TOWN OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 The Governing Authority of the Town of Vinton, Louisiana met on September 15, 2026, at approximately 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Bonnie Jo Bahnsen called the meeting to order. 2. INVOCATION / PRAYER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL / Roll call was taken by Brandi Patin, Town Clerk. Present: Diane Conner, Stephanie Starring, Lindsey Stanley Absent: BB Loyd, Mike Wright. Also Present: Phillip Abshire Town of Vinton’s CPA Total Bills for August 2026 $160,553.62 Payroll for August 2026 $183,967.54 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS - no public comments 6. MAYOR BAHSEN · Council considered approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 2026. A motion to approve the minutes was made by council member Starring, seconded by council member Stanley and carried. *Mayor Bahnsen addressed the council that three items needed to be amended to the agenda tonight. *Nichole Miller with CPPJ housing services department. Motion was made to be added by council member Stanley and seconded by council member Starring followed by a roll call vote. YEAS: Conner, Starring, Stanley ABSENT: Loyd and Wright *Mayor Bahnsen for Collin Courmier – with Southland Construction for a permit for thirty days on the noise ordinance due to driving pilins in the ground the next few days. Motion was made by council member Starring and seconded by Conner and carried followed by a roll call vote. YEAS: Conner, Starring, Stanley ABSENT: Loyd and Wright *Celeigh & Jeffery Fontenot – Bayou Boom Fireworks. Motion was made by council member Stanley and seconded by Conner followed by a roll call vote. YEAS: Conner, Starring, Stanley ABSENT: Loyd and Wright *Mayor Bahnsen tabled the discussion concerning water, sewer, garbage, and electric rates. 7. Donnie Bush was present and addressed the Mayor and Town Council regarding concerns he reported involving properties located at 401, 403, and 405 Highway 90 East, including concerns regarding a neighboring residence. Mr. Bush requested that the Town investigate the matters he presented to the Council. Mr. Bush also directed comments regarding the matter to Public Works Director Terry Vice. *Chance Reveglia variance for aged mobile home address 1205 East St. Motion was made by council member Stanley and seconded by Starring and carried to grant the variance on aged mobile home. *Council Member Diane Conner requested discussion regarding the potential establishment of a temporary moratorium on the development of new RV parks and mobile/manufactured home parks within the Town of Vinton. Council Member Conner stated that the Town may, at a later date, consider introducing an ordinance addressing such developments. She explained that the purpose of the discussion was to begin consideration of appropriate regulations and requirements for these types of developments while the Town continues to develop and implement its proposed regulatory program. Mayor Bahnsen stated that the Town is experiencing growth and expressed concern that a temporary moratorium could have the effect of delaying or limiting development within the Town. Mayor Bahnsen further stated that, to her knowledge, no specific duration or timeline had been established for a potential moratorium. No action was taken by the Mayor and Town Council at this time. * Council Member Lindsey Stanley expressed concerns regarding the development and implementation of a Policy and Procedures Manual for the Town of Vinton. Mayor Bonnie Jo Bahnsen advised the Council that the Policy and Procedures Manual is currently being developed and that progress is being made toward its completion. Mayor Bahnsen further stated that she has been in communication with the Town of Vinton Magistrate regarding matters related to the development of the Policy and Procedures Manual. *Nicole Miller with CPPJ wanted to address the Council and let them know about 100 families showed up here for information that was given to them on housing and transportation and much more information was handed out for assistance. It was a great turnout, and thanks for having them. *Southland Construction will be working on I -10 driving Piland’s needing a permit due to the town of Vinton’s Noise Ordinance 8.5-130 6pm -7pm will be issued a permit for a noise ordinance for thirty days. Workers will start working this weekend. *Celeigh Fontenot addressed the Council regarding the closure of Bayou Boom Fireworks and requested clarification on the requirements necessary to allow the business to resume operations, noting that all required permits have been issued. Town Attorney Jared Watson advised that the owners request a variance to allow the business to remain open until the ordinance could be corrected. A motion was made by Council Member Stanley and seconded by Council Member Starring to grant a variance for Bayou Boom Fireworks, located at 908 Center Street, to allow the business to continue operating pending correction of the ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. *Phillip Abshire CPA- arrived late at the meeting and a motion was made by council member Stanley and seconded by Conner to add him to the agenda to speak about the budget that will be adopted on September 30,2026. 8. Terry Vice, Director of Public Works, presented the Public Works Report. 9. Chief Chris Vice was not present at the meeting but had his reports for the council. 10. Chief Scott Spell presented the Police Department report and addressed the Council regarding the department’s staffing needs. Chief Spell requested approval to hire two additional police officers. After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by council member Starring and seconded by Council Member Stanley to hire Mr. Ford as a police officer with the Vinton Police Department. The motion carried. A second motion was made by Council Member Starring and seconded by Council Member Stanley to hire Garret Dosir as a police officer with the Vinton Police Department. The motion carried. 11. Jared Watson, Town Attorney presented the Attorney Report and updates. 12. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Starring and seconded by Council Member Conner. The motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned /s/BONNIE JO BAHNSEN, Mayor /s/BRANDI PATIN, Town of Vinton Clerk Run Date: Sept. 23, 2026 (S-6) Cost of Notice: $96.00

CITY OF DEQUINCY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 The City Council of the City of DeQuincy met in regular session on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 300 Holly Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana, with the following members present: Scott Wylie, Jim Smith, Cameron Smith, Margaret Brown, and Bobby “Eddy” Dahlquist. Absent: None. Council Member Cameron Smith called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Smith gave the invocation, and Scott Wylie led the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made by Eddy Dahlquist and seconded by Jim Smith to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2026, regular meeting. All approved; motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORT The August 2026 Budget-to-Actual Comparison Reports for the General Fund, Street/Sales Tax Fund, Utility Fund, Airport Fund, Public Safety Fund, and Public Service and Safety Building Fund were included in each council member's packet. There were no questions from the Council. REPORTS Fire, Police, Public Works, Sewer, Maintenance, and Airport reports were included in the Council files. There were no questions or comments from the Council. CITY REPORT Mayor Smith reported the following: Kim Rainwater gave her official resignation and provided the council with a list of the projects they have accomplished since being in office. Council thanked Kim for her years of service and all she did for the city. Splash pad will close September 30, 2026 Third annual Fly In will be held Saturday, September 26, beginning at 2 pm The ½ sales tax renewal will the November 3, 2026, ballot. Spoke of the money that was received and spent on the splash pad and other recreation around the city Spoke on the permits and process of restrooms at the walking park Presented Margaret Brown a award from Louisiana Municipal Leadership Academy A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Eddy Dahlquist to approve the September 14, 2026, agenda. All approved; motion carried. There was no public input for items not on the agenda. Sherri Breaux addressed findings from the last audit. The city is working on policies and procedures to make the corrections that are needed. Also, we received expected revenue early. Since we have already amended the budget for FYE 9/30/2026, just wanted to make you aware. A motion was made by Eddy Dahlquist and seconded by Jim Smith to approve the change of the date of the October council meeting to Tuesday, October 13, 2026, due to a Federal holiday on October 12, 2026. All approved; motion carried. A motion was made by Scott Wylie and seconded by Eddy Dahlquist to approve a variance for James and Meloney Woolford, to place a mobile home on property located at 203 Gill Street. All approved; motion carried. A motion was made by Jim Smith and seconded by Eddy Dahlquist to postpone appointment of members to the DeQuincy Historic District Commission and authorization to complete the Certified Local Government (CLG) application until next month and we have the five required members. All approved; motion carried. A motion was made by Scott Wylie and seconded by Jim Smith to adopt a resolution authoring Mayor Smith to sign all documents to hire Garver as Engineering Consultant for the DeQuincy Airport, contingent upon LADOTD Aviation approval. All approved; motion carried. A motion was made by Scott Wylie and seconded by Margaret Brown to adopt a resolution authoring Mayor Smith to sign all documents to renew an agreement with Pipeline Integrity Partners, consultants for gas and pipeline safety. All approved; motion carried. A motion was made by Jim Smith and seconded by Scott Wylie to Introduce Ordinance No. 1012 and set a public hearing for October 13, 2026, for Beauregard Electric Coop franchise renewal. (BECI). All approved; motion carried. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Eddy Dahlquist and seconded by Margaret Brown. All approved; motion carried. ATTEST: /s/Sherri Breaux Secretary of the Council and City Clerk APPROVED: /s/Riley Smith Mayor COUNCIL CHAIRMAN: /s/Cameron Smith Run Date: 09/23/2026 (S-5) Cost of Notice: $60.00

CITY OF MINDEN ORDINANCE NO. 1172 Be it known that the City of Minden, acting in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, posts the following data covering City of Minden bridges: P6032350931631 NOT POSTED P6032350931641 NOT POSTED P6032353931691 NOT POSTED P6032354931701 NOT POSTED P6032366931751 NOT POSTED P6032366931761 NOT POSTED P6032369931751 POSTED P6032370931751 NOT POSTED P6032371931741 NOT POSTED P6032372931551 NOT POSTED By motion of Carlton Myles, and seconded by Michael Roy, Ordinance No. 1172 was adopted by the following vote on this 8th day of September 2026. AYE(S): 5 NAY(S): 0 ABSENCE(S): 0 ABSTEN-TION(S): 0 Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Sanders, City Clerk CERTIFICATE I, Melaney Slack, City Clerk for the City of Minden, do hereby certify that the foregoing is an exact copy of Ordinance No. 1172, Annual Bridge Maintenance Report, a LA DOTD requirement to annually review the posting of city bridges, and adopted on September 8, 2026, by the City Council of the City of Minden, State of Louisiana, at a meeting thereof regularly convened and after proper notice thereof having been given; I further certify that the same remains in full force and effect. Signed and Sealed this 8th day of September 2026. Melaney Sanders, City Clerk September 23, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

WEBSTER PARISH PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel# 123033 Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Webster has received a request to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed property. This property has previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Webster for unpaid taxes. A public sale of this property will begin at 10:00 A.M. on October 23, 2026, at Webster Parish Police Jurys Office, 401 Main Street, Minden, LA 71055 in the Committee Room. The minimum bid has been set at $946.33. Anyone intending to bid must deliver your intent letter and processing fee to E & P Consulting Services, LLC, at 1030 N 9th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 by October 19, 2026. NO faxed, telephoned, mailed or any kind of electronic submission of intent to bid will be accepted. Any intent to bid letter received by the above deadline will allow 1 party into the bid session. If more than one offer for any particular piece of property is received, all parties who have submitted a written offer will be allowed to bid on the property. For additional information, please contact Parish Adjudicated Property Program at E&P Consulting Services, LLC at 318-807-0924 or ParishPropertyInfo@louisianalandsolutions.com Parcel Number: 123033 Legal Description: LOT 11, BLK. D, R. A. SMITH SUBDIV. LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF HWY. 90 & LOT 75.5 X 164 X 75 X 157 FT. ADJ. IN NW/4 OF SE/4 SEC. 11-23-11 Municipal Address: 507 South St., Springhill, LA September 23, 2026 October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

WEBSTER PARISH PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel# 113424 Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Webster has received a request to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed property. This property has previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Webster for unpaid taxes. A public sale of this property will begin at 10:00 A.M. on October 23, 2026, at Webster Parish Police Jurys Office, 401 Main Street, Minden, LA 71055 in the Committee Room. The minimum bid has been set at $2,765.36. Anyone intending to bid must deliver your intent letter and processing fee to E & P Consulting Services, LLC, at 1030 N 9th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 by October 19, 2026. NO faxed, telephoned, mailed or any kind of electronic submission of intent to bid will be accepted. Any intent to bid letter received by the above deadline will allow 1 party into the bid session. If more than one offer for any particular piece of property is received, all parties who have submitted a written offer will be allowed to bid on the property. For additional information, please contact Parish Adjudicated Property Program at E&P Consulting Services, LLC at 318-807-0924 or ParishPropertyInfo@louisianalandsolutions.com Parcel Number: 113424 Legal Description: LOT 115 X 194 FT IN SW/4 OF SEC 16-19-9 Municipal Address: 901 Constable Street, Minden, LA September 23, 2026 October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

NOTICE OF VACANCY AND REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS School Superintendent Webster Parish School Board The Webster Parish School Board is seeking qualified applications for school superintendent. The applicant must meet the qualifications set forth by BESE and/or LDOE. Applicants must be certified as a superintendent in Louisiana at the time of application or eligible for immediate certification, as confirmed in writing by the LDOE at the time of application. You must furnish your LDOE confirmation of certification along with your completed application. Please note that the applicant must possess the credentials which entitle him/her alone to serve as the districts superintendent. The deadline for submission of applications is October 23, 2026. Applications not received by that date will not be considered. Applications will be available on the homepage of the school systems website (www.websterpsb.org). Your completed application with a cover letter, resume, three (3) current letters of reference, and proof of certification or the LDOE confirmation must be mailed to the following address: Superintendent Search Webster Parish School Board P O Box 291 Minden, LA 71055 The Webster Parish School Board is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, qualified disability or other protected class. September 23, 2026 October 7, 2024 Minden Press-Herald

State of Louisiana Executive Department Office of the Governor Proclamation Number 28 JML 2026 SPECIAL ELECTION CONSTABLE, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 1, PARISH OF WEBSTER WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Constable, Justice of the Peace District 1, Parish of Webster, due to no individual qualifying for that office in the fall 2026 Congressional election; and WHEREAS, R.S. 18:602 requires the Governor to call a special election to fill the vacancy in a local office when the governing authority of the local governmental subdivision fails to issue the proclamation within twenty (20) days after the vacancy occurs and more than eighteen (18) months of the term remain unexpired, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 18:602(E)(2)(a) and/or the dates for elections set forth in R.S. 18:402. NOW THEREFORE, I, JEFF LANDRY, Governor of the State of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows: Section 1: A special primary and general election for the unexpired term shall be held throughout the jurisdiction of the Constable, Justice of the Peace District 1, Parish of Webster, for the purpose of electing a constable to fill the vacancy in the office. Section 2: Any qualified person desiring to become a candidate for the office shall file a notice of candidacy, accompanied either by a qualifying fee or a nominating petition, as required or authorized by law, with the appropriate election official in the manner and form, and under the procedures and conditions, provided by R.S. 18:461 et seq., and all other applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, R.S. 18:1 et seq., during the period commencing Tuesday, August 3, 2027 and ending Thursday, August 5, 2027. Section 3: The special election shall be held and conducted under the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, R.S. 18:1 et seq. Section 4: The primary election shall be held Saturday, October 9, 2027, and the general election shall be held Saturday, November 20, 2027, at the times and places and in the manner prescribed by law. Section 5: The Secretary of State, Commissioner of Elections, Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Clerk of Court, Registrar of Voters, and all other persons charged with any power, function, right, duty or responsibility in conducting elections in the jurisdiction of the Constable, Justice of the Peace District 1, Parish of Webster, are hereby authorized, requested, directed and empowered to exercise every lawful function and to do every act necessary to conduct the special election, to cause the returns to be made, to canvass and promulgate the results, and to perform all related and incidental functions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Louisiana in the City of Baton Rouge on this 15th day of September, 2026. Jeff Landry GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA ATTEST BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE Nancy Landry SECRETARY OF STATE September 23, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

State of Louisiana Executive Department Office of the Governor Proclamation Number 35 JML 2026 SPECIAL ELECTION MAYOR, VILLAGE OF SHONGALOO, PARISH OF WEBSTER WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Mayor, Village of Shongaloo, Parish of Webster, due to the resignation of the Honorable Amanda Sexton on June 29, 2026; and WHEREAS, R.S. 18:602 requires the Governor to call a special election to fill the vacancy in an office of a member of a parish or municipal governing authority when more than eighteen (18) months of the term remain unexpired in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 18:602 and/or the dates for elections set forth in R.S. 18:402. NOW THEREFORE, I, JEFF LANDRY, Governor of the State of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows: Section 1: A special primary and general election for the unexpired term shall be held throughout the jurisdiction of Mayor, Village of Shongaloo, Parish of Webster, for the purpose of electing a mayor to fill the vacancy in the office. Section 2: Any qualified person desiring to become a candidate for the office shall file a notice of candidacy, accompanied either by a qualifying fee or a nominating petition, as required or authorized by law, with the appropriate election official in the manner and form, and under the procedures and conditions, provided by R.S. 18:461 et seq., and all other applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, R.S. 18:1 et seq., during the period commencing Tuesday, August 3, 2027 and ending Thursday, August 5, 2027. Section 3: The special election shall be held and conducted under the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, R.S. 18:1 et seq. Section 4: The primary election shall be held Saturday, October 9, 2027, and the general election shall be held Saturday, November 20, 2027, at the times and places and in the manner, prescribed by law. Section 5: The Secretary of State, Commissioner of Elections, Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Clerk of Court, Registrar of Voters, and all other persons charged with any power, function, right, duty or responsibility in conducting elections in the jurisdiction of Mayor, Village of Shongaloo, Parish of Webster, are hereby authorized, requested, directed and empowered to exercise every lawful function and to do every act necessary to conduct the special election, to cause the returns to be made, to canvass and promulgate the results, and to perform all related and incidental functions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Louisiana in the City of Baton Rouge, on this 15th day of September, 2026. Jeff Landry GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA ATTEST BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE Nancy Landry SECRETARY OF STATE September 23, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

State of Louisiana Executive Department Office of the Governor Proclamation Number 34 JML 2026 SPECIAL ELECTION MAYOR, TOWN OF CULLEN, PARISH OF WEBSTER WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Mayor, Town of Cullen, Parish of Webster, due to the resignation of the Honorable Terry Bippy Hoof on July 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, R.S. 18:602 requires the Governor to call a special election to fill the vacancy in an office of a member of a parish or municipal governing authority when more than eighteen (18) months of the term remain unexpired in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 18:602 and/or the dates for elections set forth in R.S. 18:402. NOW THEREFORE, I, JEFF LANDRY, Governor of the State of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows: Section 1: A special primary and general election for the unexpired term shall be held throughout the jurisdiction of Mayor, Town of Cullen, Parish of Webster, for the purpose of electing a mayor to fill the vacancy in the office. Section 2: Any qualified person desiring to become a candidate for the office shall file a notice of candidacy, accompanied either by a qualifying fee or a nominating petition, as required or authorized by law, with the appropriate election official in the manner and form, and under the procedures and conditions, provided by R.S. 18:461 et seq., and all other applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, R.S. 18:1 et seq., during the period commencing Tuesday, August 3, 2027 and ending Thursday, August 5, 2027. Section 3: The special election shall be held and conducted under the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, R.S. 18:1 et seq. Section 4: The primary election shall be held Saturday, October 9, 2027, and the general election shall be held Saturday, November 20, 2027, at the times and places and in the manner, prescribed by law. Section 5: The Secretary of State, Commissioner of Elections, Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Clerk of Court, Registrar of Voters, and all other persons charged with any power, function, right, duty or responsibility in conducting elections in the jurisdiction of Mayor, Town of Cullen, Parish of Webster, are hereby authorized, requested, directed and empowered to exercise every lawful function and to do every act necessary to conduct the special election, to cause the returns to be made, to canvass and promulgate the results, and to perform all related and incidental functions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Louisiana in the City of Baton Rouge, on this 15th day of September, 2026. Jeff Landry GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA ATTEST BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE Nancy Landry SECRETARY OF STATE September 23, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Village of Dubberly The following ordinance, having been previously introduced on August 10, 2026, and laid over with a public hearing having been held thereon, was offered for final adoption this date by Brent Cooley and seconded by Douglas Culpepper: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-0914 An ordinance authorizing the issuance of not exceeding Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($414,300) of Taxable Excess Revenue Bond (DEQ) by the Village of Dubberly, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, the Village of Dubberly, State of Louisiana (the Village), now owns and operates a water system (the System) as a revenue-producing work of public improvement; and WHEREAS, the Village has applied for a loan from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (the Department) Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program (the Loan Program) to provide funding for constructing and acquiring improvements, extensions, and replacements to the System, including equipment, fixtures and accessories therefor (the Project); and WHEREAS, this Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village (the Governing Authority), which serves as the governing authority of the Village, desires to issue not to exceed Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($414,300) of Taxable Excess Revenue Bond (DEQ) (the Bond), to finance the costs of the Project and pay costs of issuance of the Bond, all in the manner prescribed by and under the authority of Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority (collectively, the Act), payable solely from the revenues of the Village of subsequent years, after the payment from such revenues of (1) all charges required by law or regulation, (2) all contractual obligations, (3) all necessary and usual charges provided for by ordinance or resolution, excluding depreciation, and (4) all payments in respect of bonds for which a pledge or dedication of specified taxes or revenues has been provided by law or in proceedings authorizing such bonds, regardless of the date of issue of such bonds, all in accordance with the provisions of the Act (the Excess Revenues). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Dubberly, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Village of Dubberly, State of Louisiana, that: Authorization and Sale of Bond. Pursuant to the Act, and subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, the Village is hereby authorized to incur debt for the purposes of (i) financing the costs of the Project, and (ii) paying the costs of issuance of the Bond, and to represent said indebtedness, the Village shall issue the Bond in the form of a single fully registered bond representing the full amount of the indebtedness, dated the date of delivery thereof and numbered R-1. The Bond shall be non-interest bearing and shall mature not later than ten (10) years from date thereof. The principal of the Bond will be subject to forgiveness as provided in Section 3 below. The Bond shall contain a series designation as set forth thereon. Pursuant to the Act, the Village has determined to sell the Bond at a private sale without the necessity of publishing any notice of sale. Accordingly, the Bond is hereby sold to the Department through the Loan Program. The purchase price of the Bond shall be paid to the Village by the Department in installments on an as-needed basis, and the date and amount of each installment of the purchase price shall be noted on the Bond and the obligation of the Village to repay the principal of the Bond shall only accrue to the extent of the purchase price of the Bond theretofore paid by the Department. Form and Execution of Bond. The Bond shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, and the Mayor and Clerk of the Village are authorized and directed on behalf of the Village to execute and deliver the Bond to the Department. Security for Bond; Principal Forgiveness. The Bond shall be a limited and special revenue bond of the Village, secured by and payable in principal and interest, solely from the Excess Revenues. The Governing Authority shall budget and set aside from time to time as necessary sufficient revenues, subject to the foregoing, to pay debt service on the Bond when due. However, it is understood that the terms of the purchase of the Bond by the Department provide that the Villages obligation to repay the principal of the Bond will be forgiven simultaneously with the payment by the Department of each installment of the purchase price of the Bond. Accordingly, it is anticipated that no payments of principal, interest or administrative fees to the Department will ever be due and payable on the Bond. Notwithstanding any law or contractual provision to the contrary, the forgiveness at any time of any or all of the principal of the Bond theretofore advanced by the Department shall in no way extinguish the Bond or the obligation thereof with respect to the yet-to-be advanced portion of the principal thereof. In recognition of the forgiveness of the principal amount of the Bond, the Village covenants that during the term of the Bond it will operate the System as set forth in the Loan & Pledge Agreement and make transfers from its general fund or other available funds as may be necessary each fiscal year to ensure the System does not operate at a financial deficit. SECTION 4. Recital of Regularity. This Governing Authority, having investigated the regularity of the proceedings had in connection with the Bond, and having determined the same to be regular, the Bond shall contain the following recital authorized by and having the effect set forth in R.S. 39:507, to wit: It is certified that this indebtedness is authorized by and is issued in conformity with the requirements of the Constitution and statutes of Louisiana. Loan Documents. The Commitment Agreement and the Loan & Pledge Agreement, in substantially the forms presented at this meeting, are hereby approved, and the Mayor and Clerk of the Village are authorized to execute and deliver the aforesaid documents on behalf of the Village, with such changes as may be deemed necessary or advisable, upon the advice of counsel, in connection with the Bond. The provisions of the Commitment Agreement and the Loan & Pledge Agreement, as executed, shall be a part of and fully incorporated into the contract between the Village and the Department created by this Ordinance. Authorization of Officers. The Mayor and Clerk of the Village are hereby further authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Village, to accept, receive, execute, attest and deliver any and all such additional documents, certificates and other instruments as are required in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of the Bond and to take such further action as may be appropriate or required by law or advised by bond counsel in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of the Bond. Publication; Peremption. A copy of this Ordinance shall be published immediately after its adoption in one issue of the official journal of the Village, provided that the exhibits to this Ordinance need not be published but will instead be available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk during regular business hours on weekdays. No Recourse on the Bond. No recourse shall be had for the payment of the Bond or for any claim based thereon or on this Ordinance against any member of the Governing Authority or officer of the Village or any person executing the Bond. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately in accordance with law. The final adoption of the foregoing Ordinance having been duly moved and seconded, the roll was called and the following vote was taken and recorded: YEAS: 2 - Cooley, Culpepper NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 - Brown ABSTAIN: 0 There being a favorable vote on the ordinance of at least a majority of the authorized members of the Governing Authority, the ordinance was declared adopted on the 14th day of September, 2026. /s/ Dianne Futch, Clerk Presented to the Mayor on September 14, 2026, for action as evidenced by his signature: Approved: /s/ W.C. Hirth Disapproved: Returned to the Clerk on September 14, 2026. Exhibit is available for review during the regular business hours at the office of the Clerk, Town of Dubberly, 3465 Highway 531, Dubberly, LA. September 23, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN REGULAR SESSION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 The Minden City Council met at 520 Broadway Street in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 6:00 PM with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas, District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, District D Councilman Michael Roy, District E Councilman Andy Pendergrass. Prayer: Levon Charlie Thomas The prayer was offered by Levon Charlie Thomas. Pledge: Latasha Mitchell The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Latasha Mitchell. Call Meeting to Order Welcome: Mayor Nick Cox Mayor Cox welcomed everyone to the meeting. Additions to Agenda There were no additions to the agenda. Public Comments It is noted for the record that Mayor Cox allowed both council and public comments prior to every vote. Adoption of Minutes (1) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop Held on August 3, 2026 Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop held on August 3, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. (2) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session Held on August 3, 2026 Michael Roy moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session held on August 3, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor. Audit Presentation (3) Audit Presentation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP Carlton Buddy Myles moved to accept the 2024-2025 audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, as presented by the accounting firm of Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. Resolutions (4) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Credit Card Signatory Power for Certain City of Minden Personnel Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Credit Card Signatory Power for Certain City of Minden Personnel, as presented. This resolution adds Christopher Cheatham and Tokia Harrison as Deputy Chiefs of Police. The motion was duly seconded by Levon Charlie Thomas and the vote was unanimously in favor. (63) 09-08-2026 (5) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Mayor Cox to Execute a Local Services Agreement Between the City of Minden and the Haughton Fire Prevention Bureau Michael Roy moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mayor Cox to Execute a Local Services Agreement Between the City of Minden and the Haughton Fire Prevention Bureau, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. (6) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Mayor Cox to Execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for Improvements at the Minden Airport Latasha Mitchell moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mayor Cox to Execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for Improvements at the Minden Airport, as presented. This is an agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for funding assistance for State Project No. H.016951 2026 GA Maintenance. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. (7) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Mayor Cox to Accept Grant No. H.016342 for Funding Assistance from the LA DOTD for Bidding, Designing Plans, and Phase I of Construction of the Airport Wildlife Perimeter Fencing Project Michael Roy moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mayor Cox to Accept Grant No. H.016342 for Funding Assistance from the LA DOTD for Bidding, Designing Plans, and Phase I of Construction of the Airport Wildlife Perimeter Fencing Project, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor. (8) Adopt Resolution - Ratifying Mayor Coxs Acceptance of Grant No. 3-22-0032-020-2026, titled Construct Perimeter Fencing, from the Federal Aviation Administration for Future Improvements to the Minden Airport and Enter into a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt a Resolution Ratifying Mayor Coxs Acceptance of Grant No. 3-22-0032-020-2026, titled Construct Perimeter Fencing, from the Federal Aviation Administration for Future Improvements to the Minden Airport and Enter into a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. (9) Adopt Resolution - Requesting that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) Division of Aviation Provide Funds Required to Complete the Airport Improvements at the Minden Airport Specifically as Described in the Capital Improvement Program Application for State Financial Assistance Dated September 2026 Michael Roy moved to adopt a Resolution Requesting that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) Division of Aviation Provide Funds Required to Complete the Airport Improvements at the Minden Airport Specifically as Described in the Capital Improvement Program Application for State Financial Assistance Dated September 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was unanimously in favor. (10) Adopt Resolution - Annual Certification of Compliance with State of Louisiana Off-System Bridge Replacement Program Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt a Resolution for Annual Certification of Compliance with State of Louisiana Off-System Bridge Replacement Program, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. (64) 09-08-2026 Ordinances (11) Adopt Ordinance No. 1172 - Annual Bridge Maintenance Report Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1172 - Annual Bridge Maintenance Report, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. (12) Adopt Ordinance No. 1173 - An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact the Code of Ordinances, City of Minden, State of Louisiana, Chapter 42, Fire Prevention and Protection: Article III, Fire Prevention Code: Section 42-71. - Fireworks Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1173 - An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact the Code of Ordinances, City of Minden, State of Louisiana, Chapter 42, Fire Prevention and Protection: Article III, Fire Prevention Code: Section 42-71. - Fireworks, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was as follows: Aye(s): Carlton Buddy Myles, Levon Charlie Thomas, Latasha Mitchell, and Michael Roy. Nay(s): Andy Pendergrass. Abstention(s): None. Absence(s): None. The motion carried. (13) Adopt Ordinance No. 1174 - An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact the Code of Ordinances, City of Minden, State of Louisiana, Chapter 50, Health and Sanitation: Article II, Condition of Premises: Section 50-37. - Notice to Property Owner; Failure to Comply, Section 50-38. - Abatement by City Authorized, and Section 50-39. - Mailing Statement Showing Expense Incurred, Addition to Tax Liability, Privilege and Lien, Remedies Cumulative Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1174 - An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact the Code of Ordinances, City of Minden, State of Louisiana, Chapter 50, Health and Sanitation: Article II, Condition of Premises: Section 50-37. - Notice to Property Owner; Failure to Comply, Section 50-38. - Abatement by City Authorized, and Section 50-39. - Mailing Statement Showing Expense Incurred, Addition to Tax Liability, Privilege and Lien, Remedies Cumulative, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. Personnel (14) Minden Police Department Promotion - Spencer Tippen Carlton Buddy Myles moved to approve the promotion of Minden Police Lieutenant Spencer Tippen to the rank of Police Captain, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor. Final Plat Approval (15) Final Plat Approval - Lot Split of Property Owned by Maximar Properties, LLC Located at 700 Main Street Michael Roy moved to approve the final plat for the lot split of property owned by Maximar Properties, LLC located at 700 Main Street, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor. Reports (16) Budget/Financial Report for July 2026 City Clerk Melaney Sanders presented the Budget/Financial Report for the month of July 2026. No motion was required. (17) Fire Report for August 2026 Due to a structure fire, Fire Chief Brian Williams did not present the Fire Report for the month of August 2026. (65) 09-08-2026 (18) Police Report for July 2026 Levon Charlie Thomas moved to accept the Police Report for the month of July 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. Adjournment Announcements and council comments were heard. The meeting was then adjourned. Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Sanders, City Clerk September 23, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

CITY OF MINDEN ORDINANCE NO. 1174 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, CHAPTER 50, HEALTH AND SANITATION: ARTICLE II, CONDITION OF PREMISES: SECTION 50-37. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER; FAILURE TO COMPLY, SECTION 50-38. ABATEMENT BY CITY AUTHORIZED, AND SECTION 50-39. MAILING STATEMENT SHOWING EXPENSE INCURRED, ADDITION TO TAX LIABILITY, PRIVILEGE AND LIEN, REMEDIES CUMULATIVE AN ORDINANCE amending and reenacting Chapter 50 of the Minden Code of Ordinances, Health and Sanitation: Article II, Condition of Premises: Sections 50-37, 50-38, and 50-39 for clarification as provided herein. WHEREAS, Article II Condition of Premises: Sections 50-37. Notice Requiring Abatement, is to be renamed Notice to Property Owner; Failure to Comply and revised to authorize the City of Minden to complete the required property maintenance duties and collect the associated costs; and WHEREAS, Article II Condition of Premises: Sections 50-38. Abatement by City Authorized, is to be revised to grant authority to the mayor, City of Minden personnel, and other representatives as designated by the mayor to enforce abatement, authorize repeat abatement, and charge abatement costs to the property owner; and WHEREAS, Article II Condition of Premises: Sections 50-39. Costs of Abatement Assessed as Taxes, is to be renamed Mailing Statement Showing Expense Incurred, Addition to Tax Liability, Privilege and Lien, Remedies Cumulative and revised to grant the City of Minden a privilege and lien upon the property and improvements upon which the beautification maintenance was performed; and WHEREAS, the City of Minden declares it to be in the public interest of civic beautification for properties within the City to be maintained to reasonable standards of appearance as established by the Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, Section 4 of the Legislative Charter of the City of Minden authorizes the City Council to enact ordinances, regulations, and rules necessary for the police and government of the City and for matters pertaining to the peace, safety, and general welfare of its inhabitants; and WHEREAS, Section 23 of the Legislative Charter authorizes the City to make regulations promoting the general welfare, health, and cleanliness of the City and to suppress nuisances; and WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:5062 authorizes municipalities to require property to be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and establishes procedures whereby municipalities may cut or remove excessive grass, weeds, and other deleterious or noxious growths and recover their costs; and WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:4766 authorizes a municipal privilege and lien for the cost of maintenance of immovable property, expressly including grass cutting and weed abatement, and trash and garbage removal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Minden, in legal session convened, that Chapter 50 of the Minden Code of Ordinances, Health and Sanitation: Article II, Condition of Premises: Sections 50-37, 50-38, and 50-39 be amended and reenacted as provided here to read as follows, to-wit: ARTICLE II. CONDITION OF PREMISES Section 50-37. Notice to Property Owner; Failure to Comply. If an owner of property within the City fails to comply with the property maintenance duty imposed by Sec. 50-36, the City shall notify the property owner of its intent to perform such beautification maintenance work, including any associated removal of trash and garbage from the property, after ten (10) days if the property owner does not perform the maintenance work and removal, and to charge the property owner for the Citys maintenance work and removal. Notice under Subsection shall be given by: registered mail addressed in accordance with the applicable tax rolls; or advertisement in the official journal of the City for two consecutive days. The notice should identify: the municipal address or other description reasonably identifying the property; the nature of the condition requiring correction; that upon failure to comply, the City may perform the required beautification maintenance work, including any associated removal of trash and garbage, and charge the owner the cost incurred by the City; that after the owner has once failed to perform the work following notice, the City may undertake additional grass or weed abatement, including any associated removal of trash and garbage, on a monthly basis during the immediately following twelve months without providing another notice under this Section; that unpaid costs may be collected personally from the owner, assessed as otherwise authorized by law, and/or secured by a municipal privilege and lien. Section 50-38. Abatement by City Authorized. Enforcement officials. The Mayor, Building Official or members of the Building Officials Office, or another representative or outsourced agency designated by the Mayor, is authorized to inspect property, determine violations of this Article, issue notices, take photographs, prepare records and affidavits, authorize beautification maintenance work after compliance with this Section, and perform such other administrative acts as are reasonably necessary for enforcement. For purposes of any affidavit required by this Section, Section 50-39, and La. R.S. 33:4766, the Mayor may designate in writing one or more City officials or employees authorized to execute such affidavit. First abatement by City. If the owner fails to perform the required work within the period allowed by this Section, the City may enter upon the property, perform or cause to be performed such cutting, destruction, and removal of trash and garbage, as is reasonably necessary to correct the violation, and charge the owner for the Citys maintenance work. Repeat abatement for twelve months; no renewed notice required. When a property owner has, during the immediately preceding twelve months: received initial notice pursuant to this Section; and been afforded the required opportunity to perform the required maintenance work; and failed to do so, the City may thereafter undertake the cutting, destruction, or removal of weeds, grass, or other growths on that property, including any associated removal of trash and garbage, on a monthly basis during the applicable twelve-month period without giving another notice to the owner under this Section. Before each such repeat abatement, the Mayor or his designated representative shall file with the City Clerk an affidavit. The affidavit shall contain: a description sufficient reasonably to identify the property; and a photograph sufficient reasonably to identify the unsafe or unsanitary condition and justify the necessity for the proposed work; and a statement that during the immediately preceding twelve months the liable owner failed to perform the work after notification and opportunity to do so; and a separate affidavit shall be filed before each repeat abatement undertaken without renewed owner notice. Costs chargeable to owner, statement of costs, payment. The owner and property shall be responsible for charges, costs, and expenses incurred by the City in performing beautification maintenance work under this Section and recoverable under applicable law, including costs of associated removal of trash and garbage. Unless and until modified by posting on the Citys fee schedule, the cost of each required mowing by the City under this Section shall be a set fee of $500.00 per property, and $750.00 per property if associated removal of trash and garbage by the City also is required, both fees representing recovery of the Citys cost of its beautification maintenance following the property owners failure to comply. Section 50-39. Mailing Statement Showing Expense Incurred, Addition to Tax Liability, Privilege and Lien, Remedies Cumulative. If, after any initial beautification maintenance work plus any associated removal of trash and garbage by the City pursuant to Sec. 50-38 by the City after due notice as provided therein, with the property owner having been charged for the cost of the Citys beautification maintenance work, with the cost thereof not having been paid within ten (10) days, then the City may at that time or following all beautification maintenance work performed by the City on the property, including repeat maintenance and removal work as evidenced by the filed affidavits, have the Citys tax collector furnish the property owner, as shown on the last assessment role of the City, by registered mail, a written statement showing the cost incurred for the Citys beautification maintenance work performed and the property on which the work was done. If the said statement is not paid within one month thereafter, the amount thereof shall be included in and form part of the taxes due by the owner of said property. The City also shall have a privilege and lien upon the property and improvements upon which the beautification maintenance through grass cutting, weed abatement, and any associated trash and garbage removal was performed, for the maintenance costs of the City, as provided by La. R.S. 33:4766 and as preserved and enforced in accordance therewith. The remedies provided by Sections 50-37, 50-38, and 50-39 are cumulative. Nothing herein shall prevent the City from enforcing a violation through citation, administrative adjudication, injunction, nuisance proceedings, personal action for costs where authorized by law, or any other lawful remedy. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the Ordinance are hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall be binding and shall become effective thirty (30) days after the first publication in the official journal of the City of Minden. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that it is the intention of the City Council and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of Minden, Louisiana, and the sections of this ordinance may be numbered to accomplish such intention. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Minden on this 8th day of September 2026, by the following vote and upon motion and second of Andy Pendergrass and Michael Roy, respectively. AYE(S): 5 NAY(S): 0 ABSENCE(S): 0 ABSTEN-TION(S): 0 Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Sanders, City Clerk September 23, 2026 Minden Press-Herald