MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON JANUARY 22, 2019
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, Administrative Sec. Billy McKay
Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers Clyde Moore, Board President
Robert Sibley
Marion Simpson Jr.
D. W. Williams
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Clyde Moore, President of the Board of Commissioners.
The reading of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on January 08, 2018 was dispensed with and Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the minutes as printed. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Robert Sibley gave the invocation.
D. W. Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Roll was called with all nine Commissioners present.
Public Comments – None
Additions- Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to add to the agenda under the Finance report, the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. Marion Simpson Jr. seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye, Otha Hailey; Aye, D. W. Williams; Aye, Clyde Moore; Aye. 9-Aye, 0-Nay, 9-0
Old Business – None
New Business- None
Jimmy French, Operations Manager, reported that all taps and leaks are up to date.
Tommy Hollingsworth made a motion to accept the General Manager’s report. D. W. Williams seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Robert Sibley, Chairman, Personnel Committee, reported on the Personnel Committee meeting held January 15, 2019. No formal motions were made.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the Personnel Committee meeting. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Otha Hailey, Chairman, Finance Committee, reported on the Finance Committee meeting held January 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve leak adjustment requests as recommended by the District’s Attorney for accounts 11-0030-06, 25-1305-00, 26-0386-01, 42-0670-00, 33-1450-01, 35-1760-02, 26-0110-05, 13-2250-02, 18-1250-04, 13-0605-00, 13-0750-00, 23-1730-04, 17-0570-01, and 34-1700-00. Total of 14 accounts. Marion Simpson Jr. seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye, Otha Hailey; Aye, D. W. Williams; Aye, Clyde Moore; Aye. 9-Aye, 0-Nay, 9-0
Tommy Hollingsworth made a motion to approve an adjustment for 50% of the amount of the bill for a leak on 8108 Titlest Drive allowing the customer options to pay out the remainder of the bill on monthly timed payments. Oscar Coody seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye, Otha Hailey; Aye, D. W. Williams; Aye, Clyde Moore; Aye. 9-Aye, 0-Nay, 9-0
Annette Williams, Controller, reviewed the following reports:
- Schedule of Funds
- Statement of Revenue and Expenses
- Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve signing the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. D. W. Williams seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye, Otha Hailey; Aye, D. W. Williams; Aye, Clyde Moore; Aye. 9-Aye, 0-Nay, 9-0
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve the Finance Committee report. D. W. Williams seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Chairwoman, Goals Committee, stated the next Goals Committee meeting will be held January 29, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers, reported on the current status of ongoing projects in the District.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the Engineer’s report. Marion Simpson Jr. seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no other business, Marion Simpson Jr. made the motion to adjourn. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.