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Repair to bridge to Cat Island discussed Leila Pitchford AROUND THE FELICIANAS
West Feliciana candidate forum coming
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
A delegation with varied interests on Cat Island pressed the West Feliciana Parish Council at its Sept. 14 meeting to repair a bridge damaged 10 years ago. The 2016 floods damaged two bridges over Polly Creek that al-
WEST FELICIANA PARISH COUNCIL low access to the northern end of the large, low-lying area between the Mississippi River and the higher bluffs that flank the floodplain. Parish President Kenny Havard said the parish applied to the Federal Emergency Management
To rebuild the bridge that FEMA funded, the contractor had to build a temporary bridge to get heavy Agency for funds to replace the equipment to the construction site, bridges, but the agency only ap- Havard said. After hearing from landownproved funding for the span closer to the river. ers and others with interests in The first bridge that motorists the area, the council authorized encounter is open but cannot safely ä See BRIDGE, page 3G handle heavy loads, Havard said.
Search continues for missing women
A West Feliciana candidate forum will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at West Feliciana High School AuH H H H H H ditorium Questions can be submitted to info@westfelicianachamber.org by Thursday. Positions featured in the forum include district attorney, school board districts 1-7, justice of the peace, constable and alderman.
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Market has new hours The St. Francisville Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. at 9961 Wilcox St., St. Francisville. People interested in becoming a vendor can contact Faye Ritchie at (225) 245-1752 for information.
First Spring Creek ‘Anything Goes’ Cook-Off set Spring Creek is firing up the pots for its first “Anything Goes” Cook-Off at 1 p.m. through the LSU game Saturday. The event will support the West Feliciana Humane Society. Participating teams can get creative with dishes. And guests can enjoy a DJ, inflatables, food trucks, sno-balls and an LSU game block party. Cook-off teams and vendors interested in participating can contact (225) 245-0225 for information.
Try for a car West Feliciana Education Foundation is holding a car raffle with 2,500 tickets. Tickets are $50 each. Purchase tickets at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ ticketing/wfef-car-raffle--2026. Winner can pick a Chevrolet or GMC. The proceeds benefit West Feliciana Parish public schools teachers and students. The drawing will be Oct. 30 at halftime of the homecoming game.
Trunk-or-treat coming The annual trunk-or-treat will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at West Feliciana Sports Park. Trunk contest categories are Dollywood, favorite holiday and favorite movie. To reserve a spot, contact (225) 784-8447. The concession stand will be open.
Girl Scout Fall Fest coming Girl Scout Louisiana East Fall Fest, Oct. 31, and Pumpkin Patch Days, Oct. 17, are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camp Marydale, 10317 Marydale Road, St. Francisville. The Pumpkin Patch days are a come-and-go event, so arrive any time from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a ticket. Pick the perfect pumpkin and enjoy fall activities, including horse/ pony rides, fall games, crafts, pumpkin decorating and photo opportunities. Fall Fest features festival activities, local vendors, food, classic camp experiences, trunk-or-treat, horse/pony rides, face painting, cornhole, archery, hay maze, pumpkin picking and decorating, hayrides, water balloon launch and more. Choose a Fall Fest ticket from two
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BY BLAKE LESCHBER Staff writer
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An artist’s rendering shows how the property will look after the West Feliciana School Board Office building is removed and the area in front of the Freyhan buidling is landscaped.
Plans proceeding to move School Board employees
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
A major change to an almost hidden part of St. Francisville’s historic district could come later this year. At its Sept. 15 meeting, the West Feliciana Parish School Board received a timetable for tearing down the current central school board office and converting its footprint into additional parking and a prominent green space in front of the Julius Freyhan building. Final work on converting the former Freyhan school building into a School Board office and community center is nearing completion under a $1.18 million contract, the second to renovate the historic building. School Superintendent Hollis
Milton said the central office staff likely will move into the Freyhan building in mid-December, but he added that he may move into his new office before then. Some members of the staff will move into the Student Services Center at Bains Lower Elementary to be closer to the students they serve, he said. Lee Hammer, director of auxiliary services, said St. Francisville’s Historic District Commission has approved plans to demolish the board’s office and the Board of Aldermen will consider it on Oct. 13. The School Board will be asked to advertise for bids for the work next month, with a possible bid opening on Nov. 23. Hammer said the initial work in December will involve safely removing asbestos from the build-
ing, noting that some tile flooring containing the carcinogenic material was covered over with another layer of tile in an earlier renovation of the office. Also, the original roof shingles contained asbestos and were later covered over. The final demolition work should begin during the Christmas break and be finished by mid-March, Hammer said. The initial cost estimate for the project is $1.6 million. Plans call for the contractor to salvage brick from the office and use it to outline the green space between the Freyhan building and the edge of the bluff on which the school board office sits. Existing trees on the site will be preserved, according to the cur-
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FELICIANA SPORTS
West Feliciana rallies to beat East St. John East Feliciana beats Slaughter Charter BY RICHARD MEEK Contributing writer
West Feliciana, playing up two classifications, rallied from a 14-0 first quarter deficit to defeat Class 5A East St. John 21-20 on Friday in Laplace. The Class 3A Saints won their third consecutive game to maintain their untarnished record to start the season. Ty London ran for 110 yards and one touchdown and Brooks Hebert completed 17 of 26 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown for West Feliciana. Hebert also rushed for 44 yards. “We did a great job of staying locked in and operated at a high level to get close by halftime,” Saints Coach Terry Minor said. “We took control of the game in the second half with a great defensive effort.” Following the home-standing Wildcats’ first-quarter surge, the Saints rallied in the second quarter to cut the halftime deficit to 21-14. West Feliciana’s defense set the tone for the second half with a
PHOTO BY DAVID THOMAS JR.
East Feliciana receiver Ryan Moore takes a kickoff to start the game and moves the Tigers into great field position. Moore would later score three touchdowns to help the Tiger roll over the Knights 40-0. game-changing goal-line stand at the Saints’ 1-yard line. “(That series) was the major key to the defense in the second-half shutout,” Minor said. Hebert’s 44-yard jaunt on a
read-option to close the third quarter set up the Saints in scoring position and at the start of the fourth he connected with wide receiver
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The search for evidence tied to the disappearances of two women continues in West Feliciana Parish after police said nothing was found at a Zachary house believed to be connected to the case. The Zachary Police Department said officers searched a residence on Ash Street on Sept. 14, but did not find anything connected to the missing women. Officials said the search was planned for weeks and was part of the broader search in West Feliciana. The Ash Street house is where Thomas Morris, 44, once lived. He is tied to the disappearance of 32-year-old Madison ReNae Allen and Stephanie Hevia. Morris is believed to have been living at the Zachary property at the time of Allen’s disappearance in late November 2023. Hevia, who was 38 at the time of her disappearance in March 2025, is believed to have last been seen at a 15-acre property Morris owns in West Feliciana Parrish, Sheriff Brian Spillman said. West Feliciana deputies and other agencies continue to search the property on Morris Road in St. Francisville for evidence and potential human remains. Neither of the women’s bodies has been recovered. Fourteen federal, state and local agencies have assisted in the Morris Road search, and about 30 officers have been on the search site, Spillman said. Over the weekend, cadaver dogs searched and identified spots for potential evidence and remains. Spillman said on Sept. 10 that the search was expected to take at least a week to complete. As of Friday, it will have been seven days since deputies started searching. On July 19, deputies responded to a West Feliciana store after a woman called to say she was hiding in the bathroom. She said Morris brought her there to buy medicine and was waiting outside. Deputies detained Morris at the scene. The woman told deputies she had befriended Morris in Montana in early July, and he brought her against her will to the Morris Road address, where she could not leave or use her phone. Morris is now at the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center, booked on charges of second-degree kidnapping, illegal possession of stolen firearms and false imprisonment on a $500,000 bond. Spillman said anyone with more information in the case could help the investigation. Tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 225-3447867 or the Sheriff’s Office at 225-784-3136. Email Blake Leschber at blake.leschber@theadvocate. com.
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East Feliciana running back Makyle Cannon powers his way through the Knights defense as he anchored the Tiger running attack. He is finally brought down by Knights lineman Paul Rose and assisted by other teammates.
PHOTOS BY DAVID THOMAS JR.
East Feliciana senior running back Tony Ringo breaks through the line and gets down the field as Gabriel Adams Jr. awaits the tacking opportunity.
Slaughter’s Albert Eubanks takes the second half kickoff.
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Slaughter offensive lineman tries to provide protection for his quarterback as he is being pressured by East Feliciana defender, 54, Briston Galmon.
Slaughter receiver Randy Henderson checks with the sideling before running his next route.
East Feliciana offensive lineman Derigez Parker helps open running lanes for his running back and protects his quarterback as he anchors the offensive line.
Decorine King on a 10-yard scoring pass for what turned out to be the winning score. West Feliciana’s defense made two critical stops in the fourth quarter to force East St. John to punt. “It was a great team effort and will to get a stop by the defense,” Minor said. The Saints, with a versatile offense that features explosiveness in the running and passing games, will host Carencro on Friday. “The keys to beating a big-time program such as Carencro will take a total team effort, limit selfinflicted penalties and operate with a high level of excellence to pull off the upset against such a power,” Minor said. “It shapes up to be another test and we will be ready to compete with great energy and attention to detail.”
East Feliciana downs Slaughter Community Charter
Slaughter Charter quarterback Gage Falgoust drops back and throws a pass.
Slaughter dual threat running back Albert Eubanks tries to turn upfield before being brought down by linebacker Markus Cannin Jr.
Tigers quarterback Markus Cannon Jr. threw for 137 yards and four touchdowns, three to Ryan Moore Jr., on just 13 attempts in the Tigers’ 40-0 victory over Slaughter. Cannon also rushed for 107 yards on 11 carries and another touchdown for the Tigers, who won their second consecutive game after dropping the opener. His four touchdown passes were the most he has thrown in a game since Sept. 5, 2025, also against Slaughter. Moore caught six passes for 46 yards, with the three scores. Keshaun Toney had two receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown. East Feliciana led 14-0 at the half and outscored the Knights 26-0 in the final two quarters. East Feliciana opens district play at Baker, 3-0, on Friday. Knights running back Albert Eubanks is averaging 127 yards per game and has scored three touchdowns. Slaughter will play at Parkview Baptist, also 0-3, on Friday.
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Slaughter Charter tight end Jamicah Jackson is met and tacked by Jayvon Jackson of the East Feliciana Tigers. The
East Feliciana receiver Ka’Shaun Toney catches a pass and breaks free before being persued by Slaughter Charter THE ST. FRANCISVILLE linabacker Gabriel Adams Jr.
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Repair to bridge to Cat Island discussed Leila Pitchford AROUND THE FELICIANAS
West Feliciana candidate forum coming
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
A delegation with varied interests on Cat Island pressed the West Feliciana Parish Council at its Sept. 14 meeting to repair a bridge damaged 10 years ago. The 2016 floods damaged two bridges over Polly Creek that al-
WEST FELICIANA PARISH COUNCIL low access to the northern end of the large, low-lying area between the Mississippi River and the higher bluffs that flank the floodplain. Parish President Kenny Havard said the parish applied to the Federal Emergency Management
To rebuild the bridge that FEMA funded, the contractor had to build a temporary bridge to get heavy Agency for funds to replace the equipment to the construction site, bridges, but the agency only ap- Havard said. After hearing from landownproved funding for the span closer to the river. ers and others with interests in The first bridge that motorists the area, the council authorized encounter is open but cannot safely ä See BRIDGE, page 3G handle heavy loads, Havard said.
Search continues for missing women
A West Feliciana candidate forum will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at West Feliciana High School AuH H H H H H ditorium Questions can be submitted to info@westfelicianachamber.org by Thursday. Positions featured in the forum include district attorney, school board districts 1-7, justice of the peace, constable and alderman.
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Market has new hours The St. Francisville Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. at 9961 Wilcox St., St. Francisville. People interested in becoming a vendor can contact Faye Ritchie at (225) 245-1752 for information.
First Spring Creek ‘Anything Goes’ Cook-Off set Spring Creek is firing up the pots for its first “Anything Goes” Cook-Off at 1 p.m. through the LSU game Saturday. The event will support the West Feliciana Humane Society. Participating teams can get creative with dishes. And guests can enjoy a DJ, inflatables, food trucks, sno-balls and an LSU game block party. Cook-off teams and vendors interested in participating can contact (225) 245-0225 for information.
Try for a car West Feliciana Education Foundation is holding a car raffle with 2,500 tickets. Tickets are $50 each. Purchase tickets at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ ticketing/wfef-car-raffle--2026. Winner can pick a Chevrolet or GMC. The proceeds benefit West Feliciana Parish public schools teachers and students. The drawing will be Oct. 30 at halftime of the homecoming game.
Trunk-or-treat coming The annual trunk-or-treat will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at West Feliciana Sports Park. Trunk contest categories are Dollywood, favorite holiday and favorite movie. To reserve a spot, contact (225) 784-8447. The concession stand will be open.
Girl Scout Fall Fest coming Girl Scout Louisiana East Fall Fest, Oct. 31, and Pumpkin Patch Days, Oct. 17, are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camp Marydale, 10317 Marydale Road, St. Francisville. The Pumpkin Patch days are a come-and-go event, so arrive any time from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a ticket. Pick the perfect pumpkin and enjoy fall activities, including horse/ pony rides, fall games, crafts, pumpkin decorating and photo opportunities. Fall Fest features festival activities, local vendors, food, classic camp experiences, trunk-or-treat, horse/pony rides, face painting, cornhole, archery, hay maze, pumpkin picking and decorating, hayrides, water balloon launch and more. Choose a Fall Fest ticket from two
ä See AROUND, page 3G
BY BLAKE LESCHBER Staff writer
PROVIDED PHOTO
An artist’s rendering shows how the property will look after the West Feliciana School Board Office building is removed and the area in front of the Freyhan buidling is landscaped.
Plans proceeding to move School Board employees
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
A major change to an almost hidden part of St. Francisville’s historic district could come later this year. At its Sept. 15 meeting, the West Feliciana Parish School Board received a timetable for tearing down the current central school board office and converting its footprint into additional parking and a prominent green space in front of the Julius Freyhan building. Final work on converting the former Freyhan school building into a School Board office and community center is nearing completion under a $1.18 million contract, the second to renovate the historic building. School Superintendent Hollis
Milton said the central office staff likely will move into the Freyhan building in mid-December, but he added that he may move into his new office before then. Some members of the staff will move into the Student Services Center at Bains Lower Elementary to be closer to the students they serve, he said. Lee Hammer, director of auxiliary services, said St. Francisville’s Historic District Commission has approved plans to demolish the board’s office and the Board of Aldermen will consider it on Oct. 13. The School Board will be asked to advertise for bids for the work next month, with a possible bid opening on Nov. 23. Hammer said the initial work in December will involve safely removing asbestos from the build-
ing, noting that some tile flooring containing the carcinogenic material was covered over with another layer of tile in an earlier renovation of the office. Also, the original roof shingles contained asbestos and were later covered over. The final demolition work should begin during the Christmas break and be finished by mid-March, Hammer said. The initial cost estimate for the project is $1.6 million. Plans call for the contractor to salvage brick from the office and use it to outline the green space between the Freyhan building and the edge of the bluff on which the school board office sits. Existing trees on the site will be preserved, according to the cur-
ä See PLANS, page 4G
FELICIANA SPORTS
West Feliciana rallies to beat East St. John East Feliciana beats Slaughter Charter BY RICHARD MEEK Contributing writer
West Feliciana, playing up two classifications, rallied from a 14-0 first quarter deficit to defeat Class 5A East St. John 21-20 on Friday in Laplace. The Class 3A Saints won their third consecutive game to maintain their untarnished record to start the season. Ty London ran for 110 yards and one touchdown and Brooks Hebert completed 17 of 26 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown for West Feliciana. Hebert also rushed for 44 yards. “We did a great job of staying locked in and operated at a high level to get close by halftime,” Saints Coach Terry Minor said. “We took control of the game in the second half with a great defensive effort.” Following the home-standing Wildcats’ first-quarter surge, the Saints rallied in the second quarter to cut the halftime deficit to 21-14. West Feliciana’s defense set the tone for the second half with a
PHOTO BY DAVID THOMAS JR.
East Feliciana receiver Ryan Moore takes a kickoff to start the game and moves the Tigers into great field position. Moore would later score three touchdowns to help the Tiger roll over the Knights 40-0. game-changing goal-line stand at the Saints’ 1-yard line. “(That series) was the major key to the defense in the second-half shutout,” Minor said. Hebert’s 44-yard jaunt on a
read-option to close the third quarter set up the Saints in scoring position and at the start of the fourth he connected with wide receiver
ä See SPORTS, page 2G
The search for evidence tied to the disappearances of two women continues in West Feliciana Parish after police said nothing was found at a Zachary house believed to be connected to the case. The Zachary Police Department said officers searched a residence on Ash Street on Sept. 14, but did not find anything connected to the missing women. Officials said the search was planned for weeks and was part of the broader search in West Feliciana. The Ash Street house is where Thomas Morris, 44, once lived. He is tied to the disappearance of 32-year-old Madison ReNae Allen and Stephanie Hevia. Morris is believed to have been living at the Zachary property at the time of Allen’s disappearance in late November 2023. Hevia, who was 38 at the time of her disappearance in March 2025, is believed to have last been seen at a 15-acre property Morris owns in West Feliciana Parrish, Sheriff Brian Spillman said. West Feliciana deputies and other agencies continue to search the property on Morris Road in St. Francisville for evidence and potential human remains. Neither of the women’s bodies has been recovered. Fourteen federal, state and local agencies have assisted in the Morris Road search, and about 30 officers have been on the search site, Spillman said. Over the weekend, cadaver dogs searched and identified spots for potential evidence and remains. Spillman said on Sept. 10 that the search was expected to take at least a week to complete. As of Friday, it will have been seven days since deputies started searching. On July 19, deputies responded to a West Feliciana store after a woman called to say she was hiding in the bathroom. She said Morris brought her there to buy medicine and was waiting outside. Deputies detained Morris at the scene. The woman told deputies she had befriended Morris in Montana in early July, and he brought her against her will to the Morris Road address, where she could not leave or use her phone. Morris is now at the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center, booked on charges of second-degree kidnapping, illegal possession of stolen firearms and false imprisonment on a $500,000 bond. Spillman said anyone with more information in the case could help the investigation. Tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 225-3447867 or the Sheriff’s Office at 225-784-3136. Email Blake Leschber at blake.leschber@theadvocate. com.
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East Feliciana running back Makyle Cannon powers his way through the Knights defense as he anchored the Tiger running attack. He is finally brought down by Knights lineman Paul Rose and assisted by other teammates.
PHOTOS BY DAVID THOMAS JR.
East Feliciana senior running back Tony Ringo breaks through the line and gets down the field as Gabriel Adams Jr. awaits the tacking opportunity.
Slaughter’s Albert Eubanks takes the second half kickoff.
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Slaughter receiver Randy Henderson checks with the sideling before running his next route.
Slaughter offensive lineman tries to provide protection for his quarterback as he is being pressured by East Feliciana defender, 54, Briston Galmon. East Feliciana offensive lineman Derigez Parker helps open running lanes for his running back and protects his quarterback as he anchors the offensive line.
Decorine King on a 10-yard scoring pass for what turned out to be the winning score. West Feliciana’s defense made two critical stops in the fourth quarter to force East St. John to punt. “It was a great team effort and will to get a stop by the defense,” Minor said. The Saints, with a versatile offense that features explosiveness in the running and passing games, will host Carencro on Friday. “The keys to beating a big-time program such as Carencro will take a total team effort, limit selfinflicted penalties and operate with a high level of excellence to pull off the upset against such a power,” Minor said. “It shapes up to be another test and we will be ready to compete with great energy and attention to detail.”
East Feliciana downs Slaughter Community Charter
Slaughter Charter quarterback Gage Falgoust drops back and throws a pass.
Slaughter dual threat running back Albert Eubanks tries to turn upfield before being brought down by linebacker Markus Cannin Jr.
Tigers quarterback Markus Cannon Jr. threw for 137 yards and four touchdowns, three to Ryan Moore Jr., on just 13 attempts in the Tigers’ 40-0 victory over Slaughter. Cannon also rushed for 107 yards on 11 carries and another touchdown for the Tigers, who won their second consecutive game after dropping the opener. His four touchdown passes were the most he has thrown in a game since Sept. 5, 2025, also against Slaughter. Moore caught six passes for 46 yards, with the three scores. Keshaun Toney had two receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown. East Feliciana led 14-0 at the half and outscored the Knights 26-0 in the final two quarters. East Feliciana opens district play at Baker, 3-0, on Friday. Knights running back Albert Eubanks is averaging 127 yards per game and has scored three touchdowns. Slaughter will play at Parkview Baptist, also 0-3, on Friday.
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Slaughter Charter tight end Jamicah Jackson is met and tacked by Jayvon Jackson of the East Feliciana Tigers.
East Feliciana receiver Ka’Shaun Toney catches a pass and breaks free before being persued by Slaughter Charter linabacker Gabriel Adams Jr.
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Continued from page 1G Havard to contract with an engineering firm to study the options for allowing unfettered access to Cat Island. “We need your help. … We need to get our timber out of the swamp,” said forester Stan Ard. Shannon Lemoine, of Mansura, said he is raising soybeans on 2,100 acres of land on Cat Island but cannot get the crop out of the area on the damaged bridge. Landowner Melvin Harvey, who said Havard “inherited that mess down there,” said hardwood trees are dying in the swamp but could be salvaged if they could be hauled out. Stands of cypress also need thinning, he said. Harvey said he believes a nearby landowner would allow the parish to build a low-water crossing near the damaged bridge that could be used until a replacement bridge is built. Council members and Havard discussed several possible solutions, including using old rail cars for the crossing. They said the engineer will recommend the most feasible solution in the near future. Celebrating 107-year-old Earlier in the meeting, council member Thomas Pate presented a plaque to the family of parish resident Daisy “Sweetie” Rowan, who recently celebrated her 107th birthday. Pate noted that Rowan was The low bridge in Cat Island National Refuge that crosses Bayou Sara near the entrance of the refuge in 2024 born a year after World War Her life represents “a cen- to the Tourist Commission posed ordinance that creates lating excavations or drilling I ended and lived through the Great Depression, World tury of memories and a lega- and Kate Cochran to the Li- a web portal for handling all in public rights of way. AtWar II and the civil rights cy of love,” Pate said. public records requests. brary Board. torney Dannie Garrett said n Set a public hearing for n Adopted amendments to the amendments are aimed and voting rights struggles In other action, the council: n Named Christian Tregle 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12 on a proof the 1960s. an existing ordinance regu- at correcting the numerous
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problems that public works employees encountered during the recent installation of fiber optic cable throughout the parish.
Art exhibit set
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The first Wings & Wheels Fly-in/CruiseIn will be Nov. 7 at Feliciana Airpark. Cars will depart from the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse at 11 a.m. and travel to the airpark outside of Jackson. For information, call Matthew Peterson at (225) 405-8901 or Adam Peters at (225)
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Yard sale trail set for Oct. 2-3 Tunica Hills Yard Sale Trail, a multifamily progressive yard sale, will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2-3. Households that want to sign up and be on the map should visit www.facebook.com/ groups/832172577337930 by Sept. 18.
Arts for All is holding Fall Into Art exhibition through Sept. 30 at the West Feliciana Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville. Email Leila Pitchford at lpitchford@ theadvocate.com.
Emergency Care Starts Here Voters in West Feliciana Parish will consider a proposition to renew the existing ½ Mill tax that will provide funding for critical hospital services. Voters approved the hospital funding 10 years ago, and a vote YES will renew the funding for another 10 years. The proposition is a renewal of the existing tax and is not a new tax.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting is Oct. 20-27.
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7.67-acre tract off Feliciana and Camellia streets in the Pecan Grove area of town as surplus to the school system’s needs and agreed to sell it, if a buyer can be found. The property, part of the larger old St. Francisville High School site, has a ravine on it and cannot be developed, Milton said, adding that it could be a liability to the board. The property will have to be sold without a title warranty, the board agreed. “Everyone says we own it, but we can’t find a title,” Hammer said. The board also set millage rates for this year’s property taxes at a total of 33.96 mills for general school support, the same as last year, and 6.25 mills for outstanding construction bond payments. The latter is down onefourth of a percent from last year because the amount of outstanding debt has decreased, Business Manager Misty Cook said. The board issued bonds with voter approval to build a new Bains Elementary School and make other improvements.
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A former St. Francisville police officer has been indicted on a manslaughter charge in the 2022 case of a woman who drowned in a hotel bathtub, officials say. Richard Parsons Jr., 39, was indicted by a West Feliciana Parish grand jury on Tuesday, according to 20th Judicial District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla. Parsons resigned from the force shortly after Rene Horton was found drowned in the tub of a St. Francisville hotel room. Investigators at the time believed Horton had accidentally drowned, or possibly committed suicide, from an overdose of her prescription medicine. However, photos recovered from Parsons’ phone led authorities to later suspect he had given the woman drugs, D’Aquilla said last year. In August 2025, Parsons was arrested on a count of malfeasance in office for allegedly having driven around with Horton in his cruiser on the night of her death. He was re-arrested earlier this year on a count of negligent homicide in Horton’s death. Of the grand jury’s finding of manslaughter, D’Aquilla said, “I think Email Ellyn Couvillion at they heard the evidence ecouvillion@theadvocate. and considered the law in com.
The West Feliciana School Board is planning to demolish its board office and move most people into the Freyhan Center. rent plan. On another property mat- The rendering shows added parking and the green space. ter, the board declared a
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returning the manslaughter indictment.” In Louisiana law, one of five definitions of manslaughter is when the offender “unlawfully distributes or dispenses a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule I through V of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, or any combination thereof, which significantly contributes to the death of the recipient who ingested or consumed the dangerous substance.” According to D’Aquilla, Parsons dropped off Horton at the Francis Hotel about 3:45 a.m. on March 7, 2022, just before the end of his shift. Parsons then returned to the hotel once he was off work. Parsons told investigators he found Horton drowned in the room’s bathtub, at which point he called police, D’Aquilla said at the time. The evidence on Parsons’ phone that led to the new charge in the drowning case showed Parsons in May 2022 performing a sexual act on a man who appeared to be unconscious. When police contacted the man, he told officers he had not consented to the act. Parsons was booked on a sexual battery charge in that case in October.
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Lafayette Baton Rouge New Orleans The West Feliciana Parish School reviewed a timetable Sept. 15 to tear down the school system’s current office in the St. Francisville Historical District to convert the site into additional parking and a green space in front of the Julius Freyhan Building, which will become the central office and a community center. PHOTO BY JAMES MINTON
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Motion to accept apply visit 12-months experience in SHERIFF'S OFFICE THIS 1 marking on the envelope sus.edu/news/category/po special assistance to funded by a Capital Out‐ $75.56 DANT (S) TIFFANY landscape L 1898. worksites/equipment/facili 2025 Audit Report. Free shipping. LifetimeLost support. industry; knowlEmily Margaret Russell andthat started 10 the ties. Operate/maintain a OF Sep ber, 2026. Mary "E-Rate participate in 201032-SEP 23-1T1.5 SealedCancer Bid," due sition-vacancy-announcelay grant GLASPER-POLK Items NOTICE TO BIDDERS Jermi Adams. Second, Priv Bird Perkins More than million happy edge DAY & skills intem landscapvariety of hand & power $134.95 pm, Hiring! Tuesday, Octo‐ ments the meet suchDecobea as in‐ 2:00 Now years SP# 2207 Madeline Claire Rus sellago ofby the St. He‐ Larry Charles Freeman customers. PEST CONTROL: PROTECT YOUR Center, Call Audien 1-866-678or ing, contact ing; English PUBLIC NO TICE equipment Scho JEFFERY&E.Spanish TRAVIS,lanSHER‐ ber 27, 2026. Bids may terpreter for the deaf, is lena Parish Police Jury PROP ERTY DE SCRIP TION: and all approved. The including tracHOME from pests safely and guageIFF fluency.Qualified ap- www.marybird.org --Woodville, andmany hurdles, motion passed unani‐ 8713. notify Latrice also be accepted online Butler asked attodecobea_butler@ and after Sealed bids will be MS re‐ tors, spray equipment, skidBugs, Car affordably. Roaches, Bed PUB LIC NO TICE suagcenter.com. (225) 771should send replicants PARISH OF EAST FE LI ‐ READER ALERT at Smith http:// cen tral auct ionh at is be com ing a re al ity. Mr. Two (2) cer tain lots or ceived by the Mae Procure‐ Smith of mously. Bradleigh steers. Monitor that proper --NO OF the SEIZURE Rodent, Termite, Spiders and other DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians sume to Larry Simpson, CIANA (225) 683-8277. ouse.com. The East Feli‐ 6802. Matthews said that the parcels ground, to ‐ ment Section of the Divi‐ EXECUTIVE SESSION. Rod‐ When placing anTICE ad for & of personal North Oaks Parish Health System SHERIFF'S pests. OFFICEequipment Jack son, LA, four Locally owned and ciana School final ers; figures were $1.9 Mutual Insurance Company. General Manager email: gether with all the build ‐ sion of Admin istra tion, broth erick Matthews stated return of your lost item, safety Call measures are folNOTICE OF PUB Hammond, LA to re‐ 199918-SEP 23-OCT 28-2T has the right 200538-SEP Board capital outlay, million Sr. andservice im prove ments ings affordable. for or an N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Smith, 1201ward that the library board larrys.greenup@yahoo.com Coverage forING 400LIC plus do procedures. please not wire money Ed Kirk land Director of16-23-2T Planning & HEAR NO: 48339 lowed. thereon, Inspect/maintain $74.88 any 230-5715 and/or all non$28.40 ject (985) and that police jury had and all the Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton wanted to do a review of inspection today! 1-877-728-0264 Real dental insurance - NOT money just a until or exchange Transportation (Baton equipment. Schedule daily (Donna) of Leslie, AR, spon sive bids/quotes. re vide a $700,000 to pro ways, priv i leges, rights, Louisiana, at Rouge, strategies and planning Have zip code of property ready discount Do not Call youof havewait! theNEWREZ item in your The Mayorplan. and Board LLC D/B/A Rouge, LA): Respon to dicrew time-sheets. Must be match. Tim Butler moved tudes, ap pur te ‐ servi A.M. for the fol low ‐ 10:00 the sys tem to move for ServiceMaster when calling! Stew art Clay ton Smith now! Get your FREE Dental PUB LIC NO TICE State Home Care is Now Al der men SHELL POINT MORT GAGE possession. rect local & regional transKeisha L. Netterville, the discussion to the as‐ and advan ing: able to nances stand for long hrs,tagesAction Cleaning forward and asked the --of the Town Kit of Clin tonall the details! SERVICING Information with Hiring! PTdent & Weekend portation Legal planning initiaSuperFT, inten of the library. He sets of untohot/ belong ing or in Full-time & Part-time there secretary to present mo‐ (Heather) of Woodville, MS, work in both cold Notices hereby issue this notice. Home temps, Services 1-855-268-0108 shifts are available in BatSchools says that the system has wise ap per tain ing, lo ‐ any RFx No. 3000026675, Gro‐ tion for a roll call vote. tives. Oversee the developable to lift up to NOTICE TO BIDDERS Clifton Smith, Sr. build (Anings ‐ JANITORIAL POSITIONS DIRECTVAllcated your inentertainment. but does no www.dental50plus.com/morning VERSUS the Town of on Rouge and Prairieville (Canteen Re‐ cery ItemsLane Motion Roll Call Vote to ment of all federally req’d 40lbs. Must have 12 The East Fe li ciana Parish A pub lic hear ing on pro ‐ Tickets to Nothing 200393-sep 16-23-30-3t furniture and fix‐ of Jackson, on your roof!Parish Sign laup East for in B.R. - 225-753-0606 PE, 10/06/26 sale) – DOC Enter Executive Session. #6258 amendments to Call 225-927-9109 gela) of –New Iberia,have LA and transportation performmonths of landscape School Board is accept‐ areas. posed TIFFANY L GLASPER-POLK $58.77 tures. He said that the liciana, State three of Feget Roderick Matthews, yes. andexperience. your No first Buy or Sell Directvborer ance measures. Coord ing sealed bids until 2:00 the Town of Clinton’s Patrick Smith show a million six figures andedu-being Louisiana forms,man in‐ Bid proposal Whit Martin Macdiarmid, yes. months of Max, Paramount+, Home Improvement w/project teams the St. Joseph Hospice, LLC Tues day, Oc to ber 27, pm, cur rent bud get will 2026 STATE OF LOUISIANA cation more requirement. PUBLIC NOTICE stratin assets; parMGM+ ticuProfilarly and de‐ ca‐ tral, formation and spec Charles Freeman, (Michelle) of ifiCen LAabout a million Larry Showtime, Starz, Safe Step Stairlifts. Enjoy greater in connection with 2026Industrial NOTICE Tuesday, October be held egies to update long & Visit PUB OurLIC Website At --cient inscribed heavy as equipment, three and ½ half has LOT NUMBER tions may be obtained by yes. Jermi Adams, yes. Cinemax included. E-rate and related items www.StJosephHospice.com --2026, at 5:45 P.M. in in the 13, 20TH JUDICIAL COURT independence and stay home short-range planning prodAugust 2026 - Regular and numer ous nieces depreciated, leav‐ been and (1)Choice inincluding LOT package NUMBER ONEskills operating the bid num ‐ accessing Markell Lewis, yes. Louis Tech. in Skills East Feliciana utilized Mayor’s fice on at every level. the $84.99/mo. Some restrictions apply. you love. FeelOfsafe School Board MPO Meeting ucts & other docs. furniture and com‐ (3-C) of PALMER THREE-C doa. ber in LaPac at www. Kent, yes. Quanika Muse, tractors, spray equipment, READER ALERT OFCall nephews. Ney landing was School Board Parish Pupil Progression Plan Hall, 11209 Clinton EAST 08/18/2026 05:00 PM DIRECTV 1-866-734-0452 at about $300,000. puters $750 offTown plus FREE installation. PARISH Made sub di vi sion and ACRES Mng & monitor grant prola.gov/doa/osp/ or from Motion passed yes. skid steers w/ various atowned schools/facilities. WOMAN’S HOSPITAL 2026-2027 ClinSelling ton, tickets Bank FEaLIprice CIANA han that the books He EAST construcONE-HALF (Ethe other curement tion the pro unanimously. Enter Exec‐ pre ceded insec death bysaidhis in the Street, U.S.A. Call today for a at free grams,Julius grantFrey reporting, & tachments; Pub lic com ‐ Louisiana. Board room are expensed at the bot‐ of DISH LOT NUM BER TWO l/2) listed above. No bids will utive Session with Tim over the face value ofDish Network: Visit us online Get Satellite TV AUTOMATION PERSONNEL quote. 1-866-915-2470. grant subcontractors. tion equipment as needed; Specifications may be Notice: A public meeting ments will be accepted. SHERIFF'S SALE par ents, William 4727 Fidelity Street, They are not on a tom. in LOT BER 11445 (2) Install, ceived a afterson, the be re Butler and Sam D'Aquilla Free Free NUM HD-DVR Coursey Blvd www.womans.org Mstr’s deg in Urban at the office of: obtained is ticket is illegal in + Internet! East Feliciana Reqs: The current budget the on the Experience in operating St Fran cisville, Louisiana, tem of ap pre ci a tion. sys (3-C) of PALMER THREE-C and hour spec i fied. date 6:15 PM. Board Ex ited at Bradley Smith and a Upgrade, On-Demand Movies, 225-296-0605 BATHable & SHOWER UPDATES in as little for review atPlease avail Public Schools’ Pupil Pro‐ Planning w/concentration ACT ING UNDER ANDthis BY80,000 LA. be cautious machinery. 70775 The books are purchased division. All ACRES subPossible The right is reserved to Executive Session 6:30 Time $600 InfiGift Jonathan Loveall, Hall. Town gression Plan AN Limited WRIT THE VIRTUE in Transportation or Public as ONE DAY! Affordable - No brother, Larkin daily/weekly hrs:To cataloged to each and cordUp ing to7:30AMthe of cial ac all non bids reject any andVer PM with a motion by aboutprices what you pay OF &Plus Supervisor Committee and Commit‐ Admin SEIZURE AND SALE IS‐ Today! OFLifetime Cards. Call 1-855-654-8207 & ING 4 yrs ofUTES exp in a payments for 18 months! MEET MIN and shared branch pre pared by George map 4PM. 40+(plus) to include to waive any in for ‐ and Charles Free man Larry Smith, Sr. A pri vate fam ily Gasaway, Gasaway how you pay. Some (225) 683-8277 The Board of Al der men of Par ents will be tee ON THE HON OR ‐ SUED Office Clerical similar capacity obtained throughout the system. warranty & professional installs. dated March 27, E. Long, malities. and seconded by Martin how lunch break, M-F. Possible Bankston Architects now East Fe liciana Parish consider adopt ing will held in the East Feliciana w/in COURT ABLE advertisers may be AFORESIDE Attenadance gathering will be planned Next, Tim Butler ex‐ as 1959 and recorded Metropolitan PlanMacdiarmid. Motion ap‐ Senior & Military Discounts weekend/holiday work. School Board the amended 2026 bud‐ Parish ABOVE ENTITLED seeking a Licensed Archiplained the operating ex‐ in RegisterbutNo. Amy the Vincent proved by all unani‐ ning Org. Mail resume to fromIN outTHE of town. available. Call: 1-877-496-0371. (OT possible, not54264 refor near fu ture. 12732 Sil li man Street at its reg u lar meet ing School Board Of fice at get BERED CAUSE, NUM tect. Auto-CAD & Revit Vot ing Mem bers penses. Over the past 2 Conveyance Book K-3, Director of State Roderick mously. Mgr, Capital Region 406 or guaranteed. If Office Box 397 on Tuesday, October 13, 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, HR BER DATED ON THE OCTOquired Milton Coats, Board exp. Post req’d. Salary DOE. years, East Feliciana con‐ 364 official records Page Procurement Matthews stated that RECEPTIONIST NEEDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: gram Clinincl. ton, LA 70722, at 6:00 P.M. atLAWN Clin‐ for a Planning 2026, September 29, 2026, 2024 DIRECTEDovertime TO 15th, is worked, wage ident Member - PresCommission, tributed $1.1 million and Clerk and Recorder of the Benefits Email resume FAX (225) 342-8688 there was no action Looking forofa part time per14734 S Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Town Hall, 11209 view ton re AS SHER IFF OF THE ME Fertilization, weed control, seeding, is paid at a rate of time and Kelly O'Brien, Board St. Helena $145,000. The East Fe li ciana Parish, for taken in the executive tonya@ggbarchitects.com. to work the front during regular office sonthe Street, Clinton, control. 2026-2027 Pupildesk Pro‐ Ste Bank OF EAST FE ‐ per PARISHCall B, ber Baton Rouge LA class. aeration and mosquito - Vice Pres ident Mem a LI half hour worked be-to re‐ operation expense at the subject Louisiana; 200909-sept 23-1t session. First Guaranty hours of 7:00 am until of a sionbusiness Plan. Each city 70816 Louisiana. gres LOUISIANA yond DID 40stric local on the Amanda McKinney, Jackson Library is cur‐ now for a free quote. Ask CIANA, about our servitudes, hrstions, each week.)To $12.05 Bank Remove/Add Sig‐ pm, Tues through weekends. 4:15 hot sys‐ and parish school AND WILL WITHIN Additional Board Member rently $141,000 a year, St. and out ‐ rights-of-way Motion, Larry nors. Growing mix day contracfirst application special! SEIZE 1-877-691Apply contact Tara @ Basin day. The Board re ‐ Fri 201355-SEP 23-1T is tem LEGAL HOURS ON THE Angie Norwood, Board hours may be available is $154,000 Helena's eral tarights standing Charles Freeman. Sec‐ tor seeks experienced road 1898. Contractors, LLC -min Email: serves the right to reject during $12.85 required by state to THE November 4, 2026, AT Member which will be reduced by of record affecting the ond, Jermi Adams and all the week fromlaw time construction and plant ast eliciaa any and/or all perbids. develop a written plan 10:00 O'CLOCK A.M.,ra@basincontractors.com AT Scotty Owens, Board $12,000 this year due to property approved. Motion passed to time. Please send your sonnel. All positions apply. or Phone: 225-625-2942 or PEST CONTROL: PROTECT YOUR Sealed bids should in di ‐ for Pupil Pro gres sion and THE PRIN CI PAL FRONT Public Notices Member payout of the the Support unanimously. PUBLIC NOTICE Complete cate applications whether anyat: and/or resume’ reviseto: it send info to OF nearest LA TO DOOR OF HOME from pests safely andTHE SHERIFF’S Helen Whitfield, Board lease/purchase. The op‐ TERMS SALE: CASH Administrative Manager. --all items bid are on State workday9595@gmail.com annually. The East Feli‐ OFFICE, 12224 www.maddencontracting.com SWA: 4523 Baton affordably. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Member erating expense of the THE Plank LAST Rd AND HIGHEST Motion by Jermi Adams Computer Personnel Con tract Pric ing (by indi‐ ciana Parish School WOODVILLE STREET, Equal Opportunity Employer Sara Wilson-Rogers, Rouge, LA 225- AP Library is Clinton Rodent, Termite, and other BID70802 DER Phone: WITHOUT ‐ to have continued sup‐ NOTICE OF PUBLIC Spiders SALE cation of State Contract Board Office is located at CLINTON, LOUISIANA, Domestic Board Member $193,000 a year. The ad‐ PRAISAL LIC AUC‐ 389-8901. Job AT PUB order# port for the administra‐ pests. BY AUC Locally owned and TION Number on each item), 12732 Sil liman SELL THE FOLLOWING1069270. DE‐ PUBLIC NOTICE ministration cost is split TION AND AC CORD ING TO tive manager from the in‐ Professional/ Drivers affordable. Call for service or an beConstruction delivered to Group the above Street, Clinton, LA. 70722. SCRIBED PROPERTY BE‐ --James I. Call to Order the three across LAW terim assistant director TWEN TIETH today! JUDI CIAL inspection 1-877-728-0264 address and iden Any Administrative person requiring LONGING TO THE DEFEN‐ Engineers/Chemists The meeting was called Call 225-677-9023 ortified by branches. The total li‐ until a new director is TRICT DIS Have zipCOURT codeFOR of THE property mark ing on the envelope special assistance to DANTready (S) TIFFANY L Audubon Regional Li‐ to order by President Mil‐ brary expense budget is SHER IFF'S OF FICE THIS 1 1-800-995-5102 hired. Second, Martin Financial/Acctg OF EAST FELI‐ PARISH "E-Rate Sealed Bid," due participate in GLASPER-POLK when calling! brary Board of Commis‐ ton Coats at 5:02 p.m. currently $800,000. Tim DAY OF September, 2026. Macdiarmid and all ap‐ STATE General OF Help CIANA, 2:00 pm, Tuesday, Octo‐ the meeting, such as in‐ BREC JOBS sioners A. Prayer Butler next explained proved. Motion passed Employment opportunities Case Num ‐ LOUISIANA, ber 27, SYSTEMS 2026. Bids may terpreter for the deaf, is PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Regular Board Meeting Mr. Joe Kelley JM TEST that the federal E-Rate Home Services JEF FERY E. TRAVIS, SHER ‐ Director unanimously. Ind’l-Tech. Skills www.brec.org/jobs ber: 49013, STATE OF also be accepted online w/City-Parish asked to Government notify Latrice Minutes B. Pledge of Allegiance program for schools and IFF Recruitment Ad. Martin DIRECTV- VS. All A your entertainment. Ca CER TAIN LOUISIANA www.brla.gov/jobs at http://centralauctionh Smith at Two (2) certain lots or Instructors Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Ms. Sara Wilson-Rogers libraries provides sav‐ PARISH OF EAST FELI‐ Entry Macdiarmid asked the level positions Nothing on your roof! Sign up for OF LAND, TO ‐ TRACT ouse.com. The East Feli‐ (225) 683-8277. parcels of ground, to‐ 5:00 pm C. Roll Call ings with a discount of 85 CIANA board for any sugges‐ Insurance ‐ first GETHER available. the job School Directv WITH and ALL getBUILD your three ciana On Parish gether with all the build‐ 11023 Bank Street, Clin‐ II. Ap proval of Agenda to 90% on the library sys‐ tions to the Director Re‐ PROVE ‐ Paramount+, INGS Green Seasons in Baton Bold your ad training provided monthsANDof IMMax, Board has the right to re‐ 200538-SEP 16-23-2T ings and improvements Job Info ton, LA 70722 Mr. Coats called for a tem's technology, inter‐ 199918-SEP 23-OCT 28-2T cruitment Ad in their AT 2836MGM+ MENTS LOCATED hr@jmtest.com theadvocate.com/subscribe ject any and/or all non$28.40 thereon, the needs For faster results!! Showtime, Starz, andand all Rouge Regular Board Meeting mo tion to approve the net, Wi-Fi, voice phones, $74.88 FT Landscape packets. After discus‐ JACK‐ COTTAGE STREET, Managers-Manager responsive bids/quotes. technicians. Duties include rights, ways, privileges, called to order at 5:12 pm Cinemax included. Choice package agenda as presented. and computers. He said sion, Jermi Adams mo‐ AND SON, LOUISIANA Trainees tudes, ap pur te ‐ servi mowing, trimming & edgby President Roderick Mo tion made by: Scotty that e-rate is based on $84.99/mo. Some restrictions apply. tioned to start the adver‐ WIS NER, MICHAEL L I N K Keisha L. Net ter ville, nances and ad van tages Matthews. Invocation by Owens ing of lawn and garden socio-economic indica‐ Medical tised starting pay as Call DIRECTV 1-866-734-0452 WOODARD, JAN‐ WANDA www.linkstaffing.com Superintendent of thereunto belonging or in care and removal of R. Matthews and Pledge Motion seconded by: tors and square footage areas, $60,000+ based on edu‐ ICE FROST Office Clerical Schools anywise appertaining, lo‐ of Allegiance led by Mar‐ 225-275-7272 Helen Whitfield of the buildings. The li‐ cation & experience. Sec‐ trees, shrubs, flowers & Dish Network: Get DISH Satellite TV cated in the Town of tin Macdiarmid. Motion carried. braries combined are Part-Time ond, Larry Charles Free‐ brush at clients’ job sites. PLEASE TAKE NO TICE + Internet! Free Install, Free HD-DVR 200393-sep 16-23-30-3t Jack son, Parish of East ROLL CALL Present, Mar‐ III. Approval of Minutes 10,000 sq ft with the St. man and all approved. By virtue and in THAT Positions Wanted $58.77 Fe liMovies, ciana, State Email of resumes to Emily Upgrade, 80,000ofOn-Demand MECHANIC wanted for tin Macdiarmid, Larry Mr. Coats asked for a Helena branch having The motion passed unan‐ obedience to an Order of hrm@corporategreen.us Louisiana being Charles Freeman, Jermi Plus Limited Time Up To $600 In Gift and Local Construction Co. motion to approve the the most. This will in‐ Professional/ imously. is sued in the above Court more particularly de‐ Adams, Markell Lewis, minutes for the Regular crease when they move Cards. Call and Today! 1-855-654-8207 Experience in heavy NEW BUSINESS St. Helena bered enAdministrative titled num scribed as LOT NUMBER Roderick Matthews, St. School Board Meeting on into the new library this Library Moving Quote equipment & trucks. 16th cause, dated the Restaurants/Hotels/Clubs ONE (1) in LOT NUMLandscape BER Laborers needEx-Officio Helena 07/21/2026. year. from Quality Movers. Apply in person * *16323 of June 2026, I have day THREE-C (3-C) of PALMER Quanika Muse, East Feli‐ ed, multiple positions, Motion made by: Kelly Finally, Tim Butler came Peggy Stafford presented ceed seized and will pro Sales/Marketing Strain Rd. 225-272-4599 ACRES subdivision Landry’s and ciana Ex-Officio Louis O'Brien Professional Lawn to the original question the board with 2 scenar‐ and to sell to the lastTelemarketing/ the EAST ONE-HALF& (EKent. Absent. None. Quo‐ Motion seconded by: of who pays for the li‐ Landscape, Inc, Baton ios for professional ser‐ est bid der at pub lic high l/2) of LOT NUMBER TWO rum noted and estab‐ Scotty Owens brary. He said after from Quality vices Telephone Skills Rouge. Send resume to: Roofing/Metal Crews tion, at the East Fe li ‐ auc (2) in LOT NUMBER lished. Motion carried. pulling historical records Movers reminding them 8943 Buzbee Drive, Baton ciana Parish Sheriff’s Of‐ 90yr old Company seeking THREE-C (3-C) of PALMER Approval of the Agenda. IV. Recognitions and Pre‐ from the library and both that as the job was under lo cated at 12224 fice Rouge, LA 70809 exp. Roofers & Sheet Metal vi sion. All ACRES sub di Motion, Jermi Adams. sentations parishes, there was not the $60,000 Public Bid Woodville Street, Clinton, Computer according to the official Installers for Residential & Second, Martin Macdi‐ A. Key Performance Indi‐ much of a difference be‐ threshold and Law LA 70722, on Wednesday, Personnel map prepared by George armid and all approved. Commercial Projects. All cators tween the two ad val‐ Audubon used Quality September 30, 2026, at 10 E. Long, dated March 27, Motion passed unani‐ Ms. Jodi Lemoine stated types of roofing & related orem taxes. The differ‐ Movers on several previ‐ a.m. the fol low ing o'clock 1959 and recorded as mously. that the LDOE requires ence now is that the sheet metal work. Call 504ous moves with excep‐ described property to ister No. BR: 54264 in Public Comment. Public accountability directors companies maritime tional results; the job System Reg Developer, 822-4892 or email wit: Con veyance Book K-3, comments made by Deb‐ to give the Board annual which have made their was not bid out. After Arch. Desn & dev EME syst kristy@orleanssheetmetal. Page 364 official records bie Kent, Jim Moss, CPA, up dates. Highlights in‐ domicile in East Feliciana discussion, Jermi Adams THAT CERTAIN POR TION microsvcs: usng desn com. of the Clerk and Recorder Marsha Kemp, April New‐ clude: might total 21 million motioned for Scenario # OF GROUND, together &optm exist reltnl & nonfor East Fe li ciana Parish, some, Kathleen Womack, 1. 80% of K–3 students dollars. He said that just 1 of moving the total col‐ all the build ings and with reltnl dtbs; decpl ml syst Louisiana; sub ject to re‐ and Aubrey LeGette in reading at/above grade this year, the top ten lection, furniture, office improvements thereon, stric tions, servitudes, fm C#,.NET into java sprng support of keeping the li‐ level (DIBELS) – #2 in companies from out of equipment, kitchen, and Job and any of the rights, rights-of-way and out‐ brary system as is. boot microsvcs; crt CI/CD state state have contributed 13 office for managers priv i leges, servi ‐ ways, Information stand mineral UNFINISHED BUSINESS. 2. 68% of 8th graders are million dollars to East Fe‐ pl and w/Jenkins &ing deploy mi- rights $36,779, plus the decom‐ ad van tages tudes, of record fecting the of previous Approval proficient in Math (LEAP) liciana parish, roughly missioned current library crosvcs docker,afAWS unto usng prescriptions there prop erty meeting minutes dated B. Pupil Progression Plan 61%. He reiterated, 61%. shelving units and any ECS, wisekubernetes; desn & belonging or in any May 20, 2026. Motion. Ms. Jodi Lemoine pre‐ Tim Butler continued other surplus furniture appertaining, situated dev in mod.TERMS UI applic usng OF SALE: CASH TO Jermi Adams. Second, sented the 2026-2027 that there is a segment for final disposition for FELI‐ the PARISH OF EAST JavaScript incldg THEfrmwk LAST AND HIGHEST Martin Macdiarmid and Pupil Progression Plan. of residents that do not $3,778.65. Second, Martin STATE Angular OF &BID CIANA, THE ADS listed here are Vue.js equiv; DER or WITH OUT AP‐ approved. Motion all There were only minor, own property or pay ad Macdiarmid and all ap‐ lo cated in LOUISIANA, AT PUB LIC AUC‐ job in-formation only, not crt datacnPRAISAL syst utilzg Kafpassed unanimously. Ap‐ local changes made. The valorem taxes, and there proved. Motion passed Section 58 of Township 2 TION bld ANDdata ACCORD proval of Profit & Loss specific job offers. In most RabbitMQ; mnt ING TO plan will be presented is a segment that are unanimously. Library Fur‐ West, South, Range 1 ka, LAW Statement, Financial & for approval at the Sep‐ property owners and are cases, a fee is involved and syst usng niture Quote. April New‐ burg Land Dis trict, Greens Investment Report. Tim tember board meeting. getting a $75,000 home‐ some presented Library in some cases, there is a Grafana/Postgresql; desn in Ward 3 of East Feli‐ SHERIFF'S OFFICE THIS 1 Independent Butler, C. Hall of Fame exemption. He stead Interiors' two quotes of charge for the phone call. & dev cor apps ciana Parish, Louisiana, DAY mobile OF Septem ber, 2026. Oversight, Third-Party Athletic Director Shelley stated that if you live in furniture styles with the the Town of Jack son as in usng Flutter, Google Firepresented the balance Genre presented the re‐ East Feliciana, own a option of all new furni‐ Seven (7) in square Lot bas. ReqJEFMS sci, SHER‐ FERYcomp E. TRAVIS, sheet through June 30, quirements for the new $500,000 home with a ture and shelving or a the engnr,w/ Twenty-Five (25) of comp 5yr exp. IFF 2026, noting the funds Hall of Fame to be dis‐ $75,000 exemption; your mix of new and old (7) is town. Lot Seven Mail PARISH EAST FELI‐ res. HR, PrimeOF Medical balances. He presented played in the WFHS Gym: taxes for the library are shelving. After discus‐ on the North by bound CIANA the budget vs. actual re‐ • Purpose: Honor individ‐ $25.50 a year. So, to an‐ sion, Jermi Adams mo‐ by Lot15481 Airline Hwy, Lot Six (6), South LLC, port and stated that uals who impacted the BldgLotB, Baton Rouge, LA swer the question, it's tioned to choose the Eight (8), East by 199918-SEP 23-OCT 28-2T there were no discrepan‐ athletic program. not the East Feliciana in‐ modern style new furni‐ 70817 (3), and West by Three $74.88 cies and that the operat‐ • Categories: Male Ath‐ dividual who is paying ture at an estimated cost Cottage Street. Square 25 ing expenses are stable. lete, Female Athlete, and Cathedr the bill. It is the outside For over 130 years, Immaculate Conception of $150,000. Second, Mar‐ bounded North by is He stated that the library Stakeholder (Coach/Fac‐ domiciled companies tin Macdiarmid and all Chestnut Street, South located at 1536 Ryan Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is operating within the ulty). here for the low tax rate approved. Motion passed Cedar Street, East by 5% budget variance, and Drivers • Eligibility: Athletes who are paying. This al‐ unanimously. Clinton Li‐ Race Street, and West by to its mission of strengthening minds, and he will meet with admin‐ must have spirits, graduated at lowed this system to brary Parking Lot & Play‐ tage Street. Lot Seven Cot istration before the next least 5 years ago. grow. Tim finished by Maintenance. ground the teachings of Jesus Christ. ICCS serves nearly 400 (7) fronts Seventy-Five meeting to regular • Process: Forms are on warning that statistically Peggy Stafford presented (75) feet on Cottage amend, if necessary. He the dis trict web due Kindergarten through 8th Grade andsite; employs 42 and financially, we are on the board with a price of be tween Lots Six Street CDL DRIVERS & O.O. stated that the library fi‐ annually by September 1. a slippery slope and if $5000, the best of 3 (6) and Eight (8) and runs Home every night!! and support staff employees. The school are running nancials • Event: In ductees showis ‐ directly one of these maritime quotes for Tree Service lel back between paralHaynes Motor Lines. smoothly and asked if cased in the gym during companies decided to at the Clinton library lo‐ for One Hun dred lines Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish and the 225-383-3100 there were any ques‐ the last home game move out of East Feli‐ cation. She also asked (150) feet from the Fifty tions. Approval of Profit D. Pre sentation on and LA spir ciana parish, which is for approval to seek Charles. ICCS students excel academically 11/28/1961 - 02/28/2021 street. Being the same & Loss Statement, Finan‐ Public Schools Risk Man‐ 25% gone. He said that maintenance bids for the by the property acquired Experienced Dump Truck cial & Investment. Mo‐ variety agementa challenging Agency curri of offerings, including The family of Preston‘Coon’Joseph Johnson would like to express our heartthe extra is a blessing for location. Jermi Adams dent, Irma Cas ton dece Driver needed in N. Baton tion, Martin Macdiarmid. (LARMA), (Cyber Insur‐ our parish to receive this stated that she should ces‐ Call 225-445-5271. Carruth, in the Suc felt thanks for your love, support and sympathy that everyone extended formation, spiritually infused activities, Rouge. Second, Jermi Adams ance, Fleet (Auto) Liaadvanced bil‐ money, and he thinks seek bids for Clinton and sion of William Richard and all approved. Motion ity, General Liability and to Preston and family. A special thank you to Michael Mulkey and the St. that Audubon Regional the new Greensburg lo‐ Wall. creative enrichment offerings. passed unanimously. Ap‐ School Leaders E&O In‐ Library has taken full ad‐ cation. Francisville Sheriff’s Department, Prison Enterprises, Billy Baggett (driver), proval of Credit/Debit surance) Truck Driver vantage of the extra Martin Macdiarmid mo‐ This sale is subjectImmediate to all Bank Expenditures. After Mr. John Caro of Alliant Pastor Mike Clark, Singer Bob Alexander, Peggy and Ronny Guyon at M&J’s money and really bene‐ tioned to accept the inter‐ Apply in person at superior security Needed. the credit/bank expendi‐ Immaculate Conception Cathedral SchoolInc. is sear Insur ance Services, fited but wonders if this $5000 bid for the Tree St Gabriel Valve Service, ests, mortgages, liens Grocery and Red Stick ArmatureWorks.We would also like to thank the palltures were presented, reported a 12% premium can be relied on for the Service for the Clinton li‐ 3400 Railroad Street, St. Gathe and privileges and for the 20212022 school year toofcommence Jermi Adams motioned increase $19,122.13, July 1, bearers Carter & Wesley Johnson, Terry ‘Tree’ Ross, Jason Malina, Michael next 10 years. Finally, he brary and to seek main‐ erty is being sold AS prop briel LA 70776. Valid Drivto approve. Larry Charles ing the total annual said, "if it isn't broken, tenance bids for Clinton must be Catholics in fullbring communion with the Church. fit req’d. 225-642-5468. IS, WITHOUT the ben Mulkey and Patrick Johnson, and honorary pallbearers Kim Kimble, Charlie er’seLic. Freeman seconded and premium to $178,648.13. don't fix it." and Greensburg. Jermi of appraisement and ac‐ all approved. The motion He noted that Ross Bus Johnson, Ricky Harrington and Billy Baggett. 2025 Audit Report by Mc‐ upon experience. Adams seconded and all ing to law and as di ‐ cord passed unanimously. Fi‐ Sales now requires Duffie Herrod. The 2025 approved. The motion rected by the Court. nancials at Audubon Re‐ $1,000,000 in physical audit report was pre‐ passed unanimously. Classified that WORKS gional Library. Tim Butler damage coverage for its If ‘Coon’ could, he would be sharing a story and laughing with us now. sented in detail describ‐ LOCATION, DATE & TIME TERMS The full pur ‐ Bringing local business stated that when the leased buses. To meet ing a clean audit indicat‐ NEXT MEETING. OF chase price is due at 3pm to local people. Through example, he taught us to be ourselves. Your support and comfort idea of separating the this requirement, a new ing no material modifica‐ Wednesday, October 21, on the day of the sale in system was brought to excess policy was added will always be in our hearts. tions needed and zero 2026, 5 pm at Jackson Call 225-383-0111 Cer ti fied Funds. him, he decided to edu‐ to provide $600,000.00 in findings which were at‐ branch, 2637 LA-10, Suite • Master’s deg cate himself on the ques‐ cov erage on top of the tributed to the diligence B, Jackson, LA 70748 EAST FELICIANA PARISH tion of who pays for existing $400,000.00Administrat pro‐ of the administrative ADJOURNMENT Motion to SHER IFF JEFF TRAVIS Audubon Regional Li‐ vided by LARMA. In the staff and accountant. Adjourn by Larry Charles brary. He found that the 2026 Fall Elections event of a claim, After answering a few Free man. Sec ond, Jermi Leadership Ce PUBLISH DATES: 8/19/26 ordinances & by-laws of LARMA’s $400,000.00 cov‐ questions from theCongressional li‐ Adams and all approved. AND 09/23/26 Open General and Open Primary parishes for both erage will serve as brary board, Mr. Herrod Motion passed unani‐ • Atthe least five y Audubon Regional Li‐ primary policy, with the completed his presenta‐ Tuesday, 2026 mously.November Meeting 3, ad ‐ 197564-AUG 19-SEP 23-2T brary only speak of fund‐ excess policy covering tion. Motion to accept journed at 7:16 pm. $75.56 administrativ Registration Deadlines: ing the same amount of remaining damages. the 2025 Audit Report. taxes in both, and the V. Other School Board Jermi Adams. Second, 201032-SEP 23-1T In Person / By Mail: October 5, 2026 • Catholic monies go into the gen‐ Business Larry Charles Freeman $134.95 eral fund. He said that Online: October 13, 2026 A. Approve Renewal of LA and all approved. The p tracks the Audubon Public Schools Risk experience Man‐ motion passed unani‐ Early Voting: monies that come in, and agement Agency mously. • Excellent spir the expenses. not (LARMA) Quote, FY 2026EXECUTIVETuesday, SESSION. Rod ‐ October 20, 2026 – Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Audubon Regional Li‐ 2027; Cyber Insurance, erick Matthews stated Excluding Sunday educational brary has three loca‐ Fleet (Auto) Liabil ity, that the library board tions; the monies are General Liability and wanted to do a review of 8:30 am – 6:00 pm and shared to operate the School Leaders E&O In‐co strategies and planning three. He explained that General Election surance for the system to move Jackson location the Mr. Coats asked for a forward and asked theSaturday, December 12, 2026 lease is $1865 a month motion to approve the in‐ secretary to present mo‐ and is in year four of a surance renewal at a tion for a roll call vote. Registration Deadlines ten-year lease that cov‐ 12% increase of Motion Roll Call Vote to In Person / By Mail: November 12, 2026 all maintenance, ers $19,122.13, bringing the Enter Executive Session. sewer, water, & garbage. total annual pre mium to Roderick Matthews, yes. Online: November 21, 2026 Interested, qualified candidates are to submit a lett He continued that Clin‐ $178,648.13. Martin Macdiarmid, yes. ton is in this beautiful Early Voting: Motion made by: Sara Larry Charles Freeman, statement of educational philosophy and 3 ref building donated by the Wilson-Rogers yes. Jermi Adams,November yes. Saturday, 28, 2026 – Saturday, December 5, 2026 Presbyterian Clinton Motion seconded by: Markell Lewis, yes. Louis dana.wimberly@lcdiocese.org or in w Church to the East Feli‐ Amanda McK in ney Kent, yes. Quanika Muse, Excluding Sunday ciana Police Jury for use Motion carried. yes. Motion passed Kimberlee Gazzolo Superintendent, Office of Cat 8:30 am – 6:00 PM by Audubon Regional Li‐ B. Discuss and Approve unanimously. Enter Exec‐ brary and the library Medicare Advan tage InLA ‐ 70605 utive Session with Tim *All dates are subject to change* 1112 Bilbo St. Lake Charles, spent close to a million surance Renewal Butler and Sam D'Aquilla dollars to renovate it and Ms. Geor gia Dud ley ex ‐ at 6:15 PM. Board Early Exitedvote at the Registrar of Voters Office Submission deadline: March they pay one dollar per plained that there was a19, 2021. Executive Session 6:30 (11048 Bank St, Clinton, LA) year to the police jury on 29.75% increase with the PM with a motion by a long-term lease. The li‐ United Healthcare Larry Charles Freeman To register online, go to The Diocese of Lake Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer andtage does not discrimina brary pays all expenses Medicare Advan and seconded by Martin and maintenance. He employees by reason Plan. of race, age, sex, handicap or national Macdiarmid. Motion ap‐ https://www.geauxvote.com continued that the St. Motion made by: Scotty proved by all unani‐ Helena Library acquired Owens mously. Roderick a building through a Motion seconded by: Matthews stated that lease/purchase for $1000 Kelly O'Brien there was no action per month that was paid Abstain: Helen Whitfield taken in the executive off in December 2025. Abstain: Sara Wilsonsession. First Guaranty 23-1t 200951-688171-sep That building will go to Rogers Bank Remove/Add Sig‐ the St. Helena Police Jury Motion carried. nors. Motion, Larry when the new library C. Discuss and Adopt Charles Freeman. Sec‐ project is completed in Policies: DIC - Invento‐ ond, Jermi Adams and all Greensburg by that po‐ ries, GBRIA - General approved. Motion passed lice jury. He reminded the Leaves of Absence, JBC unanimously. Support board that the library School Admission Administrative Manager. system cannot own a Ms. Georgia Dudley pre‐ Motion by Jermi Adams
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NOTICE Proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the U.S. Senate General/Open U.S. Representative Primary/Open Primary Election November 3, 2026 ---------CODING: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and/or underscored are additions. Proposed Amendment No. 1 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 39 -------SENATE BILL NO. 180 BY SENATOR FOIL A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 21(K)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax exemptions; to provide relative to the ad valorem tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses; to allow for the transfer of certain exemptions by a surviving spouse; to provide for limitations; to provide for effectiveness; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 21(K)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §21. Other Property Exemptions Section 21. In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation: *** (K)(1)(a) In addition to the homestead exemption authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 20 of this Article, which applies to the first seven thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property, the next two thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property receiving the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of fifty percent or more but less than seventy percent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability rating of fifty percent or more but less than seventy percent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be eligible for this exemption if the surviving spouse occupies and remains the owner of the property, whether or not the exemption was in effect on the property prior to the death of the veteran. If property eligible for the exemption provided for in this Subsubparagraph has an assessed value in excess of ten thousand dollars, ad valorem property taxes shall apply to the assessment in excess of ten thousand dollars. (b) In addition to the homestead exemption authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 20 of this Article, which applies to the first seven thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property, the next four thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property owned and occupied by a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of seventy percent or more but less than one hundred percent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability rating of seventy percent or more but less than one hundred percent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be eligible for this exemption if the surviving spouse occupies and remains the owner of the property, whether or not the exemption was in effect on the property prior to the death of the veteran. If property eligible for the exemption provided for in this Subsubparagraph has an assessed value in excess of twelve thousand dollars, ad valorem property taxes shall apply to the assessment in excess of twelve thousand dollars. (c) In addition to the homestead exemption authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 20 of this Article, which applies to the first seven thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property, the remaining assessed valuation of property receiving the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a veteran with a serviceconnected disability rating of one hundred percent unemployability or totally disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability rating of one hundred percent unemployability or totally disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be eligible for this exemption if the surviving spouse occupies and remains the owner of the property, whether or not the exemption was in effect on the property prior to the death of the veteran. (d) Once a surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a serviceconnected disability is eligible for and has taken the exemption, if the surviving spouse then acquires a different property which qualifies for the homestead exemption, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to a one-time transfer of the exemption to that subsequent homestead, the exemption being limited in value to the amount of the exemption claimed on the prior homestead in the last year for which the exemption was claimed. The assessor may require the submission of certain information concerning the amount of the exemption on the prior homestead for purposes of determining the extent of the exemption available for the subsequent homestead. *** Section 2. Be it further resolved that the provisions of this amendment shall become effective January 1, 2027, and shall apply to all taxable years beginning on January 1, 2027. Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at said election there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability, who receives the additional property tax exemption, to make a one-time transfer of the additional property tax exemption property tax exemption to a subsequent qualifying property? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Amends Article VII, Section 21(K)(1)) Proposed Amendment No. 2 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 273 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 521 BY REPRESENTATIVES WILDER, AMEDEE, BAMBURG, BAYHAM, BERAULT, BILLINGS, BOUDREAUX, BOURRIAQUE, BRASS, CARVER, CHASSION, CHENEVERT, COATES, COX, CREWS, DESHOTEL, DEWITT, DICKERSON, EDMONSTON, EGAN, FIRMENT, FONTENOT, FREIBERG, GALLE, HEBERT, HORTON, KNOX, LACOMBE, JACOB LANDRY, MARTINEZ, MELERINE, OWEN, SCHAMERHORN, TAYLOR, TURNER, WILEY, AND WRIGHT A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem property tax millage rate adjustments; to provide for maximum authorized millage rates; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §23. Adjustment of Ad Valorem Tax Millages Section 23. *** (C) Increases Permitted. Nothing herein shall prohibit a taxing authority from collecting, in the year in which Sections 18 and 20 of this Article are implemented or in any subsequent year, a larger dollar amount of ad valorem taxes by (1) levying additional or increased millages as provided by law or (2) placing additional property on the tax rolls. Increases in the millage rate in excess of the rates established as provided by Paragraph (B) above of this Section but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum authorized millage rate approved by this constitution and approved by the taxing authority until the authorized millage rate expires may be levied by a two-thirds vote of the total membership of a taxing authority without further voter approval but only after a public hearing held in accordance with the open meeting law; however, in addition to any other requirements of the open meetings law, public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of such hearing shall be published on two separate days no less than thirty days before the public hearing. Such public notice shall be published in the official journal of the taxing authority, and another newspaper with a larger circulation within the taxing authority than the official journal of the taxing authority, if there is one. *** Section 2. 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contained in this Joint Resolution shall become effective January 1, 2027, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to allow a local taxing authority to continue to levy a lower millage rate without losing its ability to adjust to the maximum authorized millage rate from a prior year’s reassessment? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Amends Article VII, Section 23(C)) Proposed Amendment No. 3 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 271 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 51 BY REPRESENTATIVE VILLIO A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to add Article I, Section 18(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the right to bail; to prohibit bail for offenders who have been convicted of certain offenses; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article I, Section 18(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §18. Right to Bail Section 18.
*** (C) However, after conviction, a person shall not be bailable if the offense is an aggravated offense as defined by R.S. 15:541 that is committed against a victim who is a minor. Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to prohibit a defendant from being released on any post-conviction bail if the defendant is convicted of an aggravated offense against a minor child? (Adds Article I, Section 18(C)) Proposed Amendment No. 4 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 414 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 225 BY REPRESENTATIVES BAYHAM AND MANDIE LANDRY A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article IV, Section 3(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to provide for the term limit for the office of the governor; to provide for a lifetime term limit; to provide that the limit is not limited to service in successive terms; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article IV, Section 3(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §3. Election; Term Section 3.
*** (B) Limitation on Governor. A person who has served as governor for more than one and one-half terms in two consecutive terms shall not be elected governor for the succeeding term. *** Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to prohibit a person who has served more than one and one-half terms as governor from being elected as governor for any future term? (Amends Article IV, Section 3(B)) Proposed Amendment No. 5 Regular Session, 2026 -------Act No. 606 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 27 BY REPRESENTATIVE MCMAKIN A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(iii) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to application of certain state monies to state retirement system unfunded accrued liability; to remove requirement that such monies be applied to the oldest system liabilities first; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has neem published as provided by Article X, Section 29(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(iii) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §10. Expenditure of State Funds Section 10. (D) Appropriations.
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*** (2) Except as otherwise provided in this constitution, the appropriation or allocation of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring shall be made only for the following purposes: *** (b) *** (iii) For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, the legislature shall appropriate no less than twenty-five percent of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring to the state retirement systems for application to their unfunded accrued liability. Money appropriated pursuant to this Item shall be applied by the receiving system to its outstanding positive amortization bases in the order in which they were created, from oldest to newest. The legislature may provide by law for a formula to distribute the nonrecurring money between those state retirement systems that have unfunded accrued liability. If the legislature has not provided by law for a distribution formula, nonrecurring money shall be appropriated pursuant to this Item to each system in the proportion that the system’s total unfunded accrued liability bears to the total of all state system unfunded accrued liability, using the most recent system valuations adopted by the Public Retirement Systems’ Actuarial Committee or its successor. Any payment to a state retirement system made pursuant to the provisions of this Item shall not be used, directly or indirectly, to fund cost-of-living increases for such system. *** Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to authorize a state retirement
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system to apply any nonrecurring state monies it receives to any of its unfunded accrued liability rather than requiring application to its oldest unfunded accrued liability? (Amends Article VII, Section 10(D) (2)(b)(iii)) Proposed Amendment No. 6 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 274 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 514 BY REPRESENTATIVES FARNUM AND CHASSION A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to add Article VII, Section 21(P) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem taxation; to extend an ad valorem tax exemption for property owners who are sixty-five years of age or older; to provide for the amount of the exemption; to provide for requirements and limitations; to provide for implementation of the exemption by parishes and municipalities; to prohibit the reappraisal and valuation of property for purposes of millage adjustments under certain circumstances; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article VII, Section 21(P) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §21. Other Property Exemptions Section 21. In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation: *** (P)(1) In addition to the homestead exemption authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 20 of this Article, which applies to the first seven thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property, an additional exemption shall apply to property receiving the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a person who is at least sixty-five years of age or older and who qualifies for the special assessment level pursuant to Article VII, Section 18(G) (1)(a)(i) of this constitution. The amount of the additional exemption shall be as follows: (a) For persons sixty-five years of age but not yet sixty-nine years of age, the next six thousand dollars of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. (b) For persons sixty-nine years of age but not yet seventythree years of age, the next twelve thousand dollars of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. (c) For persons seventy-three years of age but not yet seventyseven years of age, the next eighteen thousand dollars of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. (d) For persons seventy-seven years of age but not yet eighty-one years of age, the next twenty-four thousand dollars of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. (e) For persons eighty-one years of age and older, the next thirty thousand dollars of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. (2) The surviving spouse of a property owner claiming the exemption shall be eligible for the exemption provided for in this Paragraph if the surviving spouse occupies and remains the owner of or retains a usufruct on the property and is not more than five years younger than the owner. (3) The exemption provided in this Paragraph shall be applicable in any parish or municipality in which the exemption has been approved by a majority of the electors of the parish or municipality voting at an election called for that purpose. (4) Notwithstanding any provision of this constitution to the contrary, any decrease in the total amount of ad valorem tax collected by the taxing authority as a result of the exemption shall be absorbed by the taxing authority and shall not create any additional tax liability for other taxpayers in the taxing district as a result of any subsequent reappraisal and valuation or millage adjustment. Implementation of the exemption authorized in this Paragraph shall neither trigger nor cause for a reappraisal of property or an adjustment of millages pursuant to the provisions of Section 23(B) of this Article. (5) A trust shall be eligible for the exemption provided for this Paragraph as provided by law. Section 2. Be it further resolved that the provisions of the amendment contained in this Joint Resolution shall become effective January 1, 2028, and shall be applicable to all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2028. Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 4. Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to authorize parishes and municipalities to extend an additional property tax exemption for property subject to the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a person who is at least sixty-five years of age and who qualifies for the special assessment level? (Effective January 1, 2028) (Adds Article VII, Section 21(P)) Proposed Amendment No. 7 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 607 -------SENATE BILL NO. 228 BY SENATOR DUPLESSIS AND REPRESENTATIVES BOYD, BRASS, BRAUD, BRYANT, CHASSION, FISHER, FREEMAN, GREEN, JACKSON, TRAVIS JOHNSON, JORDAN, KNOX, LAFLEUR, MANDIE LANDRY, TERRY LANDRY, LARVADAIN, LYONS, MARCELLE, MENA, MILLER, MOORE, NEWELL, THOMPSON, WALTERS AND YOUNG A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 14(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to water utility service lines; to provide for the use of public funds to remove or replace drinking water utility service lines located on property owned by utility customers; to provide relative to identifying, inventorying water utility service lines made of or affected by certain hazardous materials; to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 14(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §14. Donation, Loan, or Pledge of Public Credit *** Section 14. (A) (B) Authorized Uses. Nothing in this Section shall prevent (1) the use of public funds for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the needy; (2) contributions of public funds to pension and insurance programs for the benefit of public employees; (3) the pledge of public funds, credit, property, or things of value for public purposes with respect to the issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness to meet public obligations as provided by law; (4) the return of property, including mineral rights, to a former owner from whom the property had previously been expropriated, or purchased under threat of expropriation, when the legislature by law declares that the public and necessary purpose which originally supported the expropriation has ceased to exist and orders the return of the property to the former owner under such terms and conditions as specified by the legislature; (5) acquisition of stock by any institution of higher education in exchange for any intellectual property; (6) the donation of abandoned or blighted housing property by the governing authority of a municipality or a parish to a nonprofit organization which is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization and which agrees to renovate and maintain such property until conveyance of the property by such organization; (7) the deduction of any tax, interest, penalty, or other charges forming the basis of tax liens on blighted property so that
gym the last home game D. Presentation on LA Public Schools Risk Man‐ agement Agency (LARMA), (Cyber Insur‐ ance, Fleet (Auto) Liabil‐ ity, General Liability and School Leaders E&O In‐ Legal Legal surance)Legal Mr. JohnNotices Caro of Alliant Notices Notices Insurance Services, Inc. reported a 12% premium increase of $19,122.13, bringing the total annual pre to $178,648.13. they may be subordinated and waived in favor ofmium any purchaser who PUBLIC NOTICE He noted that Ross Bus is not a member of the immediate family ofSales the blighted property --now requires Au gust 2026 Reg u lar $1,000,000 in phys ical owner or which is notSchool any entity which has a substantial Boardin Meet ing the owner damage coverage for its 05:00 PM leased buses.renovation To meet economic interest, but08/18/2026 only in connection with a property Julius Freyhan this requirement, a new plan approved by an administrative the Boardroom hearing officer excess appointed policy was by added 4727 Fidelity Street, provideis$600,000.00 in parish or municipal government where the to property located; (8) St Francisville, Louisiana, coverage on top of the the deduction of past due taxes, penalties in favor 70775 interest, and proof ‐ exist ing $400,000.00 videdthe byowner LARMA. In the an owner of a blightedMEET property, only when sells the ING MINbut UTES event of a claim, $400,000.00 cov‐ property at less than the appraised value toLARMA’s facilitate the blighted Attendance erage will serve as the property renovation plan approved by theprimary parishpolor icy,municipal with the ing after Members excess policy cover ing government and Vot only the renovation is completed such Milton Coats, Board remaining damages. deduction being canceled, and void, and V. to no effect in the Board event Member null - Pres ident Other School Kelly O'Brien, Board Busi nessto the owner or ownership of the property the Pres future reverts back Member in - Vice ident A. Approve Renewal of LA McKinney, lic Schools ‐ any member of hisAmanda immediate family; (9) thePub donation by Risk the Man state Board Member agement Agency of asphalt which has beenNor removed from state roadsQuote, and highways Angie wood, Board (LARMA) FY 2026Member of the parish or 2027; Cyber where Insurance, to the governing authority municipality the Scotty Owens, Board Fleet (Auto) Liability, asphalt was removed, governing Memor berif not needed by such General Liabilauthority, ity and Helen or Whitfield, Board School Leaders but E&Oonly In‐ then to any other parish authority, Member municipal governing surance Sara Wilson-Rogers, asked a Mr. Coats pursuant to a cooperative endeavor agreement between the for state Board Member motion to approve the in‐ and the governing authority receiving the donated property; surance renewal(10) at the a I. Call Order 12% increase Refuge of investment in stocks of to a portion of the Rockefeller Wildlife The meeting was called $19,122.13, bringing the Trust and Protection Fund, created the provisions of R.S. to order by Pres ident under Mil‐ total annual premium to ton Coats at or 5:02 p.m. Island $178,648.13. 56:797, and the Russell Sage Marsh Refuge Fund, created A. Prayer Motion made by: Sara Kel ley Wilson-Rogers under the provisionsMr. ofJoe R.S. 56:798, such portion not to exceed thirtyB. Pledge of Allegiance Motion seconded by: five percent of each fund; the investmentAmanda in stocks a portion Wilson-Rogers Ms. Sara (11) McKof inney Roll Call Motion ried. or private of the state-funded C. permanently endowed funds of acar public II. Approval of Agenda B. Discuss and Approve college or university, to exceed percentAd ofvan the public Mr.not Coats called thirty-five for a Medicare tage In‐ motion to approve the surance newal of the funds endowed; (12) the investment of aReportion agenda as presented.in equities Ms. Georgia Dudley ex‐ Mofor tionthe made by: Scotty thatprovisions there was of a Medicaid Trust Fund Elderly created plained under the Owens 29.75% increase with the R.S. 46:2691 et seq., such sec portion to exceed percent Motion ondednot by: Unitedthirty-five Health care Helen Whitfieldof public funds tage Medicare Advan of the fund; (13) the investment to capitalize a state Motion carried. Plan. infrastructure bank III. and loan, pledge, of public funds Apthe proval of Min utes or guarantee Motion made by: Scotty Mr. Coats asked for transportation a Owens by a state infrastructure solely projects; (14) motionbank to ap proveforthe Motion seconded by: minagreement, utes for the the Regu lar Kelly pursuant to a written donation ofO'Brien the use of public School Board Meeting on Abstain: Helen Whitfield equipment and personnel by a political subdivision to 07/21/2026. Abstain:upon Sararequest WilsonMotion made Kelly or Rogers another political subdivision for anby: activity function the requesting O'Brien Motion carried. political subdivision exercise; orcuss (15) and a political Mois tionauthorized secondedto by: C. Dis Adopt Scotty Owens Poli cies:charges DIC - In venthe to‐ subdivision from waiving charges if the are Motion car ried. for water ries, GBRIA - General nitions and Prewater ‐ IV. Recog Leaves of Ab sence, JBC result of water lost due to damage to the delivery infrastructure sentations School Admission and that damage isA.not of any or failure actley bypre the Keythe Perresult formance Indi‐actMs. GeorgiatoDud ‐ cators for the water; or (16) sented propublic posed customer being charged the the use of Ms. Jodi Lemoine stated policies DIC and GBRIA; funds by a political for the purpose identifying, thatsubdivision the LDOE re quires Mr. Lee of Cole man pre‐ account abil ity direcdrinking tors sented Mr.service Coats inventorying, removing replacing waterJBC. utility to giveor the Board annual called for a motion to ap‐ updates. by High lights inas ‐ specified policies. prove the three lines made of or affected materials or prescribed clude: Motion made by: by the Lead and Copper Improvements of theMcK United 1. 80% Rule of K–3 students Amanda inneyStates reading at/above grade Motion sec onded by: Environmental Protection Agency, promulgated October 30, level (DIBELS) – #2 in Helen Whitfield 2024, or subsequent promulgation, on property state Motion owned carried. by utility 2. 68% of 8th graders are D. Grant Permission to customers. proficient in Math (LEAP) Issue a Request for Pro‐ B. Pupil Progres posals (RFP) for High* * sion * Plan Ms. Jodi Lemoine pre‐ Speed Internet Service Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall sented the 2026-2027 Ms. Leslie McClure asked Pupil Pro the Board mission be submitted to the electors ofgres thesion statePlan. of Louisiana at for theper statewide There were only minor, to issue an RFP for highelection to be held on November 3, 2026. local changes made. The speed internet service plan resolved will be presented that runs from high Section 3. Be it further the ballot to the be used for approval atthat the on Sep ‐ official school to the School berbe board meeting. Board upon Office which and the all at said election there tem shall printed a proposition, C. Hall of Fame schools. electors of the state shall vote or NO, to amend the Athbe leticpermitted Director to Shel ley YES Motion made by: Scotty Genre presented the re ‐ Owens Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: quirements for the new Motion seconded by: Hall of Fame to be dis‐ Helen Whitfield played in the WFHS Gym: Mo tion Do you support an• amendment to in allow usecar ofried. public funds Purpose: Honor divid‐for the E. Discuss and Approve uals who impacted theof identifying, Change Order #4 for the by a political subdivision for the purpose inventorying, athletic program. Julius Freyhan Ground removing or replacing drinking lines made ofject or • Cat egories: water Male utility Ath‐ service Floor Ren ovations Pro lete,as Female Athlete, Mr. Lee HamLead mer and ex‐ affected by materials specified or and prescribed by the Stakeholder (Coach/Fac‐ plained that Change Copper Rule Improvements of the UnitedOrder States Environmental ulty). #4 for Phase II in‐ • promulgated Eligibility: October Athletes volves ing power Protection Agency,must 2024,relo orcat subsequent have graduated at 30, and data down to the least 5 years ago. by utilityground floor (Amends elevator promulgation, on property owned customers? • Process: Forms are on lobby. The cost is Article VII, Section 14) the district website; due $1,177.09. annually by September 1. Motion made by: Kelly • Event: Inductees show‐ O'Brien cased in the gym during Motion seconded by: the last home game Scotty Owens Proposed Amendment No. 8 D. Presentation on LA Abstain: Sara WilsonPub lic Schools Risk Man ‐ Rogers Regular Session, 2026 agement Agency Motion carried. (LARMA), -------(Cyber Insur‐ F. Approve 4th Quarter Fi‐ ance, Fleet Liabil‐ nancial Report – Lunch ACT(Auto) No. 277 ity, General Liability and Fund -------ers E&O In‐ School Lead Ms. Pat Gilmore pre‐ surHOUSE ance) sented the Lunch Fund BILLofNO. 192 4th Mr. John Caro Alliant quarter financial re‐ Insurance OWEN Services,AND Inc. SENATORS port dated July 1, 2025 to BY REPRESENTATIVE ALLAIN, reported a 12% premium June 30, 2026. Mr. Coats BARROW, BASS, CATHEY, EDMONDS, FESI, increase CLOUD, of $19,122.13, called for aHODGES, motion to ap‐ bring ing the total an nual the report.AND JACKSON-ANDREWS, MIGUEZ, PRESSLY, prove SEABAUGH, premium to $178,648.13. Motion made by: WHEAT He noted that Ross Bus Amanda McKinney PUB LIC NOTICE Sales now re quires Mo tion seconded by: --$1,000,000 in physical Scotty Owens August 2026 - Regular dam age covRESOLUTION erage for its Motion carried. School Board Meeting A JOINT leased buses. To meet G. Approve 4th Quarter 08/18/2026 05:00 PM Proposing to amend Article I, Section 4(B)(4) of the this requirement, a new Finan cial Constitution Report – Genof ‐ Julius Freyhan excess was added eral Fund Boardroom Louisiana, relative to the rightpoltoicyproperty; to prohibit expropriation by to provide $600,000.00 in Ms. Misty Cook pre‐ 4727 Fidelity Street, foreign adversaries; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment coverage on top of the sented the 4th Quarter St Francisville, Louisiana, pro‐ existing $400,000.00 Financial Report for the to the 70775 electors; and to provide relatedInmatters. vided byfor LARMA. the General Fund, dated July event of a claim, 1, 2025- June 30, 2026. Mr. MEETING MINUTES LARMA’s $400,000.00 cov‐ Coats asked for a motion erage will serve as the to approve the report. Attendance primary policy, with the Motion made by: Scotty excess policy covering Owens Voting Members remaining damages. Motion seconded by: Milton Coats, Board V. Other School Board Helen Whitfield Member - President BusinessLegal Notices Motion car ried. Notices Kelly O'Brien, Board Legal Notices Legal A. Approve Renewal of LA H. New Budgets Member - Vice President Public Schools Risk Man‐ Ms. Cook presented the Amanda McKinney, agement Agency following new budgets: Board Member (LARMA) Quote, FY 2026EC Literacy Initiative, Angie Norwood, Board 2027; Cyber Insurance, $1,701.00 Member Fleet (Auto) Liability, Computer Science Tech‐ Scotty Owens, Board General Liability and nical Assistance Grant, Member School Leaders E&O In‐ $10,000.00 Helen Whitfield, Board surance Mr. Coats asked for a Member Mr. Coats asked for a motion to approve the Sara Wilson-Rogers, motion to approve the in‐ new budgets. Board Member surance renewal at a Motion made by: Kelly 12% increase of O'Brien I. Call to Order $19,122.13, bringing the Motion seconded by: The meeting was called total annual premium to Scotty Owens to order by President Mil‐ $178,648.13. Motion carried. ton Coats at 5:02 p.m. Motion made by: Sara I. Budget Revisions A. Prayer Wilson-Rogers There were none. Mr. Joe Kelley Motion seconded by: VI. Personnel for Board B. Pledge of Allegiance Amanda McKinney Approval Ms. Sara Wilson-Rogers Motion carried. There were none. C. Roll Call B. Discuss and Approve VII. Superintendent's Re‐ II. Approval of Agenda Medicare Advantage In‐ port Mr. Coats called for a surance Renewal Mr. Milton presented his motion to approve the Ms. Geor gia Dud ley ex ‐ report, which included agenda as presented. plained that there was a his personnel report and Motion made by: Scotty 29.75% increase with the sales tax report. Mr. Mil‐ Owens United Healthcare ton also expressed his Motion seconded by: Medicare Advantage thanks for the Board's Helen Whitfield Plan. continued support. Motion carried. Motion made by: Scotty VIII. Adjourn III. Approval of Minutes Owens Mr. Coats called for a Mr. Coats asked for a Motion seconded by: motion to adjourn the motion to approve the Kelly O'Brien meeting. minutes for the Regular Abstain: Helen Whitfield Motion made by: Sara School Board Meeting on Abstain: Sara WilsonWilson-Rogers 07/21/2026. Rogers Motion seconded by: Motion made by: Kelly Motion carried. Scotty Owens O'Brien C. Discuss and Adopt Voting results: Motion seconded by: Policies: DIC - Invento‐ Vote Not Recorded: Mil‐ Scotty Owens ries, GBRIA Gen eral ton Coats Motion carried. Leaves of Absence, JBC Vote Not Recorded: Kelly IV. Recognitions and Pre‐ School Admission O'Brien sentations Ms. Georgia Dudley pre‐ Vote Not Recorded: A. Key Performance Indi‐ sented the proposed Amanda McKinney cators policies DIC and GBRIA; Vote Not Recorded: Angie Ms. Jodi Lemoine stated Mr. Lee Coleman pre‐ Norwood that the LDOE requires sented JBC. Mr. Coats Vote Not Recorded: accountability directors called for a motion to ap‐ Scotty Owens to give the Board annual prove the three policies. Vote Not Recorded: Helen updates. Highlights in‐ Motion made by: Whitfield clude: Amanda McKinney Vote Not Recorded: Sara 1. 80% of K–3 students Motion seconded by: Wilson-Rogers reading at/above grade Helen Whit field Mo tion carried. Meeting level (DIBELS) – #2 in Motion carried. adjourned at 6:31 p.m. state D. Grant Permission to 2. 68% of 8th graders are Issue a Request for Pro‐ 201244-sept 23-1t proficient in Math (LEAP) posals (RFP) for High$107.51 B. Pupil Progression Plan Speed Internet Service Ms. Jodi Lemoine pre‐ Ms. Leslie McClure asked sented the 2026-2027 PUBLIC NOTICE the Board for permission Pupil Progression Plan. --to issue an RFP for highThere were only minor, speed internet service local changes made. The East Feliciana Parish that runs from the high plan will be presented Emer gency school to the School for approval at the Sep‐ Communications Board Office and all tember board meeting. Com mis sion schools. C. Hall of Fame P O Box 293 Motion made by: Scotty Athletic Director Shelley 12486 Feliciana Drive Owens Genre presented the re‐ Clinton, LA 70722 Motion seconded by: quirements for the new 225-683-9007 Helen Whitfield Hall of Fame to be dis‐ 225-683-6907 Motion carried. played in the WFHS Gym: email: ef911@bellsouth. E. Discuss and Approve • Purpose: Honor individ‐ net Change Order #4 for the uals who impacted the Julius Freyhan Ground athletic program. East Feliciana Parish Floor Renovations Project • Categories: Male Ath‐ Emergency Mr. Lee Hammer ex‐ lete, Female Athlete, and Communications plained that Change Stakeholder (Coach/Fac‐ Commission Order #4 for Phase II in‐ ulty). August 5, 1:00 PM. volves relocating power • Eligibility: Athletes and data down to the must have graduated at Call to order ground floor elevator least 5 years ago. lobby. The cost is • Process: Forms are on Prayer $1,177.09. the district website; due Motion made by: Kelly annually by September 1. Pledge of Allegiance O'Brien • Event: Inductees show‐ Motion seconded by: cased in the gym during Roll Call Scotty Owens the last home game Abstain: Sara WilsonD. Presentation on LA In attendance: Rogers Public Schools Risk Man‐ Motion carried. agement Agency Kevin Garig F. Approve 4th Quarter Fi‐ (LARMA), (Cyber Insur‐ Chris Farris nancial Report – Lunch ance, Fleet (Auto) Liabil‐ Darryl Buhler Fund ity, General Liability and William Cox Ms. Pat Gilmore pre‐ School Leaders E&O In‐ Justin Nevels sented the Lunch Fund surance) Ben Chasteen 4th quarter financial re‐ Mr. John Caro of Alliant port dated July 1, 2025 to Insurance Services, Inc. Absent: June 30, 2026. Mr. Coats reported a 12% premium called for a motion to ap‐ increase of $19,122.13, Kenneth Stewart prove the report. bringing the total annual Jeff Williams Motion made by: premium to $178,648.13. Amanda McKinney He noted that Ross Bus Additions Listed As Motion seconded by: Sales now requires follows: Scotty Owens $1,000,000 in physical Motion carried. damage coverage for its Discussion on amended G. Approve 4th Quarter leased buses. To meet budget for remainder of Financial Report – Gen‐ this requirement, a new 2026- Mr. Cox eral Fund excess policy was added Ms. Misty Cook pre‐ to provide $600,000.00 in Approval of Additions: sented the 4th Quarter coverage on top of the Financial Report for the existing $400,000.00 pro‐ Motion made by Mr. Far‐ General Fund, dated July vided by LARMA. In the ris, Seconded by Mr. Buh‐ 1, 2025- June 30, 2026. Mr. event of a claim, ler. Coats asked for a mo tion LARMA’s $400,000.00 cov‐ to approve the report. erage will serve as the Approval of Agenda: Motion made by: Scotty primary policy, with the Owens excess policy covering The agenda was ap‐ Motion seconded by: remaining damages. proved, Motion made by Helen Whitfield V. Other School Board Mr. Nevels, Seconded by Motion carried. Business Mr. Buhler, Motion H. New Budgets A. Approve Renewal of LA Passed. Ms. Cook presented the Public Schools Risk Man‐ following new budgets: agement Agency Approval of Minutes EC Literacy Initiative, (LARMA) Quote, FY 2026$1,701.00 2027; Cyber Insurance, The Minutes were ap‐ Computer Science Tech‐ Fleet (Auto) Liability, proved, Motion made by nical Assistance Grant, General Liability and Mr. Nevels, Seconded by $10,000.00 School Leaders E&O In‐ Mr. Farris, Motion Mr. Coats asked for a surance Passed. motion to approve the Mr. Coats asked for a new budgets. motion to approve the in‐
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Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article I, Section 4(B)(4) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §4. Right to Property Section 4.
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*** (4) Property shall not be taken or damaged by any private entity authorized by law to expropriate, except for a public and necessary purpose and with just compensation paid to the owner; in such proceedings, whether the purpose is public and necessary shall be a judicial question. No private entity that is a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary, as defined by law, shall take or damage property. *** Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to prohibit expropriation of property by a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary? (Amends Article I, Section 4(B)(4)) Proposed Amendment No. 9 Regular Session, 2025 -------ACT No. 220 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 300 BY REPRESENATIVE MACK A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 18(G)(1)(a)(ii) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem taxation; to provide for assessment of property for ad valorem tax purposes; to provide with respect to the special assessment level; to provide with respect to the income limit associated with qualifying for the special assessment level; to provide for an effective date; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. PUBLIC NOTICE - - - 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds Section
liciana Parish ofEast theFemembers elected to each house concurring, that there shall be Emergency submitted the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or Communito cations Commis sionmanner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, rejection in the P O Box 293 Section 12486 Fe18(G)(1)(a)(ii) liciana Drive of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
Clinton, LA 70722 225-683-9007 225-683-6907 §4. Right to Property email: ef911@bellsouth. net
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East Feliciana Parish *** Emergency Communica (G)tions Special Assessment Level. Commission August 5, 1:00 PM. (1) (a)
*** (ii) Any person or persons shall be prohibited from receiving the special assessment as provided in this Section if such person’s Pledge Allegianceadjusted gross income, as reported in the federal tax orofpersons’ Roll Call return for the year prior to the application for the special assessment, exceeds In atten dance: one hundred fifty thousand dollars. For persons applying for the special assessment whose filing status is married filing Kevin Garig the adjusted gross income for purposes of this Section Chris separately, Farris Darrylshall Buhler be determined by combining the adjusted gross income on both William Cox Justinfederal Nevels tax returns. The assessor may establish an applicant’s income Ben Chasteen eligibility for the special assessment level by verifying the applicant’s Absent: federal adjusted gross income as reported on the Louisiana income taxStew return Kenneth art for the year prior to the application. Beginning for the tax Jeff Williams year 2026 2028 and for each tax year thereafter, the one hundred fifty Additions Listed dollar As thousand limit shall be adjusted annually by the Consumer Price follows: Index as reported by the United States Government. Notwithstanding Discusany sionprovision on amended of this constitution to the contrary, a decrease in the budget for remainder of totalCox amount of ad valorem tax collected by a taxing authority as 2026- Mr. a result of the special assessment level shall be absorbed by the Approval of Additions: taxing authority and shall not create any additional tax liability for Motion made by Mr. Far‐ other taxpayers ris, Sec onded by Mr. Buhin ‐ the taxing district as a result of any subsequent Call to order Prayer
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Approval of Agenda: The agenda was ap‐ proved, Motion made by Legal Mr. Nevels, SecNotices onded by Mr. Buhler, Motion Passed.
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Approval of Minutes The Minutes were ap‐ proved, Motion made by Mr. Nevels, Seconded by Mr. Farris, Motion Passed. Invoices: The Invoices were tabled until Special Metting. Ms. Morgan will email in‐ voices also. Motion made by Mr. Nevels, Seconded by Mr. Buhler. Motion Passed. New Business: 2025 Audit- Mr. Mac Her‐ rod went over the 2025 fi‐ nancial audit. All was good. No findings to re‐ port. Mr. Chasteen will send out a reminder and agenda for special meet‐ ing. August 18, 2026 at 2pm at 911 center. The meeting is to discuss dis‐ patch agreements with mayors and police chiefs. Also on the agenda will be vote to move the monthly 911 board meet‐ ings to second Thursday of each month at 1pm. Job Descriptions- Mr. Buhler advised the Per‐ sonnel Committee is working on job descrip‐ tions for director and as‐ sistant director posi‐ tions. Committee will meet next week to com‐ plete. Mr. Garig read the Reso‐ lution to increase wire‐ less surcharges into the minutes. After a roll call there were 5 yeas, 0 nays, and 2 absent. Mr. Chasteen requested to fill 2 fulltime positions for dispatch. Ms. Jamie Wascome and Ms. Cher‐ rie Wilkinson were rec‐ ommended. Motion made by Mr. Nevels, Sec‐ onded by Mr. Farris. Mo‐ tion passed. Meeting Day- Mr. Nevels recommended moving the meeting day for the accountant to have fi‐ nancials ready each meeting. September 10 will be the first meeting after vote at special meeting August 18. Committee Reports: Personnel CommitteeNo Report. Finance Committee- Mr. Cox discussed the fi‐ nance committee meet‐ ing (Finance minutes at‐ tached) Finance Commit‐ tee recommends ap‐ proval of amended bud‐ get as presented. Motion made by Mr. Farris, Sec‐ onded by Mr. Buhler, Mo‐ tion Passed. Ad Hoc Committee- No Report.
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Directors Notes: 1,264 calls for the month of July 2026 15 new addresses Public comment: No Public comment.
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MINUTES Town of Slaughter Regular Meeting August 18, 2026
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Map Amendment
I. CALL TO ORDER—The meeting was called to order by Mayor Janis Landry, who opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m., Au‐ gust 18, 2026, at the Slaughter Town Hall, 3337 Church Street, Slaughter, Louisiana. A quorum was present and due notice was given. Unless other‐ wise noted all motions passed by unanimous decision of the Board. II. Invocation III. Pledge IV. Roll Call - The follow‐ ing members were pre‐ sent: Craig Soileau, Nyki Paxton, Lynn Landry, Adele Fleming, Galen Vaccaro, Howard Hender‐ son and Matt Ard. V. AMENDMENTS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: VI. MINUTES: July 21, 2026. Motion by Nyki Pax‐ ton, Second by Lynn Landry, Motion passed. VII. DEPARTMENTAL RE‐ PORTS: A. Maintenance ReportMotion by Adele Fleming, Second by Craig Soileau, Motion passed. B. Fire Report- Motion by Craig Soileau, Second by Nyki Paxton, Motion passed. C. Police Report- Motion by Nyki Paxton, Second by Lynn Landry, Motion passed. D. Paid Invoice ReportMotion by Craig Soileau, Second by Galen Vac‐ caro, Motion passed. VIII. PLANNING AND ZON‐ ING: A. Darin Dietiker, 3310 Church St. Slaughter. Build a 20x40 chicken house. Will need electric. Setbacks were met. Mo‐ tion by Nyki Paxton, Sec‐ ond by Adele Fleming, Motion passed. B. Richard Todd McKey, 3648 E. Main St. Slaugh‐ ter. Pour a cement slab to install a camper cover with storage building in the future. Motion by Craig Soileau, Second by Lynn Landry, Motion passed. C. Eric Adams, 1049 Mid‐ way Rd. Slaughter. Re‐ moved 22x28 workshop and built new 30x36 workshop at the same lo‐ cation. Already has elec‐ tricity. When Mr. Adams came to planning and zoning, he had already started the project and was told to stop. He was informed of the require‐ ment to apply to P&Z and for permits and inspec‐ tion from the parish. In‐ spection was made by Scott Masterson and all setbacks were met. Will send town approval form to the parish for all per‐ mits needed. Motion by Craig Soileau, Second by Adele Fleming, Motion passed. IX. NEW BUSINESS: A. Healthwalk discussion B. Pennington Grant Re‐ quest X. MOTION TO ADJOURN – Motion by Craig Soileau, Second by Adele Fleming, Motion passed.
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Motion made by Mr. Buh‐ ler, Seconded by Mr. Nevels. Meeting ad‐ journed.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Parish of West Feli‐ ciana will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Oc‐ tober 5th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Furthermore, the West Feliciana Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 12th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Both public hearings will be held in the Parish Council Meeting Room in the Courthouse Annex, Second Floor at 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, LA. The following request for a rezoning will be considered: For: Cecil Graves 14869 US Hwy 61 S St Francisville, LA 70775 Location: 14869 US Hwy 61 S St Francisville, LA 70775 Current/Proposed uses: Visitor Center (closed)/Auto Sales and Business Office Zoning Designation: S1 to C-4
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reappraisal and valuation or millage adjustment. Implementation of the special assessment level shall neither trigger nor be cause for a reappraisal of property or an adjustment of millages pursuant to the provisions of Article VII, Section 23(B) of this constitution. *** Section 2. Be it further resolved that the provisions of the amendment contained in this Joint Resolution shall become effective on January 1, 2027, and shall be applicable to all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to increase the maximum amount of income a person may receive and still qualify for the special assessment level for residential property receiving the homestead exemption? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Amends Article VII, Section 18(G)(1)(a)(ii)) Proposed Amendment No. 10 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 272 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 214 BY REPRESENTATIVES CHANCE HENRY AND CHASSION AND SENATORS BARROW, BOUDREAUX, JACKSONANDREWS, JENKINS, AND PRICE A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to add Article VII, Section 21(P) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem taxes; to authorize the exemption of certain property from ad valorem taxes subject to conditions provided in law; to require the legislature to enact laws relative to implementation of the exemption; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article VII, Section 21(P) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §21. Other Property Exemptions Section 21. In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation: *** (P) There shall be an optional ad valorem tax exemption for blighted or derelict property that has been rehabilitated. The legislature shall enact laws defining blighted property, derelict property, and any other terms as may be necessary for implementing the exemption provided for in this Paragraph. The legislature shall establish in law the term of the exemption and the conditions, requirements, and PUBLIC NOTICE procedures necessary for a political subdivision to administer the --exemption. The Board of Commis‐ *** sioners of the West Feli‐ ciana Communi‐ Section 2. Be it further resolved that the provisions theParish amendment caof tions District met in Public on Meet ing on 1, Mon‐ contained in this Joint Resolution shall become effective January day, August 10, 2026, at 2027, and apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. the West Feliciana Parish Emer gency Opshall erations Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment Center located at 9938 be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at Fe the statewide West liciana Parkway, St. Francisville, election to be held on November 3, 2026. Louisiana. PUBLIC NOTICE Section- -4. - Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used I. Chairperson Billie at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the ing Giroir called the meet PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLI‐ to order at 9:00 AM. electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the CATION FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION & Constitution which proposition shall read follows: II. as Board members pre‐ ACCEPTANCEof OFLouisiana, PUBLIC
sent at roll call were COMMENTS Chairperson Billie Giroir, Chieftaxofexemptions Police Chris Do you support an amendment to allow property NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Green, Alderman Tommy by for theblighted TOWN or OF derelict ST. properties that have been rehabilitated, andRick Wheeler, Fire Chief FRANCISVILLE that DON‐ Dud ley,administration and Deputy Di‐ legislature to enact laws providing for ALDto require AND theSUSAN rector of Homeland Secu‐ CHARLET (the “Ap pli ‐ of these (Effective January 1, 2027) VII, rity(Adds ZephnaArticle Douglas. cant”) has apexemptions? plied for a MINOR SUBDI VISION of Section 21(P)) Board members absent the following property: at roll call were Hospital Administrator Lee Chas‐ That certain parcel of tant and Director of Pub‐ land bearing the munici‐ lic Works Julius Metz. pal address of 11841 Fer‐ dinand St. and more par‐ Others present were ticularly described as Lot 198872-681853-sept 23-1t Bookkeeper Cathy Cavin 8, and portions of Lots and Clerk Bonnie 8A, 9A, and 10A situated $297.38 Reames. in the North side of Ferdi‐ nand St situated in Sec‐ III. The Lord’s Prayer was tion 44 T3S, R3S in the led by Tommy Wheeler Town of St. Francisville.
The Minor SubdiNotices vision as Legal applied for will create three (3) new lots of record by creating Lots 8A-1 consisting of 0.181 acres, 9-A-1 consisting of 0.283 acres, and 10-A-1 consisting of 0.630 acres. The application and sup‐ porting materials are available for public in‐ spection and copying at the St. Francisville Town Hall. The Town of St. Francisville invites public comments on the appli‐ cation, which comments will be accepted during the public notice period beginning on September 23, 2026, and ending on October 26, 2026, at 5:00pm. The application shall be considered and acted upon by the Build‐ ing Official of and for the Town of St. Francisville. The Applicant may ap‐ peal the final decision by the Building Official to the Town of St. Fran‐ cisville Planning & Zon‐ ing Commission.
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PUBLIC NOTICE --The Board of Commis‐ sioners of the West Feli‐ ciana Parish Communi‐ cations District met in Public Meeting on Mon‐ day, August 10, 2026, at the West Feliciana Parish Emergency Operations Center located at 9938 West Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville, Louisiana. I. Chairperson Billie Giroir called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. II. Board members pre‐ sent at roll call were Chairperson Billie Giroir, Chief of Police Chris Green, Alderman Tommy Wheeler, Fire Chief Rick Dudley, and Deputy Di‐ rector of Homeland Secu‐ rity Zephna Douglas. Board members absent at roll call were Hospital Administrator Lee Chas‐ tant and Director of Pub‐ lic Works Julius Metz.
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Others present were Bookkeeper Cathy Cavin and Clerk Bonnie Reames.
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III. The Lord’s Prayer was led by Tommy Wheeler IV. The Pledge of Alle‐ giance was led by Rick Dudley.
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V. There was no public comment made. VI. A motion was made by Rick Dudley, seconded by Chris Green, to ap‐ prove the minutes of the July 13, 2026 meeting as presented. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
A livestream video of the meeting is available at www.wfparish.org. Select “Parish Council” from the Government menu, then select “Watch Council Meeting” or use the link West Feliciana Live Stream.
The Minor Subdivision as applied for will create three (3) new lots of record by creating Lots 8A-1 consisting of 0.181 acres, 9-A-1 consisting of 0.283 acres, and 10-A-1 consisting of 0.630 acres. The application and sup‐ porting materials are available for public in‐ spection and copying at
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That certain parcel of land bearing the munici‐ pal address of 11841 Fer‐ dinand St. and more par‐ ticularly described as Lot 8, and portions of Lots 8A, 9A, and 10A situated in the North side of Ferdi‐ nand St situated in Sec‐ tion 44 T3S, R3S in the Town of St. Francisville.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the TOWN OF ST. FRANCISVILLE that DON‐ ALD AND SUSAN CHARLET (the “Appli‐ cant”) has applied for a MINOR SUBDIVISION of the following property:
VII. The financial report was presented by Cathy Cavin. A motion was made by Chris Green, seconded by Rick Dudley, to approve the financial report as presented. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
VII. The financial report was presented by Cathy Cavin. A motion was made by Chris Green, seconded by Rick Dudley, to approve the financial report as presented. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Information regarding this public hearing can be found at https://www. wfparish.org/planningand-zoning
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VI. A motion was made by Rick Dudley, seconded by Chris Green, to ap‐ prove the minutes of the July 13, 2026 meeting as presented. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
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Baton Rouge Diocese Bishop Michael Duca, left, and the Very Rev. Paul D. Counce, pastor of St. Joseph Cathedral, perform the blessing of palms ceremony on Palm Sunday in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, a small area near the altar of the church. The ceremony is usually held in front of a large crowd gathered outside the church, but because of coronavirus public health precautions prohibiting social gatherings, the church had no parishioners in attendance, though the ceremony and Mass were televised.
New parents navigate protecting infants amid virus of her month. BY JACQUELINE DEROBERTIS But Garrett gave birth just as Staff writer the coronavirus pandemic arWhen 21-year-old Madicyn rived. Nurses stationed at the enGarrett went into labor on St. Patrick’s Day as she was rush- trance of the hospital were ing to Woman’s Hospital, she screening arrivals for COVthought the unexpectedly early ID-19. They rushed to Garrett’s birth of her daughter would be aid as the car pulled in front of the most harrowing experience the building and sped her to an
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Within 30 minutes of a statewide stayat-home order being issued on a Sunday, planning started on just one day’s notice to transform a staff of 160 into remote workers. By the close of business Monday, employees at BBQGuys were prepped and overnight set up to work from home with help from the company’s IT staff. “We did everything to virtualize our call center,” said Corey Tisdale, chief executive officer of the Baton Rouge-based online retailer of grills and outdoor furniture. “We were pulling computers out of our office and giving them to employees so they could reconnect them at home.” When the company conducted a test to see how smoothly the work-from-home system was working at 7 a.m. Tuesday, it found the longest customer hold times were 45 seconds. After a few days of working remotely, the online numbers were looking good for BBQGuys, thanks in a large part to the millions of people who were staying home and looking for things to do. Sales were up slightly, social media traffic increased by 50% and orders for grills were particularly strong. “I’m proud of the whole crew,” Tisdale said. “When there’s a will, there’s a way.” Scores of businesses across Louisiana quickly adjusted to having the bulk of their employees working from home as offices attempted to keep people from
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that surpassed even hardhit Italy’s. Britain’s own prime minister, Boris Johnson, was hospitalized, 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19 in what his office described as a “precautionary step.” Amid the dire news, there were also glimmers of hope some hard-hit areas — the number of people dying appeared to be slowing in New York City,
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NOTICE Proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the U.S. Senate General/Open U.S. Representative Primary/Open Primary Election November 3, 2026 ---------CODING: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and/or underscored are additions. Proposed Amendment No. 1 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 39 -------SENATE BILL NO. 180 BY SENATOR FOIL A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 21(K)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax exemptions; to provide relative to the ad valorem tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses; to allow for the transfer of certain exemptions by a surviving spouse; to provide for limitations; to provide for effectiveness; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 21(K)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §21. Other Property Exemptions Section 21. In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation: *** (K)(1)(a) In addition to the homestead exemption authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 20 of this Article, which applies to the first seven thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property, the next two thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property receiving the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of fifty percent or more but less than seventy percent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability rating of fifty percent or more but less than seventy percent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be eligible for this exemption if the surviving spouse occupies and remains the owner of the property, whether or not the exemption was in effect on the property prior to the death of the veteran. If property eligible for the exemption provided for in this Subsubparagraph has an assessed value in excess of ten thousand dollars, ad valorem property taxes shall apply to the assessment in excess of ten thousand dollars. (b) In addition to the homestead exemption authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 20 of this Article, which applies to the first seven thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property, the next four thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property owned and occupied by a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of seventy percent or more but less than one hundred percent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability rating of seventy percent or more but less than one hundred percent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be eligible for this exemption if the surviving spouse occupies and remains the owner of the property, whether or not the exemption was in effect on the property prior to the death of the veteran. If property eligible for the exemption provided for in this Subsubparagraph has an assessed value in excess of twelve thousand dollars, ad valorem property taxes shall apply to the assessment in excess of twelve thousand dollars. (c) In addition to the homestead exemption authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 20 of this Article, which applies to the first seven thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property, the remaining assessed valuation of property receiving the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a veteran with a serviceconnected disability rating of one hundred percent unemployability or totally disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability rating of one hundred percent unemployability or totally disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be eligible for this exemption if the surviving spouse occupies and remains the owner of the property, whether or not the exemption was in effect on the property prior to the death of the veteran. (d) Once a surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a serviceconnected disability is eligible for and has taken the exemption, if the surviving spouse then acquires a different property which qualifies for the homestead exemption, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to a one-time transfer of the exemption to that subsequent homestead, the exemption being limited in value to the amount of the exemption claimed on the prior homestead in the last year for which the exemption was claimed. The assessor may require the submission of certain information concerning the amount of the exemption on the prior homestead for purposes of determining the extent of the exemption available for the subsequent homestead. *** Section 2. Be it further resolved that the provisions of this amendment shall become effective January 1, 2027, and shall apply to all taxable years beginning on January 1, 2027. Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at said election there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability, who receives the additional property tax exemption, to make a one-time transfer of the additional property tax exemption property tax exemption to a subsequent qualifying property? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Amends Article VII, Section 21(K)(1)) Proposed Amendment No. 2 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 273 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 521 BY REPRESENTATIVES WILDER, AMEDEE, BAMBURG, BAYHAM, BERAULT, BILLINGS, BOUDREAUX, BOURRIAQUE, BRASS, CARVER, CHASSION, CHENEVERT, COATES, COX, CREWS, DESHOTEL, DEWITT, DICKERSON, EDMONSTON, EGAN, FIRMENT, FONTENOT, FREIBERG, GALLE, HEBERT, HORTON, KNOX, LACOMBE, JACOB LANDRY, MARTINEZ, MELERINE, OWEN, SCHAMERHORN, TAYLOR, TURNER, WILEY, AND WRIGHT A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem property tax millage rate adjustments; to provide for maximum authorized millage rates; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §23. Adjustment of Ad Valorem Tax Millages Section 23. *** (C) Increases Permitted. Nothing herein shall prohibit a taxing authority from collecting, in the year in which Sections 18 and 20 of this Article are implemented or in any subsequent year, a larger dollar amount of ad valorem taxes by (1) levying additional or increased millages as provided by law or (2) placing additional property on the tax rolls. Increases in the millage rate in excess of the rates established as provided by Paragraph (B) above of this Section but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum authorized millage rate approved by this constitution and approved by the taxing authority until the authorized millage rate expires may be levied by a two-thirds vote of the total membership of a taxing authority without further voter approval but only after a public hearing held in accordance with the open meeting law; however, in addition to any other requirements of the open meetings law, public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of such hearing shall be published on two separate days no less than thirty days before the public hearing. Such public notice shall be published in the official journal of the taxing authority, and another newspaper with a larger circulation within the taxing authority than the official journal of the taxing authority, if there is one. *** Section 2. Be it further resolved that the provisions of the amendment
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contained in this Joint Resolution shall become effective January 1, 2027, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to allow a local taxing authority to continue to levy a lower millage rate without losing its ability to adjust to the maximum authorized millage rate from a prior year’s reassessment? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Amends Article VII, Section 23(C)) Proposed Amendment No. 3 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 271 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 51 BY REPRESENTATIVE VILLIO A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to add Article I, Section 18(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the right to bail; to prohibit bail for offenders who have been convicted of certain offenses; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article I, Section 18(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §18. Right to Bail Section 18.
*** (C) However, after conviction, a person shall not be bailable if the offense is an aggravated offense as defined by R.S. 15:541 that is committed against a victim who is a minor. Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to prohibit a defendant from being released on any post-conviction bail if the defendant is convicted of an aggravated offense against a minor child? (Adds Article I, Section 18(C)) Proposed Amendment No. 4 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 414 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 225 BY REPRESENTATIVES BAYHAM AND MANDIE LANDRY A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article IV, Section 3(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to provide for the term limit for the office of the governor; to provide for a lifetime term limit; to provide that the limit is not limited to service in successive terms; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article IV, Section 3(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §3. Election; Term Section 3.
*** (B) Limitation on Governor. A person who has served as governor for more than one and one-half terms in two consecutive terms shall not be elected governor for the succeeding term. *** Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to prohibit a person who has served more than one and one-half terms as governor from being elected as governor for any future term? (Amends Article IV, Section 3(B)) Proposed Amendment No. 5 Regular Session, 2026 -------Act No. 606 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 27 BY REPRESENTATIVE MCMAKIN A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(iii) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to application of certain state monies to state retirement system unfunded accrued liability; to remove requirement that such monies be applied to the oldest system liabilities first; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has neem published as provided by Article X, Section 29(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(iii) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §10. Expenditure of State Funds Section 10. (D) Appropriations.
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*** (2) Except as otherwise provided in this constitution, the appropriation or allocation of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring shall be made only for the following purposes: *** (b) *** (iii) For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, the legislature shall appropriate no less than twenty-five percent of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring to the state retirement systems for application to their unfunded accrued liability. Money appropriated pursuant to this Item shall be applied by the receiving system to its outstanding positive amortization bases in the order in which they were created, from oldest to newest. The legislature may provide by law for a formula to distribute the nonrecurring money between those state retirement systems that have unfunded accrued liability. If the legislature has not provided by law for a distribution formula, nonrecurring money shall be appropriated pursuant to this Item to each system in the proportion that the system’s total unfunded accrued liability bears to the total of all state system unfunded accrued liability, using the most recent system valuations adopted by the Public Retirement Systems’ Actuarial Committee or its successor. Any payment to a state retirement system made pursuant to the provisions of this Item shall not be used, directly or indirectly, to fund cost-of-living increases for such system. *** Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to authorize a state retirement
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system to apply any nonrecurring state monies it receives to any of its unfunded accrued liability rather than requiring application to its oldest unfunded accrued liability? (Amends Article VII, Section 10(D) (2)(b)(iii)) Proposed Amendment No. 6 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 274 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 514 BY REPRESENTATIVES FARNUM AND CHASSION A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to add Article VII, Section 21(P) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem taxation; to extend an ad valorem tax exemption for property owners who are sixty-five years of age or older; to provide for the amount of the exemption; to provide for requirements and limitations; to provide for implementation of the exemption by parishes and municipalities; to prohibit the reappraisal and valuation of property for purposes of millage adjustments under certain circumstances; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article VII, Section 21(P) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §21. Other Property Exemptions Section 21. In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation: *** (P)(1) In addition to the homestead exemption authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 20 of this Article, which applies to the first seven thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property, an additional exemption shall apply to property receiving the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a person who is at least sixty-five years of age or older and who qualifies for the special assessment level pursuant to Article VII, Section 18(G) (1)(a)(i) of this constitution. The amount of the additional exemption shall be as follows: (a) For persons sixty-five years of age but not yet sixty-nine years of age, the next six thousand dollars of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. (b) For persons sixty-nine years of age but not yet seventythree years of age, the next twelve thousand dollars of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. (c) For persons seventy-three years of age but not yet seventyseven years of age, the next eighteen thousand dollars of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. (d) For persons seventy-seven years of age but not yet eighty-one years of age, the next twenty-four thousand dollars of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. (e) For persons eighty-one years of age and older, the next thirty thousand dollars of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. (2) The surviving spouse of a property owner claiming the exemption shall be eligible for the exemption provided for in this Paragraph if the surviving spouse occupies and remains the owner of or retains a usufruct on the property and is not more than five years younger than the owner. (3) The exemption provided in this Paragraph shall be applicable in any parish or municipality in which the exemption has been approved by a majority of the electors of the parish or municipality voting at an election called for that purpose. (4) Notwithstanding any provision of this constitution to the contrary, any decrease in the total amount of ad valorem tax collected by the taxing authority as a result of the exemption shall be absorbed by the taxing authority and shall not create any additional tax liability for other taxpayers in the taxing district as a result of any subsequent reappraisal and valuation or millage adjustment. Implementation of the exemption authorized in this Paragraph shall neither trigger nor cause for a reappraisal of property or an adjustment of millages pursuant to the provisions of Section 23(B) of this Article. (5) A trust shall be eligible for the exemption provided for this Paragraph as provided by law. Section 2. Be it further resolved that the provisions of the amendment contained in this Joint Resolution shall become effective January 1, 2028, and shall be applicable to all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2028. Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 4. Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to authorize parishes and municipalities to extend an additional property tax exemption for property subject to the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a person who is at least sixty-five years of age and who qualifies for the special assessment level? (Effective January 1, 2028) (Adds Article VII, Section 21(P)) Proposed Amendment No. 7 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 607 -------SENATE BILL NO. 228 BY SENATOR DUPLESSIS AND REPRESENTATIVES BOYD, BRASS, BRAUD, BRYANT, CHASSION, FISHER, FREEMAN, GREEN, JACKSON, TRAVIS JOHNSON, JORDAN, KNOX, LAFLEUR, MANDIE LANDRY, TERRY LANDRY, LARVADAIN, LYONS, MARCELLE, MENA, MILLER, MOORE, NEWELL, THOMPSON, WALTERS AND YOUNG A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 14(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to water utility service lines; to provide for the use of public funds to remove or replace drinking water utility service lines located on property owned by utility customers; to provide relative to identifying, inventorying water utility service lines made of or affected by certain hazardous materials; to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 14(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §14. Donation, Loan, or Pledge of Public Credit *** Section 14. (A) (B) Authorized Uses. Nothing in this Section shall prevent (1) the use of public funds for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the needy; (2) contributions of public funds to pension and insurance programs for the benefit of public employees; (3) the pledge of public funds, credit, property, or things of value for public purposes with respect to the issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness to meet public obligations as provided by law; (4) the return of property, including mineral rights, to a former owner from whom the property had previously been expropriated, or purchased under threat of expropriation, when the legislature by law declares that the public and necessary purpose which originally supported the expropriation has ceased to exist and orders the return of the property to the former owner under such terms and conditions as specified by the legislature; (5) acquisition of stock by any institution of higher education in exchange for any intellectual property; (6) the donation of abandoned or blighted housing property by the governing authority of a municipality or a parish to a nonprofit organization which is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization and which agrees to renovate and maintain such property until conveyance of the property by such organization; (7) the deduction of any tax, interest, penalty, or other charges forming the basis of tax liens on blighted property so that
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they may be subordinated and waived in favor of any purchaser who is not a member of the immediate family of the blighted property owner or which is not any entity in which the owner has a substantial economic interest, but only in connection with a property renovation plan approved by an administrative hearing officer appointed by the parish or municipal government where the property is located; (8) the deduction of past due taxes, interest, and penalties in favor of an owner of a blighted property, but only when the owner sells the property at less than the appraised value to facilitate the blighted property renovation plan approved by the parish or municipal government and only after the renovation is completed such deduction being canceled, null and void, and to no effect in the event ownership of the property in the future reverts back to the owner or any member of his immediate family; (9) the donation by the state of asphalt which has been removed from state roads and highways to the governing authority of the parish or municipality where the PUBLIC NOTICE - - - authority, asphalt was removed, or if not needed by such governing then to any other parish or municipal governing authority, but only Adver tising Min utes Agendathe state pursuant to a cooperative endeavor agreement between West Feliciana Tourist and the governing authority receiving the donated Com property; (10) the mission Meeting Wildlife August 19, 2026 investment in stocks of a portion of the Rockefeller Refuge West Feliciana Parish Li‐ brary of R.S. Trust and Protection Fund, created under the provisions 5114 Burnett Rd - St. 56:797, and the Russell Sage or Marsh Island Refuge Fund, La. created Francisville, ing Room to exceed thirtyunder the provisions of R.S. 56:798, such portionTeen not Meet 5:30 PM five percent of each fund; (11) the investment in stocks of a portion 1. Call to Order –JK of the state-funded permanently endowed funds of a public or private 2. Roll Call: Present: John Kean, William college or university, not to exceed thirty-five percent of the Henry, public Sara Klein, Libby Leake, funds endowed; (12) the investment in equities of a Daniel, portion of the Austin Kathy April McGhee-At Medicaid Trust Fund for the Elderly created Mitchell. under the provisions of Summit R.S. 46:2691 et seq., such portion not to exceed thirty-five 3. Approval of percent Agenda Items for consider tion of the fund; (13) the investment of public funds to capitalize a astate and action Motion: SK 2nd: JK Unan imous funds infrastructure bank and the loan, pledge, or guarantee of public 4. Review and approval by a state infrastructure bank solely for transportation (14) of meeting projects; minutes from Julyof 15th tion: 2nd: pursuant to a written agreement, the donation theMo use ofLLpublic JK Unanimous equipment and personnel by a political subdivision upon 5. Old Busi nessrequest to a. Commisthe sionrequesting Status Re‐ another political subdivision for an activity or ports function b. Social Media, ports, political subdivision is authorized to exercise; or (15) a Re political Proposals: No Action subdivision from waiving charges for water & the charges the c.if New Employeeare Hand ‐ book Status Update: No result of water lost due to damage to the water delivery infrastructure Action and that damage is not the result of any actd.or failure to act by the Proposed Bylaws Amend ment: arate customer being charged for the water; or (16) the use ofSep public the current Secre‐ tary/Treasurer position funds by a political subdivision for the purpose of identifying, into two separate posi‐ inventorying, removing or replacing drinking waterSec utility and tions: retaryservice Treasurer. or Mo tion: JK lines made of or affected by materials as specified prescribed 2nd: LL Unanimous by the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements theposed United By States e. of Pro laws Amendment: Motion: 30, JK Environmental Protection Agency, promulgated October that the ByLaws be amended to include that owned by utility 2024, or subsequent promulgation, on property the Commission shall not customers. provide financial spon‐ sorships or monetary *** contributions 2nd: SK Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall Unanimous f. Pro Bylaw be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana atposed the statewide Amendment: Establish the Executive Board as election to be held on November 3, 2026. the Chair, Secretary, and Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot be JK used Treasurer. Moto tion: to establish the which Executive at said election there shall be printed a proposition, upon the Committee as the Chair, electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES NO,and to amend the Secor retary Treasurer. Aread subas stitute motion by Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall WH follows: to establish the ex‐ ecutive
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the Chairperson, Vice Do you support an amendment to allow for the of public Chairuse person, and funds Trea‐ surer. Substiinventorying, tute Motion: by a political subdivision for the purpose of identifying, WH 2nd: JK Unanimous removing or replacing drinking water utility service lines made ofber or g. Discuss Board Mem Orientaby tion/Strate gic and affected by materials as specified or prescribed the Lead Plan: No Action New BusiEnvironmental ness Copper Rule Improvements of the United6. States a. Additional check coProtection Agency, promulgated October 30, 2024, subsequent signer – JKorMo tion to add AD as a signor: WH 2nd: promulgation, on property owned by utility customers? (Amends LL Unanimous Article VII, Section 14) b. IPW FAM Tour-JK Mo‐
tion: SK to allocate $10k for IPW FAM Tour: 2nd: AD Unanimous Officers Role De‐ Proposed Amendment No. c. 8 Board scrip tions Draft –JK No Regular Session, 2026 Action d. Discuss Board Member -------Orientation/Strategic Plan – JK No Action ACT No. 277 e. Election of Officers Motion: WH to elect JK as -------terim Chair 2nd: AD HOUSE BILL NO. 192 In For: LL, AD, SK, KM, WH Against: JK Passed BY REPRESENTATIVE OWEN AND SENATORS ALLAIN, f. Financials BARROW, BASS, CATHEY, CLOUD, EDMONDS, FESI, HODGES, 7. Mo tion to Adjourn: AD 2nd: SK Unan imous JACKSON-ANDREWS, MIGUEZ, PRESSLY, Ap SEABAUGH, AND proved at September 16, 2026 Board Meeting WHEAT Next Meeting on Septem‐ ber 16, 2026, 5:30pm @ A JOINT RESOLUTION West Feliciana Parish Li‐ brary Proposing to amend Article I, Section 4(B)(4)THE of MEET the Constitution of ING IS OPEN TO THE PUB LIC. In accor ‐ Louisiana, relative to the right to property; to prohibit expropriation by dance with the Ameri‐ cans with amendment Disabilities foreign adversaries; to provide for submission of the proposed if you need special to the electors; and to provide for related matters.Act, assistance, please con‐ tact the West Feliciana Tourism Commission at (225) 635-4224 describing the assistance that is necessary. Public com‐ ments will be taken after each agenda item is dis‐ West eliciaa eliciaa by the Board. cussed West Legal Notices Comments will be limited Public Notices Public Notices to three minutes per per‐ son per agenda item. “The mission of WFPTC is to market and maintain tourism as a strong eco‐ PUBLIC NOTICE PUB LIC NO TICE nomic base ----for West Feliciana Parish” West Feliciana Parish Ad ver tis ing Min utes Schools Agenda 201359-SEP 23-1T September 2026 West Feliciana Tourist $26.16 Building Committee Commission Meeting Meeting August 19, 2026 09/02/2026 05:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE West Feliciana Parish Li‐ West Feliciana Parish --brary School Board Boardroom 5114 Burnett Rd - St. 4727 Fidelity Street, A REGULAR MEETING OF Francisville, La. St Francisville, Louisiana, THE BOARD OF COMMIS‐ Teen Meeting Room 70775 SIONERS OF FIRE PRO‐ 5:30 PM TECTION DISTRICT #1 OF MEETING MINUTES WEST FELICIANA PARISH 1. Call to Order –JK WAS HELD August 17, 2. Roll Call: Present: John Attendance 2026 at 6:00 pm, AT FIRE Kean, William Henry, PROTECTION DISTRICT Sara Klein, Libby Leake, Voting Members HEADQUARTERS LO‐ Austin Daniel, Kathy Kelly O'Brien, Board CATED AT 9892 WEST FE‐ Mitchell. April McGhee-At Member - Vice President LICIANA PARKWAY, ST. Summit Scotty Owens, Board FRANCISVILLE, LA 70775. 3. Approval of Agenda Member Items for consideration Sara Wilson-Rogers, MINUTES OF MEETING and action Motion: SK Board Member 2nd: JK Unanimous CALL TO ORDER: Called 4. Review and approval I. Call to Order to order by Steve Neal of meeting minutes from Ms. Kelly O'Brien called July 15th Mo tion: LL 2nd: the meeting to order at ROLL CALL of BOARD JK Unanimous 5:06 p.m. MEMBERS: Steve Neal, 5. Old Business i. Pledge of Allegiance Charles Stewart, April a. Com mis sion Sta tus Re ‐ Ms. Kelly O'Brien Vessel, Jeremy Sanders, ports ii. Roll Call Tim Pohlmann, and Todd b. Social Media, Reports, II. Freyhan Construction Young were present. & Proposals: No Action Update Willia Parkerson was ab‐ c. New Employee Hand‐ Mr. Lee Hammer pro‐ sent. Fire Chief Rick Dud‐ book Status Update: No vided an update on the ley was also present. Action progress of the Freyhan d. Proposed Bylaws basement renovation: INVOCATION: Lord’s Amendment: Separate • Exterior doors, fixtures, Prayer recited by all the current Secre‐ and cabinetry have been tary/Trea surer po si tion successfully installed. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: into two separate posi‐ • Once the interior doors Recited by all and tions: Secretary are installed, the Fire Trea surer. Mo tion: JK Marshal will conduct an PUBLIC COMMENT: There 2nd: LL Unanimous inspection. was no public comment e. Proposed Bylaws • Furniture delivery will Amend ment: Mo tion: JK follow a successful in‐ APPROVE/AMEND that the ByLaws be spection. AGENDA: Motion by Mr. amended to include that III. School Board Office Pohlmann, seconded by the Commission shall not Demo Project Mr. Stewart to approve provide financial spon‐ Mr. Hammer updated the agenda as presented. sorships or monetary Committee on the antici‐ Motion carried all in contributions 2nd: SK pated costs and timeline favor, No Nays. Unanimous for the School Board Of‐ f. Proposed Bylaw fice demolition and the APPROVE/AMEND MIN‐ Amendment: Establish Phase III project: UTES: Motion was made the Executive Board as • Scope: The project in‐ by Mrs. Vessel, second the Chair, Secretary, and cludes the building de‐ by Mr. Pohlmann to ap‐ Treasurer. Motion: JK to molition followed by the prove June 15, 2026 min‐ establish the Executive addition of green space, utes as written. Motion Committee as the Chair, landscaping, and ex‐ carried all in favor, No Secretary and Treasurer. panded parking. nays. A substitute motion by • Anticipated Cost: WH to establish the ex‐ $1,470,840. OLD BUSINESS: There ecutive Committee as • Timeline: School Board was no old business the Chairperson, Vice staff are scheduled to Chair per son, and Trea ‐ move into the Freyhan fa‐ NEW BUSINESS: surer. Substitute Motion: cility in late November. a. Motion was made by WH 2nd: JK Unanimous The building demolition Mr. Young, second by Mr. g. Dis cuss Board Mem ber is slated to take place Sanders to approve the Orientation/Strategic during Christmas break. budget to actuals as of Plan: No Action IV. Pecan Grove Property July 31, 2026. Motion 6. New Busi ness Mr. Hammer addressed a passes all in favor, No a. Additional check coremaining 7.67-acre tract nays. signer – JK Motion to add of land from the previous a. Motion was made by AD as a signor: WH 2nd: Pecan Grove property Mr. Pohlmann, seconded LL Unanimous sale: by Mrs. Vessel to ap‐ b. IPW FAM Tour-JK Mo‐ • Issue: The tract was not prove Resolution tion: SK to allocate $10k included in the original 0817202601 (Purchase of for IPW FAM Tour: 2nd: sale due to title issues land for new fire station). AD Unanimous and an unverifiable chain Resolution was read in c. Board Officers Role De‐ of ownership. full and approved with all scriptions Draft –JK No • Proposed Solution: A in favor, No nays. Action quitclaim sale is being d. Discuss Board Member considered. This option CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Ori en ta tion/Strate gic would relieve the District Dudley advised that he is Plan – JK No Action of liability, transferring waiting on signatures e. Election of Officers the ownership risk en‐ from Meeks Timber Com‐ Motion: WH to elect JK as tirely to the buyer. pany to finalize the map Interim Chair 2nd: AD • Next Steps: Mr. Ham‐ and complete the sale of For: LL, AD, SK, KM, WH mer will present his offi‐ the property located on Against: JK Passed cial findings at the up‐ Highway 421. f. Financials coming Board Meeting AD JOURNMENT: Motion 7. Motion to Adjourn: AD this month. made by Mrs. Vessel, 2nd: SK Unanimous V. Adjourn sec ond by Mr. Stewart to Ap proved at Sep tem ber Ms. O'Brien asked for a adjourn the meeting. Mo‐ 16, 2026 Board Meeting motion to adjourn the tion carried all in favor. Next Meeting on Septem‐ meeting. Motion made by No Nays ber 16, 2026, 5:30pm @ Mr. Owens. Seconded by West Feliciana Parish Li‐ Ms. Wilson-Rogers. Mo‐ Steve Neal brary tion carried. Meeting ad‐ Chairman THE MEETING IS OPEN TO journed at 6:14 p.m. THE PUBLIC. In accor‐ Willia Parkerson dance with the Ameri‐ 201247-sept 23-1t Secretary/ Treasurer cans with Disabilities $36.10 Act, if you need special APPROVED BY BOARD: assistance, please con‐ Monday, September 21, tact the West Feliciana 2026 Tourism Commission at (225) 635-4224 describing 201246-SEP 23-1T the assistance that is $60.42 necessary. Public com‐ ments will be taken after each agenda item is dis‐ cussed by the Board. Comments will be limited to three minutes per per‐ son per agenda item. “The mission of WFPTC is to market and maintain tourism as a strong eco‐ nomic base for West Feliciana Parish”
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Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article I, Section 4(B)(4) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §4. Right to Property Section 4.
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*** (4) Property shall not be taken or damaged by any private entity authorized by law to expropriate, except for a public and necessary purpose and with just compensation paid to the owner; in such proceedings, whether purpose is public and necessary shall PUBLIC the NOTICE - - -No private entity that is a foreign adversary be a judicial question. or an agent of a foreign adversary, defined by law, shall take or MINUTES OF THEasREG U‐ LAR MEETING OF THE damage property. TOWN OF ST. FRAN‐ ** CISVILLE *MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALthat DERMEN, ST. Section 2. Be it further resolved proposed amendment shall FRAN CISVILLE, LA,this TUES ‐ DAY-AU 11, 2026, at be submitted to the electors ofGUST the state of Louisiana at the statewide 5:30pm. election to be held on November 3, 2026. The Town of St. Fran‐ cisville’s Board of Alder‐
Section 3. Be it further resolved thata on the man met in Pub lic official ballot to be used Hearbe ing/Regular Meet ing at the election, there shall upon which the this 11thprinted day of a Auproposition, gust, at 11936 Fer nand electors of the state shall2026 be permitted to di vote YES or NO, to amend the St., Town Hall, St. Fran‐ Constitution of Louisiana,cisville, which LA. proposition shall read as follows: The
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Do you support an amendment prohibit ing/Meeting to was calledexpropriation of property order at 5:30p.m. with toor by a foreign adversary an agent a foreign the follow ing of mem bers adversary? present, Mayor Andrew (Amends Article I, Section 4(B)(4)) D’Aquilla, Alderman Cameron Delaney, Alder‐ man E. Tommy Wheeler, Alderman Gigi Robert‐ Proposed No. 9 son, andAmendment Alderman John Wil son. Session, 2025 Regular Motion -------was made by Abby Cochran, seconded No.Wheeler 220 to by E. ACT Tommy approve -------the agenda as presented. All in favor, HOUSE BILL NO. none opposed. Mo300 tion ried. BYcar REPRESENATIVE MACK
PUBLIC MEETING was opened at 5:31pm A JOINT RESOLUTION Open Floor for Public ComArticle ments VII, Section amend
18(G)(1)(a)(ii) of the Proposing to Constitution of Louisiana,A. relative admade valorem was by taxation; to provide for Motion to Cameron De laney, sec ‐ assessment of property onded for adbyvalorem taxson purposes; to provide with Gigi Robert to approve level; the min respect to the special assessment toutes provide with respect to the from the Regular Meeting income limit associated with theasspecial assessment level; held qualifying on July 14,for 2026 sented. All in for favor, to provide for an effectivepre date; to provide submission of the proposed none opposed. Motion amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. carried. B. PEC REPORT AND CON‐
TRACTbyITEMS relating to of Louisiana, two-thirds Section 1. Be it resolved the Legislature Projects: of the members elected• toUpeach concurring, that there shall be date house on Phase 3 gency Eroof sion Pro‐ submitted to the electorsEmer of the state Louisiana, for their approval or jects – project is being rejection in the manner provided byfor law, a proposal to amend Article VII, advertised bids. TICE Section 18(G)(1)(a)(ii) of the of Louisiana, to PUB readLIC asNO follows: C. Constitution Motion was made by --John Wilson, seconded by Abby Cochran to
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Emergency Erosion Re‐ pair Contract 3 to the Section 18. lowest bidder Arbour Construction LLC for the combined * * *total of $2,496,697.00Level. for all sites. (G) Special Assessment All in favor, none op‐ (1) (a) posed. Motion carried.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following enti‐ tled ordinance was intro‐ duced at a regular meet‐ ing of the West Feliciana Parish Council on Mon‐ day, September 14, 2026 *** D. Motion was made by and laid over for publica‐ (ii) Any person or persons be prohibited from John Wilson, shall seconded tion of no tice: receiving by Abby Cochranintothis In‐ Section if such person’s the special assessment as provided troduce ORDINANCE 2026 ORDINANCE(S) ORDI NANCE OF or persons’ adjusted- AN gross income, as THE reported in the federal tax TOWN OF ST FRAN‐ AN ORDINANCE TO return for the year prior to the TO application for‐ the•AMEND special assessment, CISVILLE VACATE, RE SEC. 2-4 OF THE VOKE, ABANDON dollars. AND WESTpersons FELICIANA CODE exceeds one hundred fifty thousand For applying SETTING ASIDE THE DEDI‐ OF ORDINANCES PER‐ for the special assessment whose filing is married filing CATION TO THE PUB LIC status TAINING TO PUB LIC USE gross THE income REMAIN INGpurposes RECORDS QUESTS, AND separately, the adjusted for of RE this Section PORTION OF PRINCE TO PROVIDE FURTHER STREET RIGHT OF AS WITH SPECT THERETO shall be determined by combining theWAY adjusted grossRE income on both PER ATTACHED HIGH‐ federal tax returns. The assessor may All establish anTICE applicant’s income LIGHTED MAP. in NO IS HEREBY FUR‐ favor, none opposed. THER GIVEN that a Public eligibility for the special assessment levelMo by‐ verifying the applicant’s tion carried. Meeting/Hearing by the federal adjusted gross income as reported on Coun the Louisiana cil of the income Parish of E. prior Motion was made by West Feliciana, State toson, the application. Beginning for the taxof tax return for the year John Wil seconded Louisiana, will be held on by each Gigi tax Robert to Mon tober 12,fifty 2026 year 2026 2028 and for yearson thereafter, theday, oneOc hundred table the request for a at Five-Thirty (5:30) P.M. thousand dollar limit shall adjusted Pricecil Minorbe Sub division annually for the by in the theConsumer Parish Coun erty located 4989 Meeting Room on the Index as reported by prop the United StatesatGovernment. Notwithstanding Hartson St for Jeremy & second floor of the Cour‐ any provision of thisJen constitution to the contrary, a decrease in Pros the ‐ nifer Felton to the thouse Annex, 4785 September 8, 2026 Mayor per ity Street, St. Fran total amount of ad valorem tax a taxing authority asat‐ and Board ofcollected Aldermanby cisville, Louisiana ‐ meet ing to receive which time therebywill a result of the special assessment levelproshall be absorbed thebe posals and design to re‐ a public hearing on the taxing authority and loshall not drain create tax liability cate the lineany thatadditional adoption of the aforefor said crosses the prop ordiof nance(s). other taxpayers in the taxing district aserty a result any subsequent from the adjacent prop‐ erty. All in favor, none The public hearing is opposed. Motion carried. open to the public and residents are encour‐ F. Motion was made by aged to participate. Abby Cochran, seconded West eliciaa West De eliciaa West by Cameron laney to A copy of theeliciaa proposed approve Public the Notices Special ordinance mayNotices be re‐ Public Notices Public Event Permit for the up‐ viewed and/or printed by coming St. Francisville going to www.wfparish. Food and Wine Festival org and selecting “Parish on Sunday November 15, Council” from the Gov‐ 2026 at the Myrtles Plan‐ ernment Menu. PUBLIC NOTICE tation. All in favor, none --opposed. Motion carried. /s/ Karla Dietz Council Secretary MINUTES OF THE REGU‐ G. Motion was made by LAR MEETING OF THE John Wilson, seconded /s/ Gerald Tanner TOWN OF ST. FRAN‐ by E. Tommy Wheeler to Council Chairperson CISVILLE MAYOR AND remove Robert E. Lee BOARD OF ALDERMEN, ST. from the St. Francisville A livestream video of the FRANCISVILLE, LA, TUES‐ Police Department ros‐ meeting is available at DAY-AUGUST 11, 2026, at ter. All in favor, none op‐ www.wfparish.org. Select 5:30pm. posed. Motion carried. “Parish Council” from the Government The Town of St. Fran‐ H. No action taken. menu, then select cisville’s Board of Alder‐ “Watch Council Meeting” man met in a Public I. No action taken. or use the link West Feli‐ Hearing/Regular Meeting ciana Live Stream. this 11th day of August, J. Motion was made by E. 2026 at 11936 Ferdinand Tommy Wheeler, sec‐ 201353-SEP 23-30-2T St., Town Hall, St. Fran‐ onded by Cameron De‐ $76.98 cisville, LA. laney to host Trick or Treat in St. Francisville on The Regular Hear‐ PUBLIC NOTICE Thursday October 29, ing/Meeting was called --2026 between the hours to order at 5:30p.m. with of 5:30pm-7:00pm. All in the following members NOTICE TO BIDDERS favor, none opposed. Mo‐ present, Mayor Andrew SP# 2208 tion carried. D’Aquilla, Alderman Cameron Delaney, Alder‐ Sealed bids will be re‐ K. No action taken. man E. Tommy Wheeler, ceived by the Procure‐ Alderman Gigi Robert‐ ment Section of the Divi‐ L. Snerling Lockwood, son, and Alderman John sion of Administration, Elvin Davis and James Wilson. 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Toney were recognized Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton for their service and ded‐ Motion was made by Rouge, Louisiana, at ication to the Town of St. Abby Cochran, seconded 10:00 A.M. for the follow‐ Francisville for their 5 by E. Tommy Wheeler to ing: years of service. approve the agenda as presented. All in favor, RFx No. 3000026674, Gro‐ Departmental Updates – none opposed. Motion cery Items (Canteen Re‐ Mayor Andrew D’Aquilla carried. sale) - DOC - PE, 10/06/26 RFx No. 3000026676, Drink a. Mayor’s Comments PUBLIC MEETING was Items for Canteen Resale b. Town Clerk opened at 5:31pm – DOC – PE, 10/06/26 c. Financials Open Floor for Public d. Attorney Comments Bid proposal forms, in‐ e. Police/Fire Report for mation and specifica‐ f. Permitting & Planning A. Motion was made by tions may be obtained by g. Main Street Report Cameron Delaney, sec‐ accessing the bid num‐ h. Council Concerns onded by Gigi Robertson ber in LaPac at www.doa. to approve the minutes la.gov/doa/osp/ or from ADJOURNMENT: from the Regular Meeting the procurement section held on July 14, 2026 as listed above. No bids will Motion was made by Gigi presented. All in favor, be received after the Robertson seconded by none opposed. Motion date and hour specified. Abby Cochran to adjourn carried. The right is reserved to the meeting at 6:25pm. reject any and all bids All in favor, none op‐ B. PEC REPORT AND CON‐ and to waive any infor‐ posed. Motion carried. TRACT ITEMS relating to malities. Projects: 201349-SEP 23-1T • Update on Phase 3 Amy Vincent $61.36 Emergency Erosion Pro‐ Director of State Procure‐ jects – project is being ment advertised for bids. FAX (225) 342-8688 PUBLIC NOTICE C. Motion was made by --201061-SEP 23-1T John Wilson, seconded $12.90 by Abby Cochran to NOTICE OF award the bid for the INTRODUCTION OF PUBLIC NOTICE Emergency Erosion Re‐ ORDINANCE --pair Contract 3 to the lowest bidder Arbour NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Construction LLC for the that the following enti‐ PUBLIC HEARING: Site combined total of tled ordinance was intro‐ Plan Request $2,496,697.00 for all sites. duced at a regular meet‐ All in favor, none op‐ ing of the West Feliciana NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN posed. Motion carried. Parish Council on Mon‐ that the Planning and day, September 14, 2026 Zoning Commission of D. Motion was made by and laid over for publica‐ the Parish of West Feli‐ John Wilson, seconded tion of notice: ciana will hold a regular by Abby Cochran to In‐ meeting on Monday, Oc‐ troduce ORDINANCE 2026 ORDINANCE(S) tober 5th, 2026 at 5:30 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE p.m. TOWN OF ST FRAN‐ • AN ORDINANCE TO CISVILLE TO VACATE, RE‐ AMEND SEC. 2-4 OF THE Both public hearings will VOKE, ABANDON AND WEST FELICIANA CODE be held in the Parish SETTING ASIDE THE DEDI‐ OF ORDINANCES PER‐ Council Meeting Room in CATION TO THE PUBLIC TAINING TO PUBLIC the Courthouse Annex, USE THE REMAINING RECORDS REQUESTS, AND Second Floor at 4785 PORTION OF PRINCE TO PROVIDE FURTHER Prosperity Street, St. STREET RIGHT OF WAY AS WITH RESPECT THERETO Francisville, LA. PER ATTACHED HIGH‐ LIGHTED MAP. All in NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR‐ The following request for favor, none opposed. Mo‐ THER GIVEN that a Public a site plan will be consid‐ tion carried. Meeting/Hearing by the ered: Council of the Parish of E. Motion was made by West Feliciana, State of For: River Bend DC LLC John Wilson, seconded Louisiana, will be held on c/o Matias DuRei Ossa by Gigi Robertson to Monday, October 12, 2026 777 Brickell Ave., Ste. 200 table the request for a at Five-Thirty (5:30) P.M. Miami, FL 33131 Minor Subdivision for the in the Parish Council property located at 4989 Meeting Room on the Location: 2949 & 2965 LA Hartson St for Jeremy & second floor of the Cour‐ Hwy 964 W Jennifer Felton to the thouse Annex, 4785 Pros‐ St Francisville, LA 70775 September 8, 2026 Mayor perity Street, St. Fran‐ and Board of Alderman cisville, Louisiana at Proposed use: Data Cen‐ meeting to receive pro‐ which time there will be ter Halls Phase 2 posals and design to re‐ a public hearing on the Zoning Designation: M2 locate the drain line that adoption of the aforesaid & RA crosses the property ordinance(s). from the adjacent prop‐ Legal Description: erty. All in favor, none The public hearing is A 695 -acre portion of opposed. Motion carried. open to the public and parcels +/-consisting of, residents are encour‐ 393.98 Acres of Parcel F. Motion was made by aged to participate. #20011600, Abby Cochran, seconded 116.39 Acres of Parcel by Cameron Delaney to A copy of the proposed #20003703B and, approve the Special ordinance may be re‐ 184.28 Acres of Parcel Event Permit for the up‐ viewed and/or printed by #100000915 coming St. Francisville going to www.wfparish. Food and Wine Festival org and selecting “Parish Situated in sections 40, on Sunday November 15, Council” from the Gov‐ 41, 42, & 43, T4S, R2W, 2026 at the Myrtles Plan‐ ernment Menu. In West Feliciana Parish, tation. All in favor, none Louisiana opposed. Motion carried. /s/ Karla Dietz Council Secretary This meeting is open to G. Motion was made by the public. John Wil seconded ald Tanner
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reappraisal and valuation or millage adjustment. Implementation of the special assessment level shall neither trigger nor be cause for a reappraisal of property or an adjustment of millages pursuant to the provisions of Article VII, Section 23(B) of this constitution. *** Section 2. Be it further resolved that the provisions of the amendment contained in this Joint Resolution shall become effective on January 1, 2027, and shall be applicable to all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026. Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: Do you support an amendment to increase the maximum amount of income a person may receive and still qualify for the special assessment level for residential property receiving the homestead exemption? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Amends Article VII, Section 18(G)(1)(a)(ii)) Proposed Amendment No. 10 Regular Session, 2026 -------ACT No. 272 -------HOUSE BILL NO. 214 BY REPRESENTATIVES CHANCE HENRY AND CHASSION AND SENATORS BARROW, BOUDREAUX, JACKSONANDREWS, JENKINS, AND PRICE A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to add Article VII, Section 21(P) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem taxes; to authorize the exemption of certain property from ad valorem taxes subject to conditions provided in law; to require the legislature to enact laws relative to implementation of the exemption; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article VII, Section 21(P) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §21. Other Property Exemptions Section 21. In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation: *** (P) There shall be an optional ad valorem tax exemption for blighted or derelict property that has been rehabilitated. The legislature shall enact laws defining blighted property, derelict property, and any other terms as may be necessary for implementing the exemption PUBLIC NO TICE provided for in this Paragraph. The legislature shall establish in law --the term of the exemption and the conditions, requirements, and NOprocedures TICE TO THE PUB LIC necessary for a political subdivision to administer the PUBLIC HEARING: Site Plan Request exemption. *** NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatSection the Plan ningit further and 2. Be resolved that the provisions of the amendment Zoning Commission of contained Joint the Parish in of this West Feli‐Resolution shall become effective on January 1, ciana and will hold regtax ularyears beginning on or after January 1, 2027. 2027, applya to meeting on Monday, Oc‐ tober 5th, 2026 5:30 resolved that this proposed amendment shall Section 3. Beatit further p.m. be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide Both pubto licbe hear ingson will election held November 3, 2026. be held in the Parish Section it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used Coun cil Meet4. ingBe Room in thethe Cour thouse there Annex,shall be printed a proposition, upon which the at election, Second Floor at 4785 Prosperity Street, St. be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the electors of the state shall Francisville, LA. Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows: The following request for a site plan will be consid‐ Do you support an amendment to allow property tax exemptions ered:
for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated, and
For: River Bend DC LLC c/o Ma DuRei Ossa to tias require the legislature to enact laws providing for administration 777 Brickell Ave., Ste. 200 of these exemptions? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Adds Article VII, Miami, FL 33131
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Legal Description: A 695 -acre portion of parcels +/-consisting of, 393.98 Acres of Parcel #20011600, West eliciaa 116.39 Acres of Parcel #20003703B and,Notices Public 184.28 Acres of Parcel #100000915 Situated in sections 40, 41, 42, & 43, T4S, R2W, In West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana This meeting is open to the public. Information regarding this public hearing can be found at https://www. wfparish.org/planningand-zoning A livestream video of the meeting is available at www.wfparish.org. Select “Parish Council” from the Government menu, then select “Watch Council Meeting” or use the link West Feli‐ ciana Live Stream. By:/s/Gary Mego, P&Z Administrator West Feliciana Parish 199672-SEP 9-16-23-3T $112.06
PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Map Amendment NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Parish of West Feli‐ ciana will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Oc‐ tober 5th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Furthermore, the West Feliciana Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 12th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Both public hearings will be held in the Parish Council Meeting Room in the Courthouse Annex, Second Floor at 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, LA. The fol‐ lowing request for a zon‐ ing map amendment will be considered: For: River Bend DC LLC c/o Matias DuRei Ossa 777 Brickell Ave., Ste. 200 Miami, FL 33131 Location: Near 11988 LA Hwy 10 W St Francisville, LA 70775 Current/Proposed use: RA/Data Center Campus Zoning Designation: RA to M2 Legal Description: A 701 -acre portion of parcels +/-consisting of, 116.39 Acres of Parcel #20003703B, 184.28 Acres of Parcel #100000915, 239.08 Acres of Parcel #20015255 and, 160.97 Acres of Parcel #20004700 Situated in Sections 62, 65 & 66, T3S, R2W and, Sections 40, 41, 43, 44, & 45, T4S, R2W, In West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana This meeting is open to the public. Information regarding this public hearing can be found at https://www. wfparish.org/planningand-zoning A livestream video of the meeting is available at www.wfparish.org. Select “Parish Council” from the Government menu, then select “Watch Council Meeting” or use the link West Feli‐ ciana Live Stream. By:/s/Gary Mego, P&Z Administrator West Feliciana Parish 199671-SEP 9-16-23-3T $115.09
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PUBLIC NOTICE --ORDINANCE 2026-8 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ST FRAN‐ CISVILLE TO VACATE, RE‐ VOKE, ABANDON AND SETTING ASIDE THE DEDI‐ CATION TO THE PUBLIC USE THE REMAINING PORTION OF PRINCE STREET RIGHT OF WAY. The following Ordinance was offered by Abby Cochran seconded by Cameron Delaney. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Al‐ derman of the Town of St. Francisville, State of Louisiana, in regular ses‐ sion this day, lawfully convened. The below described por‐ tion of Prince Street, in truth and in fact having been abandoned and no longer needed for public use, be and hereby is de‐ clared abandoned, and the dedication thereof for public use be and the same hereby is vacated, revoked, and set aside in favor of the property owner as their interests appear according to law. BETWEEN LOCATED SQUARE 13 TO THE NORTH, SQUARE 14 TO THE SOUTH, FIDELITY STREET TO THE WEST AND THE PREVIOUSLY ABANDONED PORTION OF SPANISH STREET TO THE EAST. SEE ATTACHED MAP WITH HIGHLIGHTS. The above described por‐ tion of Prince Street never has been main‐ tained by the Town of St. Francisville; in truth and in fact the Town of St. Francisville never has maintained any street or property between Square 13 to the North, Square 14 to the South, Fidelity Street to the West and the previously aban‐ doned portion of Spanish Street to the East. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that this Ordi‐ nance shall be in effect immediately and all Ordi‐ nances or parts of Ordi‐ nances in conflict here‐ with be and the same hereby are repealed.
that during a regular meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, to be held eliciaa ber 12, 2026 at on OctoWest 5:30 PM,Public at its regular Notices meeting place, the Coun‐ cil will consider appli‐ cants to fill opening(s) on the following Boards/Commission:
• Board of Adjustments • Capital Area Human Services District • Economic Development Board • Zachary Taylor Parkway Commission Any candidate who wishes to serve shall submit for review a statement of interest along with a resume that indicates qualifications for the position by 5:00 PM on Monday, October 5, 2026, addressed to: Karla Dietz, Council Sec‐ retary, P.O. Box 1921, St. Francisville, LA 70775. For more information, please call (225) 784-3646 or by email kdietz@wfparish. org. BY ORDER OF THE CHAIRPERSON /s/Karla Dietz, Council Secretary 201034-SEP 23-30-2T $35.14 PUBLIC NOTICE --TO: JEREMY CHIERRY or JEREMY THIERRY, as sur‐ viving son and legal suc‐ cessor of the deceased PARRISH NEWMAN: You are hereby sum‐ moned and commanded to appear and substitute as party plaintiff for the deceased Parrish New‐ man in the above and ti‐ tled cause of action pending in the 20th Judi‐ cial District Court for the Parish of West Feliciana, 4789 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, LA 70775, within sixty days of the first publication of this summons. /S/KATHRYN E. JONES HONORABLE KATHRYN "BETSY" JONES JUDGE, DIVISION A 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA 199168-sep 2-23-2t $38.94
Upon submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS. Abby Cochran, Cameron Delaney, Gigi Robertson and John Wil‐ son NAYS: none ABSTAINS: none ABSENT: Tommy Wheeler And the Ordinance was declared Adopted by a Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman held in accordance with law, St. Francisville, Louisiana, this 8th day of September, 2026. ATTEST. Dana LeJeune-Town Clerk Andrew Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE: BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during a regular meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, to be held on October 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM, at its regular meeting place, the Coun‐ cil will consider appli‐ cants to fill opening(s) on the following Boards/Commission: • Board of Adjustments • Capital Area Human Services District • Economic Devel ment
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West SNHU announces summer 2026 honors lists Feliciana High student named to national EAST AND WEST FELICIANA COUNCIL ON AGING panel Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer. Meryl Madere, Anna Maxwell and LaDreaka Bailey, of St. Francisville; Destin Dotson and LaRhonda Harrie, of Jackson; and Emiley White, of Slaughter; were all named to the president’s list.
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Southern New Hampshire University announced its summer 2026 honors lists. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the president’s list.
The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:
10 a.m. DEVOTIONAL, 11:15 LUNCH: 11:30 ART CLASS: noon
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n 12292 Jackson Road, St. Fran-
cisville, (225) 635-6719 n Start time for all activities is 10 a.m. FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY: Line dance FOURTH MONDAY: Religious service TUESDAYS: Nutrition education WEDNESDAYS: Exercise/yoga THURSDAYS: Bible study FRIDAYS: Bingo/movie/excursion n All people 60 and older in West Feliciana Parish are invited to join. n For transportation to the center or questions, call (225) 635-6719.
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n 11102 Bank St., Clinton n 3699 La. 10, Jackson
Wednesday, Sept. 23
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BINGO: 10:30 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 25
LINE DANCING: 9 a.m. EXERCISE CLASS: 10:45 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 28
LINE DANCING: 9 a.m. EXERCISE CLASS: 10:45 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 29 BINGO: 10:30 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
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Volunteer teacher of the Clinton painting class, Caroline Harrell, is shown here at the Council on Aging’s end-of-summer bash held Aug. 29 in Jackson. Art class is available on Wednesdays.
WEST FELICIANA PARISH BOOKINGS The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Sept. 7-13.
IVEY, ZACHARY: 32; 11000 block of N. Lake Rosemound Road, St. Francisville; prohibited acts-
NEWMAN, REGINALD: 43; 17600 block of Pick-
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The Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, met in a regular session at its regular meeting place, the Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Five-Thirty (5:30) p.m. The Chair called the meeting to order and directed the Secretary to call the roll: PRESENT: District A, Thomas Pate; District B, Tab Ballard; District D, Justin Metz; and District E, Gerald “Jerry” Tanner, Sr. District C, John M. Thompson
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9B. DISCUSS AND/OR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE VACANCY OF THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS A vote was taken to fill the vacancy of Registrar of Voters: Councilman
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3. PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Chair asked those who would like to do so to stand for the Lord’s Prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JULY 27, 2026, AS WRITTEN Mr. Ballard made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2026 special meeting as written. Seconded by Mr. Pate. There were no objections. Motion passed. 8. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION Mr. Metz made a motion to enter into Public Hearing; seconded by Mr. Ballard. There were no objections and the Public Hearing portion of the meeting began at 5:33 p.m. 8A. DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE THE REZONING REQUEST OF THE MARCHIVE GROUP Location: 10507 US Hwy 61 S, St. Francisville, LA Current/Proposed Use: Commercial (LNC) / RV Park Zoning Designation: RA to SRV
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6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 13, 2026, AS WRITTEN Mr. Ballard made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2026 regular meeting as written. Seconded by Mr. Pate. There were no objections. Motion passed.
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5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION Mr. Pate made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Mr. Ballard. There were no objections. Motion passed.
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individual budgets but cannot be counted as revenue for the individual funds once it is already counted as revenue for the General Fund. Mr. Ballard made a motion to approve the budget to actual comparisons as of July 31, 2026 for the following funds: 001 – General Fund, 003 – Burnett Road Property Sale fund, 101 – Parish Road Fund, 103 – Health Unit, 104 – Solid Waste, 106 – Criminal Court Fund, 112 – Economic Development Fund, 113 – Library Operating Fund, 302 – Recreation Fund, 303 – Buildings/Grounds Fund, 401 – Water Revenue Fund, 405 – Hardwood Sewer Fund, 406 – Solitude Sewer Fund, 407 – Turner Sewer Fund, and 408 – Independence Sewer Fund as presented. Seconded by Mr. Metz. There were no objections. Motion carried.
OTHERS: Parish President, Kenny Havard; Parish Legal Counsel, Dannie P. Garrett, III; Finance Director, Danyell Vice; Planning & Zoning Administrator, Gary Mego, and Council Secretary, Karla Dietz
4. PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTS – SUBMITTAL OF FORMS The Chair advised members of the public who wish to speak to fill out a public comment request form and provide it to the Secretary before the agenda item is addressed.
neyville Road, Woodville, Mississippi; domestic abuse battery- strangulation
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026.
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Transportation is provided to East Feliciana Parish residents of any age for appointments in East Feliciana, West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes Monday through Friday. Call (225) 683-9862 to schedule a transportation appointment.
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Lillian Record, West Feliciana High School senior, has been named to the National LifeSmarts Advisory Panel, one of 20 students selected nationwide this year. The LifeSmarts program focuses on consumer education and advocacy.
Shaniqua Allen, of St. Francisville, was named to the dean’s list. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the dean’s list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring and summer.
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Mr. Thompson was not in attendance. With a vote of 3-1, Katelyn Ducote was appointed to fill the vacancy of Registrar of Voters. 9C. PRESENTATION OF WEST FELICIANA PARISH TOURIST COMMISSION’S 2026-2027 BUDGET BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, APRIL MCGHEE April McGhee addressed Council with the 2026-2027 budget. Ms. McGhee stated that the priority of the Tourist Commission was to be conservative and intentional with its budget. The Commission’s goal is to bring visitors to the parish to stay overnight, eat locally, shop locally and experience everything West Feliciana has to offer. Ms. McGhee continued and stated that a personal goal of hers was to ensure that all of the local businesses and attractions are represented in its tourism marketing. For fiscal year 2025-2026, $255,344 was collected in occupancy taxes compared to $247,390 for fiscal year 2024-2025. In July of this year versus July of 2025, 9% more in occupancy taxes were collected. Working together with local businesses, attractions and community partners is important in continuing to grow tourism and the economy in the best way to benefit West Feliciana. 10. OLD BUSINESS 10A. BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENT(S) 10Ai. DISCUSS AND/OR MAKE APPOINTMENT(S) TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION At the July 13th meeting, the applicants, Neil Buckingham and Jordan Truitt, each received two votes; therefore, a run-off vote for the seat on the Planning & Zoning Commission was as follows: Council Member
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8B. RECESS AND/OR END PUBLIC HEARING On a motion by Mr. Metz to end public hearing and seconded by Mr. Ballard, the public hearing portion of the meeting concluded at 6:21 p.m.
Mr. Ballard abstained from the vote and Mr. Thompson was not in attendance. Therefore, with a vote of 2-1, Jordan Truitt was appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
8C. TAKE ACTION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE A motion was made by Mr. Metz to deny the rezoning request of The Marchive Group. The motion failed for lack of a second. A motion was then made by Mr. Pate to approve the rezoning request of The Marchive Group; seconded by Mr. Ballard. Roll call vote was as follows:
10Aii. AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL SECRETARY TO ADVERTISE OPENINGS ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS, THE CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT, THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, THE ZACHARY TAYLOR PARKWAY COMMISSION, THE TOURIST COMMISSION AND THE LIBRARY BOARD Mr. Ballard made a motion to authorize the council secretary to advertise openings on the Board of Adjustments, the Capital Area Human Services District, the Economic Development Board, the Zachary Taylor Parkway Commission, the Tourist Commission and the Library Board. Seconded by Mr. Pate. There were no objections. Motion carried.
YAYS: PATE, BALLARD, TANNER NAYS: METZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: THOMPSON Motion carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9A. DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE THE BUDGET TO ACTUALS COMPARISONS AS OF JULY 31, 2026 Danyell Vice, Finance Director, presented the budget to actuals comparisons as of July 31, 2026. Mrs. Vice stated this only represents 30 days worth of revenue and expenditures with the new fiscal year beginning on July 1st. Many of the expenditures processed this month were applicable to the last fiscal year. Most funds are opening in deficit with exception of Funds 003, 112 and 405. Mrs. Vice advised that the $3.9 million prepayment from Hut 8 has been received and after discussions with legislative auditors, that will actually be revenue for fiscal year 2028; therefore, there will be budget revisions. The funds can be expended, it will just be drawing on fund balances and that will be 100% revenue for the General Fund and how General Fund chooses to disperse it from there, that was decided with the approval of the budget and will have to be in the form of transfer-ins which are usually seen at the bottom of the
11. RESOLUTION(S) 11A. DISCUSS AND/OR ADOPT THE FEDERAL OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION President Havard addressed Council stating that this is a federal program that sends money through the State into the local communities, with some monies being matched. Inspections are performed on local bridges and if certain criteria is met, the parish is allowed to be able to draw down federal money. This is an annual certification and West Feliciana has built several bridges using this program over the last few years and asked that Council continue to support it. The following resolution was offered by METZ and seconded by BALLARD: RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO: 2026 August 10-01
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WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate, and load post those bridges under the authority of West Feliciana Parish, in accordance with those Standards, is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to West Feliciana Parish. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF WEST FELICIANA PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 10th day of August, 2026, that it does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) that for the period of January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027: 1. The Parish will perform all interim inspections on all parish-owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory; 2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings, or any missing structural ratings; 3. All Parish-owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing will be load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Load Rating Directives. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting; and 4. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the DOTD are noted. 5. All bridges owned and maintained by the Parish are accessible to DOTD for all routine bridge inspections. Parish will clear vegetation as required upon DOTD request. These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. This resolution was considered section by section and as a whole was adopted by the following vote on this the 10th day of August, 2026:
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WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations, as enacted by the United States Congress, mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity, and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each state; and
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RIKARD, WENDY: 52; 4600 block of Dupree Road, Olive Branch, Mississippi; disturbing the peace/ drunkenness
INITIAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE OF LOUISIANA OFF SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
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/s/ Gerald Tanner Gerald Tanner, Chairperson
/s/ Karla Dietz Karla Dietz, Council Secretary
12. PARISH PRESIDENT’S REPORT The Parish President spoke regarding the following: • There is continued excitement over the data center, whether for or against it • Work is being finished on the water project from the Audubon well as far as installing the pipe and then the drilling of that well will commence • The Hut 8 prepayment has been received and that allows for an opportunity to be able to assess what roads are going to be repaired and a plan will be forthcoming as to which roads can be completed • Legislature has recently passed a bill which will allow West Feliciana Parish to be able to give credit back to its residents on their property taxes in the future, but until then please continue to support the upcoming tax renewals • Important to get maps approved 13. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Mr. Ballard, seconded by Mr. Pate, the Council stood adjourned at 7:00 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting of Monday, September 14, 2026. /s/ Karla Dietz Council Secretary
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