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• Regular Session Minutes 28 July, 2026 WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO.3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON JULY 28, 2026     Those present for the meeting were: Read more WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO.3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON JULY 28, 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, Absent                                    Elizabeth Q. Lindsay Greg Jones, Attorney                                                      Billy McKay Keesha Halliburton, Administrative Secretary                Greg Collins Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers, Absent     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.   Don O’Neal gave the invocation.   Oscar Coody led the Pledge of Allegiance.   The Roll was called with eight Commissioners present.   Additions- Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to add to the agenda under the Attorney’s report an executive session.  Oscar Coody seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   The reading of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on July 14, 2026 were dispensed and Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the minutes as printed. Don O’Neal seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   Jaime Timberlake, Assistant General Manager, reported that taps and leaks are up to date.   Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve the President of the Board of Commissioners signing a resolution Whereas, Womack & Sons Construction Group, LLC, the Contractor for the project entitled, PARALLEL 20” RAW WATER MAIN FROM BIG CREEK TO CAMP LIVINGSTON, has “Substantially Completed” the work under the Contract as recommended by the Engineer. Oscar Coody seconded the motion.   There was a roll call vote as follows:  Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, and D.W. Williams; Aye.   8-Aye, 0-Nay, 8-0   Lane Lavespere made a motion to approve the purchase of 1 Danfoss VFD drive for Pump 1 at Esler Field from Gulf States Engineering Co., Inc. in the amount of $25,648.00 declaring as an emergency.  Don O’Neal seconded the motion.   There was a roll call vote as follows:  Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, and D.W. Williams; Aye.   8-Aye, 0-Nay, 8-0   Lane Lavespere made a motion to accept the General Manager’s report.  Elizabeth Q. Lindsay seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Chairwoman, Personnel Committee, reported on the Personnel Committee meeting held July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.    Don O’Neal made a motion to recommend to the Finance Committee the approval of a 5% increase in pay to begin the first payroll in August. Oscar Coody seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   Billy McKay made a motion to accept the Personnel Committee report.  Oscar Coody seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   Billy McKay, Chairman, Finance Committee, reported on the Finance Committee meeting held July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.   Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve leak adjustments as presented for accounts 34-05001-17, 21-1860-00, 17-2890-01, 32-0835-00, 18-2295-00, 23-0590-04, 32-1055-08, 33-0690-02, 43-0210-24, 22-0590-00, 12-2480-12, 28-2101-04, 12-0230-02, and 61-0600-00.  Don O’Neal seconded the motion.   There was a roll call vote as follows:  Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, and D.W. Williams; Aye.   8-Aye, 0-Nay, 8-0   Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve a 5% increase in pay to begin the first payroll in August. Lane Lavespere seconded the motion.   There was a roll call vote as follows:  Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, and D.W. Williams; Aye.   8-Aye, 0-Nay, 8-0   Lane Lavespere made a motion to approve the Finance Committee report.  Oscar Coody seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Chairwoman, Goals Committee, stated the next Goals Committee meeting will be held August 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.    Attorney’s report-Russell Flowers made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Lane Lavespere seconded the motion.              There was a roll call vote as follows:  Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, and D.W. Williams; Aye.   8-Aye, 0-Nay, 8-0   Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to go back into regular session.  Oscar Coody seconded the motion.   There was a roll call vote as follows:  Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, and D.W. Williams; Aye.   8-Aye, 0-Nay, 8-0   Billy McKay made a motion to adjourn.  Oscar Coody seconded the motion.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.

• Regular Session Minutes 14 July, 2026 WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO.3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON JULY 14, 2026     Those present for the meeting were: Read more WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO.3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON JULY 14, 2026     Those present for the meeting were:                                                                                     BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jimmy R. French, Gen. Mgr. Jamie Timberlake, Asst. General Mgr.                        Oscar Coody Seth Johnson, Controller                                            Elizabeth Q. Lindsay Greg Jones, Attorney                                                  Billy McKay Keesha Halliburton, Administrative Secretary            Greg Collins Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers              D.W. Williams                                                                                     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. Lane Lavespere gave the invocation.   Don O’Neal led the Pledge of Allegiance.   The Roll was called with eight Commissioners present.   The reading of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on June 23, 2026 were dispensed and Don O’Neal made a motion to accept the minutes as printed. Elizabeth Q. Lindsay seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   Jimmy French, General Manager, reported that taps and leaks are up to date.  He also reviewed the Water Audit Report and Consumption and Revenue Report.   Billy McKay made a motion to accept the General Manager’s report.  Oscar Coody seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Chairwoman, Personnel Committee, stated the next Personnel Committee meeting will be held July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.   Billy McKay, Chairman, Finance Committee, stated the next Finance Committee meeting will be held July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.   Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Chairwoman, Goals Committee, stated the next Goals Committee meeting will be held August 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. New Business- Election of Officers and Professional Staff.   Greg Jones, Attorney, began the Election of officers and professional staff for a one-year term beginning July 14, 2026 and ending with the first meeting in July 2027 was held as follows:   Elizabeth Q. Lindsay nominated D.W. Williams for President of the Board of Commissioners.  Don O’Neal seconded the nomination.    There being no other nominations, Greg Jones called for the nominations for President to close.   Elizabeth Q. Lindsay moved that the Board accept D.W. Williams as President of the Board of Commissioners by acclamation.   Oscar Coody seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   Don O’Neal nominated Elizabeth Q. Lindsay for Vice President of the Board of Commissioners. Oscar Coody seconded the nomination.    There being no other nominations, Greg Jones called for the nominations for Vice President to close.   Oscar Coody moved that the Board accept Elizabeth Q. Lindsay as Vice President of the Board of Commissioners by acclamation.  Lane Lavespere seconded the motion. Motion carried.   Don O’Neal nominated Billy McKay for Secretary of the Board of Commissioners. Elizabeth Q. Lindsay seconded the nomination.   There being no other nomination, Greg Jones called for the nominations for Secretary to close.   Oscar Coody moved that the Board accept Billy McKay as Secretary of the Board of Commissioners by acclamation.  Don O’Neal seconded the nomination.  Motion carried.   There being no other nominations, Greg Jones called for the nominations for Secretary to close.   Oscar Coody moved that the Board accept Billy McKay as Secretary of the Board of Commissioners by acclamation. Don O’Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried.   Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to appoint Payne, Moore and Herrington as finance advisor and auditor for the District. Don O’Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried.   Oscar Coody made a motion to appoint Greg Jones as Attorney for the District. Elizabeth Q. Lindsay seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   Don O’Neal made a motion to appoint Pan American Engineers as the Engineering firm for the District. Lane Lavespere seconded the motion. Motion carried.   Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers, reported on ongoing projects in the District.    Greg Collins made a motion to accept the Engineer’s report.  Elizabeth Q. Lindsay seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   Oscar Coody made the motion to adjourn.  Greg Collins seconded the motion.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.