Consolidated Gravity Drainage

District #1 of Tangipahoa

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CONSOLIDATED GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF TANGIPAHOA PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026, 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. Joey Mayeaux, with the following members present:
 

STRADER CIEUTAT, JOSEPH HAVIS, III, BRIGETTE HYDE, JOHN G. INGRAFFIA, LOUIS “NICK” JOSEPH, JOEY MAYEAUX, H.G. “BUDDY” RIDGEL, DAVID VIAL, LIONELL WELLS                                                       

ABSENT:  NONE

 

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A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Ms. Cieutat to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated March 11, 2026, and that they be dispensed and published in the Official Journal of the District as record.  Roll call vote was as follows:

YEAS:        9 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)                 

NAYS:             None

NOT VOTING:  None

ABSENT:        None

 

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A motion was made by Ms. Hyde and seconded by Ms. Cieutat to approve Change Order No. 1 and Final for W8 Main Improvements at Ponchatoula Cemetery [FY2025] in the amount of $340,033.00 which is a $38,967.00 decrease in the cost of the project.  Roll call vote was as follows:

YEAS:        9 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)                 

NAYS:             None

NOT VOTING:  None

ABSENT:        None

 

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A motion was made by Ms. Cieutat and seconded by Ms. Hyde to approve the Final Acceptance of W8 Main Improvements at Ponchatoula Cemetery [FY2025].  Roll call vote was as follows:

YEAS:        9 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)                 

NAYS:             None

NOT VOTING:  None

ABSENT:        None

 

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Mr. Jay Pittman of Spangler Engineering reported that soil borings are complete and analysis and permanent stabilization recommendations will then be developed into full construction plans on the W8 Main Improvements at Ponchatoula Cemetery Project. 

 

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The Administrator reported to the Board that Representative Kim Coates contacted him that the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program, has possible grant funds available that may be available for the Jefferson Court project.

 

A motion was made by Ms. Hyde and seconded by Ms. Cieutat to place on the Agenda, by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 032526 to authorize the Administrator to submit a pre-application, application, and issue debt in the amount of $1,600,000 to the Department of Environmental Quality for the purpose of placing this project on the Project Priority List for funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program.  Roll call vote was as follows:

YEAS:        9 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)                 

NAYS:             None

NOT VOTING:  None

ABSENT:        None

                                                       

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A motion was made by Ms. Cieutat and seconded by Ms. Hyde to adopt Resolution No. 032526 authorizing the Administrator to submit a pre-application, application, and issue debt in the amount of $1,600,000 to the Department of Environmental Quality for the purpose of placing this project on the Project Priority List for funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program for the Jefferson Court project.  Roll call vote was as follows:

YEAS:             8 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Wells)                 

NAYS:             1 (Vial)

NOT VOTING:  None

ABSENT:        None

                                                       

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In his report, the Administrator presented the February Financial Report and the Master To Do List and Permit and Progress Report and also informed the Board that the letter has been sent to the Cypress Reserve resident that has a fence encroaching on the servitude.  A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Havis to approve the Administrator’s Report.  Roll call vote was as follows:

YEAS:        9 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)                 

NAYS:             None

NOT VOTING:  None

ABSENT:        None

                                                       

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In Commissioners’ Privileges, Mr. Joseph informed the Board that he just left the scene of a train accident with a fatality at the Ponders Quarters Lane crossing near Amite.  He stated that crossing lights and arms are needed at all railroad crossings.  Mr. Mayeaux stated that he had already made contact with a railroad representatiave regarding this accident.
                                                    

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

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__________________________                                                                      ___________________________
        Stanan Capdeboscq                                                                                                  Joey Mayeaux
        Secretary-Treasurer                                                                                                       President
Consolidated Gravity Drainage                                                                           Consolidated Gravity Drainage
            District No. 1                                                                                                            District No. 1
        Tangipahoa Parish                                                                                                  Tangipahoa Parish