ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 5 REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 12, 2026 The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5, State of Louisiana, met at 5:30 p.m. on this date at the West St. Mary Civic Center at 1472 Hwy 318 in Jeanerette, Louisiana, with Commission President Mr. Lionel C. Metz presiding and the following members present: Ms. Nekesia Bowie, Mr. Merker Broussard, Mr. Wayne Caesar, Sr., Mr. Jake Landry, Ms. Sandra Lockett, and Mr. Roy Louviere. Others in attendance at this meeting include Ms. Jenny Darce, Office Administrator and Mr. Ricky Saucier, Superintendent. Prayer was led by Ms. Lockett and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Broussard. Mr. Louviere made a motion to approve and dispense with reading of the minutes of the September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting, seconded by Ms. Bowie. Motion carried. GUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENT: None. ENGINEERING REPORT: Mr. Metz discussed the Engineer’s Report with updates on the Water Sector Program projects which are moving along on schedule. In reference to the Four Corners Water Plant project, the contractor is installing the control system and preparing a proposal for additional work requested by the Commission. In the report, Mr. Molaison recommends tabling Change Order No. 4 until all proposals are submitted. In reference to the Waterline Interconnection project, the contractor has installed signs at all the hydrants and is preparing to re-mobilize and finish the extension to Glencoe. Following the engineering report, Mr. Louviere made a motion to approve items: Four Corners Water Plant – Frisco Pay Application No. 12 for $259,965.81, and Miller Engineers Request No. 17 for $10,365.82, seconded by Mr. Caesar. Motion carried. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Mr. Saucier advised there were six sewer repairs with no interruption to service. He informed the Commissioners that the repairs on lift stations were due to leaking or busted pipes and valves that no longer operate. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Mr. Metz advised the Fire Marshal will complete his inspection on the office building this week. He further advised that he has requested an allocation from Senator Allain to purchase electronic meters. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Ms. Darce presented bills and discussed with the Commissioners. She informed that an insurance claim was filed for the lightning damage at the sewer plant and payment was received this month. Mr. Louviere made a motion to accept this report and pay bills, seconded by Mr. Broussard. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Update on backflow prevention inspections; No action taken. 2. Update on Continuing Services Agreements with contractors; No action taken. 3. Update on hiring an employee; There was discussion relative to hiring through Helix Resources with no action taken. There was discussion relative to the Water Meter Deposit, Protection, and Accountability Policy, which includes sections relative to Old Business Items 4, 5, and 6. 4. Discussion and action relative to refunding meter deposits; Customers will be refunded based on actual records or receipts; if no record is found the refund shall not exceed $250. Meter deposit refunds will be issued within 30 days after final bill. 5. Discussion and action relative to tampering/mishandling of meters; Procedure discussed for assessing charges to customers due to tampering or mishandling of meters 6. Discussion and action relative to New Customers Meter Deposit Rates; A non-refundable $25 service charge for installation of a new meter. Meter Deposits for Residential Property Owner will be $150, Residential Renter or Tenant will be $250, and Commercial Customer will be $250. Ms. Bowie made a motion that we adopt the items discussed for Old Business 4, 5, and 6, seconded by Mr. Caesar. Motion carried. 7. Discussion and action relative to Commercial Customers Rates; Item tabled until next month with no action taken. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Discussion and action authorizing Board President to sign letters of engagement with Kolder Slaven & Company relative to the 2025 audit. Ms. Lockett made a motion to approve the engagement letter, seconded by Ms. Bowie. Motion carried. 2. Discussion and action authorizing Board President to enter into a Staffing Service Agreement with Helix Resources. Following discussion relative to the agreement, Mr. Louviere made a motion to approve the agreement, seconded by Ms. Lockett. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before the Commission, Ms. Bowie made a motion to adjourn seconded by Mr. Louviere. Motion carried. NEXT MEETING DATE: November 9, 2026 Lionel C. Metz, President Nekesia Bowie, Secretary/Treasurer November 11, 2026

A PUBLIC AUCTION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2026 AT 1:00 PM SURPLUS MOVABLE PROPERTY FROM ST MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 3 LOCATION: MANHEIM LAFAYETTE 1611 St. Mary Street Scott, LA 70583 The St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3 is desiring to sell surplus movable property at a public auction. All items are sold “as is” and the seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and remove said item of movable property from sale. For more information, contact Water Supt., Joseph O. Keller, III at 337-578-0516 or business office at 337-836-5609. Auction conducted by: MANHEIM LAFAYETTE 1611 St. Mary Street, Scott, LA 70583 (337) 237-5620 LISTING: Manheim Public Auction Sales https://site.manheim.com/en/locations/public-auctions.html INSPECTION: Public Buyers can inspect the inventory beginning the morning of the sale up until sale time. TERMS: Cashier’s Checks, or Money Orders. No personal or company checks without a Bank Letter of Guarantee valid for 15 banking days after the auction. Items to be auctioned: One 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 ST P/U Truck S# 3C6LR4AT2JG376853 One APC Battery Back-up XS 1300 M# BX1300G S# 4B1429P21447 One APC Battery Back-up M# SMX750 S# AQ2016131023 One Dell Power Edge T310 Server One Dell Power Edge T330 Server One HP psc 2200 Series Color Printer November 11 & December 9, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Vs. No.: 140350 Michael McCracken 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: Those certain tracts or parcels of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging and appertaining, lying and being situated partly in Section 1, T15A-R11E and partially in Section 5,T15S-R10E, Ward 4 and being known, designated and described as Lots 11, 12 and 13 of Tanglewood Estates, all as more fully shown on a plan of land showing Tanglewood Estates prepared by Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc., dated November 7, 1997, bearing Drawing No. 9449, a copy of which is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 40-Z, page 632, File No. 260434 (“Property”) to satisfy the sum of six hundred sixty-one thousand nine hundred forty-five and 01/100 ($661,945.01) dollars, with interest thereon at 4.250% per annum from July 1, 2025 until paid in full. Plaintiff is owed or will be owed the following charges as the accrue or are incurred: (a) all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees as allowed by the note and mortgage; (b) if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, repairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, repair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and applicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title changes, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by filing a payoff amount into the record pursuant to La. Code of Civ. Proc. Art. 3721; and (a)all law charges, costs, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, 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 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, December 16, 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. October 1, 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Leslie Pellerin Deputy Sheriff Revised(10/2012) SMPSO-C609 Advertised in the Franklin Banner November 11, 2026 & December 9, 2026

WEST ST. MARY PARISH PORT, HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES October 6, 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: Joel Authement Morris Beverly Benny Druilhet Della Derouen Greg Paul Joe Duck David Hanagriff Absent: Also present at the meeting were Mr. Eric Duplantis, Port Attorney, Mr. Reid Miller of Miller Engineers, Mr. Ted McIntyre & Ms. Antoinette McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies (MTT), Mr. David Naquin, Executive Director and Ms. Brandy Pennison, Administrative Assistant of the Port Commission. A motion was made by Mr. Druilhet for A Resolution of Respect for Mr. Wilson Terry, which was read by Ms. Derouen. Ms. Derouen seconded the motion. 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 dispense with the reading of the September 1, 2026 meeting minutes and to accept them as presented with an amendment to the minutes to note that Mr. Morris Beverly was absent for that meeting. Following the city council meeting, Mr. Beverly and Mr. Paul were reappointed to the Board for an additional seven-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hanagriff. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments – there were none. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Duck asked if there was any public comment – Guest speaker Mr. Ted McIntyre (MTT) reviewed regional industrial growth, naval ship contracts, and increased demand for data centers driven by emerging technology and GPUs. He outlined concepts leveraging decommissioned offshore platforms and deep Gulf water for data center cooling and gas-powered operations. Mr. McIntyre urged the port authorities to be proactive, utilize available local land, and strengthen communication and teamwork. Nr. Naquin reported that a Letter of No Objection would be needed for a right-of-way for water line easements and railroad crossing with CLECO. The Board raised no objections and agreed to issue a standard Letter of No Objection. Warehouse #5 – Mr. Naquin informed the Board that Birla leased #5 warehouse for one year to store shrink-wrapped bags of carbon black. A security camera was installed on the building to monitor activity. He also reported that sugar from some warehouses has been removed and contractors are scheduled to clean residual molasses and perform maintenance starting the week of October 12, 2026. Mr. Reid Miller from Millers Engineers reported that elevations from the sugar warehouses show the building center has settled about 2 feet, remaining within the expected 38-39 inches. He also recommended re-shooting elevations after the next harvest. Mr. Naquin reported that the parish council will vote on the replacement for Joseph Tabb’s board seat on October 14, 2026 and applications are due by October 8, 2026. He also noted that Louisiana Department of Health issued a letter clearing all deficiencies from the Sanitary Survey after facility cleaning and pressure washing. Discussion followed. Mr. Miller noted that final Corps of Engineers permitting will proceed once water flow drawings are approved and mitigation credits are calculated. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Ms. Derouen to consider and take action on Miller Engineers Pay Request # 9 in the amount of $1,570.00 for the Dredging Project. It was seconded by Mr. Hanagriff. 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 consider and take action on Miller Engineers Pay Request in the amount of $1,946.00 for the Water Tank Inspection for the Sanitary Survey. It was seconded by Mr. Hanagriff. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments – there were none. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Duplantis reminded all Staff and Board members to complete their Preventing Sexual Harassment and Ethics training before the year end. Mr. Miller had nothing else to add to his report. There being no further business to be discussed, a motion was made by Mr. Paul to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Derouen. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments. There were none. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m. Signed Della Derouen, Secretary/Treasurer November 11, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Personnel Board for the Parish of St. Mary. The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until December 3, 2026, at Noon. Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Home Rule Charter for the Parish of S.t Mary, Section 4-08. Department of Personnel – D. 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 December 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy. ADVERTISE: November 11 and 25, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 (Iberia/St. Mary Parish Line to Wax Lake Outlet). The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until December 3, 2026, at Noon. Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Chapter 7 Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1758 and 38:1759. 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 December 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies. ADVERTISE: November 11 and 25, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) The Chitimacha Housing Authority is seeking proposals from qualified manufactured home suppliers for the purchase, delivery, and set-up of five (5) new mobile homes. Proposal packets can be picked up at the Chitimacha Housing Authority Office located at 200 Ralph Darden Memorial Parkway (KETA Centre) between the hours of 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday or 7:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. on Friday. Proposal packets will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on Monday, January 11, 2027. Bid Opening will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 13, 2027, at the Chitimacha Housing Office. Email requests for proposal packets can be sent to marilyn@chitimacha.gov or request by phone at (337) 923-9125. November 11 & 18, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The City of Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its Mayor, Eugene Foulcard, will receive sealed bids for the Water Valve Replacements, within the Council Meeting Room at Franklin City Hall, 300 Iberia Street, Franklin, Louisiana 70538 until Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., local time, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened. The Contract Documents (Plans, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Specifications and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the following locations: -Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. – 601 Main Street; Franklin, Louisiana 70538 -Franklin City Hall, 300 Iberia Street, Franklin LA 70538 Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. upon receipt of $50.00 for each set during normal business hours (7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday and 7:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday). Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to “Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc.”. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 A (1) (e), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual cost of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents unmarked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids. There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Bidders are responsible for making site visitations in preparation of their bids. To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed Contractor in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 – 2163 for the classification of MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION or related classification. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. A bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight (48) hours of the bid opening, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays as governed by La. R.S. 38:2214 (C). Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer, Nicholas E. Molaison, in writing a minimum of five (5) days prior to the bid opening date. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 48 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda issued by the Project Engineer shall be considered binding. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the City of Franklin no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening. /s/ Eugene Foulcard Eugene Foulcard, Mayor City of Franklin ADVERISE: November 4th, 11th and 18th 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, November 16, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes: REZONE REQUEST: Rezoning of property by Annie Viator from Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District located at 19545 Highway 182, Jeanerette, LA 70544 – Sec. 68 T13S R8E; – Parcel Id# 1905041004.00 – 7.00 AC Tract Bd Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrel Ln Acq. 436 340517. (Zon-1516) All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Request. St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission Barry Druilhet, Chairman Advertise: October 28, November 4, & 11, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as indenture trustee, for the holders of the CIM Trust 2021-R1, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2021-R1 Vs. No.: 140705 DIV “G” Israel Spain and Marjorie Ballet Spain 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 land, lying and being situated in the town of Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, known, designated and described as lots nos. five (5) and six (6) of block A of the Idadelle subdivision, having a front of one hundred (100’) feet on West Adams Street, by the depth of one hundred (100’) feet between parallel lines; bounded north by West Adams Avenue, on the South by Albert Hebert, on the East by St. Mary Iron Works (Lot 7) and on the West by Ninth Street; together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Property acquired by Marjorie Ballet Spain and Israel Spain by cash deed dated 11/28/1994 and recorded in the conveyance records at 37-L-245, 37-L-257, 37-L-265, 37-L-273 and 37-L-283 of St. Mary, Louisiana. to satisfy the sum of twenty-nine thousand eight hundred eighty-seven 62/100 ($29,887.62) dollars, with interest thereon at 5.25000% per annum from January 18, 2025 until paid in full. Plaintiff is owed or will be owed the following charges as they accrue or are incurred: (a) all expenses incurred in enforcing the Note and Mortgage including reasonable attorney fees as allowed by the Note and Mortgage; (b) if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, repairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, repair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the Mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the Mortgage and applicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by filing a payoff amount into the record pursuant to La. Code of Civ. Proc. art. 3721; and (c) all law charges, costs, fees, and expenses incurred in connection with or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’ costs, and court costs, 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 18th day of November A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. September 10, 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Leslie Pellerin Deputy Sheriff Revised(10/2012) SMPSO-C609 Advertised in the Franklin Banner October 14, 2026 and November 11, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA Regions Bank Vs. No.: 139907 Div “C” Anna Barbay a/k/a Anna Marie Mulvihill Barbay Wife of/and Kenneth R. Barbay TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of FiFa 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 certain lot or parcel of ground, situated in Section 2, Township 14 South, Range 9 East in Ward 3, in the corporate limits of the Town of Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, containing and measuring 27 feet front on Mechanic Street, between lines of different lengths, being bounded, now or formerly, on the North by Turner Subdivision, on the South by Mechanic Street, on the east by Lot lettered “FCDEF”, formerly by the property of B. Craig Thompson, presently owned by Betty Henry Arboneaux and on the West by the property of B. Craig Thompson; being Lot lettered “ABCFA” as per plan of land showing the property of B. Craig Thompson, prepared by Glenn E. Miller, LS, dated October 22, 1981, a copy of which is attached to Entry No. 192362, records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. to be made the sum of fifty-three thousand six hundred eighty-four and 76/100 ($53,684.76) dollars, with interest at the rate of 10.5% on the principal balance from February 2, 2023, together with accumulated late charges, and any additional amounts which petition has advanced or hereafter advanced, as permitted by the note and mortgage for taxes, insurance assessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property and all costs of this suit, together with reasonable attorney’s fees on principal and interest now due and owing, 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 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, November 18, 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. September 18, 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Leslie Pellerin Deputy Sheriff Revised(10/2012) SMPSO-C609 Advertised in the Franklin Banner on October 14, 2026 and November 11, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1 834 WATERWORKS ROAD P.O. BOX 309 AMELIA, LA. 70340 REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 3, 2026 The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P.M. The President, Kenneth Mire called the meeting to order. The Office Manager performed a roll call. Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Rose Johnson, Leroy Trim and Oscar Toups Absent: Charles Walters. Others Present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras and Amanda LaCoste, The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. Public Comment/Appearances: None Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 7, 2026. All voted aye. Motion carried. Executive Session (if necessary): A. To receive oral report regarding potential litigation and/or for the purpose of providing legal services related to the filing and litigation of a civil action for Rehabilitation of Gravity Filters at Water Treatment Plant project pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 42:17 that, in pertinent part, reads as follows: A. A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons: (2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body. Unfinished Business: A. None New Business: A. Discussion and any action on matters discussed in executive session. Allowed for public comment: None No discussion. B. Discussion and any action for on adoption of the 2027 Proposed Budget. Allowed for public comment: None A discussion followed with no action being taken. Reports A. Engineering Report: None B. Managers’ Report: C. Outstanding Bills Report A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Rose Johnson to approve payment of the outstanding bills. All voted aye. Motion carried. Other Business Allowed Under Act 861 None Adjournment A motion was made by Rose Johnson and seconded by Oscar Toups to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 P.M. All voted ayes. Motion carried. ——————— Kenneth Mire, President ——————— Leroy Trim, Vice President Adv. Nov. 11, 2026