Minutes

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, September 11, 2025, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

There were present: Craig Smith , President and Police Jurors: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Randy Wiggins, Randy Harris , Danny Bordelon, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Sean McGlothlin, Parrish Giles and Jay Scott.

Absent: None.

Also present were: Ms. Theresa Pacholik, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Mr. Cory Ashmore, Public Works Director; Ms. Angie Branton, 911 Director; Ms. Sherry Ledington; Ms. Sharon Neal, OEWD Executive Director; Ms. Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director; Ms. Debra Wess; Ms. Betty Jo Bourgeois, Sales Tax Administrator; Ms. Sarah Vidrine; Ms. Devon Davis; Mr. Rhett Desselle; Ms. Jessica Trichel ; Mayor David Butler; Ms. Celise Reech-Harper; Mr. Ralph Hennessy; Rev. Joe Franklin; Mr. Zeb Winstead Ms. Michelle Johnson and Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel.

The invocation was given by Mr. Randy Harris.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Parrish Giles.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Craig Smith, President, who welcomed all present and then stated that the Police Jury was ready for the first item of business.

President Smith asked for all those in attendance to observe a moment of silence in commemoration of the upcoming anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Mr. Sean McGlothlin stated the Cenla Shrine Circus was a huge success this past weekend. Also, he received correspondence from Mr. Rick Reno announcing the merger of Legends and ASM Global and the Coliseum is under the management of Legends Global.

Mr. Craig Smith presented Ms. Celise Reech-Harper with the following:

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish Library is a public library, serving the Citizens of Rapides Parish located in central Louisiana since September 18, 1950, and;

WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish Library’s mission is to promote lifelong learning, enhanced quality of life, and literacy through print, audiovisual and electronic resources, and;

WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish Library staff ensures that all citizens receive the maximum value from available information, educational, cultural and recreational resources, and; REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Craig Smith, President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, do hereby proclaim that September 18, 2025, to be Rapides Parish Library Day, in honor of its 75 th Anniversary of the Rapides Parish Martin Branch Library.

“Rapides Parish Library Day”

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on August 11, 2025 as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton , seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented in the Committee Meeting on September 3 , 2025. The report contained budget to actual revenue and expenses for all funds and status of audit findings and an update on the FY 2024 audit report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to waive the thirty

• (30) day notice and reappoint Mr. Taft Thomas to the Rapides Parish Library Board, representing District D, for a five (5) year term. New term will expire on October 10, 2030. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to waive the thirty

• (30) day notice and reappoint Mr. Arthur “Artie” Cole to the Rapides Parish Sewer District No. 2 Board, for a four (4) year term. New term will expire on October 12, 2029. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to approve the Intent to Sell on the Adjudicated/Abandoned Property listed below:

Tax Debtor Description Shannon Casey Lot Six (6) of Square Six (6) of the Title Company Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat book 2, Page 124 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana Bearing the municipal address of: Misc-7152

Savannah T. Webber Lot Sixteen (16) of Square D of the Roy O. Martin Subdivision as per plat book 5 page 210 and 210A of the Records of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7177

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Taft Williams Lot 50’ x 200’ on Church Street, South Alexandria Bearing the Municipal address of: MISC-7073

Ella Mae King Lot Fronting Church Street bd by Red Ditch & Mt. Triumph Baptist Church Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7071

Mary Newman Succession Lot 50’ x 30’ on Church Street (AKA Newman Street) Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7072 On vote motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to authorize the issuance of a quietus on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in favor of the Sheriff and Tax Collector, and against any claim on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the ad valorem taxes of the year 2024, and authorize Theresa Pacholik, Treasurer, to issue said quietus.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Mark Wood, Tax Collector, has exhibited to the Rapides Parish Police Jury satisfactory evidence that all taxes due to the Parish governing authority shown on the ad valorem tax rolls of Rapides Parish for the year 2024 have been paid or accounted for, and

WHEREAS, the said Rapides Parish Police jury has by resolution, a copy of which is annexed hereto, authorized me to issue this quietus on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in favor of the said Mark Wood, Tax Collector, and against any claim on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the ad valorem taxes of the year 2024.

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

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 8 th day of September, 2025.

QUIETUS

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WHEREAS, Mark Wood, Tax Collector, has exhibited to the Rapides Parish Police Jury satisfactory evidence that all taxes due to the Parish governing authority shown on the ad valorem tax rolls of Rapides Parish for the year 2024 have been paid or accounted for, and

WHEREAS, the said Rapides Parish Police jury has by resolution, a copy of which is annexed hereto, authorized me to issue this quietus on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in favor of the said Mark Wood, Tax Collector, and against any claim on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the ad valorem taxes of the year 2024.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to halt the process to sell the Abandoned/Adjudicated property listed below. The tax debtor redeemed the property by paying all taxes/penalties etc. that were owed. The property was publicly auctioned on July 7, 2025.

Tax Debtor Description Sheldon Antwine Lot Two (2) of Block “A” Broadway Sub #2 Bearing the municipal address of: 1108 Broadway, Alexandria On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize Fire District No. 2 to become a member of the Texas Buy Board and purchase fifteen

• (15) SCBA units and sixty (60) facemasks from Casco Industries under the Texas Buy Board Qualified Group Purchasing as it meets the requirements of LAR.S. 38:2212.1(P). Cost not to exceed $150,000.00. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to reallocate the tax proceeds from the Sales Tax District No. 3 tax election of April 11, 2011, to be reallocated annually, according to the population estimates as submitted to the Treasurer of the State of Louisiana by the LSU AgCenter, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness and Dr. Troy C. Blanchard, from the LSU Department of Sociology also referred to as the Federal/State Cooperative Population. The Federal/State Cooperative Population study is to be used to reallocate provides the following population estimates:

Rapides Parish 126,223 Town of Ball 4,022 Town of Boyce 1,001 Town of Cheneyville 468 Village of Forest Hill 905 Town of Glenmora 1,101 Town of Lecompte 916 Village of McNary 207 Town of Woodworth 1,938 City of Alexandria 46,005 City of Pineville 14,384 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to authorize Rapides Parish Communications District to piggyback off of the Ascension Parish REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

Sheriff’s Motorola Contract No. 51022 and purchase VESTA equipment (hardware refresh/upgrade) , to be paid from Rapides Parish Communication District Funds, contingent upon approval of the 911 Communication District Board. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for various road repairs and asphalt overlays within Road District 10A, District C. Cost not to exceed $230,000.00, project to be funded by Road District 10A, District C. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the Rapides Parish Public Works Department to construct a bus turnaround at 1890 Palmer Chapel Road, with cost of materials, equipment and labor to be paid for by the Rapides Parish School Board and authorize the Pre sident to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to approve the revocation of 545 feet of a certain portion of W Jordan Road, Pineville, LA, Ward 11, District C, Road District 2B-1, authorize the Public Works Department to erect a sign stating, “Parish Maintenance Ends” and update the road listing database to reflect the change in the parish maintenance portion of the road. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 2311 Magnolia Lane, Pineville, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 7015 Isabella Drive, Alexandria, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to execute Change Order No. 1 to decrease the original contract amount for Old River Road at Persimmon Bayou Cross Drain Replacement by $3,057.60, (new contract amount $39,677.40) and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins the following resolution was presented and unanimously approved:

RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing the President to execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for improvements at the Esler Regional Airport.

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WHEREAS, Act 451 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the financing of certain airport improvements from funds appropriated from the Transportation Trust Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has requested funding assistance from the LA DOTD to/for reimbursement of General Aviation Maintenance Expenses; and

WHEREAS, the stated project has been approved by the Louisiana Legislature and the LA DOTD is agreeable to the implementation of this project and desires to cooperate with the Rapides Parish Police Jury according to the terms and conditions identified in the attached Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the LA DOTD will provide the necessary funding for the GA Maintenance 2025; and reimburse the sponsor up to $10,306.58 of project cost.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that it does hereby authorize the President to execute an Agreement for the project identified as SPN H.016467, more fully identified in the Agreement attached hereto, and to execute any subse quent related documents, including, but not limited to, amendments to said agreement.

This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.

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

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

WHEREUPON, the resolution was declared adopted on the 8 th day of September, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Randy Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to appoint Mr. Joseph Gauthreaux to the Rapides Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board, employee elect, for a three (3) year term. Term will expire November 13, 2028. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to authorize the replacement of carpet at the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Rapides American Job Center, located at 5610 Coliseum Boulevard. Project to be awarded to Floors Unlimited of Alexandria. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to award a contract to Southern Craftsman Construction for the repair work and coating for the declaration of the public emergency on May 12, 2025, for the Parish Courthouse Jail to expeditiously move forward with waterproofing of exterior walls at the recreation REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

area and the roofing system in the area of the recreation area to eliminate rainwater intrusion into jail security areas, offices, and mechanical rooms; which water intrusion is threatening the operational safety of the jail and is a threat to the health and safety to both jail staff and inmates and authorize the Parish President to execute contracts, change orders and other documents as recommended by Pan American Engineers. Estimated cost of project is $352,000.00. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to accept the resignation of Mr. Jarred Beauboeuf from the Buckeye Recreation District Board effective August 20, 2025. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to appoint Mr. Joey Vercher to serve as the designated representative of the Rapides Parish Police Jury on the Rapides Parish ITEP Committee. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to appoint Rev. Joshua Joy Dara, Sr. to the England Authority and Industrial Development Board for a four (4) year term. Term will expire on September 9, 2029. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to authorize the creation of a part-time Secretary position for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 17 – Forest Hill, not to exceed thirty-four (34) hours per week, as recommended by the Forest Hill Volunteer Board of Directors. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to authorize the creation of three (3) part time firefighter positions for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 5 – Oakhill VFD, each position not to exceed thirty-four (34) hours per week, as recommended by the Fire Chief and Oakhill Volunteer Board of Direc tors. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to initiate the condemnation process of the following properties and order the Parish Engineer of Record to inspect the properties and provide a report to the Jury:

Property Locations: Ward 10, District A On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to authorize the creation of four (4) part time employable positions for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 11 – Springcreek VFD, each position not to exceed thirty-four (34) hours per week, as recommended by the Fire Chief and Springcreek Volunteer Board of Directors. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to adopt a resolution authorizing the participation in the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan, this is in conjunction with the ongoing opioid settlement process, and authorize the Parish President, Legal Counsel and or Legal Representation to sign and submit a ll REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

necessary documents, as recommended by Legal Counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for July 2025 as reviewed by the Rapides Parish Ambulance Control Board:

Contract Exceptions Taken – 0 – Reasons Stated (For Transparency) = 0.00% of Response Calls Total (2,937) (not included in the Response time calculations above) On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris the following item(s) were placed on the Jury meeting after the agenda was posted and are now being added in compliance with the Public Meetings Law and are confirmed as having been added to the agenda by 2/3 rd vote:

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

On motion Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to open a public hearing open a Public Hearing to discuss and take action to accept or deny the Response Zone # of Responses Average Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville)

• • 8 Minute Zone Life Threatening 8:00 minutes 8:01-8:59 10 minutes 11:55 minutes Non-Life Threatening

6:45 minutes

8:05 minutes

90%

69.92% 76.58% 82.71% 90% Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area)

• • 12 Minutes or Less Life Threatening 12:00 minutes 12:01-12:59 14 minutes 14:48 minutes Non-Life Threatening

9:25 minutes

10:50 minutes

90%

76.22% 81.71% 86.89% 90%

Zone 3 (Rural Areas)

• • 20 Minutes Less Life Threatening 20:00 minutes 20:01 – 20:59 22 minutes 24:26 minutes Non-Life Threatening

14:18 minutes

16:03 minutes

90%

75.29% 78.16% 81.61% 90% Emergency Hospital 30:00 minutes 31 minutes 32 minutes 36:20 minutes 26 14:41 minutes 90% 92.3% 92.3% 92.3% 100% Non-Emergency 90:00 minutes 1,023 90% 99.40%

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Industrial Tax Exemption Application: Plastipak Packaging, Inc., Tax Exemption application #20230162-ITE. On vote the motion carried. Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to close the public hearing. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to adopt the following notice: NOTICE

Rapides Parish Police Jury conducted a public meeting on Industrial Tax Exemption Application No. 20230162-ITE and voted to APPROVE the application of Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

Thus, signed and unanimously adopted this 8 th day of September, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Danny Bordelon to substitute and appoint to the Rapides Parish Communications District (911) Board “Parish Emergency Medical Services” position, a representative from the new Parish Emergency Medical Services sole provider for Rapides Parish (Pafford Emergency Medical Services) replacing the former Parish Emergency Medical Services sole provider Representative (Acadian Ambulance since 2003 – P. Fuselier currently), to fill out the remainder of the current term – the new Pafford EMS Representative is Jessica Trichel. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 0 Henry Avenue, Alexandria, LA (PT. Lots 1, 2 & 3, KPDR Heights Subdivision) and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to adopt a resolution to opt in to the Temporary Housing and Shelter Assistance Program in accordance with LA R.S. 726 (F)(3)(b) and LA R.S. 726 (F)(4)(Act 526,2022) as recommended by RAPC and Legal Counsel and authorize the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. Discussion ensued. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to renew the Humana Insurance Plan for Medicare Primary Retirees for 202 6 and authorize the REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

President to sign. Rate increase from $400.21 in 2025 to $405.21 per month in 2026. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to authorize the purchase of a dump trailer for the Town of Cheneyville, to be used for public works purposes only within the town limits, to be paid from Road District 3A, District H funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to authorize the purchase of a dump trailer for the Town of Glenmora, to be used for Public Works purposes only within the town limits, to be paid from Town’s portion of Road District 1A fund, as requested by the Mayor. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin , seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton the following item(s) were placed on the Jury meeting after the agenda was posted and are now being added in compliance with the Public Meetings Law and are confirmed as having been added to the agenda by 2/3 rd vote:

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, and Craig Smith. NAYS: Sean McGlothlin ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 8-1.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles , seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon, the following resolution was presented and adopted:

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A RESOLUTION ENDORSING PARRISH GILES IN HIS CANDIDACY FOR REGION EIGHT EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER ON THE POLICE JURY ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, Mr. Giles is currently serving his first term as Police Juror of the Rapides Parish Police Jury representing District H; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Giles serves as Chairman for the Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee. He is a member of the Finance Committee; Workforce Development and Grants Committee; Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee; Courthouse, Coliseum and Facilities Committee; Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee; Personnel, Elections, Insurance and Legal Committee and Ambulance, Fire , Health and Homeland Security Committee of the Rapides Parish Police Jury; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Rapides Parish Police Jury hereby ask for all Parishes in the 8th Police Jury Region to support Mr. Parrish Giles, for Executive Board Member of the 8th Police Jury Region of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana in the September 16, 2025 election. Copy of this resolution be sent to all 8th Region Police Juries and the Louisiana Police Jury Association.

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Roll Call Vote as follows:

YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles and Craig Smith. NAYS: Randy Wiggins, Jay Scott and Sean McGlothlin. ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 6-3.

THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on this 8 th day of September, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Randy Wiggins , seconded by Mr. Craig Smith the following item(s) were placed on the Jury meeting after the agenda was posted and are now being added in compliance with the Public Meetings Law and are confirmed as having been added to the agenda by unanimous vote:

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to accept the resignation, dated September 8, 2025, of Mr. Brian Cespiva, from the Ward 9 Recreation District Board and waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Ms. Cindy Cespiva t o fulfill the remainder of his term. Term will expire February 12, 2026. On vote the motion carried.

There being no further business on motion by P resident Craig Smith the meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m.