PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING REPORT JULY 8, 2026 FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA 5:45 P.M. The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Patrick Hebert, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Dean Adams. Absent were Leslie Rulf, Jr., James “Jimmy” Davis, Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D., and Chief Administrative Officer, Paul Governale. The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinances: An Ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 8-01 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish adopted February 1983. An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-07 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish. There were no written and/or oral comments were received regarding the above ordinances. Rev. Mathews stated that he is optimistic about the future of St. Mary Parish and commended the Home Rule Charter Revision Commission for its tremendous work in developing and submitting its recommendations. He stated that the Charter is in need of revision; however, he and citizens of the Parish have expressed concerns regarding the structure of the proposed revisions being presented on the ballot as one single package rather than separate proposals. Mr. Ina discussed the two current minority districts of the 11 member Council, stating that they are not adequately represented. He recommended creating three minority districts, while acknowledging that they will not meet the 33 percent. He also stated that he feels that every Council Member should have the opportunity to serve as Council Chairperson. Discussion was had relative to the timeline for placing these proposed ordinances on the ballot and its cost to the Parish. There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried. s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Chairperson s/g Lisa C. Morgan Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk Adv. Aug. 7, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Public Meeting Date: August 11, 2026 Call to Order: 6:00 P.M. Place: Council Meeting Room 3225 Third Street Berwick, LA 70342 St. Mary Parish A Public Hearing will be held as follows: Date: August 11, 2026 Time: 6:15 P.M. Place: Council Meeting Room 3225 Third Street Berwick, LA 70342 Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry Minutes from last meeting: July 14, 2026 Treasurer’s Re- port Guests: The Beacon Shines on: Police Report: Fire Report Public Works Report Consulting En- gineers Report Planning & Zoning Committee Re- ports PUBLIC HEARING 1. Ordinance No. 765 – Amend and Supplement Town of Berwick Zoning Article 3 to Add Section 3.06 to Provide for Temporary and Continuous Conditional or Special Use ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 765 – Amend and Supplement Town of Berwick Zoning Article 3 to Add Section 3.06 to Provide for Temporary and Continuous Conditional or Special Use 2. Introduce - Ordinance No. 766 – Amend 2025-26 Consolidated Budget 3. Introduce – Ordinance No. 767 – 2026-27 Consolidated Budget RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS 1. Resolution No. 12-26 -A Resolution of Conditional Use and Continuous Use permits on for and on behalf of Magna Operating, LLC 2. Resolution No. 13-26 – A Resolution to authorize the mayor of Berwick to enter into a lease agreement with Magna Operating, LLC which may provide royalty payments to the town of Berwick NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approve Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire 2. Approve 2026-27 Holiday Schedule 3. Efremzimbaliast Randle – “Lace them Up” boxing event – September 19, 2026 4. Valerie Pitts – Small Business Administration – Office of Disaster Recovery – Tropical Storm Arthur Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary. Adv. Aug. 7, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Hearing Notice St. Mary Parish Communications District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT due to the cancellation of the meeting/public hearing previously scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., the St. Mary Parish Communications District Board of Commissioners has re- scheduled the public hearing on a proposed Resolution pursuant to LA R.S. 33:9109, as amended by Louisiana Legislature (ACT 947 of the 2026 Regular Session), updating the emergency telephone service charge on wireless telecommunications service from $1.25 to $2.00 to be levied within the jurisdiction of the District, to be conducted on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 1:05 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the St. Mary Parish Communications District’s office building located at 1200 David Drive, Suite B, Morgan City, Louisiana. Martha Randle Executive Director Adv. Aug. 7, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT 500 MAIN ST. FIFTH FLOOR COURTHOUSE FRANKLIN, LA 70538 337-828-4100 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bid will be received by the St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department until, Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. on the Fifth-Floor Courthouse, 500 Main St. Franklin, LA 70538 for the following: “MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS CONTRACT” Then and their bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after the specified time and date will not be opened or recognized. Specifications and contract documents for the above can be ob- tained upon re- quest from the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department on the Fifth-Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA 70538 and can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com Bids may be submitted electronically at Central Bidding or mailed to the office of St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department. ENVELOPES MUST BE MARKED AS FOLLOWS: “BIDS FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS” ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 500 MAIN ST. FIFTH FLOOR COURTHOUSE FRANKLIN, LA 70538 St. Mary Parish Government re- serves the right to reject any and/or all bids to wave informalities in any/or all bids, and to award the contract in the best interest of St. Mary Parish. Thus Done and signed at Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana on this 5th day of August, 2026 Sam Jones Parish President St. Mary Parish Government Adv. Aug. 5, 7, 12 and 14, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA VS. Keith Henderson Jr. Notice is hereby given that property herein described has been seized for forfeiture pursuant to LSA R.S. 40:2600 et seq. Stipulations for Exemption are available to bona fide owners and interest holders in the property for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this notice. Request for Stipulations of Exemption and claims for any or all of the property herein concerned MUST be filed in accordance with LSA R.S. 40:2600.9. LSA R.S. 40:2600.9 CLAIMS REQUESTS FOR STIPULATION OF EXEMPTION MUST BE IN THIS FORM A. Only an own-er of or interest holder in property seized for forfeiture may file a claim, and shall do so in the manner provided in this section. The claim shall be mailed to the seizing agency and to the District Attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested, within thirty (30) days after Notice of Pending Forfeiture. No extension of time for the filing of the claim shall be granted. B. The claim shall be in affidavit form, signed by the claimant under oath, and sworn to by the affiant before one who has authority to ad- minister the oath, under penalty of perjury or false swearing, and shall set forth all of the following: 1. The caption of the proceedings as set forth on the Notice of Pending Forfeiture or Petition and the name of the claimant. 2. The address where the claimant will accept mail. 3. The nature and extent of the claimant’s interest in the property. 4. The date, identity of the transferor and the circumstances of claimant’s acquisition of the interest in the property. 5. The specific provision of this chapter relied on in asserting that the property is not subject to forfeiture. 6. All essential facts supporting each assertion. 7. The specific relief sought. THE DATE AND PLACE OF SEIZURE AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY AFFECTED BY THIS NOTICE IS AS FOLLOWS: ITEM: Eleven Thousand One Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars and Forty Cents (11,125.40) DATE SEIZED: March 16, 2026 PRESENT LOCATION: St. Mary Parish Sheriff Office The conduct giving rise to forfeiture and/or the specific provision of law under LSA R.S. 40:961 et seq. Which was violated by the person from whom the property is seized is as follows: 1. Keith Henderson Jr.-206 Beham Ct. Thibodaux, La 70301 Brady Holtzclaw ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY Adv. Aug. 7, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Public Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at http://www.centralbidding.com or at the office of City of Morgan City, located at 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380, until two o’clock p.m. (2:00) central standard time on the 9th day of September 2026 for the following: LA 70 REHAB MARGUERITE ST TO US 90 - UTILITY RELOCATIONS and shall at that time and place be publicly open and read aloud in City Hall. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. The work shall consist of, but is not limited to, relocating ap- proximately 847 linear feet of 2”, 4”, 8”, 10” and/or 12” water line, approximately 1,257 linear feet of 1” and 2” polyethylene (PE) gas lines. Bid related documents may be downloaded at http://www.centralbidding.com. Electronic Bids may be submitted by visiting http://www.centralbidding.com. For any technical questions regarding the Electronic Bidding Process, contact Central Bidding support at info@centralbidding.com or (225) 810-4814. If contractor elects to use electronic bid submission, the contractor is re- sponsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid submission with and through the electronic bidding service. It is recommended that bidders navigate the service in advance to upcoming bid deadlines. Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail or by hand delivery. Regardless of the bid results, the bidder will have 48 hours from the opening of the bids to provide the City of Morgan City the original documents. Only a bid bond shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of the bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. If a vendor fails to provide the original hard copies of these documents within 48 hours of the bid opening, their bid shall be considered non-responsive. Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid. The project is to be exempt from sales and use taxes im- posed by any taxing authority. The successful contractor / subcontractors will be required to submit the ap- propriate tax exemption form R-85012-T (Public Projects Contractor / Subcontractor: Sales Tax Certification and Exemption Application – Louisiana Re- vised Statute 47:305.7(A)(1)(b)) to the Louisiana Department of Revenue for each contract / subcontract associated with the work. Copies of the Contract Documents including drawings and specifications, except for Section D – “Louisiana De- partment of Transportation and De- velopment Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2026 Edition”, are available at the office of C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, L.L.C. located at 135 Regency Square, Lafayette, LA 70508, phone: (337) 237-2200, upon payment of one hundred and ten dollars ($110) per set, payable to City of Morgan City. NOTE: NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED - ONLY CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO CITY OF MORGAN CITY SHALL BE AC- CEPTED. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide to prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. An electronic copy of the bid documents may be obtained by contacting Ms. Samara Guidry at samara@fenstermaker.com or by telephone at (337) 237-2200. There will be no deposit required to receive an electronic copy of bid documents. Plans and specifications shall be available until twenty-four hours before the bid opening date. There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at City of Morgan City Hall on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Physical street address of City Hall is 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City of Morgan City, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. Bid bond shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of ap- proved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write in- dividual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be is- sued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this state and residing in this state. The bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the Contract Documents within thirty (30) days. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids unless the withdrawal is in accordance with LA R.S. 38§2214.C. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The successful contractor will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents. Bids will be evaluated by the City of Morgan City based on LA Bid Law statutes, including the lowest responsible bid submitted which is also in compliance with the specifications. The City of Morgan City reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as allowed by LA R.S. 38§2214. Contractors or contracting firms doing work which is classed as “Hazardous Materials” or any subclassifications, shall be properly licensed when the work to be performed is $1.00 or more. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids for work besides Hazardous Materials, shall be properly licensed for any work in the amount of $50,000.00 or more. All such bidders shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Contractors for this project shall be licensed for the classification of “MUNICIPAL and PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION”. Bids in the amounts specified above which have not bid in accordance with the re- quirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The City of Morgan City strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the City of Morgan City for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by visiting http://www.laucp.org/ucp/. s/Charlie Solar, Jr. City of Morgan City Adv. Aug. 7, 12 and 19, 2026

\OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA JULY 8, 2026 FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA 6:00 P.M. The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Patrick Hebert, Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Leslie Rulf, Jr., James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., and Chief Administrative Officer, Paul Governale. The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Hebert and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hill. Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the second Regular Meeting, June 24, 2026 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried. Jacob Bell ap- peared before the Council to provide an update on “Save Our Children Mentoring Program” building. He submitted photographs highlighting recent outdoor improvements in- stalled by local youth. He plans to sponsor a parish wide contest among local high school artists to design a mural to be painted on the building. In reference to Mr. Bell’s inquiry regarding painting of the building, Mr. Hebert stated that due to the Parish’s current financial challenges and other funding priorities, it would be difficult for the Parish to provide funding for the project. Discussion followed regarding the lease agreement and maintenance responsibilities for the building. Shayla Anderson, owner of Stable Lounge, LLC, and Columbia Talmore, Jr., property owner of 300 Bosco Road, Jeanerette, appeared before the Council to discuss the residency variance request to obtain a 2026 Full Liquor Permit. Ms. Anderson discussed the overwhelming support from area residents for the proposed establishment as evidence by a petition signed in favor of the request. Mr. Talmore spoke of his creditability in family, community, and personal life and asked the Council for their support. Rev. Mathews addressed concerns regarding prior communication with Ms. An- derson and Mr. Talmore. He stated that he called and personally visited residents who had signed the petition and they confirmed that they understood what they were signing and were comfortable with the request. Rev. Mat-hews requested that the residency variance request for Shayla Anderson to obtain a 2026 Full Liquor Permit be placed on the July 22, 2026 Council agenda. Beverly Domen-geaux, Executive Director, St. Mary Council on Aging thanked the public for donating fans and bottled water for the senior citizens. She informed that the Morgan City Senior Center was condemned today by the De- partment of Health due to the collapse of the kitchen ceiling. She further informed that the H.B. Young Foundation has agreed to construct a new senior center building in Morgan City. Mrs. Hidalgo informed that parishioners from the Church of Assumption in Franklin and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville have collected fans to donate to Council on Aging. Parish President, Sam Jones congratulated Halimar Shipyard and Cameron In- ternational on their recently awarded contracts. He also informed of the possibility of lifting the moratorium on solar farms and discussed the interest of 14 prospective companies considering locating in St. Mary Parish. Director of Economic Development, Evan Boudreaux, expounded on the growth of new investment in the Parish. He also discussed the need for affordable housing and the standard of living. President Jones stated that a proposed subdivision development is being discussed and plans to be constructed in District No. 1 in the future. In response to Rev. Mathews’ inquiry regarding whether the status of the Parish’s employee’s mosquito control certification as discussed at the Council meeting last year, that will eliminate the need for the Parish to incur the additional expense of re- taining an outside licensed person to oversee the mosquito control program, President Jones stated Chief Administrative Officer, Paul Governale could provide that information. President Jones also stated that he received a phone call from a concerned citizen suggesting that the Parish consider aerial mosquito spraying. Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the Public Hearing Report, June 24, 2026 be approved. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried. Rev. Mathews called for an Advisory Budget Fin-ance Committee meeting to be held on August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., 5th Floor, Parish Courthouse, Franklin. Mr. Adams in- formed that Fire Protection District No. 3 in Amelia recently received a Class 3 fire protection rating, which is expected to re- sult in lower property insurance premiums for residents within the district. Mr. Ina moved to table Item 13A, “FOR ADOPTION – An Ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 8-01of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parsih adopted February 1983,” and Item 13B, “FOR ADOPTION - An Ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-07 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish,” to the July 22, 2026 meeting agenda. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried. Rev. Mathews moved to adopt the following Resolution. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote: YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Hebert, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Rulf and Davis RESOLUTION OF RESPECT WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Mrs. Jennifer Collins Lanceslin, and WHEREAS, Mrs. Lanceslin was a devoted resident of Baldwin who generously gave of herself in service to her Community, and also faithfully fulfilled many cherished roles throughout her life, including those of a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, godmother, advocate, and friend, and WHEREAS, Mrs. Lanceslin had a beautiful spirit, vibrant personality, an infectious smile, and loving heart of gold that touched countless lives through her compassion, service, advocacy, and un- wavering devotion to others, and WHEREAS, Mrs. Lanceslin was the Executive Director of “Community of Friends,” a Non-Profit Organization serving St. Mary Parish, dedicated to advocating for and supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and assisting them to become active and valued participants in their communities, and WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly our sorrow and deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Lanceslin and trust that you may find comfort in the thought that your grief and sorrow are shared by many friends, colleagues, and members of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council, through the unanimous adoption of this resolution, does hereby ex- press its heartfelt condolences, sympathy, and support during this time of grief. BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the St. Mary Parish Council recognizes and honors the life, service, and lasting contributions of Mrs. Lanceslin, whose legacy of compassion, advocacy, and community service will continue to inspire future generations. ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of July 2026. APPROVED: S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL ATTEST: S/G LISA C. MORGAN LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL Mr. Olander moved to adopt the following Resolutions. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote: YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Hebert, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, and Mat-hews NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Rulf and Davis RESOLUTION CERTIFICATE OF ST. MARY PARISH EVIDENCING PUBLIC APPROVAL OF BONDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 147(f) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the Capital Area Finance Authority (the “Authority”), a public trust created pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2-A of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (R.S. 9:2341-9:2347, in- clusive) (the “Act”) has, by resolution dated April 16, 2025, in accordance with the requirements of the Act, and the Rules and Regulations of the Louisiana State Bond Commission (the “Commission”), duly authorized the issuance of not exceeding of Capital Area Finance Authority Revenue Bonds in one or more series (the “Bonds”) to finance loans to first-time homebuyers within the jurisdictional parishes of the Authority and such other governmental units (the “Participating Jurisdictions”) whose governing authority authorized and directed the execution of a cooperative en- deavor agreement (a “CEA”) with the Authority under the provisions of the Act and other applicable constitutional and statutory authorities; and WHEREAS, the Commission, on May 15, 2025, duly authorized the issuance and sale of the Bonds in accordance with law and the Commission’s Rules and Regulations; and WHEREAS, the Bonds are classified as exempt facility bonds under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and the provisions of Section 147(f)(2)(A), (B) and (E) of the Code require that issuance of Bonds be approved by the “applicable elected representative” of the governmental unit which issues such bonds or on whose behalf such bonds are issued and by the “applicable elected representative” of such other Participating Jurisdictions that have executed a CEA with the Authority under the provisions of the Act; and WHEREAS, St. Mary Parish (the “Governmental Unit”) has executed a CEA with the Authority to permit the financing of loans to first-time homebuyers within geographic area of the Governmental Unit; and WHEREAS, the applicable elected representative (the “Approving Representative”) of the Governmental Unit for purposes of approving the Bonds is the Parish President, Sam Jones; and WHEREAS, in compliance with the requirements of the Code, Notice of Public Hearing (attached as Ex- hibit “A” hereto), was published in (i) The Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April 23, 2025, (ii) The Daily Advertiser, Lafayette, Louisiana on April 23, 2025, (iii) the Houma Courier, Houma, Louisiana on April 23, 2025, (iv) the Lake Charles American Press, Lake Charles, Louisiana on April 23, 2025, (v) The News Star, Monroe, Louisiana on April 23, 2025, (vi) the Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana on April 23, 2025, (vii) The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana on April 23, 2025, and (viii) The Town Talk, Alexandria, Louisiana on April 23, 2025, and WHEREAS, in compliance with the requirements of the Code, the public hearing with respect to the issuance of said Bonds was held on May 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Louisiana Time, at 601 St. Ferdinand Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, and simultaneously held by teleconference using the following link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9940303250? omn=88470185621 or by dialing US toll-free: (833) 928-4610; meeting ID: 994 030 3250 in accordance with Rev. Proc. 2022-20 after due notice thereof was published in the official journal of the Authority and in the aforementioned publications sufficient to inform the public within the geographic area of the Participating Jurisdictions of the subject, date and place of said public hearing; and WHEREAS, no objections were raised by any person present at the said hearing or by any person participating by teleconference relative to the issuance of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Ap- proving Representative of the Participating Jurisdiction, desires to approve the issuance of the Bonds for the purposes of the Code; NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned does hereby certify that the Chief Elected Executive Officer/Governing Authority of the Participating Jurisdiction, hereby ap- proves and confirms the issuance of the Bonds. The Authority, and its officers, are authorized to cause this certificate to be filed of record in the transcript of proceedings for the Bonds and to file a copy thereof with any State or Federal agency, board or commission as may be required by any applicable State or Federal laws, rules or regulations. ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of July 2026. APPROVED: S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL ATTEST: S/G LISA C. MORGAN LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL WITNESS my signature this ——— day of ———————, 2026, at ——————, Louisiana. ——————— Sam Jones /Parish President Per Mr. Adams’ inquiry, Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan stated that this program will allow local citizens to obtain funding from lenders to purchase housing at no cost to St. Mary Parish. RESOLUTION Resolution Pertaining to the Adoption of the HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program 2026 Annual Agency Plan ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT HUD SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) PROGRAM WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Government operates a HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program through its St. Mary Parish Housing Office (SMPHO), and WHEREAS, the requirements of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act (QHWRA) of 1998, in part require HUD housing agencies to prepare an Annual Agency Plan which is to be prepared each year, and WHEREAS, on July 8, 2026, in order to comply and properly im- plement the Section 8 Housing Program requirements of the Housing Reform Act, the SMPHO developed, and the Parish Council adopted a 2026 Annual Agency Plan and an updated Section 8 HCV Program Administrative Plan for 2026, and WHEREAS, the Section 8 Program’s 2026 Annual Agency Plan, was open and available for public review from April 29, 2026, and then presented to the public at a Public Hearing on June 15, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council meeting in regular session on July 8, 2026, in order to comply and properly implement the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program requirements of the Housing Reform Act, does hereby adopt the St. Mary Parish Government HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program’s 2026 Annual Agency Plan, and authorizes Mr. Sam Jones, St. Mary Parish President, to sign all documents necessary for the full implementation and compliance of the Parish Program with HUD requirements, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the St. Mary Parish Council meeting in regular session on July 8, 2026, does hereby authorize Mr. Sam Jones, St. Mary Parish President, and the St. Mary Parish Housing (SMPHO) staff, to formulate any further revisions to the Parish’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Annual Plan and Administrative Plan for 2026 as necessary to achieve the full implementation and compliance of the Parish Program with the HUD requirements. ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of July 2026. APPROVED: S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL ATTEST: S/G LISA C. MORGAN LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL RESOLUTION A resolution approving and authorizing the Parish President to execute Change Order No. 2 with Barriere Construction Co., LLC relative to the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Runway & Taxiway Overlay & Striping Project Phase 1. WHEREAS, a certain contract has been entered into between the St. Mary Parish Council and Barriere Construction, Co., LLC, 808 Woodland Drive – 2nd Floor, LaPlace, Louisiana 70068, relative to the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Runway & Taxiway Overlay & Striping Project Phase 1, and WHEREAS, the items as shown on Change Order No. 2 will result in an increase of $202,080.74 in the contract price and an increase of 4 calendar days in the contract time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby approve the issuance of Change Order No. 2 covering an in- crease of $202,080.74 in the contract price and an increase of 4 calendar days in the contract time for the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Runway & Taxiway Overlay & Striping Project Phase 1. BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the President of St. Mary Parish, Sam Jones, be and he is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 2 on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Council. ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of July 2026. APPROVED: S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL ATTEST: S/G LISA C. MORGAN LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry relative to whether the Parish has entered into a lease agreement regarding property at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport, Mr. Boudreaux stated that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must review and ap- prove an agreement before it can proceed. Mr. Ina read a letter Tomika Willis, TDS Trucking, Training & Technology, LLC, received from the Parish regarding the intention of entering into a proposed lease agreement on November 1, 2023, to lease buildings and parking areas, formally occupied by Air Logistics/Bristow facility at Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport. Mr. Boudreaux recalled that the proposed lease had been discussed with the previous Chief Administrator Officer but stated FFA was not consulted and that it was neither approved by the FFA nor the Council. Lisa Morgan stated that she would review the Council minutes from 2023. Several Council Members discussed a possible pending lease agreement with a different company, the status of the pending agreement with Tomika Willis from 2023, adhering to agreements initiated under the previous administration, and a breakdown of the reason for the proposed in- crease in the contract price. OLD BUSINESS: A. Referred from May 27, 2026, Council Meeting, Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: Board of Ad- justments for the Parish of St. Mary ( Alternate Position) – 1 Va- cancy John P. Darden, Jeannie T. Segura Mr. Ina moved to appoint Jeannie T. Segura to the Board of Adjustments. Mr. Olan-der seconded the motion, which carried. NEW BUSINESS: A. Mr. Robert “Bobby” Judice, Jr. has written, “please accept this letter as my formal resignation from my position as a member of the Board of Commissioners for Bayou Bend Health System (Hospital Service District No. 1), effective June 10, 2026.” Mr. Judice will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised. B. As per LA RS 38:291 (Z) relative to the St. Mary Levee District, the St. Mary Parish Council is responsible for submitting a list containing three nominations from each of the eight single member parish council districts. The Governor shall appoint one member to represent each District. District VI Duval H. Arthur, III Chadd Michael DuBois Cary James Laiche, Sr. Mr. Hebert mov-ed to submit the names of Duval H. Arthur, III, Chadd Michael DuBois, and Cary James Laiche, Sr. to the Governor for nomination to represent District VI. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried. C. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (Bayou Vista) - 1 Vacancy No applications received. Recreation District No. 2 (Siracusaville) – 1 Vacancy Ann Poole – Present Member Mr. Duhon mov-ed to reappoint Ann Poole to Recreation District No. 2. Mr. Adams seconded the mo- tion, which carried. St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 2 – (Bayou Vista) – 1 Vacancy Galen Guillot, Myron Bourque Mr. Hill moved to appoint Myron Bourque to Water & Sewer Commission No. 2. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried. Wax Lake East Drainage District – 1 Vacancy Paige Voisin Mr. Hill moved to appoint Paige Voisin to Wax Lake East Drainage District. Mr. Du- hon seconded the motion, which carried. President Jones stated that an engineer will be hired to help with the drainage in the Bayou Vista area. There being no further business, Mr. Adams moved for adjournment. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried. s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Chairperson s/g Lisa C. Morgan Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk Adv. Aug. 7, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission P. O. Box 181 Berwick, La 70342 MINUTES July 6, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stewart at 6:00 PM. Present: Karen Sehon, Tim Kyle, Chris Cooper, Cody Fontenot, Calvin Sanders, Sr., Johnny Olivier, Brandon Monceaux, and Michael Stewart. Mr. Stewart ask-ed if anyone had a public comment. No comment. The board went over the minutes of the previous month’s meeting. Mr. Cooper moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Kyle seconded the motion. All in favor – I. The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Cooper motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all are in order. Mr. Monceaux seconded the motion. All in favor – I. Mr. Duncan with Providence Engineering would like to introduce Mrs. Ebony Bailey from South Central Planning. She will be able to help us with the infrastructure grant process for the force main. The board will need to have written consent with South Central Planning. The board will need to procure an engineer to have the preliminary design and cost estimate. The board will have to pay for the cost estimate and preliminary design. There are two types of grants – Indefinite delivery Indefinite quality (IDIQ) or Request for Quote (RFQ). They will collect the documents then do a score once received. They will need to be graded and cut down. They will need an MSA and preliminary budget. Both are best to do prior to applying for a grant. Procurement of an Engineer up front is one less thing down the line. IDIQ – the board issues a resolution to apply for a grant. South Central Planning would like to see the MSA with the engineer. Mrs. Bailey then further explained the process necessary to proceed. The current decisions to make – The administrative responsibilities for the grant, hire an en- gineer, request for proposal, and a grant writer. The next step – assign a person to be point of contact. Mr. Stewart asked as a board member whether we need to decide if we will proceed or not. Mrs. Bailey along with Mrs. Rivere will work to submit the RFQ. The DRA deadline is August 2026. Mr. Cooper asked what if we approve to proceed as of this meeting. Mr. Cooper motioned to pursue the grant process. Mr. Kyle seconded the motion. All in Favor – I. Motion passed to proceed with pursuing the grant process. Mr. Cooper motioned to make Mr. Kyle the first point of contact for the grant process for all duties and said administration of said award. With Mr. Stewart the second point of contact. Second, by Mr. Fontenot. All in favor – I. Motion passed. Mr. Cooper motioned to apply to Lita Corp for funding. Mr. Fontenot seconded the motion. All in favor – I. Motion passed. Mr. Sanders re- ported on the monthly maintenance. All tests and reports are up to date. Station 6 replaced some parts and back in service. Crane 1 recommended re- placement of the overhead crane. He obtained an estimate from them with two options. Mr. Sanders recommended option 2 due to corrosion resistance. The engineer will come out to make sure the measurements are accurate. The price is $15,000 for material, labor, and certification. 50% down and 50% upon completion. They will come back to verify measurements, and the price is still valid. Mr. Cooper motioned to proceed with option 2 with Crane 1 for Station 6’s overhead replacement and to pay 100% up front. Mr. Fontenot seconded the motion. All in favor – I. motion carried. Mr. Sanders checks the pumps weekly/daily. The old level indicators need replacement. They run $1500 - $2000 each. He will spread out the replacements over time. CC Lynch will be at Station 4 – Patterson Pond to locate the buoy to the Berwick Pond. Then he will be able to turn off the aerators. There are upgrades needed at the lift stations. He will proceed with upgrades over time. In reference to Govdeals, we have a new representative. He will be out this month to take pictures of the surplus to start the process of the on- line auction. Mr. Sanders asked for a range of purchases. Mr. Cooper has motioned for Mr. Sanders to have purchasing authority of $20,000 or less to be set. Mr. Fontenot seconded the motion. All in favor – I. Motion carried. Mr. Stewart mentioned to Mr. Sanders and Mr. Olivier to make sure you are properly hy- drating in the heat when out working. Mrs. Sehon said the only response to the annual CPI rate letter was received by Sewer 3. She asked each member to contact their respective entity for a formal reply to the letter. Mr. Duncan ask-ed if the preliminary could be part of a grant. Mrs. Bailey asked how the board would like to proceed? Do you want to have a special meeting? Mr. Duncan said he would get back with Andrew to create a preliminary cost estimate for the main project. Mrs. Bailey asked if there was a procurement policy? The board is not aware of one. She will send an example. Mr. Sanders father-in-law re- cently passed. He presented a thank you card from his wife for the board’s thoughts and prayers during this time. Mr. Stewart asked about the Connex box. Mr. Sanders reported they will be moving stuff into the box this month. The lighting and air flow has been installed. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026. Having no further business, Mr. Kyle has motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Monceaux seconded the motion. ——————— Chairperson ——————— Secretary/ Treasurer Adv. Aug. 7, 2026

Click here to download the July 28 Morgan City Council minutes. PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF MORGAN CITY JULY 28, 2026 The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 6:00 pm (local time) in regular session, this date, in the City Court Building, Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana. There were present: Honorable Lee Dragna, Mayor; and Council Members Ron Bias, Steve Domangue, Thomas Hutchinson, Jr., Tim Hy- mel, and Bonnie Leonard. Absent: None Also present were Mr. Charlie Solar, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Paul Landry, City Attorney. The invocation was given by Reverend Tommy Fromenthal. There was no Positive Image re- cipient for the month of July. Judge Kim Stansbury said that there was a building for sale on the highway that he thought would be a good place to house the Juvenile Services Program. There was a fund set up years ago that would pay for the building, although $200,000 was currently tied up in a CD. He said the building they were currently housed in was owned by the Parish, and they did not make repairs to the building. Repairs of over $100,000 had been completed by the Juvenile Services Program in the past, and he did not think that spending more money on a building that was not being kept up was a good idea; whereupon, Mrs. Leonard offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-28 WHEREAS, the Morgan City Juvenile Services Program is in need of a building to serve as a place to manage court cases, provide supervision for at-risk youth, and coordinate juvenile justice programs; and WHEREAS, the building located at 7343 Highway 182 East is currently for sale; and WHEREAS, the City has a Special Account funded by assessing a non-refundable fine, not to exceed twenty dollars, in all criminal matters, including traffic offenses; and WHEREAS, the Special Account has the monies to fund the purchase of this building. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of Morgan City, Louisiana that it hereby authorizes the purchase of the property located at 7343 Highway 182 East in the amount of not more than Three Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Dollars ($389,000.00). Mr. Hymel seconded the motion. The vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Leonard, Hymel, Bias, Do- mangue, Hutchinson NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 28th day of July, 2026. /s/ Lee Dragna Lee Dragna, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Debbie Harrington Debbie Harrington, Clerk Chief Chad Adams requested permission to hold the National Night Out in conjunction with the Doric Lodge #87 F&AM. The event would take place on October 13, 2026, from 5 PM to 8 PM in Lawrence Park. A motion to approve the event was made by Mr. Do- mangue, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted un- animously in favor. Mr. Michael Ruffin with Da Kik requested permission to hold a block party outside his business on September 5 from 2 PM to 7 PM. He said there would be a BBQ, and 15 local clubs from the surrounding area would attend. He thought that two police officers would suffice, just for crowd control at the event. Mayor Dragna said that with the Shrimp & Petroleum Festival taking place that weekend, officers would already be spread thin, and working a lot of overtime. Chief Chad Adams said he would like to talk logistics with Mr. Ruffin, and Mr. Ruffin agreed. A motion to allow the Block Party on September 5 from 2 PM to 7 PM, contingent on both parties working out the logistics to the satisfaction of the Chief, was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor. Mrs. Vanessa Spinella with Morgan City Main Street had previously requested permission to hold the annual Christmas Festival in Lawrence Park of November 29. She said in the past, there had been problems with smoking as well as motorized vehicles at the event, and requested that it be designated as tobacco-free and no motorized vehicles be allowed at the event. The park would be cordoned off, there would be bike racks, and a designated smoking area would be set up. A motion to make the event tobacco-free and not allow motorized vehicles was made by Mr. Hutchinson, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and vot-ed unanimously in favor. Mr. Chase Pickens, acting Director of Recreation and Culture, gave an update on the Swimming Pool construction and floating docks at Lake End Park that some of the councilmen had asked about. He said that the pool should be completed by the end of September. There would be lap swim, open swim, and swimming lessons. Advertisements for lifeguards would begin soon. He looked forward to adding swimming lessons back into the Daycamp schedule beginning in 2027. The dressing rooms would be addressed before opening. In other business, he said the floating docks purchased last year for Lake End Park were going to be put together, and the pylons would be placed using Mayor Dragna’s barge. Mr. Sheldon Price with the Cajun Association Rodeo requested permission to hold a rodeo at the Morgan City Arena on October 3. It would include bull riding, mutton busting, and other events. Slack would begin earlier in the day, and the actual rodeo would begin at 7:30. There would be a local group selling re- freshments and alcohol, but everything would be finished by 10 PM. Pastor Bias pointed out that there was a community right across the railroad tracks from the arena and wanted to make sure the event would be completed by 10 PM. A motion to allow the rodeo was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted un- animously in favor. Mr. Cornell Keeler addressed the Council regarding the Krewe of Hannibal. He said that the Auditorium had given away the date for their annual Mardi Gras Ball to another group and he wanted the date back. There had been a five hundred dollar deposit that went with the date as well. Mr. CE Bourg also spoke on behalf of Mr. Keeler stating that the date should be given back to him. Mayor Dragna said there was a judgement from Judge Hamilton of the 16th Judicial District that stated that the other party in question was in charge of the Krewe monies, and the City would not go against a Judge. He said it was a civil matter, and he should go in front of a judge if he would like it changed. Mrs. Lillie Es- cort requested permission to hold the annual Thanksgiving feeding on November 7, 2026, from 12 PM to 3 PM under the bridge. They would need trash cans, tables, and water once again this year. Mr. Solar said there would be a fishing tournament in town that day that was going to be using the area under the bridge from Front Street, and wanted to be sure that the feeding would take place between Federal Avenue and Third Street. Mrs. Escort said that is where it would take place. A motion to allow the feeding under the US 90 Bridge between Federal Avenue and Third Street on November 7, 2026 from 12 PM to 3 PM was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor. The minutes of the June 23, 2026 meeting were submitted. There be- ing no corrections, additions, or deletions, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor. Mr. Brian Joubert with Kolder, Slaven & Company gave the annual audit report for the City for the year ending December 31, 2025 (copy on file). Mrs. Deborah Garber, Finance Director, submitted the following financial statement for the period ending June 30, 2026. MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DATE: July 28, 2026 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Deborah Garber RE: Comments related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to budget for the period ended June 30, 2026. Attached is a summary that compares our actual revenues and expenses to our operational budget for our major funds subject to budgetary control for the period ending June 30, 2026. The following comments are related thereto: General and Ancillary Funds: The position did not change much with revenues currently over budget by $365,767. Operating expenses are under budget $208,953. The net loss of $1,450,714 is a positive variance of $574,720 as compared to the adopted budget. Utility Fund: Actual revenues remain under budget again this month by $921,838. The operating expenses are over budget by $359,733, of which $377,000 is purchased power costs. The net in- come, after transfers, of $48,023, creates an unfavorable variance compared to the budget of $1,194,503. Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating revenues are $51,856 over budget, with total operating ex- penses under budget by $133,221. The net income, after transfers, of $89,237 leaves a positive variance of $191,451. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Deborah Garber Deborah Garber Finance Director A motion to accept the financial statement was made by Mr. Do- mangue, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor. Mr. Mike Loupe , Director of Public Works, said that the Yearlong Road Maintenance No. 1 project term was up, and a certificate of substantial completion needed to be signed; whereupon, Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-29 WHEREAS, the firm of Gray Construction Corp. has substantially completed the work done under contract No. R:25-16 for the Road Maintenance and Construction, No. 1 project, dated April 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, the contractor has requested that this work be put in the lien period, and WHEREAS, the engineer for the project has recommended acceptance of said project as substantially complete, to begin the forty-five (45) day lien period with no items remaining to be done, and WHEREAS, be- fore final payment is made, the engineer will so certify to the City that the project is fully complete and approve the payment of the retainage, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute the “Certificate of Substantial Completion” and that a copy of this resolution, along with said “Certificate” be filed with the Clerk of Courts of the Parish of St. Mary to initiate the forty-five (45) day lien period for the work done under the above mentioned contract. Mr. Domangue seconded the motion. The vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Bias, Do- mangue, Hutchinson, Hymel, Leonard NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 28th day of July, 2026. /s/ Lee Dragna Lee Dragna, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Debbie Harrington Debbie Harrington, Clerk Mayor Dragna said that under a cooperative en- deavor agreement, the Chamber of Commerce had placed a building on the land near the petting zoo to use as an office. They had now vacated the building, which ap- praised at $35,000, and offered to sell it to the city at a reduced price of $25,000 due to the years of using the property rent free. It was planned to be used as a new site for the Recreation Department, which would put it closer to the Complex Park, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Auditorium, and Petting Zoo. The old Recreation building would be used for storage; whereupon, Mrs. Leonard offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-30 WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City owns the municipal property located at 727 Myrtle Street; and WHEREAS, by Resolution R: 10-26, dated May 25, 2010, the City of Morgan City and the St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce entered into a lease agreement for the Myrtle Street property; and WHEREAS, the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce placed an office building on the property; and WHEREAS, the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce has officially vacated the building located on this city-owned property; and WHEREAS, a recent professional property evaluation placed the value of the vacated building at Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,0000.00); and WHEREAS, in appreciation of the longstanding partnership between the City of Morgan City and the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber has of- fered to sell the vacated building to the City for the sum of Twenty- Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00); and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to determine the future use, maintenance, or disposition of the property to best serve the citizens of Morgan City; and WHEREAS, the City has the money to fund the purchase of this building. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of Morgan City, Louisiana, that it hereby authorizes the purchase of the vacated building located at 727 Myrtle Street, from the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce for the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. The vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Leonard, Hutchinson, Bias, Domangue, Hymel NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 28th day of July, 2026. /s/ Lee Dragna Lee Dragna Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Debbie Harrington Debbie Harrington Clerk Mayor Dragna stated that a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement needed to be signed with the Morgan City Development District to lease Shannon School from them before the repairs were made. He said that Charter Schools USA had expressed interest in leasing the building once the necessary up- dates were made. Mr. Hymel stated that he wanted to publicly say that he was not in favor of a charter school. He felt it would hurt the public and parochial schools in the City. He said he would vote in favor of a lease, and updates to the building because he would like to see something done with the building; whereupon, Mr. Hutchinson offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-31 WHEREAS, the Morgan City De- velopment District was created with the purpose of accepting title from or contracting with the City concerning any or all immoveable property and im- provements owned or acquired by the city, utilizing any land, immovable and moveable property, and im- provements to en- hance economic benefits generated in the City through planning, developing, building, constructing, operating, regulating, maintaining, selling, and transferring any residential or subdivision land, real and personal property, and improvements; and WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that the state and its political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with an public or private association, corporation, or individual with regard to cooperative financing and other economic development activities the procurement and development of immovable property, join planning and implementation of public works, the joint use of facilities, joint research and programs implementation activities, joint funding initiatives, and other similar activities in support of public education, community development, housing rehabilitation, economic growth, and other public purposes; and WHEREAS, the City transferred title to the Property to the District via donation on July 20, 2022; and WHEREAS, the city desires to lease the building from the Morgan City Development District; and WHEREAS, a cooperative en- deavor agreement needs to be signed to allow the City to lease the property from the Morgan City Development District. NOW THEREFORE IT BE RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the city of Morgan City that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized and empowered to execute a cooperative en- deavor agreement between the City of Morgan City and the Morgan City Development District. Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion. The vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Hutchinson, Leonard, Bias, Domangue, Hymel NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 28th day of July, 2026. /s/ Lee Dragna Lee Dragna, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Debbie Harrington Debbie Harrington, Clerk Mr. Domangue stated that Morgan City Excel wanted the Atchafalaya Gateway Trail to be established to connect the walking trails in both Morgan City and Berwick at the bridges. Berwick council had already passed the same resolution; whereupon, Mr. Domangue offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-32 A RESOLUTION establishing and launching the “ATCHAFALAYA GATEWAY TRAIL,” with the City of Morgan City and the Town of Berwick as founding partners, anchored by the historic Long–Allen Bridge crossing; inviting the other municipalities and communities of St. Mary Parish, the government of St. Mary Parish, and partner agencies to join; and providing for related matters. WHEREAS, by Act No. 594 of the 2004 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, effective July 5, 2004, and codified at La. R.S. 49:170.13, the Legislature designated St. Mary Parish as the “Gateway to the Atchafalaya Basin”; and WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City sits at the confluence of the Atchafalaya River, the Lower Atchafalaya River, and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, standing as the last city before the river reaches the Gulf of Mexico and as a true gateway between the Basin and the coast; and WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick established the parish’s first dedicated recreational trail, which has been expanded over the years, remains in daily use, and has served as the model upon which neighboring communities have built; and WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City developed its own multi-mile pedestrian and bicycle network with the support of more than $100,000 from the H&B Young Foundation toward city trail planning and engineering, the importance of a unified trail system was recognized in the 2018 Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel study, and the City was subsequently awarded a federal RAISE grant of $16.7 million to fund more than half of the system; and WHEREAS, the historic Long–Allen Bridge (La. 182), completed in 1933 and connecting Morgan City and Berwick across Berwick Bay, provides a unique elevated pedestrian and bicycle crossing that unites the two communities and forms the first contiguous, cross-jurisdiction segment of a parish-wide trail; and WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City and the Town of Berwick, together forming the eastern gateway to the Atchafalaya Basin, are prepared to launch a shared trail identity that neighboring communities and the parish may join, at their own pace and on their own terms; and WHEREAS, naming this connected network the “Atchafalaya Gateway Trail” gives lasting physical and public expression to the Legislature’s designation of St. Mary Parish as the “Gateway to the Atchafalaya Basin,” and honors the river that has shaped the history, culture, and economy of this parish for generations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: SECTION 1. Establishment. The City of Morgan City and the Town of Berwick, as founding partners, hereby establish and name their connected network of existing and planned pedestrian and bicycle trails the “Atchafalaya Gateway Trail.” SECTION 2. Founding Segment. The pedestrian and bicycle trails of Morgan City and Berwick, together with the Long–Allen Bridge crossing that joins them across Berwick Bay, are recognized as the founding and anchor segment of the Atchafalaya Gateway Trail and as a demonstration of the connected parish-wide trail to come. SECTION 3. Local Names Retained. The in- dividual trail segments within each jurisdiction shall retain any local names by which they are also known; the Atchafalaya Gateway Trail serves as a shared, unifying identity and does not replace or diminish any community’s own trail name. SECTION 4. Branding, Signage, and Wayfinding. The adopting body en- dorses a consistent name, logo, signage, and wayfinding standard for the Atchafalaya Gateway Trail, and authorizes the appropriate officials to coordinate the placement of unified trail signage and interpretive markers as funding allows. SECTION 5. Invitation to Join. The adopting body respectfully invites the Cities of Patterson and Franklin, the Town of Baldwin, the communities of Amelia, Bayou Vista, Charenton, Centerville, Siracusaville, and the other communities of the parish, the government of St. Mary Parish, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (as steward of the Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge trails), the St. Mary Parish Levee District, and the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana to join in connecting and co-branding their trails as part of the Atchafalaya Gateway Trail, each on its own terms and consistent with its own authority and identity. SECTION 6. Coordination. The adopting body authorizes its officials to coordinate the development, branding, maintenance, and promotion of the Atchafalaya Gateway Trail with St. Mary Excel, Inc., and its Atchafalaya River Coastal Hub (ARCH) initiative, the Atchafalaya Trace Commission, the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, the Cajun Coast Visitor & Convention Bureau, and other partner agencies and organizations. SECTION 7. Transmittal. A certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the City of Morgan City, the Town of Berwick, the government of St. Mary Parish and its municipalities, St. Mary Excel, Inc., and such other agencies and partners as the adopting body deems appropriate. SECTION 8. Effect. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Pastor Bias seconded the motion. The vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Do- mangue, Bias, Hutchinson, Hy- mel, Leonard NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 28th day of July, 2026. /s/ Lee Dragna Lee Dragna, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Debbie Harrington Debbie Harrington, Clerk Mayor Dragna stated that a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement needed to be signed with the Louisiana DOTD for the donation of materials that were going to be milled up during the upcoming road repairs done by the state. He said it was estimated to be about a million dollars worth of RAP and would be placed near the Wastewater Treatment Plant, or at Lake End Parkway; whereupon, Mr. Hutchinson offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-33 WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City and the State of Louisiana, De- partment of Transportation and Development, are governmental entities authorized to enter into cooperative endeavor agreements pursuant to La. Const. Art. VI, Sec. 20 and Art. VII, Sec. 14 (c); and WHEREAS, the Louisiana State Constitution, Article 7, § 14 (B0 (9) authorized the donation by the State of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) from state roads and highways to the governing authority of the Parish or municipality from which it is taken; and WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City is in need of approximately 2,000 cubic yards of in-place roadway RAP. NOW THEREFORE IT BE RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized and empowered to execute a cooperative en- deavor agreement between the City of Morgan City and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development for the donation of re- claimed asphalt pavement. Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion. The vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Hutchinson, Leonard, Bias, Domangue, Hymel NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 28th day of July, 2026. /s/ Lee Dragna Lee Dragna, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Debbie Harrington Debbie Harrington, Clerk The final resolution on the agenda was surplus equipment; whereupon, Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-34 BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the item shown below are hereby declared surplus and no longer needed: 1. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria VIN # 2FAFP71W13X200267, Police Department 2. 2022 Chevy Tahoe VIN # 1GNSCLED2NR202278, Police Department 3. 2011 Ford Mercury VIN # 2FABP7BV2BX152765, Police Department 4. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria VIN # 2FAHP71W84X178195, Police Department 5. 2013 Chevy Tahoe VIN # 1GTCS14591K150505, Police Department 6. 2005 Chevy Impala VIN # 2G1WF52E75928 9589, Police Department 7. 2012 Chevy Tahoe VIN # IGNLC2ED8CR207347, Police Department 8. 2002 Ford Crown Victoria VIN # 2FAFP71W85X144878, Police Department 9. 1995 Chevy C2500 VIN # 1CGFC24H2SZ24 8715, Public Works 10. 2005 Chevy Silverado VIN # 1GCEC14Z55Z281324, Mosquito Abatement 11. 2005 Ford F250 SD VIN # 1FTD20565EC3 6738, Utility Department 12. 2008 Ford F250 SD VIN # 1FTSX20558EE39995, Public Works 13. 2003 Ford F250 4 door VIN # 1FTSW205X8EE39994, Public Works 14. 2003 Ford F250 VIN #1 FTNXZ0L03EC63362, Public Works 15. 1995 Chevy Cheyanne VIN # 1GCFC24H2Z248715, Public Works BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, etc., that said items be sold either by auction, on GovDeal.com, or by receiving bids. Mr. Hymel seconded the motion. The vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Bias, Hy- mel, Domangue, Hutchinson, Leonard NAYS: None ABSENT: None The Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 28th day of July, 2026. /s/ Lee Dragna Lee Dragna, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Debbie Harrington Debbie Harrington, Clerk The first reading of the Morgan City Horse Arena Commission creation was the next matter on the agenda. No definitive action was necessary. The public hearing for the Marshall ordinance was opened. No one appeared for or against said ordinance; whereupon, This ordinance was introduced with a first reading on June 23, 2026. Published by title on July 1, 2026. Mrs. Leonard offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption. ORDINANCE NO. 26-13 AN ORDINANCE RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE EXISTING OPERATIONAL AUTHORITY OF THE WARD 6 CITY MARSHAL OF THE CITY OF Morgan City, LOUISIANA BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that: SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Ordinance is to formally recognize and continue the long-established operational authority and law enforcement functions historically exercised by the elected Ward 6 City Marshal and Deputy Marshals within their lawful jurisdiction. SECTION 2. FINDINGS The Office of the Ward 6 City Marshal has historically operated as an active law enforcement agency serving the citizens of Morgan City and surrounding areas within its lawful jurisdiction; and The City Marshal and Deputy Marshals have continuously exercised law enforcement authority including, but not limited to: •Making lawful arrests •Issuing traffic and criminal citations •Conducting traffic enforcement •Executing warrants and court orders •Assisting in criminal investigations •Participating in narcotics and interdiction operations •Assisting local, parish, state, and federal law en- forcement agencies; and The governing authority recognizes that these law enforcement services have contributed to the protection of public safety and the enforcement of laws within the community; and The governing authority further recognizes the necessity of maintaining continuity in law enforcement operations and staffing to ensure uninterrupted public safety services; and Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted as limiting any authority granted to the City Marshal under the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana. SECTION 3. CONTINUATION OF EXISTING OPERATIONS The governing authority hereby recognizes and affirms the continuation of the existing law enforcement operations, practices, duties, and authority historically exercised by the Ward 6 City Marshal and duly appointed Deputy Marshals acting within the scope of Louisiana law. The City Marshal’s Office shall continue to perform its customary law enforcement duties and public safety functions as historically carried out prior to the adoption of this Ordinance pursuant to House Bill 1038. SECTION 4. PERSONNEL The governing authority recognizes the necessity for the City Marshal to maintain sufficient personnel necessary for the continued operation of the Marshal’s Office and the delivery of law enforcement services to the public. SECTION 5. PUBLIC SAFETY The governing authority finds that maintaining continuity of law enforcement services through the Marshal’s Office is necessary for the protection of life, property, and the general welfare of the citizens. SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption and publication according to law. Pastor Bias seconded the motion. The vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Leonard, Bias, Domangue, Hutchinson, Hy- mel NAYS: None ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None Certified and adopted this 28th day of July, 2026. Delivered to the Mayor at 8:30 am, this 29th day of July, 2026. /s/ Debbie Harrington Debbie Harrington, Clerk Approved this 29th day of July, 2026. /s/ Lee Dragna Lee Dragna, Mayor Delivered to the Mayor at 8:45 am, this 29th day of July, 2026. /s/ Debbie Harrington Debbie Harrington, Clerk Published: August 5, 2026 There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor. /s/ Lee Dragna Lee Dragna, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Debbie Harrington Debbie Harrington, Clerk Adv. Aug. 7, 2026

NOTICE OLD FASHIONED INVESTMENTS, LLC, DARREN PHILLIPS, ANGIE NICOLOSI VICKNAIR, ROBERT VICKNAIR, KAREN PORTER, HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK, MICHAEL MANTEL Pursuant to an order of the Twenty First Judicial District Court for the Parish of Tangipahoa in the matter of TSM MKP LLC, Praying for Monition, Docket No.20260002718, Div. F, Tangipahoa Parish, State of Louisiana, dated July 23, 2026, it was ordered as follows: WHEREAS TSM MKP LLC, by act recorded on July 6, 2022 at Instrument Number 1104116 of the official records of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, purchased property at tax sale from Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana for failure to pay taxes. WHEREAS, TSM MKP LLC has applied to this Court for a monition or advertisement, in conformity with R.S. 47:2271 et seq. THEREFORE, in the name of the State of Louisiana and the Twenty First Judicial District Court for the Parish of Tangipahoa, all interested persons are cited and admonished to show cause within six months from the date on which this monition is first advertised, why grounds exist for a nullity under the provisions of Chapter 5 of Subtitle III of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Tax Assessor Account No.: 4440307 A certain parcel of ground, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or anywise appertaining, situated in Section 4, T5S, R7E, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: LOT 23, SQUARE 9 of the Town of Independence, Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana, measuring 50 feet by 150 feet between parallel lines, fronting on West Third Street (LA Hwy. 40) in said town. Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 553 Hwy. 40 West, Independence, Louisiana 7044 Cost of notice:$161.33

TANGIPAHOA PARISH COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Is Hereby Given That The Tangipahoa Parish Council Will Meet In Regular Session on Monday, August 10, 2026, following the Public Hearing at 5:30PM at the Tangipahoa Parish Gordon A Burgess Governmental Building, 206 East Mulberry Street, Amite, Louisiana, contact number (985)748-3211. PUBLIC HEARING .P. Ordinance No. 26-24 - An Ordinance to acquire ownership of Right of Ways for the H.014340 E. Minnesota Park Road at Range Road Roundabout Project in Hammond, Louisiana, to authorize the Parish President to sign and execute all necessary documents to provide for the recordation and to provide copies to all involved parities T.P. Ordinance No. 26-25 - An Ordinance to grant a variance to Section 36-90(a)(4)(d)(6) regarding Family Partitions within the first Ten Years for Ashley Hines, Assessment #6556380 in District 1 T.P. Ordinance No. 26-26 - An Ordinance amending and enacting Chapter 36 Planning and Development, Article V - Commercial and Industrial Outdoor Lighting ************** The meeting agenda will be posted outside the meeting location and posted online at www.tangipahoa.org on Thursday prior to the meeting date. Cost of notice : $26.00

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TANGIPAHOA WATER DISTRICT OF JULY 20, 2026 The Board of Commissioners of the Tangipahoa Water District met in Regular Session on the 20th day of July, 2026 at the District Office at 46481 N. Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, La. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 P.M. by Commissioner Larry Byers. Present–Bruce Bordelon, Randall Pfiester, Charlie Harrison, Larry Byers, Tommy Levatino, Jeremiah Davis, and Marlon Milton. Absent- John S. Wilde. Also present was Mr. Patrick Coudrain- Legal Counsel and Mr. Mitch Roniger- Engineer. The invocation was led by Commissioner Randall Pfiester followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Charlie Harrison. GUESTS AND COMMENTS: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED JULY 6, 2026- A motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Bordelon to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting dated July 6, 2026, and that they be dispensed and published in the Official Journal. Roll-call vote was as follows: YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton) NAYS: None ABSENT: 1 (Wilde) ABSTAIN: None NOT VOTING: None PUBLIC INPUT - ANYONE WISHING TO ADDRESS AGENDA ITEMS – None NEW BUSINESS – A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER FOR JUNE 2026 (O & M Account)- Motion was made by Mr. Pfiester and seconded by Mr. Bordelon to approve the check register for June as presented. Roll call vote was as follows: YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton) NAYS: None ABSENT: 1 (Wilde) ABSTAIN: None NOT VOTING: None *Motion was made by Mr. Bordelon and seconded by Mr. Bordelon and seconded by Mr. Davis to amend the agenda by moving items B and C from New Business to Legal. Roll call vote was as follows: YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton) NAYS: None ABSENT: 1 (Wilde) ABSTAIN: None NOT VOTING: None B. MAY GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION CONCERNING ATTORNEY ENGAGEMENT FOR NATIONWIDE PFAs WATER LITIGATION (FEDERAL MDL 2873)- See legal section. C. ANY ACTION ITEMS NECESSARY FOLLOWING DISCUSSION CONCERNING ATTORNEY ENGAGEMENT FOR NATIONWIDE PFAs WATER LITIGATION (FEDERAL MDL 2873)- See legal section. TABLED ITEMS – None OLD BUSINESS- EASTERN HEIGHTS- Mr. Spangler gave brief updates on the following projects: A1. CONTRACT A – WELL- Motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Levatino to approve payment of estimate no. 12 (requisition no. 60) from Griner Drilling in the amount of $143,505.08 and associated Spangler Engineering invoice no. 26-76 (requisition no. 61) in the amount of $6,977.52. Roll call vote was as follows: YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton) NAYS: None ABSENT: 1 (Wilde) ABSTAIN: None NOT VOTING: None A2. CONTRACT B – TANK- No action taken. A3. WATER SECTOR PHASE 2- SYSTEM CONSOLIDATION- No action taken. B. MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS- Graham Road- Motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Bordelon to approve pay estimate no. 3 in the amount of $4,420.35 and associated Spangler Engineering invoice no. 26-75 in the amount of $3,525.45. Roll call vote was as follows: YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton) NAYS: None ABSENT: 1 (Wilde) ABSTAIN: None NOT VOTING: None COMMITTEE REPORTS- Long Range- Motion was made by Mr. Bordelon and seconded by Mr. Davis to approve the recommendation by the Long Range Committee to remove a new Manchac tank from the priority list. Roll call vote was as follows: YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton) NAYS: None ABSENT: 1 (Wilde) ABSTAIN: None NOT VOTING: None COMMISSIONERS PRIVILEGES –None DIRECTOR’S REPORT – OPERATIONS- Mr. Schlicher presented the customer count and activity reports for June. No action taken. B. FINANCIALS- Mrs. Jones presented the financial report for June. No action taken. LEGAL- B. MAY GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION CONCERNING ATTORNEY ENGAGEMENT FOR NATIONWIDE PFAs WATER LITIGATION (FEDERAL MDL 2873)- Motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Davis to enter executive session. Roll call vote was as follows: YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton) NAYS: None ABSENT: 1 (Wilde) ABSTAIN: None NOT VOTING: None Motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Davis to exit executive session. Roll call vote was as follows: YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton) NAYS: None ABSENT: 1 (Wilde) ABSTAIN: None NOT VOTING: None C. ANY ACTION ITEMS NECESSARY FOLLOWING DISCUSSION CONCERNING ATTORNEY ENGAGEMENT FOR NATIONWIDE PFAs WATER LITIGATION (FEDERAL MDL 2873)- Motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Bordelon to approve engagement of the law firms of Baron and Budd, PC., Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor, LLC, and Alvendia, Kelly, and Demarest and designating Mr. Schlicher as authorized representative of TWD with regard to nationwide PFAS litigation. Roll call vote was as follows: YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton) NAYS: None ABSENT: 1 (Wilde) ABSTAIN: None NOT VOTING: None With no further business appearing, on motion by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Davis, Commissioners of the Tangipahoa Water District adjourned. ATTEST: S/Larry Byers, President Tangipahoa Water District S/Bruce Bordelon, Secretary Tangipahoa Water District Cost of notice:$125.00