 31, Nov 7 2t 2142740 Notice Cost- $112.00

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Calcasieu Parish School Board will receive sealed bids before 11:30 AM CST., Monday, Nov. 16th, 2026, at the Calcasieu Parish School Board, Attention: Tony Motamedi, Superintendents Conference Room, 3310 Broad St., Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615 for the following Project: CPSB Lake Charles Request for Proposals: Lake Charles, LA Bid#2027-Electrical Wiring Training Unit Sealed Bids for CTE electrical/construction trades instruction One (1) uploaded files or sealed hard copy paper response to the RFP shall be delivered or mailed to Calcasieu Parish School Board c/o Nasser Tony Motamedi, Purchasing Agent, nasser.motamedi@cpsb.org. Responses to this RFP may also be submitted through https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/ . Responses to this RFP for this project will be accepted until 11:30 AM., Central Standard Time, Monday, Nov, 16th, 2026. Proposals that have not been received at CPSB offices by the above aforementioned deadline date and time will be rejected. Proposal Respondents are solely responsible for ensuring that their proposal has been received by the RFP Main Point of Contact prior to the deadline for receipt of submittals. Late responses to this RFP shall not be accepted, nor shall additional time be granted to any potential Proposal Respondent. Proposal Respondents, their consultants, or other parties representing the proposer for this solicitation may not contact any CPSB Board Member. Event Date Time Advertise Solicitation 10/31 & 11/07 11:30AM Deadline to Submit Sealed Proposal or upload to Central Bidding Site for consideration 11/16/2026 11:30 AM CST Dr. Jason VanMetre, Superintendent, Calcasieu Parish School Board Item: Electrical Wiring Training Unit Specification. Information/description: Electrical wiring training unit for CTE electrical/construction trades instruction, providing both horizontal and vertical wiring surfaces for hands-on installation of residential wiring circuits, including duplex and GFCI receptacles, switches, and lighting fixtures, using non-metallic (NM) cable and standard wiring devices and boxes. Unit to include circuit breakers/circuit protection devices for demonstrating overcurrent protection, and a low-voltage (24V) circuit testing mode with instructor key-lock control required before full 120 VAC energization. Unit to include an instructional manual or curriculum covering electrical wiring principles, National Electrical Code practices, and safety procedures. Minimum of a one-year warranty required on all equipment. Oct 31, Nov 7 2t 2142729 Notice Cost- $151.00

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Iowa, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Town of Iowa, State of Louisiana, will meet on November 9, 2026 at seven (7:00) oclock p.m., located at Iowa City Hall Meeting Room, 115 N. Thomson Avenue, Iowa, Louisiana at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the below introduced ordinance: Ordinance 2026-14 An ordinance to set the compensation of the Town of Iowa Clerk AND Ordinance 2026-15 An ordinance to set the compensation of the Town of Iowa Police Chief All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written or oral comments. Handicapped persons needing assistance or aid should contact City Hall, 337-582-3535 before the meeting. Published in Lake Charles American Press. Oct 31 1t 2142701 Notice Cost- $37.00

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF PETITION FOR ANNEXATION INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE T0WN OF IOWA LOUISIANA Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed with the governing authority of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, seeking annexation of the following described property into the Tovvn of Iowa, Louisiana: That certain tract of land identified on the Calcasieu Parish GIS Map as Parcel 01332578, as more fully depicted on the map attached to the petition for annexation and made a part thereof and maintained on file at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Iowa. The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Iowa will meet in open session on the 26th day of October 2026 beginning at 7 0clock p m., at Iowa Town Hall in Iowa, Louisiana, at which time an ordinance for the annexation of the above described property will be considered for final adoption. Anyone desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed annexation ordinance shall notify the Town Clerk of the Town of Iowa in writing, and the Board of Aldermen, before adopting the proposed annexation ordinance, shall grant such hearing. Iowa, Louisiana, this 26th day of October 2026. Oct 31 1t 2142699 Notice Cost- $44.50

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF PETITION FOR ANNEXATION INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF IOWA LOUISIANA Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed with the governing authority of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana, seeking annexation of the following described property into the Town of Iowa, Louisiana: That certain tract of land identified on the Calcasieu Parish GIS Map as Parcel 00257427, as more fully depicted on the map attached to the petition for annexation and made a part thereof and maintained on file at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Iowa. The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Iowa will meet in open session on the 26th day of October 2026 beginning at 7 0clock p m., at Iowa Tovvn Hall in Iowa, Louisiana, at which time an ordinance for the annexation of the above described property Xill be considered for final adoption. Anyone desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed annexation ordinance shall notifr the Town Clerk of the Town of Iowa in writing, and the Board of Aldermen, before adopting the proposed annexation ordinance, shall grant such hearing. Iowa, Louisiana, this 26th day of October 2026. //s//Eva C. Kibodeaux TOWN CLERK, TOWN OF IOWA, LOUISIANA Oct 31 1t 2142698 Notice Cost- $47.50

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of WILLIAM REDD please contact Lawrence Babineaux, Attorney (337)884-8302, 2025-4748. Oct 31, Nov 3, 5 3t 2142679 Notice Cost- $59.61