PUBLIC NOTICE DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS Be it known and declared that the governing authority of Ward No. 8 of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "Ward"), did meet in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the Ward on Saturday, June 27, 2026, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit: PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) Shall Ward No. 8 of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "Ward"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of 1.21 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Ward (an estimated $31,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and upkeeping public cemeteries located therein, said millage to represent a 0.02 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 1.19 mill tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held on October 24, 2015? There was found by said count and canvass that there was a total of 203 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 62 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 141 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, it has been declared by the governing authority of the Ward that the proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the Ward on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Results by precinct are available from the Parish Administrator of the Police Jury during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of StateÕs website (voterportal.sos.la.gov). The actual cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, is $961.72. Ward No. 8 of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 26, 2026) Cost: $60.00

PUBLIC NOTICE VERMILION PARISH DRAWING OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 ELECTION The Board of Election Supervisors will officially meet on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Vermilion Parish Registrar of Voters, 100 N. State Street, Abbeville, LA 70510 to draw commissioners who will serve for the November 3, 2026 Election. The public is invited to attend. The Board of Election Supervisors will officially meet on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Vermilion Parish Registrar of Voters, 100 N. State Street, Abbeville, LA 70510 to draw commissioners who will serve for the November 3, 2026 Election. The public is invited to attend. DIANE MEAUX BROUSSARD VERMILION PARISH CLERK OF COURT BOARD OF ELECTION SUPERVISORS (PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 26, 2026) Cost: $30.00

NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to article IV, section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on September 17, 2026, Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC (“Delta South”), a natural gas public utility having facilities to permit the local distribution of natural gas to residential and commercial customers in the parishes listed below, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) its Evaluation Report pursuant to its Gas Operation Rate Stabilization Plan (“RSP”) Rider for the test year ended June 30, 2026 (“TY 2026”), in accordance with LPSC Order No. U-37345. Delta South’s Gas Operations RSP filing, if approved by the LPSC as filed, will result in a rate increase of approximately $9.30 million annually inclusive of impacts due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), effective as of December 16, 2026. Affected Parishes: Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Rapides, St. Helena, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon, and Washington. Delta South’s RSP filing for the 2026 Test Year reflects an Earned Return on Equity (“EROE”) of 5.30% and pursuant to the RSP’s cost of service sharing mechanism, the EROE requires a rate adjustment by Delta South. It is estimated that the requested net rate increase will have the following effect on average monthly bills: a Residential customer using 27 CCF will increase approximately $4.99; and a Small Commercial-Firm Service customer using 155 CCF will increase approximately $28.65. The Company’s filing and its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address: Records Division 602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 Telephone: (225) 342-3157 Toll Free (800) 256-2397 DELTA SOUTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC (PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 26, 2026) Cost: $54.00

DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTSÊ Be it known and declared that the governing authority of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2-A of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "District"), did meet in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the District on Saturday, June 27, 2026, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit:Ê PROPOSITIONÊ (MILLAGE RENEWAL)Ê Shall Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2-A of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy an 18.26 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $527,700 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating the district's drainage works?Ê There was found by said count and canvass that there was a total of 268 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 145 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 123 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, it has been declared by the governing authority of the District that the proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Results by precinct are available from the Secretary of the District during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State's website (voterportal.sos.la.gov). The actual cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, is $2,210.70.Ê Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2-A of the Parish of Vermilion, State of LouisianaÊ (PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 26, 2026) Cost: $60.00

ABBEVILLE HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Date: August 25, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District Office, 124 North State Street, Suite 100, Abbeville, Louisiana 
Call to Order
President Patrick Duhon called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Swearing in of Commissioner
Attorney Roger Boynton swore in Commissioner Stacy Landry for a 6 year term on the Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board. 
Attendance
Commissioners Present: Michael Bertrand, Patrick Duhon, Jimmie Steen, Stacy Landry, Bud Zaunbrecher.
Absent: Carlton Campbell
Others Present: Engineer Kim Touchet, Engineer Brian Primeaux, Attorney Roger Boynton, and Secretary Lauren Romero.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the July 28, 2026 meeting were unanimously approved following a motion by Commissioner Jimmie Steen and a second by Commissioner Stacy Landry.
Public Comments
None.
Financial Reports
Executive Director Gautreaux presented the Monthly Profit and Loss Report, Year-to-Date Profit and Loss Report, Monthly Budget vs. Actual Report, Year-to-Date Budget vs. Actual Report, Accounts Payable Report, Accounts Receivable Report, and the Balance Sheet Summary.
A motion to accept the financial reports was unanimously approved following a motion by Commissioner Michael Bertrand and a second by Commissioner Jimmie Steen.
Engineer Report 
Engineer Kim Touchet provided an update on ongoing projects. Change Order No. 6 was presented for the Clean Gulf Port Priority Project. This change order was to add upgrades to the office space, kitchen and building. The total is $22,648.86. Change order No. 6 was unanimously approved following a motion by Commissioner Stacy Landry and a second by Commissioner Bud Zaunbrecher in the amount of $22,648.86. 
The Contractor is close to the final completion of the project. The old office trailer was moved. The tenants have moved into the building following the Partial Substantial Completion, which was approved in the last meeting. Partial Payment No. 8 to Diversified Construction of Louisiana in the amount of $54,229.20 was unanimously approved following a motion by Commissioner Jimmie Steen and a second by Commissioner Stacy Landry. 
Engineer Kim Touchet provided an update on the Intracoastal City Boat Launch Dredging. He presented Partial payment No. 3 to Curranco LLC. There was a 10-item deficiency list, as the contractor has normal items most contractors have at the end of a project. Today, a letter was received from the State due to the contractor putting the spoil site on the incorrect side of the stakes. A motion to approve Partial Payment No. 3 to Curranco, LLC, in the amount of $15,841.80 was unanimously approved following a motion by Commissioner Stacy Landry and a second by Commissioner Bud Zaunbrecher. 
Legal Report
Attorney Roger Boynton is finishing up the leases and waiting on the Workforce Training Center’s company to review the submitted lease for any changes.
Old Business
Executive Director Gautreaux explained the proposal for the Organic Fertilizer Plant. Gautreaux has been speaking to this potential tenant for the last 6 months and he is looking for a 4,000-5,000 sq. ft. building. He will offer lease options for the tenant to maintenance the building vs AHTD to maintenance the building. He discussed other property that may be an option to put this Organic Fertilizer Plant as well.  
A motion to give Executive Director Nicholas Gautreaux authority to move forward with quotes for construction costs, to not exceed $200,000.00 was unanimously approved following a motion by Commissioner Stacy Landry and a second by Commissioner Jimmie Steen.
A motion to give Executive Director Nicholas Gautreaux and Attorney Roger Boynton authority to enter into a lease agreement with the Organic Fertilizer Plant, was unanimously approved following a motion by Commissioner Stacy Landry and a second by Jimmie Steen.
Gautreaux gave an update on the Freshwater City Bypass, as the final gate will be put on September 1st. 
Gautreaux updated the board on the bond financing and discussed consolidating the financials. The Port Priority funding was discussed to build GCMF a new paint booth, aprons at turn arounds at the Port, as well as to redo some roads at the port. 
There are two Nigerian Barge Rigs that have been on our property for about 8-9 years. Gulf Coast Marine Fabricators did initial work on it 9-10 years ago and they have been sitting since. Gautreaux is asking for approval to draft a letter, with Attorney Roger Boynton, to use means to have them move their barges off.
A motion to give Executive Director Nicholas Gautreaux and Attorney Roger Boynton authority to take the appropriate steps to notify the Nigerian Barge Rig company to remove or enter into a lease agreement for the space they are utilizing, was unanimously approved following a motion by Commissioner Michael Bertrand and a second by Bud Zaunbrecher.
Gautreaux gave an update on the Port Security/Training Center. The Port Priority project phases have been provided, the 1st phase will be the Roof Phase, the 2nd phase will be the Exterior Facade and Parking Lot, and the 3rd phase will be the interior. They are in the final steps of the negotiations of the lease. 
New Business 
Gautreaux gave an update on FINNCO, they are interested in renewing their lease. They will renegotiate the lease as they want to add more property and more frontage to the lease. He is hoping to negotiate longer lease this time. The lease is planned to be reviewed at the next meeting. 
Gautreaux explained the Wastewater Agreement with Hydroserve is up and he is asking for approval to renew the agreement, keeping the price as is. A motion to approve the Wastewater Agreement with Hydroserve for 1 year to keep price as-is and all remaining terms of the agreement the same was unanimously approved following a motion by Commissioner Stacy Landry and a second by Commissioner Michael Bertrand.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting was unanimously approved following a motion by Commissioner Michael Bertrand and a second by Commissioner Jimmie Steen.
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Carlton Campbell Patrick Duhon
Secretary-Treasurer President (PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 26, 2026) Cost: $162.00

**** MINUTES BELCHER VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING BELCHER MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 411 CHARLES STREET BELCHER, LOUISIANA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Fant called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE – Mayor Fant led all in the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION – Mayor Fant led the invocation. ROLL CALL/VERIFICATION OF QUORUM – Board of Aldermen present for Roll Call were Mallory Brantly, Peter Scurlock and Catherine Crain. Following Roll Call the Village Clerk verified that a quorum was present. Also present were Village Clerk Dianna White, Chief of Police Major Fant and members of the public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Motion to approve the agenda as presented was made by Catherine Crain and seconded by Peter Scurlock, all present approved. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - There were none. 2. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT – Motion to accept as presented for July and August 2026 was made by Peter Scurlock, seconded by Catherine Crain, all present approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion to approve the Minutes for July 6, 2026 and August 3, 2026 Regular Village Council Meetings was made by Catherine Crain, seconded by Peter Scurlock, all present approved. 4. DISCUSSION AND MOTION OF LANDSCAPING AT BOOM OR BUST SIGN – Motion made by Catherine Crain, seconded by Mallory Brantly to approve the bid from Hoogland’s, all present approved. 5. DISCUSSION AND MOTION FOR GENERATOR AT THE VILLAGE HALL – Motion was made by Peter Scurlock, seconded by Catherine Crain to approve the bid from Wheeler Generator, all present approved. 6. DISCUSSION AND MOTION FOR SHADE COVER FOR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT – Motion made Catherine Crain, seconded by Peter Scurlock to approve the bid from Kincaid Recreation. All present approved. 7. NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY DAY PROCLAMATION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 – 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON AGENDA ITEMS – Jonathan Reich, Belcher resident asked the Mayor if the Village had applied for the Fall Fest Grant. Mayor Fant stated that she had but, had not received a response if it had been approved. MAYORS’S REPORT – Read by Mayor (copy of report in minutes book). ADJOURN – Motion to adjourn was made by Catherine Crain, seconded by Peter Scurlock all present approved. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Dianna White, Village Clerk Jennifer Fant, Mayor September 21, 2026

**** Ordinance # 4 OF 2026 THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF VILLAGE OF MOORINGSPORT on a motion duly made by Joshua Welch and seconded by Ashley Anderson the following ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the held at Town Hall Meeting located at 122 Groom Street, Mooringsport, LA 71060, on September 17, 2026 pursuant to due notice to the law and open to the public, at which meeting a quorum of the members of the Board of Aldermen were present: Whereas, pursuant to LA RS 39:1305 A. Each political subdivision shall cause to be prepared a budget presenting a complete financial plan for each fiscal year for the general fund and each special revenue fund. Whereas, pursuant to LA RS 39: 1305 B. The chief executive or administrative officer Of the political subdivision or, in the absence Of such positions, the equivalent thereof shall prepare the proposed budget. Whereas, pursuant to LA RS 33:404 A(5) A. The mayor shall have the following powers, duties, or responsibilities: (5) To prepare and submit an annual operations budget and a capital improvements budget for the municipality to the board of aldermen in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 39:1301 et seq. and any other supplementary laws or ordinances. Whereas, pursuant to LA RS 33:405 A(6) The mayor pro tempore shall have no additional authority to perform the duties of the mayor except as provided in this Subsection or upon the written consent of the mayor. BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor Pro Tempore of Mooringsport and the Board of Aldermen Village of Mooringsport in due and Legal Session convened, that the following ordinance was presented as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. AYES: Ashley Anderson, Joshua Welch NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT THUS, DONE AND SIGNED in Mooringsport Louisiana, on September 18, 2026. Joni Lindsay, Mayor Pro Tempore Tabitha Dandy, Village Clerk CERTIFICATE l, the undersigned, being the duly elected and acting Municipal Clerk Of Village of Mooringsport hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and complete copy Of the ordinance duly and unanimously adopted by the Board Of Aldermen of the Village of Mooringsport on September 18, 2026 I further certify that according to the minute book of the Village of which is in my possession, the foregoing ordinance has not been revoked, rescinded, or amended, directly or by inferenæ to this date. Date delivered to Mayor Pro Tempore: September 18, 2026 Date returned from Mayor Pro Tempore: September 18, 2026 Minute Book# Page# Mooringsport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on Tabitha Dandy, MUNICIPAL CLERK, Village of ooringsport Ordinance 4 of 2026 FY 2026-2027 Budget

**** MINUTES REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING VIVIAN TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 112 W. ALABAMA AVE. VIVIAN, LOUISIANA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Festavan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Alderman Samuel Hodge opened the meeting in prayer. PLEDGE - Mayor Festavan led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL / VERIFICATION OF QUORUM - Board of Aldermen present for Roll Call were Samuel Hodge, Raymond Williams, and Robert Green, Jr.; absent were James Martin and Denise Alexander. Following Roll Call the Town Clerk verified that a quorum was present. Also present were other elected officials and/or staff members: Police Chief Ryan Nelson, Town Clerk Kellie Morris, and Town Attorney Douglas Dominick. APPROVE AGENDA - Motion to approve the Agenda as presented was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by Samuel Hodge; all present approved. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - a. Joey Paulette was present to voice his concerns about 1) abused animals and 2) overgrown property, including some that is owned by the Town, and b. Huge Holland was also present and introduced himself as a candidate for Caddo District Judge. 2. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Financial report including budget-to-actual comparisons was presented by Mayor Festavan. Following the report and discussion, a motion to accept as presented was made by Samuel Hodge, seconded by Raymond Williams; all present approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion to approve the Minutes for the August 10, 2026 Regular Town Council Meeting and the August 31, 2026 Special Called Town Council Meeting in globo, as a unit, was made by Samuel Hodge, seconded by Raymond Wiliams; all present approved. 4. REVIEW OF POLICE DEPARTMENT PROBATIONARY STATUS - Demetria Stroy - Part-time Dispatcher - $11.00 per hour. (Hired August 10, 2026) Mayor Festavan called on Police Chief Nelson who stated that Ms. Story had resigned from her position at the Department and that he would be getting her letter of resignation to the Clerk. 5. HIRING OF POLICE PERSONNEL - THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER THE CHIEF OF POLICE’S RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL FOR THE VIVIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT: Tana Nicholson-Wilder - Part-time Police Officer - $18.00 per hour. Mayor Festavan called on Police Chief Nelson who spoke about his desire to hire Ms. Nicholson-Wider, who would specialize in handling the homeless issue in town, then asked her to introduce herself. Following her introduction, she informed all present of her past work history, education, experience, plans to address the problem and her desire to be here. Motion was then made to approve Police Chief Nelson’s recommendation to hire Ms. Nicholson-Wilder by Robert Green, Jr., seconded by Samuel Hodge; all present approved. * ZONING & CONDEMNATION MATTERS - Officer Bobby Smith A. ZONING/CONDEMNATION REPORT - 1) 308 W. Moore St. - Property owner, Robert Kovacs, was present on behalf of this property and spoke on the progress made and the work that will continue. Officer Smith then recommended that the matter be continued. Following his recommendation, motion to continue at the October 12, 2026 Regular Council Meeting was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by Samuel Hodge; all present approved. 2) 106 Kansas Ave. – Mr. Crye, property owner, was present on behalf of this property who stated that he was in the process of cleaning up the yard, the ground, at this time and Officer Smith recommended that this matter be given one more month. Motion to continue this matter at the October 12, 2026 Regular Town Council Meeting was made by Samuel Hodge, seconded by Raymond Williams; all present approved. 3) Additional addresses if applicable - a. 235 W. Atlanta St. - There have been no improvements and no response from the owner. Motion to continue at the October 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting was made by Samuel Hodge, seconded by Raymond Williams; all present approved. b. 211 E. Oklahoma Ave. - There have been no improvements, and repair work is needed. Also, the owner is deceased. Motion to place this property on the Condemnation List was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by Robert Green, Jr.; all present approved. c. 322 Camp Vivian St. - The owner of the mobile home at this address has been given 15 (fifteen) days to remove it from the property as the mobile home placed at the address is not the mobile home that was presented to the Council for the Variance at the August 10, 2026 Council Meeting. * Police Chief Nelson exited the Meeting at 6:36 p.m. Town Attorney Dominick also reported on the following addresses on the Condemnation List - 1) 202 Penrod Ln., and 2) 314 Penrod Ln. * CODE ENFORCEMENT MATTERS - Officer Johnnie Hough CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT - Officer Hough gave the following written and oral report: 24 (twenty-four) properties; 12 (twelve) new cases opened, 14 (fourteen) cases closed, and 1 (one) case was set to be heard in Environmental Court on Wednesday, September 16th. MAYOR’S REPORT - There was none. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY BOARD OF ALDERMEN - There were none. ADJOURN - Motion to adjourn was made by Samuel Hodge, seconded by Raymond Williams; all present approved. Meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Kellie Morris, Town Clerk Ronnie Festavan, Mayor September 21, 2026

**** DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS Be it known and declared that the governing authority of Caddo Parish Fire District Number Seven, State of Louisiana (the “District”), did meet in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the District on Saturday, June 27, 2026, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) Shall Caddo Parish Fire District Number Seven, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy and collect a special tax not to exceed 10.03 mills (the “Tax”) on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,417,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the District, provided that a portion of the Tax proceeds is required to be contributed to state and statewide retirement systems as provided in R.S. 11:82, said millage to represent a .03 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 10 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on March 28, 2015? There was found by said count and canvass that there was a total of 420 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 285 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 135 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, it has been declared by the governing authority of the District that the proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Results by precinct are available from the Secretary of the District during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov). The actual cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, is $1,252.77. Caddo Parish Fire District Number Seven, State of Louisiana.

**** VILLAGE OF HOSSTON MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Hosston met in regular session Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:30pm, in the Village Hall, Hosston, LA. Present: Mayor Kim Jaynes, Alderman Crystal Carnley, Alderman Henry Blunt, Alderman Misti Banks, Chief Jessie Colston, and Hayden Linn, Town Clerk. Absent: Also Present: Johnny Lonadier, Cleve McCoy, and Mindi Broussard. Alderman Carnley made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Alderman Blunt. All in favor, motion carried. Alderman Blunt made a motion to approve the minutes for the August 18, 2026, regular session meeting, seconded by Alderman Banks. All in favor, motion carried. Alderman Banks made a motion to approve the financials for August 2026, seconded by Alderman Blunt. All in favor, motion carried. Mayor Jaynes reminded the board that the funds for the LGAP grant were cut back to $10,000 and that the CWEF grant would remain $25,000, so it may take some time to come up with the funds to have the new water meters installed. She informed the board that the fraudulent attempts on the bank account had been handled and that there was also an attempt made on the town credit card. She is currently waiting to receive the new card in the mail. Since the new card has not arrived, Mayor Jaynes has sought council and received approval from the CPA to use her personal card to purchase items and receive reimbursement with all appropriate documentation provided. Alderman Carnley made a motion to adjourn at 6:45pm, seconded by Alderman Banks. All in favor, motion carried. Kim Jaynes, Mayor

**** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANCHARD MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. Mayor Galambos called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance led by Allen Invocation given by Lee Questions and Statements of Citizens – Mayor Tom Arceneaux addressed Alderperson Lee and said it was an honor to have worked as the Town Attorney of Blanchard during her time as Blanchard’s Town Clerk and as Alderperson. Motion by Fuller, second by Presley, to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of August 11, 2026. All voted yea. Motion made by Roberts to suspend the rules and add a matter not on the agenda under New Business as line item 1-A, which is “A partnership opportunity with the Blanchard Athletic Club presented by Chris Krackman”. Mayor Galambos advised there was a motion to suspend the rules and add a matter not on the agenda under New Business as line item 1-A. The motion was seconded by Fuller. The matter of suspending the rules and adding this matter to the agenda was moved and seconded and was opened for public comment. There were no public comments and the motion was moved to a roll call vote as follows: YEAS: Lee, Fuller, Guin, Presley, Roberts NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The motion passed unanimously and Item 1-A was added to the agenda. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Mr. John E. Atkins – Candidate for Public Service Commissioner, District 5 Mr. Adkins introduced himself and addressed the council as a candidate for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner, District 5. Agenda was amended to include this item as 1-A: A partnership opportunity with the Blanchard Athletic Club presented by Chris Krackman” Mr. Krackman presented documents to the Town Council regarding a proposal for the Town to contribute funding to Blanchard Athletic Club. The town will consult with the Town Attorney Curtis Joseph. Introduction by Title Only – Ordinance 15 of 2026 – An Ordinance Establishing and Protecting the Official Logos, Badges, Insignias and Any Other Identifying Marks of the Blanchard Police Department and providing for other matters in connection therewith Galambos introduced Ordinance 15 of 2026 by title only Update on meeting with fiber contractors held Wednesday, September 2, 2026 It was explained to the fiber contractors that if our twenty (20”) inch waterline was hit while boring, that it would create an emergency water outage that could not be immediately repaired. We were informed by our contractor that it could possibly take up to two to four weeks to for repairs. Mayor Galambos contacted David North with DOTD, who agreed that this would create a catastrophic situation and it was agreed that all boring would be moved to the north side of Highway 169 where there are no waterlines. Update on timeline of major infrastructure projects Jimmy Hagan, engineer with BALAR, gave an update on upcoming major infrastructure projects: Repainting the Cherry Hill and B & M water tanks – these tanks will be repainted back to back and work should start within the next 60 days. Replacing water lines from Blanchard Furrh to Stateline – the Town has been applying to fund this project for at least a decade to replace the old Longwood water lines that are 60-70 years old. It is approximately 45,000 feet of water lines which will be increased in size from 4” to 8” which will improve water pressure in that area. It is projected to take at least 3-4 months to complete. Replacement of Wastewater Treatment Plant – this project is already funded for a brand-new wastewater treatment plant which will include up to seven new lift stations, and the force main will be upgraded and upsized. Presentation of plaque to Patsy Guin Lee for years of service to the Town of Blanchard A plaque was presented to Alderperson Lee for her 43 years of service to the town of Blanchard. She served 19 years as Town Clerk and 24 years as an elected alderperson. Her current terms ends on December 31, 2026. There was a reception after the meeting for family and friends. Financials for August 2026 August 2026 financials will be emailed as they are completed. Report From: Perry Fuller, Utility Manager – August, 2026 – two onside meter sets 184 on cutoff list, 454 locates, the LDH Water Plant Sanitary Survey – everything was good. Gerald Allen, Chief of Police – there were no use of force complaints for the month of August, 2026. Fuller made motion to adjourn, seconded by Roberts. All voted yea. The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m. Jim Galambos, Mayor Candy Foshee, Town Clerk

**** VILLAGE OF IDA COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14,2026, 7:05 PM AT TOWN HALL Meeting Was Called To Order: By Mayor Shaw. Alderman Gott Opened with Prayer. Present Alderman Gott, Alderman Anders, Police Chief David Austin, Clerk Eugenia Humbles. Alderman Phelps was Absent. Reading and Approval of Agenda Alderman Gott Made Motion to Approve and Seconded by Alderman Anders. Previous Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2026 Were Read. Alderman Anders Made Motion to Approve and Seconded by Alderman Gott. Financial Report Was Given By Mayor Shaw And Clerk Eugenia Humbles. Motion To Approve Made by Alderman Gott and Seconded by Alderman Anders. BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Water Well #5 & #6—LDH to visit on 9/17/2026 Harvest Festival 2026—Is on October 3rd. Preparations are in order Street Lights—Annual Fee letters have been mailed out New Water Late Fee—Went into effect this month New Water Well Grant—Has been reinstated NEW BUSINESS Cemetery Day—We be on 9/20/2026 at 12:30pm Fish Fry / Bingo—Went well Community Center Thermostats Locks—Have been installed CHIEF OF POLICE Has recruited volunteer help for the harvest Festival Adjournment Motion Made by Alderman Anders and Seconded By Alderman Gott AT 8:08 PM. MAYOR KENNETH SHAW, CLERK EUGENIA HUMBLES