GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1

GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 REGULAR SESSION GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 of Rapides Parish July 1, 2025 The Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish met in Regular Session Tuesday, July 1, 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. Dillian Lachney with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson Engineers; Mrs. Theresa Pacholik, part-time Bookkeeper and Mrs. Sarah Vidrine, part-time Administrative Assistant. 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. Green to adopt the minutes of June 10, 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. Trotter to accept the Treasurer's Report. On a vote the motion carried. Next, the Board received an update from Mr. Dillian Lachney with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson Engineers (MML&H) on various ongoing projects. Mr. Lachney gave the results of bids from the Horseshoe Canal Debris Removal. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Trotter to table the recommendation on awarding the Horseshoe Canal Debris Removal. On vote the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Trotter, seconded by Mr. Herron to accept the Engineers Report. On a vote the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Trotter, seconded by Mr. Herron, there being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:25 A.M. Ralph Covington, President Sarah Vidrine, Secretary REGULAR SESSION GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 of Rapides Parish July 8, 2025 The Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish met in Regular Session Tuesday, July 8, 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, and Mr. Gregory Trotter. Absent: Mr. Cedric Green. Also present were Josh Barrett and Mr. Dillian Lachney with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson Engineers; Mrs. Theresa Pacholik, part-time Bookkeeper and Mrs. Sarah Vidrine, part-time Administrative Assistant. 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 July 1, 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. Next, the Board received an update from Mr. Josh Barrett with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson Engineers (MML&H) on various ongoing projects. Mr. stated that the bid proposals that were sent out for Horseshoe Canal Debris Removal were not the correct bid packet. Mr. Barrett stated that if the board would like to continue with the project, that he suggests that it be readvertised and bid out again. The board members stated that they didn't feel the need for the cleaning this year and would like to see footage of the whole canal to be for familiar with what is being cleaned. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Herron to reject all bids for the Horseshoe Canal Debris Removal project until further notice. On a vote the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Trotter to accept the Engineers Report. On a vote the motion carried. Motion by Mr. Trotter, seconded by Mr. Herron, there being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:25 A.M. Ralph Covington, President Sarah Vidrine, Secretary September 5 2025 LLOU0364323 $89.12