LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA Equity Prime Mortgage LLC Vs. No.: 140337 Div “G” Ondina Savoie TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: That certain lot or parcel of land lying and being situated in the Village of Charenton, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, having a front of eighty (80’) feet on the North Side of Bolis or Sanarens Street in said Village, by a depth between parallel lines of one hundred three (103’) feet and being bounded North by the property of Joseph Soprano, East by remaining property of Josephine Neu Simoneaux Zimmerman and Loretta Marie Simoneaux, South by said Bolis or Sanarens Street and West by the property formerly of Lucien Parish now the property of Dalton Michel. Together with all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances therewith belonging or in anywise appertaining. And That certain lot or parcel of land lying and being situated in the Village of Charenton, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, having a front of ten (10’) feet on the South side of Bolis or Sanarens Street in said Village, by a depth between parallel lines of one hundred three (103’) feet being bounded North by the property of Ralph Darden, East by the remaining property of Loretta Simoneaux LeBlanc, Diane Zimmerman Robinson and Donors, South by Bolis or Sanarens Street and West by the existing property of Robert J. Simoneaux, Jr. Together with all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Which has the address of 216 Sanarens Street, Jeanerette, LA 70544 to satisfy the sum of one hundred sixty-five thousand five hundred sixty-eight and thirty eight hundredths ($165,568.38) with interest thereon at the rate of 5.875% per annum from September 1, 2025, together with accrued late charges in the amount of $158.68 in accordance with the note and mortgage, together with late charges on additional delinquent installments and any additional amounts which petitioner had advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, assessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorneys’ fees of all sums due, owing and unpaid and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 17th day of June A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. April 8, 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Leslie Pellerin Deputy Sheriff Revised (10/2012) SMPSO-C609 Advertised in the Franklin Banner May 13, 2026 and June 10, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA Freedom Mortgage Corporation Vs. No.: 140155 Div “F” Travis Hill and Marion Hill TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: a. that certain lot or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes, lying and being situated in Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, having a front on the east side of Second Street of 32 feet 6 inches by a depth between equal and parallel lines of 110 feet, more or less, back to the property formerly of Atkinson, said lot is bounded north by property of L. Caro, or assigns, east by property of Atkinson, or assigns, south by property McGee or assigns, and west by Second Street. b. That certain lot or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes, lying and being situated in Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, having a front of approximately 64 feet on the east side of Second Street, by a depth of 110 feet, more or less to the property of John Atkinson or assigns, bounded on the north by property of Jospeh Binnato, south by property of Celistine D. Carlin or assigns, east by property of the Estate of John Atkinson or assigns, west by Second Street. c. That certain lot or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes, lying and being situated in Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and being known and designated as TRACT “ABCA” on a Plan of Land prepared by Miller, Thomas and Miller, Engineers & Surveyors, dated June 10, 1974, a copy of which is attached to a Cash Sale recorded on January 27, 1975 in St. Mary Parishn COB 18-V, Entry No. 160936 (“Property”) to satisfy the sum of one hundred twenty-eight thousand five hundred thirty-two and 60/100 ($128,532.60) dollars, with interest thereon at 3.75000% per annum from June 1, 2025 until paid in full, plus amounts which Plaintiff, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, has and hereafter advances and proves according to law for taxes, insurance, repairs to and maintenance of the property, late fees, escrow advances, title costs, assessment costs, default management costs, curator fees and costs, locate costs, bankruptcy fees and costs, other default fees and costs, reasonable attorney fees, and all cost of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission. All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 17th day of June A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. April 6, 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Leslie Pellerin Deputy Sheriff Revised(10/2012) SMPSO-C609 Advertised in the Franklin Banner on May 13, 2026 and June 10, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. 5. The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until June 18, 2026, at Noon. Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Chapter 8 Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:3812 and 33:3813. Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538. The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies. ADVERTISE: May 27 and June 10, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission (District 1, 2, & 3 – 1 Vacancy, District 4, 5, & bordering 6 – 2 Vacancies and District 7, 8 & boarding 6 – 1 Vacancy). The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until June 18, 2026, at Noon. Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Ordinance No. 1151. Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538. The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies. ADVERTISE: May 27 and June 10, 2026

Notice In accordance with R.S. 39:1307 D, this is to certify that the process for the adoption of the budget for the St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 has been completed. Greg Aucoin Clerk of Court, St. Mary Parish June 10, 2026

WEST ST. MARY PARISH PORT, HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES May 5, 2026 6:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Joe Duck, President of the Port Commission. Mr. Duck led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Druilhet gave the Invocation. A roll call resulted in the following: Present Greg Paul Benny Druilhet Della Derouen Joe Duck Wilson Terry Morris Beverly David Hanagriff Joel Authement Absent: Joseph Tabb Also present at the meeting were Mr. Reid Miller of Miller Engineers, Mr. Eric Duplantis, Port Attorney, Mr. David Naquin, Executive Director and Ms. Rebecca Pellerin, Office Manager of the Port Commission. A motion was made by Ms. Derouen to dispense with the reading of the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes and to accept them as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Beverly. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments – there were none. The motion carried unanimously. There was no public comment. A motion was made by Mr. Terry to authorize Mr. Naquin to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement as required by Louisiana Department of the Treasury for a grant of $30,000 for a water equipment and weather station to be installed at the Port’s Louisa campus. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hanagriff. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments – there was none. The motion carried unanimously A motion was made by Mr. Druilhet to adopt a resolution authorizing the Port of West St. Mary to submit an application to the Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority program for assistance in the implementation of a Port improvement project. Mr. Naquin explained that the project being considered is for $1.2 million to add a railroad spur at the Louisa location to store rail cars for Orion. Discussion followed. The motion was seconded by Ms. Derouen. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments – there were none. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Naquin reported that the Port’s water plant received an “A” 99 on its Water Grade. He also reported that all of the new water meters have been installed. He said that he would contact Louisiana Rural Water concerning a water rate study in the near future. He also reported that there was a power surge that caused a power outage at the Water Plant recently. The power outage damaged the control panel on the water well. The necessary repairs were made to the control panel within a short period of time and no customers were affected. Mr. Naquin has filed an insurance claim for the damages with the insurance policy having a $5,000 deductible. Discussion followed. He further reported that LDH will be conducting a Sanitary Survey at the Water Plant in the near future. Mr. Naquin thanked Mr. Authement for the extra points on the water grade that was earned by him taking a training class and Mr. Authement commended Brad Vosburgh, Water Plant Operator for the good job he does taking care of the Water Plant. Mr. Naquin reported that the new tenant at Louisa has pushed his start date to June 1st. The property is located at the end of the dock. A motion was made by Ms. Derouen to issue a Letter of No Objection to the Corps of Engineers on behalf of CLECO. The motion was seconded by Mr. Terry. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments – there were none. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Ms. Derouen to pay Request for Payment #6 in the amount of $3980.20 to Miller Engineers for the Dredging project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Beverly. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments – there were none. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Mr. Paul to pay Request for Payment #3 (final payment) to Southern Constructors in the amount of $24,532.00 for the Mooring Project. The motion was seconded by Ms. Derouen. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments – there were none. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Duplantis reminded the Commissioners to file their Financial Disclosure reports by May 15th. Mr. Miller updated the Commission on the Port Channel dredging project. He reported that the State has determined the spoil disposal area is a fastlands which means it has no interconnectivity to their jurisdiction on waters so there will be no wetland impact on the state level. The Corps of Engineers has determined that the area is not a part of any right of way that they have and are reviewing the wetland delineation that was submitted to them. Discussion followed. Mr. Hanagriff told the Commissioners that he has been working on an Employment Contract for Mr. Naquin and that he would email the contract to them for their review and comment and would like to introduce the contract at the next Port Commission meeting. There being no further business to be discussed, a motion was made by Mr. Terry to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Derouen. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments – there were none. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m. Signed Della Derouen, Secretary June 10, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA U. S. Bank Trust National Association, As Trustee for LB-Dwelling Series V Trust Vs. No.: 139606 DIV “G” Betty Alexander A/K/A Betty Jackson Alexander, Individually and as Surviving Spouse in Community with Wilfred Alexander Sr. A/K/A Wilfred Alexander TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: That certain lot or parcel of land, lying and being situated in the Town of Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, known, designated and described as the West thirty-two (32’) feet of Lot No. Eight (8) on the lands of Mrs. Julia Trowbridge Ibert, according to a plat thereof recorded March 25, 1895 in Book EE, Page 162, Entry No. 22,075, conveyance records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana; said lot or parcel of land having a front of thirty-two (32’) feet on the South side of Ibert Street, and extending back between parallel lines the full depth of said Lot No. 8 for a distance of one hundred eighteen (118’) feet, more or less, bounded North by said Ibert Street, East by remaining portion of Lot No. 8, South by Lot No. 30, and West by Lots Nos. 5, 6, & 7. Together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining (the “Property”) to satisfy the sum of eleven thousand two hundred ninety one and 71/100 ($11,291.71) dollars, plus interest at the rate of 11.076 percent per annum from November 18, 2024 until paid and reasonable attorney’s fees; all costs and expenses in enforcing the Note and Mortgage, and all advances for taxes, insurance premiums, and all other charges and expenses permitted by the Note or Mortgage including pre-payment penalty, if any, and late charges and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commissions. All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 15th day of July A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. May 15, 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Leslie Pellerin Deputy Sheriff Revised(10/2012) SMPSO-C609 Advertised in the Franklin Banner June 10, 2026 & July 8, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA MCLP Asset Company, INC Vs. No.: 140445 Div “F” Della Alexander (A/K/A Della Polidore) and Tyrone Alexander (A/K/A Tyrone K. Alexander, Tyrone Alexander Sr.) TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: that certain tract or parcel of ground, together with all buildings and improvements thereon and thereunto belonging, being situated near the eastern corporate limits of the City of Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and being a portion of what was formerly known as Arlington Plantation, said tract having a frontage of eighty two (82’) feet on Baker Road, with a depth between parallel lines of two hundred three and six-tenths (203.6’) feet and described as commencing at a point two hundred eighty-nine (289’) feet North 42 degrees 15’ 55” West of the northeast intersection of Baker Road and Arlington Road, said intersection being designated by the letter “A” on that certain map prepared by T. F. Kramer, C. E., of date June 7, 1956, a copy of which is attached to an Act of partition between J. Mangano, et al, recorded in St. Mary Parish Conveyance Book 9-N, Entry No. 95,933, and thence continuing in a northerly direction along the eastern boundary of Baker Road for a distance of eighty-two (82’) feet to a point one hundred sixty four (164’) feet South of a point designated as point “B” on the above described map and thence turning at a right angle and proceeding easterly for a distance of two hundred three and six-tenths (203.6’) feet to a point and being which point one hundred sixty-four (164’) feet South of a point designated as point “C” on the above described map, and thence turning at a right angle and proceeding in a southerly direction for a distance of eighty-two (82’) feet to a point and being which point is two hundred eighty-nine (289’) feet North of a point designated as point “D” on the above described map, and thence turning at a right angle in a westerly direction and proceeding for a distance of two hundred three and six-tenths (203.6’) feet to the point of beginning; and that certain tract of land measuring seven (7’) feet in width and two hundred three and six-tenths (203.6’) feet in length, said tract bounded on the Northeast by the property now or formerly of Bill P. Mangnac, et als, on the Southeast by L. P. Boudreaux, Jr., et al, on the Northwest by Merrill W. Jacob, et al, and on the Southwest by Baker Road. All in accordance with the Act of Sale dated 9/23/80, recorded at COB 23-d, Folio 606 which has the address of 224 Baker Road, Franklin, LA 70538 to satisfy the sum of seventy-five thousand two hundred twenty-three and 42/100 ($75,223.42) dollars with interest thereon at the rate of 7% per annum from October 1, 2025, together with accrued late charges in the amount of $210.05 in accordance with the note and mortgage, together with late charges on additional delinquent installments and any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the note and mortgage, for taxes, assessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorney’s fees of all sums due, owing and unpaid, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the day of A.D., the 15th day of July A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. May 8, 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Leslie Pellerin Deputy Sheriff Revised(10/2012) SMPSO-C609 Advertised in the Franklin Banner June 10, 2026 and July 8, 2026

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION NO. 3, OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING, 6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 held at Ward Four Governmental Complex, 9331 Hwy. 182, Centerville, LA. President Brandon Lejeune, called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was pronounced. Roll was pronounced with the following members present: Phelo “Joe” Keller, Brandon Lejeune, William J. Miller, Glynn P. Pellerin, Leonard W. Klutts and Willis Dore. Absent: Mike Ortiz Motion was made by Mr. Klutts, second by Mr. Keller, to dispense with the reading and approve the written minutes of the April 21, 2026 regular meeting of Commission No. 3 as provided. The motion carried with all in favor. Request for public comments was made. Representative of TMB, Inc., Kevin Kohnke, addressed the Commissioners with an offer for amending the current consulting agreement. After discussion of contracts for consulting, motion was made by Mr. Dore, second by Mr. Pellerin, to authorize a letter requesting an opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General regarding the ethicality of the Commission entering consulting contracts with independent companies, who hire former employees. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Miller Engineers offered a quote to the Commission to provide full-time inspection/oversight of the Sewer Plant Upgrade construction contract in lieu of the limited inspection provided in their standard contract. The estimated 6-month cost of $135,600 would be billed monthly at their current rates. The quote was received for future consideration. No action was taken. Joel Miller also stated that the Sewer Plant Upgrade project will require temporary by-pass of effluent and is not included in the project to be bid. Additional costs will be incurred by the Commission for this. No cost estimate was offered. Discussion was opened regarding Commissioners that wish to attend the annual LRWA Conference to be held in Lake Charles the week of July 13th. After discussion, motion was made by Mr. Keller, second by Mr. Miller, to authorize registration and attendance to the annual LRWA Conference as follows: Mr. Ortiz and Mr. Dore, Monday, July 13th Management Training; Mr. Keller, Monday, July 13th through Thursday, July 16th Management Training and 24Hr. Technical Training. Motion carried with all in favor. A motion was made by Mr. Klutts, second by Mr. Dore, to approve an adopt a resolution as follows: RESOLUTION A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3, State of Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Mr. LeJeune offered a modified salary schedule for consideration for approval. Motion was made by Mr. Miller, second by Mr. Keller, to approve the modified salary schedule. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Joel Miller, Miller Engineers, offered engineers report. He offered the following pay requests for approval: 1) MEA, pay request #6, proj. 14478, in the amount of $11,934.36 2) LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC, pay request #3, proj. 14478, in the amount of $338,837.21, both in connection with the 12” waterline project from Hwy 182 to US Hwy 90. Motion was made by Mr. Miller, second by Mr. Dore, to approve the pay requests as offered. Motion carried by unanimous vote. ~ Joel informed the commissioners that a pre-bid meeting was held on May 14, 2026 with contractors interested in bidding the Sewer Plant Upgrade project. ~ J. Miller informed the members that the project to construct an 85’ x 76’ roof structure over the water plant had to be modified by increasing the plan by 15’. The updated cost estimate is $1,045,620. Pg. 2, 05/19/2026 SMP Water and Sewer Com 3 Regular Meeting Joseph Keller, III, Water Dept. Superintendent, reviewed his written report. Arrangements are being made with E P Breaux for the installation of the repaired and new VFDs at the Water Plant. ~ He is addressing the deficiencies noted on the 2026 Sanitary Survey conducted by LDH. ~ Reported a main line water break in Garden City. Water had to be turned off from 9331 Hwy 182 westward to Franklin in order to replace a segment of mail line. Boil Advisory was issued for affected customers. Allen Pillaro, Sewer Dept. Superintendent, reviewed his written report. Recommended the appointment of P. Toby Collins as Sewer Dept. Superintendent to replace him after retirement. Motion was made by Mr. Keller, second by Mr. Pellerin, to appoint Mr. Collins as acting Sewer Dept. Superintendent effective June 7, 2026 at a rate of pay of $32.00/hr. Motion carried with all Commissioners in favor. Becky Soprano, Office Administrator, reviewed her written Administrator report. Letter was received from SMP Wards 5 & 8 informing of their intention to raise the treatment fee rates annually based on the CPI beginning in 2027 and requesting approval from the Commission. Motion was made by Mr. Pellerin, second by Mr. Miller, to respond that we are not in agreement of the annual increase. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Mr. Miller, second by Mr. Keller, to authorize increase of the credit card limit to $25,000, per the minimal requirement of Hancock Whitney Bank application process. Motion carried with all in favor. Mr. Dore made motion, second by Mr. Pellerin, to approve payment of bills listed for payment, including the additional statements listed from Franklin Banner Tribune and Lapeyrouse Motors totaling $218.50. Motion carried with all in favor. Motion was made by Mr. Dore, second by Mr. Pellerin, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:11 p.m. President Sec-Treasurer June 10, 2026

ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 4 REGULAR MEETING – MAY 20, 2026 The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana, met at 5:00 p.m. on this date at the St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 4 Office Building at 900 Main Street in Baldwin, Louisiana with Commission President Mr. Chad Gianfala presiding and the following members present: Mr. Joel Authement, Ms. Jenny Darce, Ms. Carla Davis, Mr. William Gray, and Mr. Benjamin Grimm. Mr. Johnny Burgess was absent. Others in attendance at this meeting include Ms. Elizabeth Barron, Office Administrator; Ms. Tambra Verret, Office Clerk; Mr. Brian Mitchell, Superintendent; and Mr. Nicholas Molaison, Miller Engineers. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Gianfala. Mr. Authement made a motion to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of the April 15, 2026 Regular Meeting, seconded by Ms. Davis. Motion carried. ENGINEERING REPORT: Mr. Molaison updated the Commissioners on the Water Sector Program project and presented NCMC’s Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $36,313. Following discussion, Ms. Darce made a motion to approve NCMC’s Change Order No. 4; seconded by Mr. Gray. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Marc Kuhlman and Ms. Paige Pellerin are in attendance requesting an update on the proposed waterline on Desonier Road, which was brought up under Public Comment at the April 15, 2026 meeting. Mr. Kuhlman asked to be informed, in writing or by phone, when a determination is made. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Mr. Gianfala updated on the Chitimacha Tribe project for the raw water intake. There was discussion relative to closing the credit card from Regions Bank. Mr. Gray made a motion to approve the report, seconded by Ms. Davis. Motion carried. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Mr. Mitchell, Superintendent presented his report for the month of April 2026; water treatment plant and distribution system were in compliance with all requirements. Mr. Mitchell informed a boil advisory was issued on Pearl Lane following a major leak of the old galvanized line; the advisory has been lifted and we are replacing the line. He provided an update on the Saronic project; installation of the 10-inch line will be postponed due to weather. Mr. Mitchell discussed providing water service to the old Franklin Foundation Hospital which is being reconstructed into an apartment complex. Ms. Darce made a motion to approve the report, seconded by Mr. Authement. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Ms. Barron presented her report along with bills to be discussed with the Commissioners. She provided an update on the FEMA reimbursement and the Water Sector grant. She advised the road crew is continuing to repair or replace defective meters and there was a 5% decrease in water loss last month compared to the previous month. Ms. Barron provided an update on outstanding payments owed to other entities. Mr. Authement made a motion to approve the report and pay bills, seconded by Mr. Grimm. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: There was discussion relative to employee sick, vacation, and compensation time as listed in the current handbook. This item will be tabled until the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Call for Election. Ms. Darce read the following into the record: A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Ms. Darce made a motion to adopt the Resolution, seconded by Ms. Davis. Resolution carried following a 6-0-0-1 roll call vote. Yeas: Mr. Authement, Ms. Darce, Ms. Davis, Mr. Gianfala, Mr. Gray, Mr. Grimm. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Mr. Burgess. 2. Adopt the millage rate. Mr. Grimm made a motion to adopt the millage rate, seconded by Mr. Gray. Ms. Darce read the following into the record: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 4: MILLAGE Operations & Maintenance (WS4 – Millage Key 1068 096) 15.35 mills General Obligation Bonds (WS4 – Millage Key 1068 095) 3.00 mills General Obligation Bonds (WS4 – Millage Key 1068 107) 10.54 mills BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: Mr. Authement, Ms. Darce, Ms. Davis, Mr. Gianfala, Mr. Gray, Mr. Grimm NAYS: None. ABSTAINED: None. ABSENT: Mr. Burgess 3. Discussion and action on moving utilities on LA 3211. Mr. Gianfala advised DOTD submitted a packet of information relative to the proposed roundabout on LA 3211/Northwest Blvd. No action needed at this time. 4. Discussion and action sewer rates. Following discussion, Ms. Darce made a motion to increase the rate for sewer collection to $25.00 for first 2000 gallons to take effect July 2026, seconded by Ms. Davis. The motion carried following a 6-0-0-1 roll call vote. YEAS: Mr. Authement, Ms. Darce, Ms. Davis, Mr. Gianfala, Mr. Gray, Mr. Grimm. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Mr. Burgess. 5. Discussion and action on changing June monthly meeting date. Following discussion, Ms. Darce made a motion to move the date of the June 2026 Regular Meeting to Tuesday, June 16, 2026, seconded by Mr. Authement. Motion carried. ADJOURN: Mr. Gray made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Darce. Motion carried. NEXT MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026 Chad Gianfala, President Jenny R. Darce, Secretary/Treasurer June 10, 2026

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF ST. MARTINVILLE, LOUISIAN HELD ON THE 18th DAY OF MAY, 2026. The Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Martinville, Louisiana met in Regular Session on the 18th day of May 2026 at City Hall, their regular meeting place, pursuant to the call of the Mayor. THERE were present: Jason Willis, Mayor Jonas Fontenette, Councilman Janise Anthony, Councilwoman Flo Chatman, Councilwoman Allan L. Durand, City Attorney THERE were absent: Mike Fuselier, Councilman Carol Frederick, Councilwoman Mayor Jason Willis presiding called the meeting to order. It was moved by Councilwoman Chatman duly seconded by Councilwoman Anthony and unanimously carried that the minutes of the regular meeting held May 4, 2026, hereby be approved for publication in the Teche News, the Official Journal of the City of St. Martinville. Mayor Willis asked if anyone had questions regarding the Financial Report prepared by CFO Katy Bujard and included in council packets. Mayor stated City is over budget on the revenues and under budget on the expenses. He also advised the council that St. Martin Parish President Delcambre has agreed to pay half of the expenses for repairs to the Evangeline Lift Station caused by the SMP jail, where bulk debris was repeatedly clogging the sewer line. It was moved by Councilman Fontenette duly seconded by Councilwoman Chatman and unanimously carried that Mayor Willis be authorized to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement with St. Martin Parish Government for work related to Willis Canal, contingent upon approval by City Attorney Allan Durand. Mayor’s Report *Basketball Camp will be held June 6th thru July 25th - $20.00/child *Cultural Camp registration is also open - $30.00/week *Main Street Pop-Up will be held Saturday, May 23rd *Lifeguard Certification will be held Saturday, May 23rd *Pool will open June 1st - Swimming Lessons will be held this summer *Splash Pad will open Memorial Day Weekend *Public Works Department worked all weekend to repair Sewer Force Main *City will install solar lights on the welcome sign at the roundabout on the south entrance of City *Lights on church square will be updated with the same street lights that are being installed with Main Street Enhancement Project * Congratulations to candidates that won recent election There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Council, Mayor Willis adjourned the meeting upon motion of Councilwoman Anthony and duly seconded by Council-woman Chatman. JASON WILLIS, MAYOR ATTEST: LORRIE M POIRIER, CITY CLERK June 10, 2026 Cost: $45.00

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. MARTINVILLE, LOUISIANA HELD ON THE 4th DAY OF MAY, 2026. The Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Martinville, Louisiana met in Regular Session on the 4th day of May, 2026 at City Hall, their regular meeting place, pursuant to the call of the Mayor. THERE were present: Jason Willis, Mayor Mike Fuselier, Councilman Carol Frederick, Councilwoman Jonas Fontenette, Councilman Janise Anthony, Councilwoman Flo Chatman, Councilwoman Allan L. Durand, City Attorney THERE were absent: None Mayor Jason Willis presiding called the meeting to order. It was moved by Councilwoman Chatman duly seconded by Councilwoman Frederick and unanimously carried that the minutes of the regular meeting held of April 20, 2026, hereby be approved for publication in the Teche News, the Official Journal of the City of St. Martinville. Councilman Fontenette entered the meeting. It was moved by Councilwoman Frederick duly seconded by Councilwoman Anthony that the discussion and possible action of naming the council chambers in memory of a Public Servant be added to this agenda. Councilwoman Frederick’s motion being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was: Yeas: M.Fuselier, C.Frederick, J.Fontenette and J.Anthony Nays: F.Chatman The motion failed due to the vote not being unanimous. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fontenette duly seconded by Councilwoman Chatman and unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by city of St Martinville: MILLAGE General Alimony 3.90 Mills Public Improvement Bonds 4.11 Mills BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of St Martin, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner pro-vided by law. The foregoing resolution was read in full; the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: M.Fuselier, C.Frederick, J.Fonenette, J.Anthony and F.Chatman NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the board meeting held on May 4th, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting. St. Martinville, Louisiana, this 4th day of May,2026. (Signature of authorized person of the taxing district) Awards were presented to the winners of the Garden Club’s Clean City Slogan Contest. Ms Zelma Savoy of the SM Downton Revitalization Committee was not present at the meeting. Mayor Willis stated that Ms. Savoy is requesting assistant to install Juneteenth and July 4th flags on utility poles. The general consensus was in favor of assisting with installing the flags. No action was needed. Mayor stated that they are trying to install their own pole for lighting of Christmas decorations and will return at a later dated if needed. It was moved by Councilman Fuselier duly seconded by Councilwoman Frederick and unanimously carried to table the discuss of the ordinance requiring grass 12 inches or higher to be cut in regard to whether it applies to the lot located at 600 W. Bridge St,. to allow time for the council to look at said lot. Mayor’s Report *Trash Bash – May 16th from 8:00am – 2:00pm * Congratulation to all graduates There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Council, Mayor Willis adjourned the meeting upon motion of Councilwoman Anthony and duly seconded by Councilwoman Chatman. JASON WILLIS, MAYOR ATTEST: LORRIE M POIRIER, CITY CLERK June 10, 2026 Cost $66.00