WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO.3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Those present for the meeting were:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Jimmy R. French, Gen. Mgr.
Jamie Timberlake, Asst. General Mgr., Absent 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 Marion Simpson Jr.
Dylan Wax, Enterprise 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.
Don O’Neal gave the invocation.
Russel Flowers led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Roll was called with all nine Commissioners present.
The reading of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on November 12, 2024 was dispensed with 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 and reviewed the Statement of Revenues and Expenses, Budget Comparison, and the 2025 Proposed Budget.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the General Manager’s report. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Chairwoman, Personnel Committee, reported on the Personnel Committee meeting held November 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. No formal motions made.
Billy McKay made a motion to accept the Personnel Committee report. Don O’Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Billy McKay, Chairman, Finance Committee, reported on the Finance Committee meeting will be held November 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve leak adjustments as presented for accounts 21-0840-04, 14-1860-21, 42-0290-00, 28-1431-02, 26-2570-00, 21-0220-17, 16-0830-07, 32-0870-00, 15-1540-09, 22-0450-04, 26-0386-01, 25-0640-07, 13-1250-00, 18-8100-07, and 13-2170-00. Don O’Neal seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve Blue Cross Blue Shield as the District’s Health Insurance carrier. Don O’Neal seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Marion Simpson Jr. made a motion to approve the 2025 Budget as presented. Oscar Coody seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Lane Lavespere made a motion to approve PVS Chemicals for Chlorine bids. Elizabeth Q. Lindsay seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve Harcros for Soda Ash bids. Lane Lavespere seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve Ferguson for material bids 1004, 1006, 1008, and 1010. Oscar Coody seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Marion Simpson Jr. made a motion to approve Core & Main for material bids 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1005. Elizabeth Q. Lindsay seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Marion Simpson Jr. made a motion to approve Lafayette WinWater for material bids 1007 and 1009. Oscar Coody seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Marion Simpson Jr. made a motion to authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management. Don O’Neal seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, Greg Collins; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the Finance Committee report. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers, reported on ongoing projects within the District.
Billy McKay made a motion to accept the Engineer’s report. Elizabeth Q. Lindsay seconded the motion.
Marion Simpson Jr. made the motion to adjourn. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
