Consolidated Gravity

Drainage District #1

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CONSOLIDATED GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF TANGIPAHOA PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M., AT THE DOMICILE OF THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT LOCATED AT 48571 HIGHWAY 51 NORTH, TICKFAW, LOUISIANA.


The Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Tangipahoa Parish, State of Louisiana, met on the above date in Regular Session and was called to order by the President, Mr. Joey Mayeaux, with the following members present: 
STRADER CIEUTAT, BRIGETTE HYDE, JOHN G. INGRAFFIA, LOUIS “NICK” JOSEPH, JOEY MAYEAUX, H.G. “BUDDY” RIDGEL, DAVID VIAL, LIONELL WELLS
              
ABSENT:  JOSEPH HAVIS, III

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A motion was made by Mr. Vial and seconded by Mr. Wells to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated March 12, 2025, and that they be dispensed and published in the Official Journal of the District as record.  Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS:             8 (Cieutat, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)                  
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING:  None
ABSENT:        1 (Havis)

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A motion was made by Mr. Vial and seconded by Mr. Wells to approve the Final Acceptance and the work completed by Chem Spray South, Inc. on the Canal Maintenance [FY2024] project.  Roll call vote was as follows:  
YEAS:             8 (Cieutat, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)                  
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING:  None
ABSENT:        1 (Havis)

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Mr. Jay Pittman of Spangler Engineering reported that the additional quotes have been requested regarding the Ponchatoula Cemetery.

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A motion was made by Mr. Vial and seconded by Mr. Joseph to approve Change Order #1 with ELOS Environmental, LLC for permit renewals in the amount of $6,000.00.  Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS:             8 (Cieutat, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)                  
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING:  None
ABSENT:        1 (Havis)

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In his report, the Administrator Report presented the February Financial Report and the Master To Do List and Permit and Progress Report. He reminded the Board that the next meeting will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4 p.m. in Amite, prior to the Tangipahoa Parish Council Meeting due to the Hurricane Conference that many board members are attending on April 15 – 18, 2025 in New Orleans.  A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Vial to approve the Administrator’s Report.  Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS:             8 (Cieutat, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)                  
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING:  None
ABSENT:        1 (Havis)

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The Administrator presented a map and information on the parcel of land on the west side of Ponchatoula Creek, Assessment No. 3617009 – Tract 2 consisting of 8.3 acres, and that Tangipahoa Parish Council is offering CGDD#1 to purchase this property which is adjacent to property currently owned by CGDD#1.  After discussing, a motion was made by Mr. Vial and seconded by Mr. Wells, to enter into an agreement to purchase said property from Tangipahoa Parish Council in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.  Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS:             8 (Cieutat, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)                  
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING:  None
ABSENT:        1 (Havis)

                                                       
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In Commissioners’ Privileges, a servitude issue was discussed regarding property located at 13164 East Coles Creek Loop, Hammond, Louisiana, Assessment #6199127.  No action was taken by the Board.
                                                       

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With no further business appearing, on motion by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Vial, the Commissioners of CGDD1 adjourned.

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  _______________________________                                                          ________________________________

                 Stanan Capdeboscq                                                                                             Joey Mayeaux
                 Secretary-Treasurer                                                                                                  President
         Consolidated Gravity Drainage                                                                            Consolidated Gravity Drainage
                       District No. 1                                                                                                         District No. 1
                   Tangipahoa Parish                                                                                              Tangipahoa Parish

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