MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON JANUARY 23, 2018
Those present for the meeting were:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Jimmy R. French, Gen. Mgr. Otha Hailey, Vice President
Annette Williams, Controller Tommy Hollingsworth, Secretary
Greg Jones, Attorney Oscar Coody
Jamie Timberlake, Operations Mgr. Elizabeth Q. Lindsay
Keesha Halliburton, Absent Billy McKay
Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers Clyde Moore, Board President
Roy Bellemin, TMB Robert Sibley
D. W. Williams
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Clyde Moore, President of the Board of Commissioners.
Robert Sibley gave the invocation.
Marion Simpson, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Roll was called with all nine Commissioners present.
Public Comments- None
Additions- None
Old Business – None
New Business - None
The reading of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on January 9, 2018 was dispensed with and Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the minutes as printed. Marion Simpson, Jr. seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Jimmy French, General Manager, reported that all taps and leaks are up to date. He also introduced Roy Bellemin who is presenting a proposal to do monthly flushing for the District. Mr. Bellemin will consult with the General Manager, Engineers and Legal and will make a contract proposal to the Board probably within 90 days.
Tommy Hollingsworth made a motion to accept the General Manager’s report. Elizabeth Lindsay seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Robert Sibley, Chairman, Personnel Committee, reported on the Personnel Committee meeting held January 19th at 9:00 a.m. No formal motions were made.
Elizabeth Lindsay made a motion to accept the Personnel Committee report. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Otha Hailey, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported on the Finance Committee meeting held on January 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Marion Simpson, Jr. made a motion to approve leak adjustment requests as recommended by the District’s Attorney for accounts 18-0240-03, 35-1320-03, 13-0320-10, 15-0720-02, 17-0580-00, 17-1910-03, 24-1520-00, 17-1220-00, 22-1510-02, 12-1840-27, 62-2230-01, 36-2280-00, 15-1510-06, 26-3550-01, 15-1300-17, 35-0920-00, 14-2250-06, 15-1200-16, 17-2520-02, 25-1620-11, 41-4785-00, 32-1490-00, 35-0320-12, 35-0150-00, and 32-0910-00. Total of 25 accounts. Oscar Coody seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: D. W. Williams; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye; Otha Hailey, Aye; Clyde Moore; Aye. 9-Aye, 0-Nay
Finance also reported that a customer believes that the District caused a rental property of his to be flooded. Elizabeth Lindsay made a motion to allow the District’s liability insurance to handle this possible claim. D.W. Williams seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: D. W. Williams; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye; Otha Hailey, Aye; Clyde Moore; Aye. 9-Aye, 0-Nay
Annette Williams, Controller, presented the following reports:
- Schedule of Funds
- Budget Comparison – November & December 2017
- Statement of Revenue & Expenses – November & December 2017
Tommy Hollingsworth made a motion to accept the Finance Committee report. Elizabeth Lindsay seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers, reported on the current status of ongoing projects throughout the District; 1) Color Removal Contract 2) 3 projects under the planning stages by the Louisiana Department of Highways. Tommy Hollingsworth made a motion to accept the Engineer’s report. Billy McKay seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Greg Jones, Attorney, stated there were no issues to be covered at this time.
There being no other business, Oscar Coody made the motion to adjourn. Robert Sibley seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
