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**** Village of Mooringsport Council Minutes 122 West Croom St Mooringsport, La 71060 The Village Of Mooringsport Special Call Meeting was called to order on January 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Tyler Gordon led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Chief John McCaherty led the Invocation. Interim Clerk verified the quorum. Present Ashley Anderson, Tyler Gordon, Joshua Welch, and Joni Lindsay. Mayor Gordon asked for a motion to amend the agenda to move Resolution #12 of 2026 being a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the Village of Mooringsport, Louisiana, to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury for the purpose of receiving a $75,000 appropriation; and to provide for related matters to New Business. Joni Lindsay made the motion, Joshua Welch seconded, all in favor. Mayor Gordon asked for a motion to adopt the agenda. Joni Lindsay made the motion, Joshua Welch seconded, all in favor. Mayor Gordon asked for a motion to approve the December 2025 monthly financial report. Ashley Anderson made the motion, and no one seconded, the motion did not pass. No public comments were made. Old Business: The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #7 of 2026 being a Resolution to set core holidays for the Village of Mooringsport for the 2026 calendar year. Joni Lindsay made the motion, Joshua Welch seconded, all in favor. The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #8 of 2026 being a Resolution to adopt the job description for the position of Village Clerk. Joshua Welch made the motion, Joni Lindsay seconded, all in favor. The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #9 of 2026 being a Resolution to adopt the job description for the position of Utility Clerk. Joshua Welch made the motion, Joni Lindsay seconded, all in favor. The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #10 of 2026 being a Resolution to remove Krista Fuller from all financial CD accounts for the Village of Mooringsport with Home Federal Bank. Joshua Welch made the motion, Joni Linday seconded, all in favor. The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #11 of 2026 being a Resolution to remove Krista Fuller from all financial and CD accounts from the Village of Mooringsport with Citizens Bank and Trust. Joshua Welch made the motion, Joni Linday seconded, all in favor. New Business: The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #12 of 2026 being a Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the Village of Mooringsport, Louisiana, to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury for the purpose of receiving a $75,000 appropriation; and to provide for related matters. Ashley Anderson made the motion, Joni Lindsay seconded, all in favor. The Board of Alderman will consider the introduction of Ordinance #1 of 2026 being an Ordinance to set the Council Dates for the Village of Mooringsport for the year 2026. Joni Lindsay made the motion, Joshua Welch seconded, all in favor. The Mayor spoke about going to get a mobile 80-kilowatt generator for the Village to use for five days during the winter storm incase we had a power outage provided by The LRWA. Joni Lindsay spoke about replacing our CPA. The Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn. Joshua Welch made the motion, Joni Lindsay seconded, all in favor.

**** Village of Mooringsport Council Minutes 122 West Croom St Mooringsport, La 71060 The Village Of Mooringsport Special Call Meeting was called to order on January 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Tyler Gordon led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Chief John McCaherty led the Invocation. Interim Clerk verified the quorum. Present Ashley Anderson, Tyler Gordon, Joshua Welch, and Joni Lindsay. Mayor Gordon asked for a motion to amend the agenda to move Resolution #12 of 2026 being a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the Village of Mooringsport, Louisiana, to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury for the purpose of receiving a $75,000 appropriation; and to provide for related matters to New Business. Joni Lindsay made the motion, Joshua Welch seconded, all in favor. Mayor Gordon asked for a motion to adopt the agenda. Joni Lindsay made the motion, Joshua Welch seconded, all in favor. Mayor Gordon asked for a motion to approve the December 2025 monthly financial report. Ashley Anderson made the motion, and no one seconded, the motion did not pass. No public comments were made. Old Business: The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #7 of 2026 being a Resolution to set core holidays for the Village of Mooringsport for the 2026 calendar year. Joni Lindsay made the motion, Joshua Welch seconded, all in favor. The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #8 of 2026 being a Resolution to adopt the job description for the position of Village Clerk. Joshua Welch made the motion, Joni Lindsay seconded, all in favor. The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #9 of 2026 being a Resolution to adopt the job description for the position of Utility Clerk. Joshua Welch made the motion, Joni Lindsay seconded, all in favor. The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #10 of 2026 being a Resolution to remove Krista Fuller from all financial CD accounts for the Village of Mooringsport with Home Federal Bank. Joshua Welch made the motion, Joni Linday seconded, all in favor. The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #11 of 2026 being a Resolution to remove Krista Fuller from all financial and CD accounts from the Village of Mooringsport with Citizens Bank and Trust. Joshua Welch made the motion, Joni Linday seconded, all in favor. New Business: The Board of Alderman will consider Resolution #12 of 2026 being a Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the Village of Mooringsport, Louisiana, to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury for the purpose of receiving a $75,000 appropriation; and to provide for related matters. Ashley Anderson made the motion, Joni Lindsay seconded, all in favor. The Board of Alderman will consider the introduction of Ordinance #1 of 2026 being an Ordinance to set the Council Dates for the Village of Mooringsport for the year 2026. Joni Lindsay made the motion, Joshua Welch seconded, all in favor. The Mayor spoke about going to get a mobile 80-kilowatt generator for the Village to use for five days during the winter storm incase we had a power outage provided by The LRWA. Joni Lindsay spoke about replacing our CPA. The Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn. Joshua Welch made the motion, Joni Lindsay seconded, all in favor.

**** Village of Mooringsport Workshop Meeting 122 West Croom St. Mooringsport, La 71060 The Village of Mooringsport Workshop Meeting was called to order on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. Mayor, Tyler Gordon led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Chief John McCaherty led the Invocation. Interim Clerk verified quorum: Ashley Anderson, Tyler Gordon, Joni Lindsay, and Joshua Welch were present. Mayor Gordon asked if there were any questions or concerns on the December 2025 financial report. Joshua Welch and Joni Lindsay had questions on a few things that were pertaining to Dec 2025 financial report and other financial concerns. Ashley Anderson shared a contact with Joni Lindsay to try and get more of an understanding of the budget. Joni Lindsay spoke on making changes to make things a little clearer as far as payroll goes. Brain Lindsay spoke on items pertaining to the Local Government Budget Act. Dennis Welch asked if the Village would have to make a budget amendment now that the money has been spent which Mayor Gordon replied yes, we will have to make a budget amendment. Mayor Gordon also specified that the money was spent on bills that needed to be paid. Joni Lindsay spoke about doing interviews with the applicants for the Village Clerk position and responsibilities of a Village Clerk. Sarah Welch commented on the requirements for Village positions. Ashley Anderson asked about scholarships. Chief McCaherty made comments on wording for qualifications for Clerk position. Joni Lindsay asked for opinions on wording for qualifications. Interim Clerk, Alyssa made the comment that she is doing the job, and she thinks that the requirements should say preferred not required. Josh Welch reiterated that the mayor makes his recommendation on who he wants as a Village Clerk, and then the council votes. Josh Welch also stated that if they change expectations, it would still be up to the council's decision if that person was hired as Village Clerk. Joni Lindsay said she would like to have an executive session so the Mayor and Council can interview at the same time. Council decided to go with the word preferred in Resolution # 8 instead of using the word required. Chief McCaherty made suggestions on taking out some of the job duties for a Utility Clerk. Mrs. Lindsay asked if a resolution had been made to remove previous Village Clerk from bank accounts and Mayor Gordon said that it has not been done yet but can be done at the special meeting. Mayor Gordon mentioned that we have a lot of support from Paystar, Master Meter and EZ Bill. They offer training for all these programs. Mayor Gordon stated those are the three things that a Utility Clerk will be working with. Josh Welch stated that he would love for there to be a Village Clerk and a Utility Clerk, but he knows right now with the finances it can't happen but hopes in the future to be able to have both in the office. Village attorney stated that the compensation of the Village clerk will need to be set by Ordinance. Mayor Gordon and council discussed what needs to be done as far paying a Utility Clerk and the Interim clerk. Joni Lindsay stated that the two applicants that she has for the Village Clerk position is asking to be paid between $ 18.00 and $21.00 an hour. Council and Mayor discussed Holidays. Ashley Anderson asked about Good Friday being taken off or left off the Holidays that Village employees would be off and the other one was Christmas Eve. It was decided that Good Friday would be added to Holidays and Christmas Eve as a half day. Discussion on moving the Villages monthly Council Meeting dates to the third Thursday of the month instead of the second Thursday of the month. Resolutions 5 and 6 will be reintroduced as Resolution 8 and 9 at the next meeting. The schedule for the Council meetings will be done by Ordinance. Village Attorney stated that if the Council meetings get moved to the Third Thursday of the month that we need to notify the news station once its approved. Mayor Gordon and council discussed Comcast coming in filling up their 500-gallon tanks. Mayor Gordon said he spoke with Comcast governmental affairs, and they told him to they would compensate the Village for using the Villages water. Mayor Tyler Gordon ended the workshop.

**** Village of Mooringsport Workshop Meeting 122 West Croom St. Mooringsport, La 71060 The Village of Mooringsport Workshop Meeting was called to order on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. Mayor, Tyler Gordon led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Chief John McCaherty led the Invocation. Interim Clerk verified quorum: Ashley Anderson, Tyler Gordon, Joni Lindsay, and Joshua Welch were present. Mayor Gordon asked if there were any questions or concerns on the December 2025 financial report. Joshua Welch and Joni Lindsay had questions on a few things that were pertaining to Dec 2025 financial report and other financial concerns. Ashley Anderson shared a contact with Joni Lindsay to try and get more of an understanding of the budget. Joni Lindsay spoke on making changes to make things a little clearer as far as payroll goes. Brain Lindsay spoke on items pertaining to the Local Government Budget Act. Dennis Welch asked if the Village would have to make a budget amendment now that the money has been spent which Mayor Gordon replied yes, we will have to make a budget amendment. Mayor Gordon also specified that the money was spent on bills that needed to be paid. Joni Lindsay spoke about doing interviews with the applicants for the Village Clerk position and responsibilities of a Village Clerk. Sarah Welch commented on the requirements for Village positions. Ashley Anderson asked about scholarships. Chief McCaherty made comments on wording for qualifications for Clerk position. Joni Lindsay asked for opinions on wording for qualifications. Interim Clerk, Alyssa made the comment that she is doing the job, and she thinks that the requirements should say preferred not required. Josh Welch reiterated that the mayor makes his recommendation on who he wants as a Village Clerk, and then the council votes. Josh Welch also stated that if they change expectations, it would still be up to the council's decision if that person was hired as Village Clerk. Joni Lindsay said she would like to have an executive session so the Mayor and Council can interview at the same time. Council decided to go with the word preferred in Resolution # 8 instead of using the word required. Chief McCaherty made suggestions on taking out some of the job duties for a Utility Clerk. Mrs. Lindsay asked if a resolution had been made to remove previous Village Clerk from bank accounts and Mayor Gordon said that it has not been done yet but can be done at the special meeting. Mayor Gordon mentioned that we have a lot of support from Paystar, Master Meter and EZ Bill. They offer training for all these programs. Mayor Gordon stated those are the three things that a Utility Clerk will be working with. Josh Welch stated that he would love for there to be a Village Clerk and a Utility Clerk, but he knows right now with the finances it can't happen but hopes in the future to be able to have both in the office. Village attorney stated that the compensation of the Village clerk will need to be set by Ordinance. Mayor Gordon and council discussed what needs to be done as far paying a Utility Clerk and the Interim clerk. Joni Lindsay stated that the two applicants that she has for the Village Clerk position is asking to be paid between $ 18.00 and $21.00 an hour. Council and Mayor discussed Holidays. Ashley Anderson asked about Good Friday being taken off or left off the Holidays that Village employees would be off and the other one was Christmas Eve. It was decided that Good Friday would be added to Holidays and Christmas Eve as a half day. Discussion on moving the Villages monthly Council Meeting dates to the third Thursday of the month instead of the second Thursday of the month. Resolutions 5 and 6 will be reintroduced as Resolution 8 and 9 at the next meeting. The schedule for the Council meetings will be done by Ordinance. Village Attorney stated that if the Council meetings get moved to the Third Thursday of the month that we need to notify the news station once its approved. Mayor Gordon and council discussed Comcast coming in filling up their 500-gallon tanks. Mayor Gordon said he spoke with Comcast governmental affairs, and they told him to they would compensate the Village for using the Villages water. Mayor Tyler Gordon ended the workshop.

**** MINUTES OF VILLAGE OF RODESSA VILLAGE MEETING Monday, January 5, 2026 6:30 PM telephone: 318-223-4211 fax: 318-223-4214 Mayor Phillips called the meeting order at 6:30 PM. Barbara Hall led all present in the prayer, Mayor Phillips led all present in Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL/VERIFICATION OF QUORUM - Village Clerk Barbara Hall did a roll call and verification of quorum. Alderman Hicks, Alderman George and Alderman Harville was present. A quorum was verified by Barbara Hall. ADOPT AGENDA - a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to adopt the agenda. This motion passes with all members voting in favor thereof. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF December 1, 2025 - a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 1, 2025. The minutes were read by Clerk Barbara Hall thereafter. This motion passes with all members voting in favor thereof. Chief James Ellison gave the police report. THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION # 1 OF 2026 - BEING A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR TANYA PHILLIPS, AS A SIGNATURE AND/OR AUTHORIZED SIGNER ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS, CREDIT CARD(S), DEBIT CARDS OR ANY OTHER ACCOUNTS IN THE NAME OF THE VILLAGE OF RODESSA - a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve resolution # 1. This motion passed with all members voting in favor thereof. THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION # 2 OF 2026 - BEING A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE VILLAGE CLERK BARBARA HALL, AS A SIGNATURE AND/OR AUTHORIZED SIGNER ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS, CREDIT CARD(S), DEBIT CARDS OR ANY OTHER ACCOUNTS IN THE NAME OF THE VILLAGE OF RODESSA - a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve resolution # 2. This motion passed with all members voting in favor thereof. THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION # 3 OF 2026 - BEING A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR PRO TEM ALBERT GEORGE, AS A SIGNATURE AND/OR AUTHORIZED SIGNER ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS, CREDIT CARD(S), DEBIT CARDS OR ANY OTHER ACCOUNTS IN THE NAME OF THE VILLAGE OF RODESSA - a motion was made by Alderman Harville and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve resolution # 3. This motion passed with all members voting in favor thereof. THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION #4 OF 2026- BEING A RESOLUTION TO USE “THE INQUISITOR” AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THE VILLAGE OF RODESSA FOR THE CALENDER YEAR OF 2026- a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve resolution # 4. This motion passed with all members voting in favor thereof PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE #6 OF 2025- BEING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, VILLAGE OF RODESSA, LOUISIANAADOPTING AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ELECTRICITY IN ALL OCCUPIED DWELLINGS – a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve Ordinance # 6 of 2025. This motion passes with all members voting in favor thereof. ADJOURN - a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Harville to adjourn the meeting AT 6:50 p.m. This motion passed with all members voting in favor thereof. APPROVED BY TANYA PHILLIPS, MAYOR January 5, 2026 BARBARA HALL, LCMC CLERK January 5, 2026

**** MINUTES OF VILLAGE OF RODESSA VILLAGE MEETING Monday, January 5, 2026 6:30 PM telephone: 318-223-4211 fax: 318-223-4214 Mayor Phillips called the meeting order at 6:30 PM. Barbara Hall led all present in the prayer, Mayor Phillips led all present in Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL/VERIFICATION OF QUORUM - Village Clerk Barbara Hall did a roll call and verification of quorum. Alderman Hicks, Alderman George and Alderman Harville was present. A quorum was verified by Barbara Hall. ADOPT AGENDA - a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to adopt the agenda. This motion passes with all members voting in favor thereof. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF December 1, 2025 - a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 1, 2025. The minutes were read by Clerk Barbara Hall thereafter. This motion passes with all members voting in favor thereof. Chief James Ellison gave the police report. THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION # 1 OF 2026 - BEING A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR TANYA PHILLIPS, AS A SIGNATURE AND/OR AUTHORIZED SIGNER ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS, CREDIT CARD(S), DEBIT CARDS OR ANY OTHER ACCOUNTS IN THE NAME OF THE VILLAGE OF RODESSA - a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve resolution # 1. This motion passed with all members voting in favor thereof. THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION # 2 OF 2026 - BEING A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE VILLAGE CLERK BARBARA HALL, AS A SIGNATURE AND/OR AUTHORIZED SIGNER ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS, CREDIT CARD(S), DEBIT CARDS OR ANY OTHER ACCOUNTS IN THE NAME OF THE VILLAGE OF RODESSA - a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve resolution # 2. This motion passed with all members voting in favor thereof. THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION # 3 OF 2026 - BEING A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR PRO TEM ALBERT GEORGE, AS A SIGNATURE AND/OR AUTHORIZED SIGNER ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS, CREDIT CARD(S), DEBIT CARDS OR ANY OTHER ACCOUNTS IN THE NAME OF THE VILLAGE OF RODESSA - a motion was made by Alderman Harville and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve resolution # 3. This motion passed with all members voting in favor thereof. THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION #4 OF 2026- BEING A RESOLUTION TO USE “THE INQUISITOR” AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THE VILLAGE OF RODESSA FOR THE CALENDER YEAR OF 2026- a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve resolution # 4. This motion passed with all members voting in favor thereof PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE #6 OF 2025- BEING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, VILLAGE OF RODESSA, LOUISIANAADOPTING AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ELECTRICITY IN ALL OCCUPIED DWELLINGS – a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Hicks to approve Ordinance # 6 of 2025. This motion passes with all members voting in favor thereof. ADJOURN - a motion was made by Alderman George and seconded by Alderman Harville to adjourn the meeting AT 6:50 p.m. This motion passed with all members voting in favor thereof. APPROVED BY TANYA PHILLIPS, MAYOR January 5, 2026 BARBARA HALL, LCMC CLERK January 5, 2026

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: CIC HOLDINGS, LLC VS. E. GEORGES ERHOLM; Docket No. 652,380-C; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that E. GEORGES ERHOLM has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on E. GEORGES ERHOLM OR POSSIBLE RELATIVES is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: CIC HOLDINGS, LLC VS. E. GEORGES ERHOLM; Docket No. 652,380-C; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that E. GEORGES ERHOLM has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on E. GEORGES ERHOLM OR POSSIBLE RELATIVES is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: AMERICAN STATE BANK VS. RAUL C. RODRIGUEZ; Docket No. 657873; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that RAUL C. RODRIGUEZ has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on RAUL C. RODRIGUEZ is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: AMERICAN STATE BANK VS. RAUL C. RODRIGUEZ; Docket No. 657873; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that RAUL C. RODRIGUEZ has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on RAUL C. RODRIGUEZ is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS. RORY L. BOWMAN A/K/A RORY BOWMAN AND GAIL E. BOWMAN A/K/A GAIL BOWMAN A/K/A GAIL E. GREEN A/K/A GAIL GREEN; Docket No. 661683-C; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that RORY BOWMAN 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 RORY BOWMAN is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible