Notice

Publication Date

2026-03-24

Subcategory

Regular Meeting

Of the

Assumption Parish Police Jury

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

6:00 O’clock p.m.

1. The regular meeting of the Assumption Parish Police Jury was called to order by Police Jury President Jeff Naquin in the Assumption Parish Police Jury Chamber located at 4813 Highway 1, Napoleonville, Louisiana.

2. Police Jurors recorded as present were: Mr. Ron Alcorn, Ward 1; Mr. Jeff Naquin, Ward 2; Mr. Ira Patureau, Ward 3; Mr. Charles Breaux, Ward 4; Mr. Chris Carter, Ward 6; Mr. Leroy Blanchard, Ward 7; Mr. Myron Matherne; and Mr. Jamie Ponville, Ward 8.

Police Juror recorded as absent was: Mr. Michael Dias, Ward 5

3. President Jeff Naquin led the prayer followed by the pledge of allegiance.

4. Police Juror Myron Matherne offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, “THAT, the Jury approve to accept any corrections and approval of minutes of the February 25, 2026 Regular Meeting.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

5. President Jeff Naquin opened the meeting to the public for comments, questions or concerns regarding the items listed on the agenda. Following three (3) calls, no public comments were received.

6. President Jeff Naquin recognized the Drainage Committee Chairman Jamie Ponville, who stated that the committee met and recommended the following matters: approved to accept the low bid for the Marais Area Drainage Improvements, Sage Construction $1,141,518.75 and authorize the President and Secretary-Treasurer to sign all necessary contract and project documentation pending all funding agents have concurred and funding is available and approved to sweep the Klotzville outfall canal.

7. Police Juror Jamie Ponville, offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, “THAT, the Jury approve the Drainage Committee report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

8. President Jeff Naquin recognized the Acting Personnel Committee Chairman Chris Carter, who stated that the committee met and recommended the following matters: approved one (1) additional week of FMLA for Custodian for 2026, approved to follow the Parish Manager’s recommendation to restructure the Public Works department with the recommended changes as presented and approved and authorized for the Mosquito Control Supervisor to interview and hire 3 contract mosquito drivers.

9. Police Juror Chris Carter, offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, “THAT, the Jury approve the Personnel Committee report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

10. President Jeff Naquin recognized the Road & Bridge Committee Chairman Ron Alcorn, who stated that the committee met and recommended the following matters: approved the application, quantity, and placement of speed bumps for Phillip Street as presented; approved the application, quantity, and placement of speed bumps for Leonie Street between Highway 70 & Lee Drive only as presented; approved the application, quantity, and placement of 1 speed bump only in the center of Cypress Street with Justin Clement having the authority to discuss with the residents and approved the application, quantity, and placement of 1 speed bump only in the center of Claiborne Street with Justin Clement having the authority to discuss with the residents.

11. Police Juror Ron Alcorn, offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, “THAT, the Jury approve the Road & Bridge Committee Report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

12. President Jeff Naquin stated that the Finance Committee met and recommended the following matters: approved to pay List of Bills submitted through March 5, 2026; approved to charge the reduced rate of the Community Center for the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department; approved the OHSEP Director, Assistant, and Police Jury President to attend the LEPA Convention, May 4th-7th, 2026 in Lake Charles at an estimated cost of $3,400; approved the President to sign the CEA between Parish of Assumption and Thibodaux Regional Health System, Inc.; approved for the President to sign the renewal CEA between APPJ and Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, FY 1/1/26 – 12/31/26; approved for the President to sign the new National Opioid Settlement Opt-In Agreement; approved for the President to sign the proposed supplemental agreement between the Department of Transportation and Development and APPJ for an increase in funding for the Council on Aging; and approved and authorized the Parish Manager to make repairs to the control room for the Sheriff to open up the parish facility to house female inmates.

13. Police Juror Ron Alcorn offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, “THAT, the Jury approve the Finance Committee report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

14. President Jeff Naquin recognized the Solid Waste Committee Chairman Jamie Ponville, who stated that the committee met and recommended the following matters: approved to amend the existing contract with Waste Depot for Bulky Waste pickup allowing for 6 yards to be picked up instead of 4 at the current rate being charged and to go out for RFP for illegal spot dumping and out of spec piles

15. Police Juror Ron Alcorn offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, “THAT, the Jury approve the Solid Waste Committee report as presented.” This motion passed with Jamie Ponville opposing.

16. President Jeff Naquin recognized the Engineering/Grants Committee Chairman Leroy Blanchard, who stated that the committee met and recommended the following matters: approved and authorized the President to sign Phase II design services for the Bayou St. Vincent Project pending the cost analysis and approved subdivision of one (1) lot into eleven (11) on Highway 70 Spur.

17. Police Juror Leroy Blanchard, offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, “THAT, the Jury approve the Engineering/Grants Committee report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

18. President Jeff Naquin requested an updated discussion relative to a Parking & Use Tax within a Recreational Vehicle Park R.S. 33:4579. The Secretary-Treasurer stated that the revised statute was pulled and given to the jury for further review if that is their decision. President Jeff Naquin stated that if they do agree it will have to go to the voters. The Secretary-Treasurer stated that it will and it cannot exceed $4.90 per day. Police Juror Leroy Blanchard stated that he would like for the jury to not go to the max rate and only collect the two (2) percent of the nightly fee like surrounding parishes. He stated that he thinks we should have a public hearing so we can hear what the public wants to use these funds for.

19. Police Juror Leroy Blanchard offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, “THAT, the jury approve to call for a Public Hearing at the Regular Police Jury Meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:50 p.m. relative to a Parking & Use Tax within a Recreational Vehicle Park R.S. 33:4579.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

20. President Jeff Naquin requested approval of a Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Fair Housing Month.

21. Police Juror Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, “THAT, the jury approve the Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Fair Housing Month.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

22. President Jeff Naquin requested approval to adopt the resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in Consolidated Fire Protection District and Assumption Parish Road Lighting District No. 1 to authorize the renewal of special taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

23. Police Juror Charles Breaux offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Myron Matherne, ”THAT, the jury approve to adopt the resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in Consolidated Fire Protection District and Assumption Parish Road Lighting District No. 1 to authorize the renewal of special taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

24. President Jeff Naquin requested approval to accept the low bid submitted for the demolition, removal, and disposal of the derelict structure located at 151 Hwy 1003, Belle Rose: Martel Johnson $3,700.

25. Police Juror Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, ”THAT, the jury approve to accept the low bid submitted for the demolition, removal, and disposal of the derelict structure located at 151 Hwy 1003, Belle Rose: Martel Johnson $3,700.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

26. President Jeff Naquin requested the approval of the following Occupational License Applications: Old Soul Vintage (Pierre Part), Gary’s Best Jamaican Style (Napoleonville), American Bags & Covers LLC. (Pierre Part), Stashed Cav (Belle Rose), S & S Donuts LLC. (Plattenville), Performance Energy Services LLC (Morgan City), Up Da Bayou Nutrition (Paincourtville), and Mabile’s Sweets & Eats (Pierre Part).

27. Police Juror Charles Breaux offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, “THAT, the Jury approve the Occupational License Applications for Old Soul Vintage (Pierre Part), Gary’s Best Jamaican Style (Napoleonville), American Bags & Covers LLC. (Pierre Part), Stashed Cav (Belle Rose), S & S Donuts LLC. (Plattenville), Performance Energy Services LLC (Morgan City), Up Da Bayou Nutrition (Paincourtville), and Mabile’s Sweets & Eats (Pierre Part).” This motion was unanimously adopted.

28. President Jeff Naquin requested approval for the following temporary liquor license: Terri Thibodeaux, 122 Verret Lane, Plattenville, LA, 4/10/26 – 4/11/26, DBA: Krewe of Xanadu.

29. Police Juror Leroy Blanchard offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, ”THAT, the jury approve the following temporary liquor license: Terri Thibodeaux, 122 Verret Lane, Plattenville, LA, 4/10/26 – 4/11/26, DBA: Krewe of Xanadu.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

30. Police Juror Ron Alcorn offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, “THAT, there being no further business to come before the Regular Meeting, the meeting be adjourned.” This motion was unanimously ado

Kim M. Torres Jeff Naquin

Secretary-Treasurer President

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On a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and accept the low and responsive bidder for the Marais Area Drainage Improvements by Sage Construction in the amount of $1,141,518.75 and authorize the President and Secretary-Treasurer to sign the necessary contract and project documentation pending all funding agents have concurred and funding is available.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Chris Carter, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve an additional 1 week of FMLA leave for 2026 for the Custodian contingent upon submission of all required paperwork.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Chris Carter, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize for the Mosquito Control Supervisor to interview and hire 3 contract mosquito drivers.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the application, quantity, and placement of speed bumps for Phillip Street as presented.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the application, quantity, and placement of speed bumps for Leonie Street between Highway 70 & Lee Drive only as presented.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the application, quantity, and placement of 1 speed bump only in the center of Cypress Street with Justin Clement having the authority to discuss with the residents.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the application, quantity, and placement of 1 speed bump only in the center of Claiborne Street with Justin Clement having the authority to discuss with the residents.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the OHSEP Director, Assistant, and Police Jury President to attend the LEPA Convention, May 4th-7th, 2026 in Lake Charles at an estimated cost of $3,400.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign the CEA between the Parish of Assumption and Thibodaux Regional Health System, Inc for continued operations within Assumption Parish.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign the renewal CEA between APPJ and Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, FY 1/1/26 – 12/31/26.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign the new National Opioid Settlement Opt-In Agreement.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign the proposed supplemental agreement between the Department of Transportation and Development and APPJ for an increase in funding for the Council on Aging.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Leroy Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the proposal from GIS Engineering for Phase II Design Services for the Bayou St. Vincent Project pending the cost analysis and authorize the President to sign.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Leroy Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the subdivision of 1 lot into 11 on Highway 70 Spur located in Ward 1.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Chris Carter, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve to follow the Parish Manager’s recommendation to restructure the Public Works department with the recommended changes as presented.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve to charge the reduced rate of the Community Center for the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Leroy Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve to call for a Public Hearing at the Regular Police Jury Meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:50 p.m. relative to a Parking & Use Tax within a Recreational Vehicle Park R.S. 33:4579.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve to amend the existing contract with Waste Depot for Bulky Waste pickup allowing for 6 yards to be picked up instead of 4 at the current rate being charged.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 7

Nays: Jamie Ponville

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize to go out for RFP for illegal spot dumping and out of spec piles.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 7

Nays: Jamie Ponville

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the Parish Manager to make repairs to the control room for the Sheriff to open up the parish facility to house female inmates.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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On a motion by Mr. Chris Carter, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended, states that”…no person

shall be subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin in the sale, rental, or advertising of dwellings, in the provision of brokerage services, or in the availability of residential real estate-related transaction including lenders, builders and homeowners insurance companies…,” and

WHEREAS the State of Louisiana passed the Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Act which allows the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office to enforce fair housing laws, and

WHEREAS the Parish of Assumption desires to promote Fair Housing practices throughout the community and in particular regard to those programs providing housing assistance to area residents,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby claim April as “Fair Housing Month” in order to raise public awareness about the requirements of the Fair Housing Law,

and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to South Central Planning and Development Commission.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 8

Nays: 0

Absent: Michael Dias

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The following resolution was offered by Mr. Charles Breaux and seconded by Mr. Myron Matherne

RESOLUTION

A resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Consolidated Fire Protection District of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana and (ii) Assumption Parish Road Lighting District No. 1 to authorize the renewal of special taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of (i) Consolidated Fire Protection District of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana and (ii) Assumption Parish Road Lighting District No. 1 (the “Districts”), that:

SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, including Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 thereof, the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, special elections are hereby called and ordered to be held in the Districts on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said elections there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:

CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION

DISTRICT PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Consolidated Fire Protection District of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 5 mills (the “Tax”) on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,235,000 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 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, for purchasing fire trucks and other firefighting or emergency medical service equipment in and for the District, and payment of all related personnel costs, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service, 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?

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ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Assumption Parish Road Lighting District No. 1 (the “District”), continue to levy a tax of not exceeding 15 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $160,000 reasonably expected 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 maintaining, improving and keeping in repair, the system of the road lighting in the District?\

SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Elections. A Notice of Special Elections shall be published in the official journal of the districts once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the elections, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as “Exhibit A” and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the publication of the Notice of Elections, the President is authorized and directed to make any amendments to the foregoing propositions that may be required to comply with any state or federal regulatory agencies.

SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room, 4813 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026, at 6:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections.

SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places for the precincts set forth in the aforesaid Notice of Special Elections are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law.

SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special elections as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said elections for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the districts will be entitled to vote at the special elections, and voting machines shall be used.

SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Secretary-Treasurer of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said elections, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said elections and the President and/or Secretary-Treasurer of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the elections.

SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of Assumption Parish and the Registrar of Voters of Assumption Parish, as notification of the special elections, in order that each may prepare for said elections and perform their respective functions as required by law.

SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special elections as herein provided, and in the event said elections carry for further consent and authority to continue to levy and collect the special taxes provided for therein. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.

SECTION 9. Employment of Counsel. This Governing Authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel on matters related to the special elections, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., is hereby employed as special counsel for said purpose for a term not exceeding one (1) year from the date of this resolution. The fee to be paid said special counsel shall be an amount computed at hourly rate based on the Attorney General’s then current Maximum Hourly Fee Schedule, not to exceed $2,000 in the aggregate, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, and payment for the work herein specified is hereby approved without further action of this Governing Authority as and when invoices are presented. The scope of this legal representation does not involve federal claims.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: 8

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Michael Dias

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 11th day of March, 2026.

/s/ Kim M. Torres /s/ Jeff Naquin

Secretary-Treasurer President

EXHIBIT “A”

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTIONS

Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of (i) Consolidated Fire Protection District of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana and (ii) Assumption Parish Road Lighting District No. 1 (the “Districts”), on March 11, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that special elections will be held within the Districts on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, and that at the said elections there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Districts qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:

CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION

DISTRICT PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

The said special election for Consolidated Fire Protection District will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541.

The said special election for Road Lighting District No. 1 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

02-03

02-04

03-01(PART)

04-01(PART)

04-04

The polling places for the precincts in the districts are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

The estimated cost of the Consolidated Fire Protection District election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $40,600.

The estimated cost of the Road Lighting District No. 1 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $13,100.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

The said special elections will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said elections, as provided in this Notice of Special Elections, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room, 4813 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026, at 6:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections. All registered voters of the districts are entitled to vote at said special elections and voting machines will be used.

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF ASSUMPTION

I, the undersigned Secretary-Treasurer of the Police Jury of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), the governing authority of (i) Consolidated Fire Protection District of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana and (ii) Assumption Parish Road Lighting District No. 1 (the “Districts”), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings taken by the Governing Authority on March 11, 2026, ordering and calling special elections to be held in the Districts to authorize the renewal of special taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at Napoleonville, Louisiana, on this, the 11th day of March, 2026.

Secretary-Treasurer

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Cost: $999.00