MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CONSOLIDATED GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF TANGIPAHOA PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018, AT 5:00 P.M., AT THE DOMICILE OF THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT LOCATED AT 48571 HIGHWAY 51 NORTH, TICKFAW, LOUISIANA.

The Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Tangipahoa Parish, State of Louisiana, met on the above date in Regular Session and was called to order by the President, Mr. Louis “Nick” Joseph, with the following members present:

CARLO S. BRUNO, BOBBY CORTEZ, LOUIS “NICK” JOSEPH, HARRY LAVINE, JOEY MAYEAUX, H.G. “BUDDY” RIDGEL, DAVID VIAL, LIONELL WELLS

ABSENT: JAMES BAILEY

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A motion was made by Mr. Vial and seconded by Mr. Wells to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting dated November 14, 2018, and that they be dispensed and published in the Official Journal of the District as record. Roll call vote was as follows:

YEAS:             8 (Bruno, Cortez, Joseph, Lavine, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT:        1 (Bailey)

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A motion was made by Mr. Vial and seconded by Mr. Wells to table “Item 9” of the Agenda. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS:             8 (Bruno, Cortez, Joseph, Lavine, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT:        1 (Bailey)



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A motion was made by Mr. Cortez and seconded by Mr. Wells to table “Item 10” of the Agenda. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS:             8 (Bruno, Cortez, Joseph, Lavine, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT:        1 (Bailey)



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Mr. Chuck Spangler of Spangler Engineering reported that the Canal Improvements [FY2018] Project is progressing. He also stated that he and the Administrator are in the process of compiling a list of canals for the Canal Improvements [FY2019] to be considered. One additional potential project is the Yellow Water River excavation project.



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A motion was made by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Vial to place on the Agenda, by unanimous
vote, approving the monthly compensation for the month of November to Board Member, Mr. James Bailey, as per Resolution No. 070611, due to medical reasons. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS:             8 (Bruno, Cortez, Joseph, Lavine, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT:        1 (Bailey)

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A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Vial to approve the monthly compensation for the month of November to Board Member, Mr. James Bailey, as per Resolution No. 070611, due to medial reasons. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS:             8 (Bruno, Cortez, Joseph, Lavine, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT:        1 (Bailey)

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A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Vial to place on the Agenda, by unanimous vote, approving Resolution No. 112818 regarding the FEMA Public Assistance Non-Federal Share Match Agreement. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS:             8 (Bruno, Cortez, Joseph, Lavine, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT:        1 (Bailey)

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A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Vial to adopt Resolution No. 112818* regarding the FEMA Public Assistance Non-Federal Share Match Agreement. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS:             8 (Bruno, Cortez, Joseph, Lavine, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT:        1 (Bailey)

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In his report, the Administrator presented the October Financial Report and the Master To Do List and the Permit and Progress Report. A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Vial approving the Administrator’s Report. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS:             8 (Bruno, Cortez, Joseph, Lavine, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS:             None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT:        1 (Bailey)

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In Commissioners’ Privileges, Mr. Bobby Cortez reminded the Board about participating in the Christmas Toy Drive for children in the foster care system of this Parish.

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With no further business appearing, on motion by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Cortez, the Commissioners of CGDD1 adjourned.

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ATTEST:

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        Stanan Capdeboscq    Louis Nick Joseph
Secretary-Treasurer President
Consolidated Gravity Drainage Consolidated Gravity Drainage
District No. 1 District No. 1