**** MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BLANCHARD MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 – 10:00 A.M. PRESENT: Mayor Galambos, Alderpersons Lee, Fuller, Presley, Roberts, Candy Foshee, Town Clerk ABSENT: Guin Mayor Galambos called the meeting to order at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Motion made by Fuller to dispense with formalities. Seconded by Presley. All voted yea. Questions and Statements of Citizens – None NEW BUSINESS Public Hearing - Ordinance 5 of 2026 - An Ordinance, granting unto Southwestern Electric Power Company, the right, privilege and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain, repair, reconstruct, remove, and operate a system of electric power lines, wires, transformers, communication cables, and other related and necessary or desirable appurtenances in, under, over, across, through and along all of the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, thoroughfares, roads, highways, sidewalks, bridges and public grounds and public places of the town of Blanchard, Louisiana, for the purpose of transmitting and distributing electric power to the Town and its inhabitants and any other person or persons, firms and corporations for a term of twenty- five years; regulating the use of streets by the company and repair and restoration of the streets disturbed by construction; providing for compensation to be paid to the Town; providing that this franchise shall not be exclusive; providing the company's obligations to furnish efficient service; providing for indemnity by the company to the town; making miscellaneous provisions relative to this grant of franchise; providing for acceptance by company; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. Public hearing was opened at 10:02. There being no public comments either for or against Ordinance 5 of 2026, the Public Hearing was closed at 10:03. Vote on Ordinance 5 of 2026 ORDINANCE 5 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE, GRANTING UNTO SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, ERECT, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, RECONSTRUCT, REMOVE, AND OPERATE A SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC POWER LINES, WIRES, TRANSFORMERS, COMMUNICATION CABLES, AND OTHER RELATED AND NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE APPURTENANCES IN, UNDER, OVER, ACROSS, THROUGH, AND ALONG ALL OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS, THOROUGHFARES, ROADS, HIGHWAYS, SIDEWALKS, BRIDGES AND PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD, LOUISIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER TO THE TOWN AND ITS INHABITANTS AND ANY OTHER PERSON OR PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS FOR A TERM OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS; REGULATING THE USE OF STREETS BY THE COMPANY AND REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF THE STREETS DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO THE TOWN; PROVIDING THAT THIS FRANCHISE SHALL NOT BE EXCLUSIVE; PROVIDING THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS TO FURNISH EFFICIENT SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR INDEMNITY BY THE COMPANY TO THE TOWN; MAKING MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THIS GRANT OF FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE BY COMPANY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. _____ SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, in a duly convened regular session: ARTICLE I That for the purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall be defined as follows: (a) The word "Town" as used in this Ordinance shall mean the incorporated Town of Blanchard, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. (b) The word "Grantee" as used in this Ordinance shall mean Southwestern Electric Power Company, a corporation, its successors and assigns. ( c) The word "Council" as used in this Ordinance shall mean the present Town Council of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana and its successors elected as provided by the Town Charter of Blanchard, Louisiana. (d) The word "Public Right(s) of Way" as used in this Ordinance shall mean the streets, roads, alleys, avenues, sidewalks, bridges, public grounds and public places of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana. ARTICLE II Subject to the terms, conditions, and stipulations set forth in this Ordinance, a franchise is hereby granted to the Grantee, authorizing the sale, distribution and transmission of electric energy within, though, and beyond the Town of Blanchard, Caddo Parish, Louisiana (as it may now or hereafter lawfully exist). This includes the right to erect, maintain, operate, repair, remove, and replace poles, wires, conduits, transformers, communication facilities, cables and other related equipment, as well as necessary or desirable appurtenances. The Grantee is also permitted to license or lease space on or within its poles, conduits, and appurtenant facilities for the attachment of third-party facilities as required or authorized under applicable law within any Public Rights of Way. ARTICLE III This Ordinance and the rights granted herein shall take effect and continue in full force for a period of twenty-five years, commencing March 1, 2026. The Grantee shall file its written acceptance of the terms and conditions within ten days following the final passage of this Ordinance. ARTICLE IV In consideration of the rights and privileges granted herein, Grantee shall pay the Town an annual amount equal to five percent ( 5% ) of the gross receipts derived from the distribution and sale of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers within the corporate limits of the Town during the term of this franchise. Payments shall be made quarterly, on or before the first day of February, May, August and November of each year, covering the three-month periods ending on December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30, respectively. This compensation shall serve in lieu of any license, charge, fee, or rental for the use and occupation of the Public Rights of Way. The Town shall provide written notification to the Grantee regarding newly annexed and deannexed areas. This notice must include the ordinance number that authorizes the action, along with a suitable map identifying the affected areas. The Grantee will not be responsible for initiating payments to the Town for revenue collected in newly annexed areas until receipt of the Town's notification. Following the Town's notification, and starting on the 91st day after such receipt, the Grantee will begin payments to the Town for revenue collected in each newly annexed area. Additionally, the Grantee will make necessary adjustments to payments for revenue collected in de-annexed areas after de-annexation. Payments for revenues collected in newly annexed areas and adjustments for overpayments in de-annexed areas will be effective retroactively to the date of the authorizing ordinance. ARTICLE V Throughout the duration of the granted franchise, the Grantee shall provide the Town with a report generated by the Grantee, along with the payments outlined herein. This report will detail the gross receipts derived from the distribution and sale of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers within the corporate limits of the Town for the three-month periods ending December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30 of the preceding year. ARTICLE VI Upon the Town's request, Grantee shall make all records, accounts, and books available for inspection at the Grantee's offices. This will pertain to the gross receipts of the Grantee within the corporate limits of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, and will be subject to privacy laws as well as the rules, regulations, and jurisdiction of the Louisiana Public Service Commission. The Grantee agrees to retain all records supporting and relating to such payments for a minimum period of three years following the payment. ARTICLE VII All poles, wires, conduits, and other equipment and appurtenances shall be installed and positioned in accordance with appropriate industry standards and specifications. They must be placed in such a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with public travel and other public uses of Public Rights of Way. ARTICLE VIII The Town hereby grants to the Grantee permission to cut, trim, treat, and dispose of trees and other vegetation upon and overhanging Public Rights of Way in the vicinity of the Grantee's electric facilities. This action is permitted where such trees and vegetation, in Grantee's reasonable opinion, pose a hazard to the Grantee's personnel, facilities or the provision of continuous electric service. ARTICLE IX Unless otherwise specified herein, all notices or other communications required or permitted under this agreement shall be made in writing and may be delivered by: (i) hand delivery; (ii) United States overnight registered or certified mail; (iii) or overnight carrier service. Notice by hand delivery shall be effective at the close of business on the day they are received, provided they are received during business hours on a business day; otherwise, they will be effective at the close of business on the next business day. Notices sent overnight United States mail or courier shall be effective on the next business day. Notice by United States registered or certified mail (excluding overnight mail) shall be effective upon delivery or refusal to accept delivery. A party may change its address or any contact information upon written notice to the other party in accordance with the terms set forth herein. If to Town: Town of Blanchard 110 Main Street Blanchard, LA 71009 If to Grantee: Manager, External Affairs Southwestern Electric Power Company 428 Travis Street Shreveport, LA 71101 With copy to: AEP Real Estate Legal Department 1 Riverside Plaza, 29th Floor Columbus, OH 43215 ARTICLE X The Town and Grantee are entering into this franchise solely for their own benefit, and nothing herein shall be construed to confer any rights, privileges, or benefits on any person or entity other than the Town and the Grantee. No action may be initiated or presented against any party by any third party claiming to be a third-party beneficiary of this franchise agreement. This franchise agreement shall not release or discharge any obligation or liability of any third party to either party. ARTICLE XI The Town agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any information provided by the Grantee that is designated as confidential, in accordance with the Federal Critical Infrastructure Information Act and the regulations of the Louisiana Public Service Commission. The Town shall not be held liable to the Grantee for the disclosure of any information that it is legally required to release. ARTICLE XII All construction and related activities, including reconstruction, maintenance, repair, or removal of the Grantee's system, shall adhere to and comply with the ordinances, rules, laws, and regulations currently in effect or that may be approved or adopted by the Town in the future. However, such ordinances, rules, laws, and regulations must not conflict or be inconsistent with the explicit terms and conditions of this franchise, nor with the laws of the State of Louisiana or the laws of the United States. ARTICLE XIII The Grantee, in the process of laying, constructing, adjusting, and repairing its electric lines, shall not unreasonably interfere with any water lines, sewer lines, conduits, or other pipe lines, or supply lines, nor with any public or private drains located in any street or alley, except with the consent and under the direction of the Mayor or their duly authorized agent(s). This provision shall not apply in emergency situations, which may include natural disasters, equipment failures, outages, or similar circumstances. ARTICLE XIV Grantee shall fully indemnify and hold the Town harmless from any damage, loss, action, or cause of action that arises, in whole or in part, from Grantee's exercise of its rights, privileges, franchises, and obligations under this Ordinance, except to the extent that such damage, loss, action, or cause of action is a result of the Town's negligence or willful misconduct. ARTICLE XV The Grantee, in the construction, reconstruction, or adjustment of its system, shall not remove or excavate any pavement, street, alley or other public space without first obtaining permission and approval from the Town. Furthermore, whenever feasible, the Grantee shall bore beneath paved streets, curbs, and sidewalks instead of cutting them. If cutting or excavation is necessary, the Grantee shall, at its own expense, repair and replace the affected areas according to the Town's standards and specifications. Whenever possible, lines should be placed in alleys rather than streets. If the Grantee fails to properly restore and replace such pavements, sidewalks, and excavations within a reasonable time after completing the work, the Town may restore and replace them at the Grantee's expense. Upon request from any person holding a moving permit issued by the Town, subject to applicable regulatory requirements and system operating conditions, the Grantee shall temporarily move its wires or fixtures to facilitate the moving of buildings. The expense of such temporary removal shall be paid in advance by the requester, and the Grantee shall be given reasonable written notice to arrange for this relocation. ARTICLE XVI Nothing in this agreement shall ever be construed as granting to the Grantee, or its successors and assigns, any exclusive rights or privileges of any kind. ARTICLE XVII The Grantee may not sell or assign its rights and privileges under this Ordinance to any other entity or relinquish management control, without prior approval from the Town. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Additionally, the Grantee may assign, sell, or transfer the franchise to its parent company, affiliates, or subsidiaries without Town consent. The Grantee (or its assignee) may also assign, pledge, mortgage, or transfer rights and privileges under this franchise to any lender without the Town's consent. ARTICLE XVIII The Grantee shall provide, upon reasonable notice and on a project-by-project basis, any available maps, plats and/or drawings requested by the Town that depict the location of all electric power lines, poles and other facilities used for the generation and distribution of electricity within the Public Rights of Way. The Grantee does not warrant the accuracy of these maps, plats, and drawings; the locations of the facilities are approximate. This information regarding the Grantee's facilities shall be used by the Town solely for managing the Public Rights of Way. The Town shall take all necessary precautions, as required by applicable law to prevent unauthorized disclosure, reproduction, or dissemination of any maps, plats, drawings, or information marked as confidential, without the prior express written consent of the Grantee. Grantee shall not, in its service facilities, rules, regulations, or any other context provide preferential treatment or advantages to any user or potential user of its system, nor shall it subject any individual to prejudice or disadvantage, in accordance with the regulations of the Louisiana Public Service Commission. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances, resolutions, and parts thereof that conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed effective February 28, 2026. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance, or its application, is found to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions. Therefore, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor of the Town of Blanchard is authorized to execute this franchise agreement ordinance on behalf of the Town of Blanchard. Said Ordinance having been read and introduced on the 17th day of February, 2026 by Galambos, notice of a public hearing having been published, said public hearing having been held, the title having been read and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Lee, second by Fuller, to adopt the ordinance, a roll call vote was taken and the following was had: YEAS: Lee, Fuller, Presley, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: Guin ABSTAIN: None And Ordinance 5 of 2026 was adopted this 23rd day of February, 2026. Petition for Annexation presented by KDDT LLC of three (3) properties consisting of 7.314 acres, 4.332 acres and 0.788 acres, all more or less, on Pine Hill Road Motion made by Lee to accept the petition for annexation petition of KDDT LLC of three (3) properties consisting of 7.314 acres, 4.332 acres and 0.788 acres, all more or less, on Pine Hill Road. Second by Fuller. All voted yea. There being no further business, motion to adjourn made by Fuller, seconded by Presley. All voted yea. Meeting adjourned at 10:08. Jim Galambos, Mayor Candy Foshee, Town Clerk Mmm **** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANCHARD MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Galambos, Alderpersons Lee, Fuller, Guin, Roberts, Chief Allen, Perry Fuller, Maggie Phillips, Candy Foshee, Town Clerk Mayor Galambos called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Guin Invocation was given by Chief Allen Questions and Statements of Citizens- Jayne Tappe addressed the council. Motion made by Fuller to approve the minutes of Regular Meeting held February 10, 2026, and Special Meetings of February 17 and February 23, 2026, second by Roberts. All voted yea. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Public Hearing – Ordinance 8 of 2025 - An Ordinance to enlarge the boundaries of the Town of Blanchard to include a tract of land containing 0.219 acres, more or less, together with all improvements thereon, located in Section 31, Township 19 North, Range 14 West, Northwestern Land District, Caddo Parish, Louisiana and otherwise providing with respect thereto (Jo Anis Burnham Christmann) Geo#: 191431-000-0302-00 introduced October 14, 2025 Public hearing was opened at 6:02 p.m. There being no public comments either for or against Ordinance 8 of 2025, the public hearing was closed at 6:03 p.m. Vote on Ordinance 8 of 2025 ORDINANCE 8 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD TO INCLUDE A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 0.219 ACRES, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LOCATED IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, NORTHWESTERN LAND DISTRICT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO (JO ANIS BURNHAM CHRISTMANN) WHEREAS, Section 172 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950 provides for annexation by petition; and, WHEREAS, a petition signed by more than the required percentage in value of the area described below has been filed with the Town Council to annex and bring within the corporate limits of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, the following described property, to-wit: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: One (1) certain tract or parcel of ground, designated as a "0.210 Ac. Tract", containing 0.210 ac. (9,134 Sq. Ft.), together with all improvements thereon, located in Section 31, Township19 North, Range 14 West, Northwestern Land District, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: COMMENCE at a point and also being the Northeasterly corner of Parcel 191431-000 0268-00 which is the Easterly right of way of I-49 with the Southwesterly Right of Way of North Market Street (LA Hwy. 1) and said point also being the Point of Beginning. Thence, along said right-of-way of North Market Street (LA Highway 1), South 60°48'02" East, a distance of 72.48 feet to a point and corner; thence, South 59° 22' 06" East, a distance of 48.85 feet to a point and corner; thence, departing said right-of-way, South 30° 37' 54" West a distance of 106.11 feet to a point and corner; thence, North 59° 22' 05" West a distance of 50.89 feet to a point and corner, said point being on the Easterly right-of-way of Interstate 49; thence, along said right-of-way, North 03° 23' 36" West a distance of 125.84 feet (125.24 feet Record) to the Point of Beginning. Geo. # 191431-000-0302-00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Board of Alderpersons of the Town of Blanchard in due, legal and regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the Town of Blanchard are hereby changed to include within the limits and boundaries of said Town the above described property. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the property described above be zoned "Light Commercial." BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized to file, within ten (10) days of the final passage of this ordinance with the Clerk of the First Judicial District Court for Caddo Parish, a description of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed by this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this the provisions of this ordinance are hereby described severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Said Ordinance having been read and introduced on the 14th day of October, 2025 by Galambos, notice of a public hearing having been published, said public hearing having been held, the title having been read and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Fuller, second by Roberts, to adopt the ordinance, a roll call vote was taken and the following was had: YEAS: Lee, Fuller, Guin, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: Presley ABSTAIN: None And Ordinance 8 of 2025 was adopted this 10th day of March, 2026. Public Hearing – Ordinance 9 of 2025 – An Ordinance to enlarge the boundaries of the Town of Blanchard to include a tract of land containing 1.219 acres, more or less, located in Section 31, Township 19 North, Range 14 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (Red River Land & Investment Co., Inc. Geo#: 191431-000-0300-00 Introduced December 9, 2025 Public hearing was opened at 6:04 p.m. There being no public comments either for or against Ordinance 9 of 2025, the public hearing was closed at 6:05 p.m. Vote on Ordinance 9 of 2025 ORDINANCE 9 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD TO INCLUDE LOT 1, NORTHPORT SUBDIVISION, UNIT 10, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO (RED RIVER LAND & INVESTMENT CO., INC.) WHEREAS, Section 172 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950 provides for annexation by petition; and, WHEREAS, a petition signed by more than the required percentage in value of the area described below has been filed with the Town Council to annex and bring within the corporate limits of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, the following described property, to-wit: A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 1.219 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Commence at the record location of the Southwest Corner of Lot 3, Northport Subdivision Unit 5, located in Section 31, Township 19 North, Range 14 West of the Louisiana Meridian, Northwestern Land District, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, recorded in Book 8000, Page 18 under Registry No. 2537725; Thence run North 01º20'41" East along the Westerly line of said Lot 3, a distance of 692.54' to a set ½" rebar with yellow cap at the Southeast Corner of Lot 1, of Northport Subdivision, Unit 10, as recorded in Book 9150, Page 50, under Instrument No. 3018864; Thence North 88º39'19" West departing said Westerly line, a distance of 150.00' to a set ½" rebar with yellow cap at the Southwest Corner of said Lot 1, Unit 10 and the point of beginning for the addition (resubdivision); Thence continue North 88º39'19" West, a distance of 150.00' to a set ½" rebar with yellow cap; Thence North 01º20'55" East, a distance of 355.41' to a set ½" rebar with yellow cap at the Southerly right-of-way line of Northport Boulevard; Thence South 87º37'20" East along said right-of-way line, a distance of 150.00' to a set ½" rebar with yellow cap; Thence South 01º20'41" West departing said right-of-way line and along the West line of said Lot 1, a distance of 352.70' back to the point for beginning of the addition containing 1.219 acres, more or less and subject to any and all servitudes, rights of use and/or rights of-way of record or use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Board of Alderpersons of the Town of Blanchard in due, legal and regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the Town of Blanchard are hereby changed to include within the limits and boundaries of said Town the above described property. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the property described above be zoned "Light Commercial with L-3 – Sale or consumption of low or high alcohol content beverages for on-premise consumption in a restaurant only". BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized to file, within ten (10) days of the final passage of this ordinance with the Clerk of the First Judicial District Court for Caddo Parish, a description of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed by this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this the provisions of this ordinance are hereby described severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Said Ordinance having been read and introduced on 9th day of December, 2025 by Galambos, notice of a public hearing having been published, said public hearing having been held, the title having been read and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Lee, second by Roberts, to adopt the ordinance, a roll call vote was taken and the following was had: YEAS: Lee, Fuller, Guin, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: Presley ABSTAIN: None And Ordinance 9 of 2025 was adopted this 10th day of March, 2026. Public Hearing – Ordinance 1 of 2026 – An Ordinance to enlarge the boundaries of the Town of Blanchard to include a tract of land containing 12.62 acres, more or less, located in the West half of the Northeast Quarter, Section 22, Township 19 North, Range 15 West, lying East of old LA Hwy. 173, North of LA Hwy 1 and West of the new LA Hwy 173, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (Lawler Luxury Resort) Introduced January 13, 2026 Public hearing was opened at 6:06 p.m. There being no public comments either for or against Ordinance 9 of 2025, the public hearing was closed at 6:07 p.m. Vote on Ordinance 1 of 2026 ORDINANCE 1 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD TO INCLUDE A TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, CONTAINING 12.62 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO (LAWLER LUXURY RESORTS LLC) WHEREAS, Section 172 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950 provides for annexation by petition; and, WHEREAS, a petition signed by more than the required percentage in value of the area described below has been filed with the Town Council to annex and bring within the corporate limits of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, the following described property, to-wit: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Board of Alderpersons of the Town of Blanchard in due, legal and regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the Town of Blanchard are hereby changed to include within the limits and boundaries of said Town the above described property. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the property described above be zoned "Light Commercial with L-3 – Sale or consumption of low or high alcohol content beverages for on-premise consumption in a restaurant only". BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized to file, within ten (10) days of the final passage of this ordinance with the Clerk of the First Judicial District Court for Caddo Parish, a description of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed by this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby described severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Said Ordinance having been read and introduced on 13th day of January, 2026 by Galambos, notice of a public hearing having been published, said public hearing having been held, the title having been read and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Fuller, second by Lee, to adopt the ordinance, a roll call vote was taken and the following was had: YEAS: Lee, Fuller, Guin, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: Presley ABSTAIN: None And Ordinance 1 of 2026 was adopted this 10th day of March, 2026. Public Hearing – Ordinance 2 of 2026 – An Ordinance to enlarge the boundaries of the Town of Blanchard to include a tract of land containing 58.12 acres, more or less, from the Northwest Corner of Section 4, Township 18 North, Range 15 West, R.T. Cole Succ., Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (E & L Development, Inc.) Introduced January 13, 2026 Public hearing was opened at 6:07 p.m. There being no public comments either for or against Ordinance 9 of 2025, the public hearing was closed at 6:08 p.m. Vote on Ordinance 2 of 2026 ORDINANCE 2 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD TO INCLUDE A TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, CONTAINING 58.12 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO (E & L DEVELOPMENT, INC.) WHEREAS, Section 172 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950 provides for annexation by petition; and, WHEREAS, a petition signed by more than the required percentage in value of the area described below has been filed with the Town Council to annex and bring within the corporate limits of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, the following described property, to-wit: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Board of Alderpersons of the Town of Blanchard in due, legal and regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the Town of Blanchard are hereby changed to include within the limits and boundaries of said Town the above described property. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the property described above be zoned "Commercial Industrial". BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized to file, within ten (10) days of the final passage of this ordinance with the Clerk of the First Judicial District Court for Caddo Parish, a description of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed by this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby described severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Said Ordinance having been read and introduced on 13th day of January, 2026 by Galambos, notice of a public hearing having been published, said public hearing having been held, the title having been read and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Fuller, second by Lee, to adopt the ordinance, a roll call vote was taken and the following was had: YEAS: Lee, Fuller, Guin, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: Presley ABSTAIN: None And Ordinance 2 of 2026 was adopted this 10th day of March, 2026. Public Hearing – Ordinance 3 of 2026 – An Ordinance to enlarge the boundaries of the Town of Blanchard to include a tract of land containing 100.32 acres, more or less, located in Section 4, Township 18 North, Range 15 West and Section 33, Township 19 North, Range 15 West, R. T. Cole Succ, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto Geo.#: 191532-0010052-00 (E & L Development, Inc.)Introduced January 13, 2026 Public hearing was opened at 6:08 p.m. There being no public comments either for or against Ordinance 9 of 2025, the public hearing was closed at 6:09 p.m. Vote on Ordinance 3 of 2026 ORDINANCE 3 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD TO INCLUDE A TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, CONTAINING 100.32 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO (E & L DEVELOPMENT, INC.) WHEREAS, Section 172 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950 provides for annexation by petition; and, WHEREAS, a petition signed by more than the required percentage in value of the area described below has been filed with the Town Council to annex and bring within the corporate limits of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, the following described property, to-wit: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Board of Alderpersons of the Town of Blanchard in due, legal and regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the Town of Blanchard are hereby changed to include within the limits and boundaries of said Town the above described property. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the property described above be zoned "Commercial Industrial". BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized to file, within ten (10) days of the final passage of this ordinance with the Clerk of the First Judicial District Court for Caddo Parish, a description of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed by this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby described severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Said Ordinance having been read and introduced on 13th day of January, 2026 by Galambos, notice of a public hearing having been published, said public hearing having been held, the title having been read and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Lee, second by Fuller, to adopt the ordinance, a roll call vote was taken and the following was had: YEAS: Lee, Fuller, Guin, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: Presley ABSTAIN: None And Ordinance 3 of 2026 was adopted this 10th day of March, 2026. Introduction of Ordinance 6 of 2026 – An Ordinance to enlarge the boundaries of the Town of Blanchard by annexing a certain portion of the Pine Hill Road Dedication, specifically from the existing limits of the Town of Blanchard in Section 2, Township 18 North, Range 15 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Pine Hill Road Dedication) Mayor Galambos introduced Ordinance 6 of 2026 by title only. Introduction of Ordinance 7 of 2026 – An Ordinance to enlarge the boundaries of the Town of Blanchard to include three (3) tracts of land as follows: 0.788 acres, more or less, 4.332 acres, more or less and 7.314 acres, more or less, all located in Section 1, Township 18 North, Range 15 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. (KDDT, LLC)Geo#: 181501-003-0023-00 – 0.788 acres Geo#: 181501-000-0120-00 – 4.332 acresGeo#: 181501-000-0213-00 – 7.314 acres Mayor Galambos introduced Ordinance 7 of 2026 by title only. Introduction of Ordinance 8 of 2026 – An Ordinance to Clarify and Establish a Defined Rate Structure for Water and Sewer Based on Customer Classifications and Consumption; Confirmation of the Monthly Base Rate Per Connection; Adoption of an Annual Rate Adjustment Tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) With a Minimum Annual Increase of Three and One-Half (3.5%) Per Cent; Establishment of a Specific Implementation Date for Annual Adjustments; and Inclusion of a One-Time Five & No/100 ($5.00) Dollar Monthly Rate Increase Effective July 2026 to Address Additional Utility System Debt Service, and otherwise providing with respect thereto Mayor Galambos introduced Ordinance 8 of 2026 by title only. Resolution 5 of 2026 – A Resolution Acknowledging that the Town Council has reviewed an internal "Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Report" concerning the Town of Blanchard's Wastewater Treatment Facility RESOLUTION 5 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE TOWN COUNCIL HAS REVIEWED AN INTERNAL "MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION REPORT" CONCERNING THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY WHEREAS, the state permits under which the Town of Blanchard's Wastewater Treatment Plant operates require an internal survey form to be completed annually and submitted to the Town Council for review; and WHEREAS, forms for the past year have been completed by Town administrative personnel after consultation with engineering and operational personnel, and are attached hereto; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Blanchard in due, legal and regular session convened, as follows: That the Town Council acknowledges that it has reviewed the attached survey forms for the year 2025, and that the following actions have been set forth to maintain permit requirements contained in the Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit, number LA0038903,a. Continue to carry out the comprehensive plan for phased implementation of major equipment rehab/replacement as required by the amended compliance order. (Enforcement Tracking No.WE-C-11-00144A, A1 No. 40806) b. Continue to be proactive with reporting and preventative maintenance programs. c. Continue to modify and improve the collection system to reduce inflow and infiltration. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or items of this resolution or the application hereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts hereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.On motion of Lee, seconded by Fuller, Resolution 5 of 2026 was duly adopted this 10th day of March, 2026. All voted yea. Petition for annexation of Daniel Robert Neubert and Laura Hemperly Neubert of a certain tract of land containing 14.50 acres, more or less, located in Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 15 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon Geo#: 191527-000-0119-00 Fuller made motion, seconded by Roberts to accept the petition for annexation presented by Daniel Robert Neubert and Laura Hemperly Neubert. All voted yea. February 2026 financials to be emailed when completed February 2026 financials were emailed on March 10, 2026. Report From: Gerald Allen, Chief of Police reported for the month of February there were 7 felony arrests, 15 warrants served and 80 tickets written with 118 violations and no use of force complaints. Comments by the Mayor fundraising has begun for the 4th of July event There being no further business to come before the meeting Fuller made a motion to adjourn, second by Roberts. All voted yea. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Jim Galmbos, Mayor Candy Foshee, Town Clerk

**** TOWN OF OIL CITY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 Present: Mayor Cheryl Clifton Driskell, Aldermen Jackson, Clifton, Jones, Barkschat and Town Clerk Veronica Brown, Chief of Police Laing and members of the Public Absent: Town Attorney Doug Dominick, Aldermen Frieson There was a quorum Mayor Cheryl called the meeting to order 6:00 pm, Alderman Clifton then led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Jones to approve the Agenda. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: There were no public comments on agenda items Mayor’s Report: Mayor Cheryl explained what happened during the bad weather. Updates on the upcoming Gusher Days 05/02/2026 & Easter Egg Hunt 04/04/2026 Staff Reports: Police Department- No use of force incidents for the month of January, he also gave a thank you to the Mayor on the handling of the recent weather event Water/Sewer Department- No report Fire District 7- Ms Neicy Bass reported there the burn ban has been lifted, there had been 9 fires in the last72 hours and gave thanks to the Mayor & Aldermen for all of the work put in on the recent weather event Approval of Minutes: January 20, 2026 A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Jones to approve the Minutes. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of Financials: January 2026 After a brief discussion by Alderman Clifton, a motion was made by Alderman Clifton, seconded by Alderman Jones to approve the Financials. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 1. Approval for the Mayor to declare a State of Emergency for the Town of Oil City for Winter Storm FERN-EM-3638, with incident period of 01/23/2026-01/27/2026. A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Jones to approve the Agenda. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 2. Discussion of the position of Mayor to be re-classed from a part-time position to a full-time position. A discussion was held, Alderman Clifton advised that the town clerk call surrounding areas and inquire on the Mayor salary and benefits. Follow-up discussion to be held at March Council Meeting. Public Comments on non-agenda items: NONE Adjourn: There being no further business, a motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Alderman Barkschat the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 pm. Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. for a Regular Session of the Board of Aldermen. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers Cheryl Clifton Driskell, Mayor Veronica Brown LCMC, Clerk Mmm **** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANCHARD MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Galambos, Alderpersons Lee, Fuller, Guin, Presley, Roberts, Chief Allen, Perry Fuller, Candy Foshee, Town Clerk Mayor Galambos called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Presley Invocation was given by Chief Allen Questions and Statements of Citizens – Jayne Tappe addressed to the council two questions regarding Magnolia Water and the property between Linda Lane and Womack. Her questions were answered satisfactorily. Motion made by Fuller to approve the minutes of Regular Meeting held January 13, 2026, second by Roberts. All voted yea. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 4 of 2026 – An Ordinance to amend Section 3.8 of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, Establishing Compensation for Elected and Appointed Officials and otherwise providing with respect thereto Public hearing was opened at 6:04 p.m. There being no public comments either for or against Ordinance 4 of 2026, the public hearing was closed at 6:05 p.m. Vote on ordinance 4 of 2026 ORDINANCE 4 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD, LOUISIANA, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Blanchard, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, as follows: Section 1. Section 3.8 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Blanchard is amended and re-enacted to read as follows: Section 3.8 Establishing Compensation for Elected and Appointed Officials "The monthly/annual salaries of the elected and appointed officials are as follows: Town Clerk $58,492.93 Annually Effective February 11. 2026 Section 2. If any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. Section 3. All ordinances or resolutions or parts hereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Town hereby ratifies any payments heretofore made to any such public officials. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of the ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby replaced. Said Ordinance having been read and introduced on the 13th day January, 2026 by Galambos, notice of a public hearing having been published, said public hearing having been held, the title having been read and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Lee, seconded by Fuller, to adopt the ordinance, a roll call vote was taken and the following was had: YEAS: Lee, Fuller, Guin, Presley, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None And Ordinance 4 of 2026 was adopted this 10th day of February, 2026. Resolution 3 of 2026 – A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Complete and Submit an Application for 2025-2026 Grant Funds from the Louisiana Governmental Assistance Program (LGAP) RESOLUTION 3 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR 2025-2026 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOUISIANA GOVERNMENTALASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LGAP) WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the Town of Blanchard, Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana, wish to apply for grant funds from the Louisiana Governmental Assistance Program (LGAP) for the purchase and outfitting of a new police vehicle; WHEREAS, the Town of Blanchard maintains a municipal Police Department that provides law enforcement functions for the Town's 3,300 residents; WHEREAS, a number of the Town's existing police vehicles are over 8 years old and are functionally obsolete; WHEREAS, Town's Police Department understands that there are elevated community expectations associated with punctual and reliable response to resident's emergency needs; WHEREAS, the Town's Police Department is committed to maintaining public safety built on a foundation of justice and through stronger alliances with the communities it serves; WHEREAS, a new police vehicle will greatly benefit the Town's Police Department in meeting these stated goals and help improve service and response times; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen, in regular session convened, this 10th day of February, 2026 that they do hereby authorize and fully support the application for LGAP funds in the amount of $35,000, and do authorize the Mayor of the Town of Blanchard to execute the application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. Motion made to accept Resolution 3 of 2026 by Fuller, seconded by Lee. After being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Lee, Fuller, Guin, Presley, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None And Resolution 3 of 2026 was duly adopted this 10th day of February 2026. Resolution 4 of 2026 - A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Complete and Submit an Application for 2025-2026 Grant Funds from the Community Water Enrichment Fund Program (CWEF) RESOLUTION 4 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR 2025-2026 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND (CWEF) PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the Town of Blanchard, Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana, wish to apply for a grant of funds from the Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) for improvements and upgrades to its water distribution system; WHEREAS, the Town of Blanchard owns, operates, and maintains a large public water system serving approximately 22,000 residents in north-central Caddo Parish, Louisiana; WHEREAS, the Town's water distribution system includes 3"-20" water mains that serve those 22,000 residents in an approximate 120 square mile service area roughly bounded by Cross Lake, Caddo Lake, the Red River, and the State of Texas; WHEREAS, the Town's water distribution system occasionally experiences water mains leaks, blowouts, and breaks during winter weather that drain water from the system, reduce system pressures below recommended minimums, and require that the Town issue water boil advisories; WHEREAS, the Town is unable to effectively and efficiently detect leaks in the water distribution due to the large geographical size of the water system service area and the relatively low population density; WHEREAS, the proposed CWEF funding will be used to purchase and install automated isolation valves at strategic locations in the water distribution system; WHEREAS, these improvements will directly and beneficially impact all residents of the Town's public water system by enhancing the Town's ability to maintain water pressure in the water distribution mains, increase system reliability and sustainability, and reduce or eliminate direct threats to public health, safety, and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen, in regular session convened, this 10th day of February 2026 that they do hereby authorize and fully support the application for CWEF funds in the amount of $35,000, and do authorize the Mayor of the Town of Blanchard to execute the application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. Motion made to accept Resolution 4 of 2026 by Fuller, seconded by Lee. After being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Lee, Fuller, Guin, Presley, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None And Resolution 4 of 2026 was duly adopted this 10th day of February 2026. January 2026 Financials to be emailed when completed January 2026 financials will be emailed when completed. Report From: Perry Fuller, Utility Manager – One meter set by plumber, no cutoff in January, 485 locate tickets. Gerald Allen, Chief of Police – No use of force complaints in January, several warrant arrests were made in January. Comments by the Mayor –Bryan Kaufler, who is retired from city of Bossier, was a great asset during the recent winter ice issues as a consultant for Town of Blanchard-Blanchard Utilities. It is suggested that we keep Mr. Kaufler as a consultant when needed. Captain Tony LeBlanc, with the Caddo Parish Sheriff Department was a great help also during the recent winter ice issues. They used their drone to fly the entire distribution system to help find leaks. Captain LeBlanc was quick to tell us that they would be available anytime to help. I also want to thank our water plant operators, Lonnie Smith, Matt Alexander and R. J. Swinford, who stayed 24/7 at the water plant during winter ice issues. There being no further business, Fuller made motion to adjourn, seconded by Presley. All vote yea. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Jim Galambos, Mayor Candy Foshee, Town Clerk

**** VILLAGE OF IDA COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 09,2026, 7:20 PM AT TOWN HALL Meeting Was Called To Order: By Mayor Shaw. The Mayor Opened with Prayer. Present Alderman Gott, Alderman Anders, Alderman Phelps, Police Chief David Austin, Clerk Eugenia Humbles. Reading and Approval of Agenda Alderman Anders Made Motion to Approve and Seconded by Alderman Phelps. Previous Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2026, Were Read. Alderman Anders Made Motion to Approve and Seconded by Alderman Phelps. Financial Report Was Given By Mayor Shaw And Clerk Eugenia Humbles. Motion To Approve Made by Alderman Phelps and Seconded by Alderman Anders. BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Water Meters—Staff Training Set For April 28th -29th Fish Fry/Bingo—Went Well-Need New Bingo Machine Viking Painting (Water Tower)—Completed-LDH Tested Water And Approved. NEW BUSINESS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 2026 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 2015 OF THE VILLAGE OF IDA REGARDING SANITARY SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL; UPDATING DIVISION 5 ON RATES AND CHARGES (There will be a public hearing prior to the adoption of this ordinance at the Village’s regular meeting place in the Village Hall Meeting Room located at the19705 South Louisiana Street, Ida, LA 71044 on April 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM) Introduction vote: 3 AYES 0 NAYS. Streetlights Rates—Introduced Rate Increase – Public Hearing On 3/9/2026 At 6:30pm – No Attendance A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF IDA 3 of 2026 – ADJUSTING THE ANNUAL STREET LIGHT FEE. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 9th day of March,2026 by the Board of Aldermen. Fish Fry Dates Set. April 11th, June 20th, August 22nd Fireworks Date Set-July 3rd. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Nothing To Add CHIEF OF POLICE Conference In Alexandria Went Well Adjournment Motion Made by Alderman Phelps and Seconded by Alderman Gott AT 8:18 PM. MAYOR KENNETH SHAW, CLERK EUGENIA HUMBLES

**** PUBLIC NOTICE OF LIQUIDATION AND DISSOLUTION Pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 12:1-1407, public notice is hereby given that Hargrove, Smelley & Strickland (A Professional Law Corporation), a Louisiana corporation (the “Corporation”), domiciled in the Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana, with its principal office located at 401 Edwards Street, Suite 1600, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, is to be dissolved and liquidated out of court, voluntarily, pursuant to the Articles of Dissolution, filed with the Louisiana Secretary of State on February 13, 2026. Any person or entity having a claim against the Corporation, including contingent or unliquidated claims, is required should submit a written statement of the claim to Hargrove, Smelley & Strickland (A Professional Law Corporation), Attn: Paul A. Strickland, at 333 Texas Street, Suite 450, Shreveport, LA 71101, immediately, providing: (1) the name of the creditor; (2) the nature and amount of the claim; (3) the date when the claim arose or will arise; and (4) documentation or evidence supporting the claim (if available). A claim against the dissolved Corporation will be extinguished by peremption unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three years of the publication of this notice under Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:1-1407 (subject to earlier peremption pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:11406(C), if applicable, and subject to sooner prescription by operation of law. The Inquisitor March 13, 2026 March 20, 2026

**** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals addressed to the Town of Vivian for the construction of Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements in Caddo Parish, Louisiana for the Town of Vivian, hereinafter called “Owner”, will be received at the Vivian Town Hall, 112 West Alabama Street, P.O. Box 832, Vivian, Louisiana 71082 on April 2 nd , 2026 at 10:00 a.m. C.S.T. and then publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after closing will be returned unopened. The Contract Documents (including Construction Drawings and Specifications) were prepared by BALAR Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 631 Milam Street, Suite 300, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101, and may be examined without charge at their office. A full set of Contract Documents (PDF electronic format on CD or USB Drive) may be obtained upon payment of a $ 25.00 deposit. A PDF electronic format of the Contract Documents may be emailed upon request at no charge. A cashier's check, certified check, or acceptable Bidder's Bond payable to the Owner in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the largest possible total for the bid submitted including consideration of alternates, must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a Contract and execute such bonds as may be required. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable in the Department of Treasury Circular No. 570 or that it is a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the Bond amount may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246, all applicable laws and regulations of the federal government and the State of Louisiana, and bonding and insurance requirements. The Owner hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this Advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award. To bid and perform Work covered by these documents, the Contractor must be licensed under Classification IV – Municipal and Public Works Construction. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Each bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid, and to reject any and all bids received per State Public Bid Law as outlined in Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bids may be held forty-five (45) days. James Ronnie Festavan, Mayor Town of Vivian, Louisiana

**** LEGAL NOTICE – Gus Stills vs. Schwonda Garner, Docket No. 640325 - F, First Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. SCHWONDA GARNER is party in the above captioned matter, and her whereabouts are presently unknown. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of SCHWONDA GARNER, or having information regarding her current address is requested to contact the appointed Curator Ad Hoc, Attorney Taunton Melville, at (318) 200-0897 or TMelville@MelvilleLawFirm.com, or by mail at 1800 Jimmie Davis Hwy, Ste C, Bossier City, LA 71112

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: SUCCESSION OF ROBERT LEE COOPER; Docket No. 630,318-C; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that BETTY JOHNSON JACKSON has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on BETTY JOHNSON JACSKON is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: DELTA INVESTMENTS WITH UNION BANK AS SECURED PARTY D/B/A DELTA INVESTMENTS vs. LARRY J. WINCHELL, ET AL; Docket No. 655,531-C; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that LARRY J. WINCHELL has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on LARRY J. WINCHELL is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District Meeting Minutes for Regular Scheduled Board Meeting: Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 12:00 noon Present: Allen Lindsay, Joe Vail, Deidre Hollis, Aaron Johnson, Amber Swanner and JoLynn Smith. Absent: Alma Williams and Conchita Doyle Guests: Vickie Vail Meeting was called to order by Deidre Hollis. Roll call by Aaron Johnson: Present: Allen Lindsay, Joe Vail, and Deidre Hollis. Absent Conchita Doyle and Alma Williams. Guest present were Vickie Vail. No comments. Invocation led by Joe Vail. Pledge of Allegiance led by Deidre Hollis. Motion made by Joe Vail and seconded by Deidre Hollis to accept Meeting Minutes January 8 and February 12, 2026. All in favor motion carried. Motion made by Deidre Hollis and seconded by Joe Vail to approve and accept the financials and pay bills for January and February 2026. All in favor motion carried. Director’s report given by Aaron Johnson. Director’s report includes Maintenance report, February schedule, February Safety training meeting, Training center buzz, Employee updates, Education Conference, GUMBO, Community outreach, Grant updates, Upcoming meetings. Motion made by Joe Vail and seconded by Deidre Hollis to accept the Director’s report. All in favor motion carried. No Old Business. New business. A. Social Media Policy and Updated Purchasing and Disbursement Policy. Motion made by Deidre Hollis and seconded by Joe Vail to accept Policies as written. All is favor motion carried. B. Approve 2026 Service Agreement with Super Bee Raceway LLC. Motion made by Joe Vail and seconded by Deidre Hollis to accept Service Agreement. All in favor motion carried. Motion made by Deidre Hollis and seconded by Joe Vail to adjourn meeting. All in favor motion carried. Next Regular Board Meeting will be held: Thursday, April 9, 2026 @ 12:00 noon Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 12:00 noon Aaron Johnson /Secretary-Treasurer @ JPASD – 115 Watts Street – Jonesboro, LA Unofficial Minutes Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 20, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, Preston Lamar Carney, have been convicted of 14:42(A) RAPE IN THE 1ST DEGREE on Nov 23, 2020. My address is: 1012 S Hudson Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251 Race: White Sex: Male Date of Birth: 07/13/2001 Height: 5’11” Weight: 240 Hair Color: Red Eye Color: Hazel Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Mar 18 & 20, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, Christopher Scott Jenkins, have been convicted of 14:81 INDECENT BEHAVIOR WITH JUVENILES on Aug 21, 2000. My address is: 627 GARR RD, RUSTON, LA 71270 Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 04/13/1979 Height: 5’5” Weight: 150 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Mar 20 & 22, 2026.

21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 63859 HANK E MATHIS Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 1 April, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: 2013 SOUTHERN HOMES 28 X 56 MOBILE HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBERS DSD061850ALA AND DSD061850ALB Seized as the property of defendant HANK E MATHIS and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This is the 17th day of March 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 03/20/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 20, 2026.