REGULAR SESSION GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1

REGULAR SESSION GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 of Rapides Parish November 4, 2025 The Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish met in Regular Session Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Committee Meeting Room, Second Floor, Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana. There were present: Mr. Ralph Covington, President; Mr. Michael Herron, Vice-President, Mr. Michael Bordelon, Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. Cedric Green and Mr. Gregory Trotter. Absent: None Also present were Mr. Josh Barrett with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson Engineers; and Mrs. Theresa Pacholik, part-time Bookkeeper. Mr. Ralph Covington, President, welcomed all present and then stated that the Board was now in session and ready for the transaction of business. The President asked if there was any Public Comment on any Agenda Item, to which there was no response. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Herron to adopt the minutes of October 14, 2025. On a vote the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Trotter that approved bills be paid. On a vote the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Green to accept the Treasurer's Report. On a vote the motion carried. Next, the Board received an update from Mr. Keith Hillman with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson Engineers (MML&H) on various ongoing projects. Mr. Barrett recommends to exercise the option to extend contract for an additional year with VMSI for Canal Spraying at the same amount of $3,075 per spraying. Mr. Barrett also stated that Conterra requested a permit to serve CLIC Building at 3704 North Blvd. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Green to approve permit with Conterra pending receipt of their $500.00 permit fee, as recommended by MMLH. On a vote the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Green to accept the Engineers Report. On a vote the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Green, seconded by Mr. Trotter, there being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:19 A.M. Ralph Covington, President Sarah Vidrine, Secretary REGULAR SESSION GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 of Rapides Parish November 12, 2025 The Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish met in Regular Session Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Committee Meeting Room, Second Floor, Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana. There were present: Mr. Ralph Covington, President; Mr. Michael Herron, Vice-President, Mr. Michael Bordelon, Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. Cedric Green and Mr. Gregory Trotter. Absent: None Also present were Mr. Josh Barrett with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson Engineers; and Mrs. Theresa Pacholik, part-time Bookkeeper. Mr. Ralph Covington, President, welcomed all present and then stated that the Board was now in session and ready for the transaction of business. The President asked if there was any Public Comment on any Agenda Item, to which there was no response. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Herron to adopt the minutes of November 4, 2025. On a vote the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Greet that approved bills be paid. On a vote the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Trotter to call for a Public Hearing on December 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the proposed Gravity Drainage District No. 1, 2026 Budget. On a vote the motion carried. Next, the Board received an update from Mr. Josh Barrett with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson Engineers (MML&H) on various ongoing projects. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Herron to accept the Engineers Report. On a vote the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Trotter, seconded by Mr. Green, there being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:31 A.M. Ralph Covington, President Sarah Vidrine, Secretary December 12 2025 LLOU0422427 $83.60