REGULAR SESSION
GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1
of Rapides Parish
April 14, 2026
The Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish met in Regular Session Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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. Cedric Green and Mr. Michael Bordelon, Secretary/Treasurer.
Absent: Mr. Gregory Trotter
Also present were 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 that the minutes of Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish, as held on April 7, 2026 Regular Session, be adopted. On a vote the motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Herron 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. No report at this time.
Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Green to accept the Engineers Report. On vote the motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Green, seconded by Mr. Herron, there being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:15 A.M.
Ralph Covington, President
Sarah Vidrine, Secretary
May 29 2026
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