PUBLIC NOTICE

Police Jury Meeting, Police Jury Room

September 16, 2026

Abbeville, Louisiana

Minutes of a regular meeting of the Vermilion Parish Police Jury held on September 16, 2026, with President Chad Vallo presiding.

The meeting was called to order by President Chad Vallo, who asked Mr. Ronald Menard to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the pledge, the President asked Mr. Paul Moresi, III for a moment of prayer or reflection. The President then reminded all present to turn all cell phones, pagers, etc. off or set to silent mode for the duration of the Police Jury Meeting.

The following members were present:

Mr. Dane Hebert Mr. Shane Meaux

Mr. Brent Landry Mr. Ronald Darby

Ms. Liz Touchet Mr. Mark Poche`

Mr. Roy Keith Meaux Mr. Errol J. Domingues

Mr. Chad Lege Mr. Ronald Menard

Mr. Scott Broussard Mr. Dexter Callahan

Mr. Chad Vallo

Absent: Mr. Brian Hollier

Guest: Mr. Kim Touchet Mr. Todd Vincent

President Vallo recognized a period for public comment on any agenda item to be considered.

No comments.

President Vallo recognized Time on the Agenda. Vermilion Parish Police Jury Ð Board of Review Ð Protest Hearing

1. The following protests or complaints regarding valuations of property established by the Assessor for the 2026 Tax Roll.

The following protests have been received;

A. No Protests have been received

2. Comments from Vermilion Parish Assessor Mr. Gabe Marceaux

3. Consideration of accepting the following Assessment Valuations for the 2026 Tax Year as submitted by Vermilion Parish Assessor Mr. Gabe Marceaux

4. Assessed Values

2025 Assessed Values 2026 Assessed Values

A. Real Property $313,730,602 $326,994,541

B. Personal Property $101,714,664 $104,051,011

Upon motion by Mr. Errol Domingues, duly seconded by Mr. Keith Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to accept the Assessment Valuations for the 2026 Tax Year as submitted by the Vermilion Parish Assessor, Mr. Gabe Marceaux.

President Vallo recognized Reading or Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting- Regular Meeting of August 19, 2026.

Upon motion by Mr. Chad Lege, duly seconded by Ms. Liz Touchet, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to dispense and approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2026.

President Vallo recognized to consider action to amend the agenda to discuss and consider actions on any new items presented by Engineering and Architectural reports.

Upon motion by Mr. Dane Hebert, duly seconded by Mr. Shane Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to amend the agenda to discuss and consider actions on any new items presented by Engineering and Architectural reports.

Mr. Todd Vincent, Sellers & Associates, Inc., presented the following:

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard, duly seconded by Ms. Liz Touchet, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved the exemption of Pond Permit for Burton Hebert, DH Rice & Cattle, ED 14.

Upon motion by Mr. Chad Lege, duly seconded by Mr. Ronald Menard, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Final Plat for Keith Delino Partition, contingent on addressing the comments from Sellers & Associates, ED9.

Upon motion by Mr. Errol Domingues, duly seconded by Mr. Chad Lege, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Partial Payment No. 5 (FINAL), Patriot Construction & Industrial LLC Ð Cheniere Au Tigre Ridge Restoration Project (TV-0097), in the amount of $29,487.10.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard, duly seconded by Mr. Dexter Callahan, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved a resolution requesting financial assistance from the State of Louisiana under the fiscal year 2027-2028 Capital Outlay Program.

Upon motion by Mr. Dane Hebert, duly seconded by Mr. Shane Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury authorized Sellers & Associates to submit an application to the State requesting for the match money for the Capital Outlay Project - Kirk Rd.

Upon motion by Mr. Mark PocheÕ, duly seconded by Mr. Ronald Darby, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury authorized Sellers & Associates to submit an application to the State for the Capital Outlay Road Improvement Ð $10 million parish funds with $5 million from State.

Upon motion by Mr. Errol Domingues, duly seconded by Mr. Mark PocheÕ, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury authorized Sellers & Associates to submit an application to the State for the Courthouse HVAC Improvement of $1million with 25% match from the Parish.

Upon motion by Mr. Keith Meaux, duly seconded by Mr. Dane Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Preliminary Plat for Jameson Reserve: Phase I, ED7.

Mr. Kim Touchet, Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet & Associates LLC, presented the following:

Upon motion by Mr. Dexter Callahan, duly seconded by Mr. Ronald Darby, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Resolution 2026-R-18 Ð A resolution authorizing Louisiana Capital Outlay Application for the FY 2027-2028 Vermilion Parish Police Jury Bridge Repairs & Improvements Project.

President Vallo recognized Report of Standing Committees, Coastal Protection/Restoration Committee.

Upon motion by Mr. Errol Domingues, duly second by Mr. Chad Lege, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to accept the Coastal Protection/Restoration Committee recommendations and authorize the appropriate officials to carry out the recommendations.

COASTAL PROTECTION & RESTORATION COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 02, 2026

ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA

AS A RESULT OF A COASTAL PROTECTION & RESTORATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 02, 2026, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED FOR THE JURYÕS CONSIDERATION:

1. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to submit an application for the Parish Matching Program Grant requesting $1 million with $100,000 matching for the YoungsÕ Coulee Project for the FY 2027.

2. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to submit the green line proposed alignment to the 2029 Coastal Master Plan.

Respectfully submitted

Mr. Chad Lege

Chairman

President Vallo recognized Report of Standing Committees, Courthouse/General Needs Committee.

Upon motion by Mr. Shane Meaux, duly second by Mr. Dane Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved the Courthouse/General Needs Committee, as amended, recommendations and authorize the appropriate officials to carry out the recommendations.

COURTHOUSE/GENERAL NEEDS COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 02, 2026

ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA

AS A RESULT OF A COURTHOUSE/GENERAL NEEDS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 02, 2026, AND AMENDED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED FOR THE JURYÕS CONSIDERATION:

1. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to award Del-Con, LLC the bid (and alternates) for the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Emergency Generators for Critical Facilities in Vermilion Parish, subject to FEMA extending the period of performance into next year.

2. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to modify the calendar to add office closure on November 2, 2026 due to Election Day.

3. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to obtain assistance from One Acadiana.

4. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to vote for Mr. Keith Lange for the 2026 Magnolia Plantation Water System Inc. Board of Directors.

5. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to lift the Burn Ban.

6. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to adopt a resolution endorsing Mr. Ronald Darby for the Third Vice-President Candidate. Send the Resolution to the Police Jury Association & all other Parishes. - amended

7. It is recommended the Police Jury approve the Vermilion Library Foundation to store their books at the Old Health Unit.

8. It is recommended the Police Jury approve Permit Extension No. 2 for Keith Miller (17000 Maize Rd, Kaplan), ED12.

9. It is recommended the Police Jury approve payment of Invoice No. VP-202609, JEPCO Holdings, LLC - recovery housing supportive services delivered as part of opioid abatement efforts for eligible VP residents, dated September 01, 2026, in the amount of $30,572.04.

10. It is recommended the Police Jury approve payment of the following invoices from Sellers & Associates, Inc:

(A) Invoice No. 29911, Project No. 9256-09, LWI Ð Round I Project Grant Program AABDBS Ð Basic Engineering Services, dated August 13, 2026, in the amount of $390.00.

(B) Invoice No. 29912, Project No. 9256-10, LWI Ð Round I Project Grant Program AABDBS Ð Resident Project Representative, dated August 13, 2026, in the amount of $400.00.

(C) Invoice No. 29913, Project No. 9256-11, LWI Ð Round I Project Grant Program AABDBS Ð Grant Administration, dated August 13, 2026, in the amount of $8,650.50.

11. It is recommended the Police Jury approve the St. Mary Community Action Agency 5311 Report for the month of August 2026.

12. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to hire an architecture infrastructure design firm to help evaluate the needs of the parish Ð roads & bridges - HNTB, American & American Structure Point Ð appoint Billy Noegel, Keith Roy & John Stansbury to vet the applicants and recommend to the Jury which one to use. - amended

13. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to issue a temporary extension of the utilities permit for the Sportsman Charter in Gueydan. Mr. Mark PocheÕ added to grant an after the fact permit.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mr. Shane Meaux

Chairman

President Vallo recognized Report of Standing Committees, Public Works Committee.

Upon motion by Mr. Brent Landry, duly second by Mr. Ronald Darby, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved the Public Works Committee recommendations and authorize the appropriate officials to carry out the recommendations.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 02, 2026

ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA

AS A RESULT OF A PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 02, 2026, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED FOR THE JURYÕS CONSIDERATION:

1. It is recommended the Police Jury approve the usage of one (1) dumpster for the Cajun HRC Fall Hunt Test, October 2-4, 2026, located at 404 Dallas Guidry Rd, Gueydan.

2. It is recommended the Police Jury approve the usage of three (3) dumpsters for the Louisiana Cattle Festival, October 2-4, 2026, located Downtown Abbeville.

3. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to reach out to city officials to ask if they want to be involved and to attend meetings.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mr. Brent Landry

Chairman

President Vallo recognized Report of Standing Committees, Public Road Committee.

Upon motion by Mr. Chad Lege, duly second by Mr. Marc Riche, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved the Public Road Committee recommendations and authorize the appropriate officials to carry out the recommendations.

PUBLIC ROAD COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 02, 2026

ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA

AS A RESULT OF A PARISH ROAD COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 02, 2026, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED FOR THE JURYÕS CONSIDERATION:

1. It is recommended the Police Jury approve Partial Payment No. 1, L&R Construction Ð 2026 Bridge Improvement Project - Phase II (Farmer & Spencer Rd), in the amount of $17,754.30.

2. It is recommended the Police Jury approve the Request for Abandonment of Road Dedication (Neron Rd).

3. It is recommended the Police Jury authorize 911 to look into the request of renaming the private road off of Dubose Rd, Rayne and come back to the 911 committee meeting and suggest to the Jury a name. Along with considering the input from the Juror in the district.

4. It is recommended the Police Jury approve to start the process to abandon the public road, Donavan Rd, Kaplan and allow it to become a private road.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mr. Chad Lege

Chairman

President Vallo recognized New Business. Receive and open any sealed bids that were received relative to the Sale of Adjudicated Property described as .30 ac N RR S Delcambre, 223 N. Railroad Street, Delcambre, La.

No bids submitted.

President Vallo stated to consider action to amend the agenda to discuss and consider actions on any new items presented by the Parish Administrator.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard, duly seconded by Mr. Dexter Callahan, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to amend the agenda to discuss and consider actions on any new items by the Parish Administrator.

Mr. Keith Roy, Parish Administrator, presented the following:

¥ Provided to the Police Jurors the Statement of Operations for prior monthly budget-to-actual comparisons for General Fund & Special Revenue Funds of the Vermilion Parish Police Jury.

Upon motion by Mr. Mark PocheÕ, duly seconded by Mr. Errol Domingues, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to move the RV Park Ordinance discussion to the Courthouse/General Needs Committee Meeting Ð October 7, 2026. Along with having a Special PJ Meeting October 7, 2026.

Upon motion by Mr. Mark PocheÕ, duly seconded by Mr. Mark Riche, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a grant under any of the following FTA programs managed through LA DOTD:

¥ 49 CFR 5311, Formula Grant for Rural Areas

Upon motion by Mr. Mark PocheÕ, duly seconded by Mr. Shane Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved payment of the following invoices from Sellers & Associates, Inc:

(A) Invoice No. 30032, Project No. 0069-02, Pipeline Permits: General Pipeline Correspondence (June 2026 Ð July 2026), dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $100.00.

(B) Invoice No. 30044, Project No. 9632-30, Pond Permits: Review & Submit Pond Permit Application and Documents for Seth Lecoq & Alexa Crosby Ð 5130 John Boudreaux Rd, Abbeville, dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $72.50.

(C) Invoice No. 30045, Project No. 9632-32, Pond Permits: Review & Submit Pond Permit Application and Documents for Wayne Frazier Ð 3996 La Hwy 343, Maurice, dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $135.00.

(D) Invoice No. 30046, Project No. 9632-33, Pond Permits: Review & Submit Pond Permit Application for 5102 John Boudreaux Rd, Abbeville, dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $97.50.

(E) Invoice No. 30047, Project No. 9717-22, Subdivision Development Review: LA 82 Stillwater Development Review, dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $900.00.

(F) Invoice No. 30048, Project No. 9717-25, Subdivision Development Review: Adam Broussard Property Partition Review, dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $300.00.

(G) Invoice No. 30049, Project No. 5723-67, Materials for Parish Road Maintenance Contract Period: 07/01/2026 Ð 12/30/2026 Ð Rebid of Proposal #3 (Superpave Asphaltic Mix), dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $187.50.

(H) Invoice No. 30033, Project No. 5263-18, Vermilion Parish Solid Waste Plant: Semi-Annual AR/GMR; Leachate Report; GMR Maintenance; Groundwater Monitoring; Alternate Source Demonstration (July 2026), dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $350.00.

(I) Invoice No. 30035, Project No. 8645-22, Solid Waste Facility Borrow Pit Project Contract 7: Hauling Borrow Material from LA Hwy 600 to VPSWF (Update Specs, Quote Phase, Service Phase), dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $875.00.

(J) Invoice No. 30034, Project No. 8321-59, Miscellaneous Engineering Services: Technical Assistance (June Ð July 2026), dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $586.25.

(K) Invoice No. 30036, Project No. 9065-11, Youngs Coulee Water Control Structure: Grant Administrative Services, dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $530.50.

(L) Invoice No. 30037, Project No. 9216-12, North Vermilion Bay Shoreline Protection Project TV-0090: Phase II Ð Basic Engineering Services, dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $20,250.00.

(M) Invoice No. 30038, Project No. 9216-15, North Vermilion Bay Shoreline Protection Project TV-0090: Phase II Ð Permitting, dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $4,568.50.

(N) Invoice No. 30039, Project No. 9553-06, Salt Water Barrier Control Structure: Basic Engineering Services, dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $6,245.36.

(O) Invoice No. 30040, Project No. 9553-09, Salt Water Barrier Control Structure: Inspection, dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $17,690.00.

(P) Invoice No. 30041, Project No. 9563-04, OCD: Federal Disaster Recovery Funding: RCIP Grant Administrative Services (Nehemiah Community Center Ð Implementation and Environmental Review Record), dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $14,107.00.

(Q) Invoice No. 30042, Project No. 9563-05, OCD: Federal Disaster Recovery Funding: RCIP Grant Administrative Services (Kaplan Community Center Ð Implementation and Environmental Review Record), dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $14,703.30.

(R) Invoice No. 30043, Project No. 9563-06, OCD: Federal Disaster Recovery Funding: RCIP Grant Administrative Services (Erath Seafood Hub Expansion Ð Implementation and Environmental Review Record), dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $7,679.00.

(S) Invoice No. 30051, Project No. 7253-76, Miscellaneous Engineering Services: Vermilion Parish Law Enforcement Center and Rabies Control Building Ð Non-Compliance Reporting: Processing, Recording and Monitoring of Test Results for Compliance with LPDES Discharge Permit; Prepare Non-Compliance Report/Letter to LDEQ as Needed (March 2026 Ð July 2026), dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $137.50.

(T) Invoice No. 30050, Project No. 5960-03, Vermilion Parish Public Works Building: Non-Compliance Reporting: Processing, Recording and Monitoring of Test Results for Compliance with LPDES Discharge Permit; Prepare Non-Compliance Report/Letter to LDEQ as Needed (March 2026 Ð July 2026), dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $162.50.

Upon motion by Mr. Mark PocheÕ, duly seconded by Mr. Chad Lege, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury authorized Legal Counsel to send a Long Grass Letter regarding the property located in Audubon Oaks Subdivision (Parcel No. R3363800).

Upon motion by Mr. Shane Meaux, duly seconded by Mr. Dane Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved payment of Bill No. 364401, Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC - Invoice for 23703-Keith Frederick/Vermillion Parish PJ/LA Board of Ethics Docket No. 2023-940, in the amount of $87.50.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard, duly seconded by Mr. Dexter Callahan, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved the usage of two (2) dumpsters for the Kaplan Fire Department Annual BBQ Fundraiser, September 20, 2026, located at 501 N Cushing Ave, Kaplan.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard, duly seconded by Mr. Dexter Callahan, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved the usage of two (2) dumpsters for the Kaplan Krewe Chic a La Pie Anything Over Rice Cook-Off Fundraiser, October 17, 2026, located at 900 E 5th St, Kaplan.

Upon motion by Mr. Mark PocheÕ, duly seconded by Mr. Chad Lege, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved payment of the following invoices from Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet & Associates, LLC:

(A) Invoice No. 26-029-05, 2026 Vermilion Parish Bridge Repairs & Improvements Project, Phase I Ð Saltzman & Vick Roads, dated September 16, 2026, in the amount of $3,787.03.

(B) Invoice No. 26-029-06, 2026 Vermilion Parish Bridge Repairs & Improvements Project, Phase I Ð Farmer & Spencer Roads, dated September 16, 2026, in the amount of $7,861.53.

President Vallo recognized New Business, Legal Counsel, Mr. Paul Moresi, III.

Mr. Paul Moresi, III, Legal Counsel, presented the following:

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Darby, duly seconded by Mr. Chad Lege, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury authorized the hiring of an appraiser to establish fair market value for the adjudicated property located at 401 LeBlanc St. in Abbeville, contingent upon the payment of the fees of the appraiser by persons who want to purchase the property, Mr. & Mrs. Dean Dunaway.

President Vallo recognizes Police Jury President Business.

No business to be presented at this time.

President Vallo recognizes Police Juror Business.

Upon motion by Mr. Errol Domingues, duly seconded by Mr. Dane Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to plan a visit to SpaceX in Brownsville, Tx. Along with authorizing the Administrator to coordinate it through Ben Lancaster.

Upon motion by Mr. Marc Riche, duly seconded by Mr. Ronald Menard, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to change the speed limit on Roosevelt Rd (whole road) from 25mph to 35mph.

Upon motion by Mr. Marc Riche, duly seconded by Mr. Dane Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to change the speed limit on East Placide Rd from 45mph to 35mph.

Upon motion by Mr. Dexter Callahan, duly seconded by Mr. Shane Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to change the speed limit on Shelly Road and Gerald Road to 25mph.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Darby, duly seconded by Mr. Ronald Menard, and unanimously carried, there being no further business to be presented, the meeting was duly adjourned.

Parish Administrator President

(PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 23, 2026)

Cost: $696.00