Minutes October 2025

Minutes October 2025 RECREATION DISTRICT 3A 195 LAFAYETTE WOODS BLVD. HOUMA LA 70363 BOARD MEETING October 22, 2025 The rescheduled meeting from October 15, 2025 was called to order today October 22, 2025 by Board Chairman, Randy Lebouef, Jr. @ 6:12 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 and Brian Williams, Sr., Park Maintenance Workers Public in Attendance: Kirby Moore and Sandra Valentine (residents of Village East Subdivision). Mr. Moore stated that the grass is being cut and lights; very pleased and have seen more improvements being done to the park. Mrs. Valentine comment that the lights are good and visible, children are using the park more to play; need more play equipment for the park. Also noted, the park needs more benches and better parking. Justin Champagne mention possible bond/grant. Such measures could be added per district as a tax added to the ballot. Minutes from September 18, 2025 was reviewed and accepted with updates, Motioned made by Justin Champagne and Ralph Singleton seconded "THAT, the minutes of meetings be approved with the necessary updates. Ralph Singleton reported the holdup on camera decisions for the park -contact sheriff department (Bobby O'Brien and Tim Soignet per Gwen). Council discussed the Community Center; board need to be informed on the status. Quotes for shed and press boxes from Shawn Curry is pending. Memorial benches – family members have been contacted and are pleased per Randy. (Ayes-5; Nays-0; Vacant-2; Absent-0). Facility Asset Listing updates from 2022 and Five-Year Plan was updated to include the following (Submit to Raschida Volter by 10/24/25): New 30 x 30 Pavillion @ Lafayette Woods Park New 20 x 20 Pavillion @ Village East Park Update Press Boxes and Batting Cave Update Basketball Courts Update Playground Equipment Extend Parking Lot Add Bar-B-Que Pits C. S. & E. Properties – Annual lease amount due by November 1st. Also, need the board to contact them regarding the leased property currently listed for sale. Property manager is Matthew Cenac. Three quotes were received for the purchase of a Trailer from the following: John Deere $18,262.14 Southern Trailer $3,825.00 Tractor Supply $4,199.99 Motion made by Jay Celestin and 2nd by Ralph Singleton to approved Southern Trailer quote. All approved. Three quotes were received from Hi-Pressure Cleaning Systems in the amounts of: $275.00 per day rental – Hot water diesel, 500-gallon tank and concrete clean $760.82 5-day rental – Cool Drive, Surface Cleaner and Resolve $700.00 5-day rental – Cool Drive, Surface Cleaner Motion made by Justin Champagne and 2nd by Jay Celestin to approved the $275.00 per day rental. Pressure washing and painting to be completed in one week with additional work hours. All Approved. Financial Report for the month ending September 30, 2025 was motion to be accepted by Jay Celestin and 2nd by Gwendolyn Davis. It was also noted that the 2025-2026 Budget was submitted to the auditor to be reviewed and then submitted to the council by October 31, 2025. General Discussion: Advisory Board meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month. Next board meeting: November 20, 2025 Meeting was adjourned @ 7:37 pm motion made by Jay Celestin., 2nd by Gwendolyn Davis. Randy Lebouef, Jr., Board Chairman Jay Wayne Celestin, Board Vice Chairman Marilyn S. Matthews, Secretary November 3 2025 LLOU0399613