Minutes Nov 2025

Minutes Nov 2025 RECREATION DISTRICT 3A 195 LAFAYETTE WOODS BLVD. HOUMA LA 70363 BOARD MEETING November 20, 2025 The meeting was called to order today November 20, 2025 by Board Chairman, Randy Lebouef, Jr. @ 6:07 pm. Roll was called, Randy Lebouef, Jr., Gwendolyn Davis, Jay Wayne Celestin, Ralph Singleton and Justin Champagne. There are two vacancies. Guest was: Marilyn Staidum-Matthews, Secretary, and Kenyada Douglas, Park Maintenance Worker. Public in Attendance: NONE Minutes from October 22, 2025 was reviewed and amended to include that keys for Village East Park be provided to the board members who reside in Village East. Also, would like a light pole with a timer for the lights. No update on the camera system. Motioned made by Justin Champagne and Jay Celestin seconded "THAT, the minutes of meetings be approved with the necessary updates. (Ayes-5; Nays-0; Vacant-2; Absent-0). Update on FEMA as of November 18 2025 regarding project DR4611 PW#s 1859, 2671, 1198, 1196, 1366, and 2633--Hurricane Ida closed out and project DR4817 PW#s 109 and 668--Hurricane Francine closed out. The repairs remaining to be completed by the park is the shed and pavilion with the funds allocated from the reimbursements. Playground equipment part to be replaced was submitted to the Miracle Recreation Equipment with pictures and the item number on November 17, 2025; waiting on response. The playground park equipment was noted in third quarter inspection. Basketball courts will be painted at Village East Park but NO Bar-b-Que pits will be installed. Randy questioned the basketball netting. Ralph Singleton stated that we need more information and status on the community center. Will need to contact the council to address this project. Budget and Oversight Committee to oversee this item. Timers and Flood Lights for Village East Park, Jay Celestin spoke to Mr. Louis with Charger Electrical and presented the board a quote for $2, 312.93. To stay in compliance with the ordinance for parks to be closed at 9:00 pm. Motion made by Jay Celestin and 2nd by Gwendolyn Davis to accept the quote. Yeas 5 Nays 0. All approved. Update on Pavillion with Southern Fabrication; Per Chandlor, it's in the Drafting and engineering phases for the 30 x 30. Motion made by Jay Celestin and 2nd by Justin Champagne Quotes from Shawn Curry for the repairs needed to the shed, floors and storm door on press boxes. The grass trimmer/tiller was repaired by Ree-Conn at a cost of $650.29; need to decide if we should pay for the repair again because it is still not working or purchase another one instead. The updated Sexual Harassment Training email will be forward to all board members with the updated course link to be completed for 2025. Financial Report for the month ending October 31, 2025 was motion to be accepted by Jay Celestin and 2nd by Gwendolyn Davis. General Discussion: A doctor's release to return to work, will be required from Brian Williams, Sr. due to his absence from work since October 30, 2025. Performance Evaluation to be completed on Kenyada Douglas by the board. Next board meeting: December 18, 2025 Meeting was adjourned @ 7:37 pm motion made by Randy Lebouef, Jr., 2nd by Jay Celestin. Randy Lebouef, Jr., Board Chairman Jay Wayne Celestin, Board Vice Chairman Marilyn S. Matthews, Secretary Publication Dates LLOU0418490