Minutes May 2026

Minutes May 2026 RECREATION DISTRICT 3A 195 LAFAYETTE WOODS BLVD. HOUMA LA 70363 BOARD MEETING May 22, 2026 The rescheduled board meeting from May 21, 2026 was called to order today May 22, 2026 by Board Chairman, Randy Lebouef, Jr. @ 5:03 pm. Roll was called, Randy Lebouef, Jr., Gwendolyn Davis, Jay Wayne Celestin, Justin Champagne and Ralph Singleton. There are two vacancies. Guest was: Pernell Pellegrin, CPA for Martin & Pellegrin, APLC; Marilyn Staidum-Matthews, Secretary, and Lee Norris. Public in Attendance: NONE Audit Review for year ending December 31, 2025 by Pernell Pellegrin: Our assets exceeded its liabilities by $1,036,790 (net position) as of 12/31/25; Revenues exceeded expenditures by $140,632 during the year. Financials were correct, Compliance was correct, Accounting-all findings were resolved. Highlights $425K increase in revenue from FEMA. The Budget was all clear up. Minutes from April 16, 2026 was reviewed and amended to include that the trees were planted from Terrebonne Parish Treesilience Project Grant, the trees will need maintenance and water. Tractor was picked up from Houma Tractor on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Lights may be available from Recreation Dist. #1; check to see if they are in good condition and could be used in Village East. Motioned made by Jay Wayne Celestin and Gwendolyn Davis seconded "THAT, the minutes of meetings be approved with the necessary updates. (Ayes-5; Nays-0; Vacant-2; Absent-0). Ditch crossing repairs due to a slip incident; need guide rails; materials were purchased from Southland Steel and rails are being built. C. S. & E. Properties want to sell the property adjacent to the park (17 acres $500K-map attached). Want Rec 3A to make an offer. It was suggested that we should consider addressing this to the council. The board wants Cenac Properties to know that we are interested in the portion that we are currently leasing only. Also, possibly present this to the Advisory Board at the next meeting regarding seeking any possible grants. The board will offer Cenac Properties an amount and see if they accept. Issues concerning termites, Rogers Pest Control was contacted but they don't do the core baiting for termites; DA Exterminating submitted a quote for $1,695.00 and an annual fee of $290.00. Motion to approve quote from DA Exterminating by Justin Champagne, 2nd by Jay Wayne Celestin. Contact was made to DA Exterminating to get the job started by Randy Lebouef, Jr. Financial Report for the month ending April 30, 2026 was reviewed and Budget amended; Motion to accepted by Jay W. Celestin and 2nd by Gwendolyn Davis. General Discussion: Lee Norris (pending applicant for part-time Park Maintenance Worker) explained his side of the outstanding charges showing up on his background check, shows-Schedule 2 charge). He contacted the HPD and DA Office, both shows his record is clear. Court date is set by the bails bond for June 25, 2026. Next board meeting: June 18, 2026 Meeting was adjourned @ 5:53 pm motion made by Jay W. Celestin, 2nd by Gwendolyn Davis. Randy Lebouef, Jr., Board Chairman Jay Wayne Celestin, Board Vice Chairman Marilyn S. Matthews, Secretary June 8 2026 LLOU0532185