WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO.3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON APRIL 14, 2026
Those present for the meeting were:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Jimmy R. French, Gen. Mgr., Absent
Jamie Timberlake, Asst. General Mgr. Oscar Coody
Seth Johnson, Controller Elizabeth Q. Lindsay
Greg Jones, Attorney Billy McKay
Keesha Halliburton, Administrative Secretary Greg Collins, Absent
Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers D.W. Williams
David Corley, Alpine Fire Department Chief Russell Flowers
Lane Lavespere
Don T. O’Neal
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by D.W. Williams, President of the Board of Commissioners.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay gave the invocation.
Don O’Neal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Additions- Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to add to the agenda under Old Business a resolution for the USGS. Don O’Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to add to the agenda under the Attorneys report for an act of donation supplement. Don O’Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Roll was called with seven Commissioners present.
The reading of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on March 24, 2026 were dispensed and Don O’Neal made a motion to accept the minutes as printed. Billy McKay seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Jamie Timberlake, Assistant General Manager, reported that taps and leaks are up to date and spoke on the progress of updating the inventory software. Seth Johnson, Controller, reviewed the Water Audit report and the Consumption and Revenue report.
Billy McKay made a motion to accept the General Manager’s report. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Old Business- Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion authorizing the Board President to sign a resolution Whereas, Water Works District No. 3 of Rapides Parish wishes to enter into an Agreement with USGS to allow USGS to continue utilizing Well R-1299(Well No.5) for ground water monitoring services. Lane Lavespere seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Absent, Russel Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 7-Aye 0-Nay, 7-0, 1-Absent
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Chairwoman, Personnel Committee, stated the next Personnel Committee meeting will be held April 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Billy McKay, Chairman, Finance Committee, stated the next Finance Committee meeting will be held April 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Goals Committee, stated the next Goals Committee meeting will be held April 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Brendan Gaspard, Pan American Engineers. reported on ongoing projects.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the Engineer’s report. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Under the Attorneys report - Lane Lavespere made a motion to approve an Act of Donation Supplement. Elizabeth Q. Lindsay seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Absent, Russel Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 7-Aye 0-Nay, 7-0, 1-Absent
Lane Lavespere made the motion to adjourn. Don O’Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:47 a.m.
