Minutes March 2026

Minutes March 2026 RECREATION DISTRICT 3A 195 LAFAYETTE WOODS BLVD. HOUMA LA 70363 BOARD MEETING March 19, 2026 The meeting was called to order today March 19, 2026 by Board Chairman, Randy Lebouef, Jr. @ 6:02 pm. Roll was called, Randy Lebouef, Jr., Gwendolyn Davis, Jay Wayne Celestin, and Justin Champagne. Ralph Singleton, Absent There are two vacancies. Guest was: Marilyn Staidum-Matthews, Secretary, and Brian Williams, Sr., Park Maintenance Worker. Public in Attendance: NONE Minutes from February 19, 2026 was reviewed and amended to include to check on the permit for the Pavillion/Gazebo with Shawn Curry for the cement work to be done. Motioned made by Justin Champagne and Jay Wayne Celestin seconded "THAT, the minutes of meetings be approved with the necessary updates. (Ayes-4; Nays-0; Vacant-2; Absent-1). Review and discuss the items on the auditor email: Item#15 – Executive Session: Need for AAA Renovations (Shawn Curry) to submit a quote for shed repairs. Response (this is incorrect, the executive session should not have coincided with the meeting regarding AAA Renovations; this was a discussion for repairs to have him submit a quote.) Item#16 – May 2025 mentioned Lowland Properties. Response (This item should have been amended in the minutes; the land is still with C. S. & E. Properties - Matthew Cenanc). Item#18 – C. S. E. Properties Lease agreement. Response (Need lease agreement from C. S. E. Properties to be submitted, and referenced property listed for sale.) Item#23 – A copy of new agreements entered into during the year. Response (Will submit the grant from Terrebonne Parish Treesilience Project. ) Discuss the date to adopt the Non-Roll Millage – April 16, 2026 (next board meeting). Concession supplies and games. The last school game will be March 23, 2026; need Softball schedule. Cheese for the machines was reordered by Jay Celestin; the first order on 3/2/26 was cancelled on 3/13/26 (non-shipped item). Discuss repairs to the park: Need additional back stops for Field 3 and 4... the cost will be $1,600.00. Motion made by Justin Champagne to place order for backstops, 2nd by Jay W. Celestin. A/C units needed for press boxes (approved). Blanchard's need to come and flush out ice machine (need quote). AAA repairs being done at park and added additional work to original bids. Roto Rooter Plumbing came out to repair the issues with both bathrooms. The total cost came to $7,125.00. Randy will check on insurance coverage with Brenda at Ledet Insurance regarding our policy. Financial Report for the month ending February 28, 2026 was reviewed. Motion to accepted by Jay W. Celestin and 2nd by Justin Champagne. General Discussion: Jay W. Celestin asked Brian Williams the question on why the rocks wasn't spread out under the press boxes as instructed. Brian replied that he couldn't spread the rocks out because the painters were tapping up the press boxes to be painted and he didn't want to interfere with them working. Also, on that Tuesday it was too windy. Jay Wayne also inquired about the time Brian wrote on his time card for a game day on Monday, 3/16/2026. Brian stated he was at the park for 4:27 pm but Jay stated it was 5:45 pm. Also, it was stated, that all time cards should be clocked in and out. And furthermore, he shouldn't be present at the games unless he has been called. It was suggested that it's best to communicate with a group text so everyone would be advised of any issues. It was also stated that the issue with Brian would be tabled due to the fact that Ralph Singleton was absent at this meeting. Brian was asked his feeling and he stated that he wants to work for Rec 3A. Brian was told that he should be able to do detail work around the park without being told. Next board meeting: April 16, 2026 Meeting was adjourned @ 7:18 pm motion made by Jay W. Celestin, 2nd by Justin Champagne. Randy Lebouef, Jr., Board Chairman Jay Wayne Celestin, Board Vice Chairman Marilyn S. Matthews, Secretary April 10 2026 LLOU0496081