WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO.3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON JANUARY 14, 2025
Those present for the meeting were:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Jimmy R. French, Gen. Mgr.
Jamie Timberlake, Asst. General Mgr. Oscar Coody-Absent
Seth Johnson, Controller, Absent Elizabeth Q. Lindsay
Greg Jones, Attorney, Absent Billy McKay
Keesha Halliburton, Administrative Secretary Greg Collins
Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers Marion Simpson Jr.
Mike Chatelain, Risk Management Services of La. Inc. D.W. Williams
Nick Chatelain, Risk Management Services of La. Inc. 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.
Greg Collins gave the invocation.
Russell Flowers led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Roll was called with eight Commissioners present and Oscar Coody being absent.
Additions- Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to add to the agenda under Old Business, Risk Management Services of La. Inc. Marion Simpson Jr. seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The reading of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on December 10, 2024 was dispensed with and Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the minutes as printed. Don O’Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Jimmy French, General Manager, reported that taps and leaks are up to date and reviewed the Water Audit Report and the Consumption and Revenue Report. Don O’Neal made a motion to approve Board President D.W. Williams and Secretary Billy McKay to sign the Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire. Elizabeth Q. Lindsay seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Greg Collins; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Absent, Billy McKay; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 8-Aye, 0-Nay, 1-Absent, 8-0
Billy McKay made a motion to accept the General Manager’s report. Marion Simpson Jr. seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Chairwoman, Personnel Committee, stated the Personnel Committee meeting will be held January 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Billy McKay, Chairman, Finance Committee, stated the Finance Committee meeting will be held January 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Old Business- Mike Chatelain with Risk Management Services of La. Inc. gave an update on policy inquiries.
Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers, reported on ongoing projects within the District.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the Engineer’s report. Billy McKay seconded the motion.
Lane Lavespere made the motion to adjourn. Marion Simpson Jr. seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.