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Colfax, LA January 8, 2025 The Police Jury of the Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its meeting place, the Grant Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, 200 Main Street, Colfax, Louisiana, on Thursday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mr. Mark Ball, Mr. Cephas Bowie Jr., Mr. Roy Edwards, Mr. Johnny Jamison, Mr. Brandon DuBois, Mrs. Jennifer Murrell Futrell, Mrs. Charline Roberts, and Mr. Mike Merrell The following members were absent: None Motion by Mr. Roy Edwards, seconded by Mrs. Jennifer Futrell to open the Public Hearing to receive any opinions on the 2026 budget. Motion carried unanimously. No comments or opinions were brought forth. Motion by Mr. Cephas Bowie, Jr., seconded by Mr. Mike Merrell to adjourn the Public Hearing on the 2026 budget and to enter regular session. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Jessie Pace, Parish Manager / Secretary-Treasurer opened the floor to accept nominations for the 2026 Police Jury President. Mr. Mark Ball nominated Mr. Cephas Bowie, Jr. No other nominations were made Motion by Mr. Mark Ball, seconded by Mr. Brandon DuBois to accept Mr. Cephas Bowie, Jr. as the 2026 President of the Grant Parish Police Jury. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cephas Bowie, Jr. opened the floor to accept nominations for the 2026 Police Jury Vice President. Mr. Johnny Jamison nominated Mr. Mark Ball. No other nominations were made. Motion by Mr. Roy Edwards, seconded by Mr. Johnny Jamison to accept Mr. Mark Ball as the 2026 Vice President of the Grant Parish Police Jury. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cephas Bowie Jr. opened the agenda to public comments on agenda items. No comments were brought forth. Motion by Mr. Brandon DuBois, seconded by Mr. Mark Ball to accept the minutes of the last meeting as published in the official journal. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Emily Veuleman, CPA, Rozier, McKay & Willis, presented the police jury operating budget for year 2026 and the amended budget for year 2025 for jurors to review and discuss. Motion by Mr. Brandon DuBois, seconded by Mr. Roy Edwards to adopt Resolution 02-2026; Proposed Operating Budget for Year 2026. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION: 02-2026 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 2026 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2026 WHEREAS, the Grant Parish Police Jury has reviewed the accompanying budget. WHEREAS, the Grant Parish Police Jury has found the content of the accompanying budget to be satisfactory. BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE Grant Parish Police Jury does hereby adopt the accompanying budget as the official operating budget for the year ended December 31, 2026 THUS, DONE AND SIGNED, this 8th day of January, 2026. Jessie Pace Pace, Secretary/Treasurer Grant Parish Police Jury Cephas Bowie Jr., President Grant Parish Police Jury YEAS: Mr. Mark Ball, Mr. Brandon DuBois, Mr. Roy Edwards, Mrs. Jennifer Futrell, Mrs. Charline Roberts, Mr. Mike Merrell, Mr. Johnny Jamison, Mr. Cephas Bowie Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None CERTIFICATE I, Jessie Pace, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the Grant Parish Police Jury on this 8th day of January, 2026. (s) Jessie Pace Jessie Pace, Parish Manager Grant Parish Police Jury Motion by Mr. Mark Ball, seconded by Mr. Brandon DuBois to adopt Resolution 03-2026; Amended Operating Budget for Year 2025. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION: 03-2026 AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 WHEREAS, the Grant Parish Police Jury has reviewed the accompanying budget. WHEREAS, the Grant Parish Police Jury has found the content of the accompanying budget to be satisfactory. BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE Grant Parish Police Jury does hereby adopt the accompanying budget as the official operating budget for the year ended December 31, 2025 THUS, DONE AND SIGNED, this 8th day of January, 2026. Jessie Pace Pace, Secretary/Treasurer Grant Parish Police Jury Cephas Bowie Jr., President Grant Parish Police Jury YEAS: Mr. Mark Ball, Mr. Brandon DuBois, Mr. Roy Edwards, Mrs. Jennifer Futrell, Mrs. Charline Roberts, Mr. Mike Merrell, Mr. Johnny Jamison, Mr. Cephas Bowie Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None CERTIFICATE I, Jessie Pace, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the Grant Parish Police Jury on this 8th day of January, 2026. (s) Jessie Pace Jessie Pace, Parish Manager Grant Parish Police Jury Jurors reviewed and discussed the Library operating budget for year 2026 as approved and proposed by the Grant Parish Library Board of Control. Motion by Mr. Johnny Jamison, seconded by Mr. Brandon DuBois to adopt Resolution 04-2026; Proposed Library Operating Budget for Year 2026. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION: 04-2026 PROPOSED GRANT PARISH LIBRARY BUDGET FOR THE 2026 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2026 WHEREAS, the Grant Parish Police Jury has reviewed the accompanying operating budget for the Grant Parish Library. WHEREAS, the Grant Parish Police Jury has found the content of the accompanying Grant Parish Library operating budget to be satisfactory. BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE Grant Parish Police Jury does hereby adopt the accompanying budget for the Grant Parish Library as the official operating budget for the year ended December 31, 2026. THUS, DONE AND SIGNED, this 8th day of January, 2026. Jessie Pace Pace, Secretary/Treasurer Grant Parish Police Jury Cephas Bowie Jr., President Grant Parish Police Jury YEAS: Mr. Mark Ball, Mr. Brandon DuBois, Mr. Roy Edwards, Mrs. Jennifer Futrell, Mrs. Charline Roberts, Mr. Mike Merrell, Mr. Johnny Jamison, Mr. Cephas Bowie Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None CERTIFICATE I, Jessie Pace, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the Grant Parish Police Jury on this 8th day of January, 2026. (s) Jessie Pace Jessie Pace, Parish Manager Grant Parish Police Jury Mr. Cade Bishop, Paramedic Field Supervisor with Acadian Ambulance Service, presented the monthly call report for December 2025. 222 calls and transports. Mr. Dan Fletcher, Grant Parish Coroner, addressed the jury, presented a 2025 summary and the 2026 fee schedule for the Grant Parish Coroner’s Office. Motion by Mr. Mark Ball, seconded by Mr. Brandon DuBois to adopt Proclamation 02-2026; Coroner’s Week. Motion carried unanimously. P R O C L A M A T I O N 02-2026 TO RECOGNIZE THE WEEK OF JANUARY 18 - JANUARY 24, 2026 AS CORONER’S WEEK WHEREAS, the Grant Parish Coroner’s Office serves the parish’s citizens and honors the deceased of the parish by investigating the facts and circumstances concerning deaths which have occurred within Grant Parish; and WHEREAS, the Grant Parish Coroner’s Office exhibits the highest degree of compassion, professionalism, and integrity when determining the cause and manner of death, identifying the decedent, and notifying the legal next of kin; and WHEREAS, in 2025 the Grant Parish Coroner’s Office investigated over 220 cases; and WHEREAS, the job of these “last responders” continues beyond the scene as they conduct interviews, obtain records, and perform examinations to determine the final cause and manner of each death. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grant Parish Police Jury extends our sincerest gratitude for the Coroner and Deputy Coroners and in recognition does hereby proclaim the week of January 18-January 24, 2026, as Coroner’s week in the Parish of Grant. Duly proclaimed this 8th day of January 2026. Jessie Pace Pace, Secretary/Treasurer Grant Parish Police Jury Cephas Bowie Jr., President Grant Parish Police Jury STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF GRANT I, Jessie Pace, Parish Manager of the Grant Parish Police Jury do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Proclamation adopted by the said Police Jury in regular session on the 8th day of January 2026. GIVEN UNDR MY OFFICIAL SIGNATURE and Seal of Office on this the 8th day of January 2026. (s) Jessie Pace Jessie Pace Secretary - Treasurer Motion by Mr. Johnny Jamison, seconded by Mr. Roy Edwards to appoint Mrs. Charlene Anderson to a 1-year term to the Grant Parish Port Commission. Motion carried unanimously. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT COMMISSIONER TO THE GRANT PARISH PORT COMMISSION COLFAX, LOUISIANA Under the provisions of R.S. 34:2351 the Grant Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session And appointed the following to the Grant Parish Port Commission and to serve for the number of years appearing after her name respectively from the 13th day of January 2026 until the 13th day of January, 2027. Charlene Anderson 179 Irvin Dewitt RoadTerm of Office: 1 Year Dry Prong, Louisiana 71423 IN WITNESS WHEREFORE, I have hereunto signed by name as President of the Grant Parish Police Jury, Colfax, Louisiana, and caused the official corporate seal of said Grant Parish Police Jury to be attached by the Parish Treasurer this 8th day of January, 2026. (s) Cephas Bowie Jr. Cephas Bowie Jr., President Attest: (s) Jessie Pace Jessie Pace, Treasurer CERTIFICATE I, Jessie Pace, Treasurer of the Grant Parish Police Jury, Colfax, Louisiana, do hereby certify that the above certificate is a true and correct copy of the certificate issued by Mark Ball, President on January 8th, 2026. (s) Jessie Pace Jessie Pace Parish Manager Motion by Mr. Brandon DuBois, seconded by Mr. Johnny Jamison to adopt the amended 2025 and proposed 2026 budget for the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Jurors discussed and all agreed to replace the Maintenance/Landfill signs at the end of Landfill Road. All agreed to replace the signs and use the design that was presented and included the shooting complex. Motion by Mr. Brandon DuBois, seconded by Mr. Mark Ball to approve Mr. Scott Tilton to Fire District No. 2 Board of Commissioners. Motion carried unanimously. Jurors discussed and approved contacting Foley and Judell to request expiring millages for the Courthouse, Roads & Bridges, and Health Unit/Coroner’s Office on the ballot in May of 2026. Motion by Mr. Brandon DuBois, seconded by Mr. Roy Edwards to introduce Ordinance 01-2026; to Declare Certain Office Furniture and Equipment as Surplus. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO: 01-2026 DECLARING CERTAIN OFFICE FURNITURE, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS WHEREAS, it has been determined that the property described is no longer needed for the public purposes of the Grant Parish Police Jury, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Grant Parish Police Jury to comply with Louisiana state law regarding the disposition of the surplus property, and WHEREAS, the value of any item of said movable property does not exceed $5,000.00, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Grant Parish Police Jury in regular session convened that the movable property described in attached Exhibit A is hereby declared not needed for public use and therefore surplus, and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that said surplus property be disposed of pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712, and that should no bids be received on any item of surplus property, the items are to be sold as scrap, and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions herein which can be given effect without the invalid provision and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. WHEREUPON THIS ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED TO A VOTE AND RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING: YEAS: ____ NAYS: _____ ABSENT: _____ AN D THIS ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED ON THIS 8th DAY OF JANUARY 2026. Jessie Pace Pace, Secretary/Treasurer Grant Parish Police Jury Cephas Bowie Jr., President Grant Parish Police Jury CERTIFICATE I, Jessie Pace, Secretary/Treasurer of the Grant Parish Police Jury, do hereby certify the forgoing is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance adopted by the said Police Jury in a regular session on the 8TH day of January, 2026, at which a quorum was present. Jessie Pace Secretary/Treasurer Grant Parish Police Jury Exhibit A: Ordinance 01-2026 Grant Parish Library: Items to Surplus: ·3 wall shelves ·Various office organizers and supplies ·5 metal staplers ·Receipt paper rolls ·6-sheet collator ·1 pink laptop/iPad bag ·money boxes without a key ·1 old fax machine ribbon cartridge ·Old wooden chair with leather cushions ·1 rolling computer shelf ·4 wooden children’s chairs ·4 old book carts ·1 large table with audio ports ·2 tables with shelves · 1 unassembled fake wood desk ·2 computer tables built for two people with pull out keyboard shelves ·1 unassembled white floor cabinet · 1 wooden file cabinet with 3 regular drawers · 1 children’s activity table ·Wooden podium ·A small microfilm monitor ·2 old projector screens · Projecta Scope projector · Old timeclock machine ·Multiple packs of typewriter ribbon and corrector tape ·Miscellaneous metal cabinet pieces and drawers Motion by Mr. Mark Ball, seconded by Mr. Roy Edwards to introduce removing the following roads from the Grant Parish Maintenance System: Deer Trail Road – District 2 Prothro Road – District 2 L. Dubois Road – District 2 Coburn Road – District 8 Motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing will be held at 4:45 on February 12 at the Police Jury Meeting Room. Mr. Cody Gongre, Roads Superintendent, addressed the jury regarding upcoming projects for the Roads Department. Motion by Mr. Brandon DuBois, seconded by Mr. Roy Edwards to pay bills as funds become available. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Mark Ball, seconded by Mr. Brandon DuBois to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Disclaimer: These minutes are not official until adopted by the jury at the next meeting. $234.00 #014.26 1/15 mmm

THE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRANT PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF GRANT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 The Parish School Board of the Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana, met in its regular meeting place, the Grant Parish School Board Office, Colfax, Louisiana, in Regular Session, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 o’clock P.M. There were present Mrs. April Brouillette, Mr. Lloyd Whitman, Mr. Mason Briggs, Mrs. Lisa Roberts, Mrs. Karen Layton, Mr. Mike Slaughter, Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” McFarland and Mr. William “Bill” Riggs. Dr. Erin Stokes, Secretary-Treasurer was also present. The Parish School Board of the Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana, was duly convened by Mr. Mason Briggs, President of the Grant Parish School Board, who then stated that the Grant Parish School Board was ready to transact any business which may come before the Board. Dr. Erin Stokes, Superintendent, recognized Board Members and thanked them for their service. January is School Board Appreciation Month. Dr. Stokes also recognized Mr. Mason Briggs as the 2025 Grant Parish School Board President. No guests signed in to be recognized. Motion by Mr. Whitman, seconded by Mrs. McFarland and unanimously approved to elect Mrs. Brouillette as Grant Parish School Board President for 2026. Motion by Mrs. McFarland, seconded by Mrs. Layton and unanimously approved to elect Mr. Whitman as Grant Parish School Board Vice-President for 2026. Motion by Mrs. Layton, seconded by Mr. Riggs and unanimously approved to add Mr. Briggs to the Finance Committee and remove Mrs. Brouillette from Finance Committee. That was the only change to the 2026 Standing Committees. Motion by Mr. Slaughter, seconded by Mrs. McFarland and unanimously authorized signature for Colfax Banking Company. Motion by Mr. Whitman, seconded by Mr. Briggs and unanimously approved setting time and date for the 2026 Board Meetings at 6:00PM on the first Tuesday of each month. Motion by Mr. Slaughter, seconded by Mr. Riggs and unanimously approved the December 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion by Mr. Whitman, seconded by Mrs. Roberts and unanimously approved School Board Member Training Resolution. Motion by Mrs. Layton, seconded by Mr. Whitman and unanimously approved to adopt local School Board Resolution declaring January as School Board Recognition Month. Motion by Mr. Riggs, seconded by Mrs. Roberts and unanimously approved adopting the Louisiana School Boards Association Code of Conduct. Mr. Riggs updated the board members and superintendent on construction, Mr. Scott Gaspard, Gaspard Construction Services, Grant Parish School Board Construction Manager was not present. Motion by Mrs. McFarland, seconded by Mr. Briggs and unanimously approved to accept Mr. Gaspard’s Report. Received summary of data collected by Attuned to be used for strategic planning. Motion by Mr. Whitman, seconded by Mrs. McFarland and unanimously approved granting Superintendent permission to disperse Millage Checks when the money becomes available. Received for approval at the February Meeting Policy: File: JGCF, Behavioral Health Support for Students, Policy: File: BCBB, Notification of School Board Meeting, Policy: File: DFM, Sale of Surplus Equipment and Supplies, Policy: File: DJE, Purchasing, Policy: File: EBBC, Emergency/Crisis Management, Policy: File: GBC, Recruitment, Policy: File: GBN, Dismissal of Employees and Policy: File: GBRA, Employee Conduct. The Superintendent discussed with the board members Personnel Report, Financial Report, Calendars and Student Count. Motion by Mr. Whitman, seconded by Mrs. Layton and unanimously approved adjourning the meeting. April Brouillette President Grant Parish School Board ATTEST: _____________________ Dr. Erin Stokes Secretary-Treasurer Grant Parish School Board $102.00 #013.26 1/15 mmm