WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO.3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON NOVEMBER 12, 2024
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, Absent Billy McKay
Keesha Halliburton, Administrative Secretary Greg Collins
Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers Marion Simpson Jr.
Laurilee Burns, McGriff Insurance D.W. Williams
Jack Stehr, McGriff Insurance 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.
Russell Flowers gave the invocation.
Don O’Neal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Roll was called with all nine Commissioners present.
Additions- Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to add the General Liability renewal under the General Manager’s report. Don O’Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The reading of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on October 22, 2024 was dispensed with and Don O’Neal made a motion to accept the minutes as printed. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Jimmy French, General Manager, reported that taps and leaks are up to date and reviewed the Consumption and Revenue and Water Audit reported. Jack Stehr, McGriff Insurance, presented the renewal package for the General Liability Insurance.
Lane Lavespere made a motion to recommend the approval to renew our policy with Allied World as the General Liability Insurance carrier subject to negotiated deduction. Marion Simpson Jr. seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Greg Collins; Aye, Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve the Travelers Cybersecurity package. Russell Flowers seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Greg Collins; Aye, Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Billy McKay made a motion, decalred as an emergency, to approve the replacement of a leaking radiator on a Generac 600KW generator from Allen Jenkins Contractor, Inc. in the amount of $49,000.00
There was a roll call vote as follows: Greg Collins; Aye, Marion Simpson; Aye, Russell Flowers; Aye, Don O’Neal; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Lane Lavespere; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Billy McKay; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye. 9-Yay,0-Nay 9-0
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the General Manager’s report. Lane Lavespere seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Chairwoman, Personnel Committee, stated the next Personnel Committee meeting will be November 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Billy McKay, Chairman, Finance Committee, stated the next Finance Committee meeting will be held November 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Chairwoman, Goals Committee, reported on the Goals Committee meeting held October 29, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. 3rd quarter goals were reviewed with no formal motions made.
Billy McKay made a motion to accept the Goals Committee report. Russell Flowers seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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.
Oscar Coody made the motion to adjourn. Marion Simpson Jr. seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
