Kinder Courier-News
November 20, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
WEST ALLEN PARISH WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
October 7, 2025
Extract of minutes of special meeting of the board of directors of West Allen Parish Water District.
The regular monthly meeting of the West Allen Parish Water District was called to order at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the office of West Allen Parish Water District by Chancy Frith.
Thomas Ira Savoy prayed and Rusty Reeves led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Rusty Reeves, Glen Monceaux, Thomas Ira Savoie, Cari Reeves, Chancy Frith, Eric Fontenot, Peggy Kennedy and Mike Guillory. Absent Charlie Williams IV. Guests Lisa Taylor, Glen Bruce, Chad Theunissen, Police Juror Joe Perkins, Mark McCarty with Meyers and Associates and Ray Burch.
A motion by Glen and seconded by Ira, to approve the Agenda, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Ira, to accept the minutes as typed and presented, passed.
Water Sector Project Update
Mark McCarty with Myers and Associates updated the board on the water sector project
A motion was made by Cari and seconded by Glen to pay RFP 29 and RFP 30, payable to Meyer & Associates, Inc.; RFP 31 and RFP 32, payable to Womack & sons Construction Group, LLC, as presented, passed.
A motion was made by Ira and seconded by Cari to enter Executive Session, passed.
A motion was made by Cari and seconded by Ira, to exit Executive Session, passed.
A motion was made by Glen and seconded by Ira to do a test well at 1550, passed.
Financial Report
A motion was made by Ira and seconded by Glen to accept the September 2025 financial report as presented, passed.
Operational Report, Reeves Post Office Update and Subdivisions Update
Eric presented his operational report, along with update on Reeves Post Office and Subdivisons.
Insurance Policy and Coverage
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Glen for Ira to review the proposed insurance policy and if he approves the policy, we will accept the new policy, passed
Multi-Housing
A motion was made by Ira and seconded by Rusty, to table the multi-housing matter for a full board meeting, passed.
Bank Resolution for Bank Accounts
A motion was made by Glen and seconded by Cari, to create the following resolution, passed.
A resolution to remove Carl Ritter, Carrie Savant, Glen Monceaux, Charlie Williams Ill, from all checking, savings, banking accounts and certificates of deposit at Jeff Davis Bank (JD Bank) and to add Peggy Kennedy to all checking, savings, banking accounts and certificates of deposit at Jeff Davis Bank.
A motion by Rusty Reeves and seconded by Cari, to adopt the credit card authorization policy and add it to the policy procedure. Motion passed.
Ethics Training for Board Members
Eric presented a packet to the board members regarding the required online ethics training and sexual harassment training for 2025
Police Jury Appointment of New Board Member by Joe Perkins
A motion by Glen and seconded by Ira, to appoint Chad Theunissen as board member, for five (5) year term, effective start date being October 6, 2025, passed.
Peggy Kennedy, Notary Public, swore in Chad Theunissen, as newly appointed board member.
Amend Financial Budget 3rd Quarter
A motion by Rusty and seconded by Ira, to amend the Financial Budget for the 3rd Quarter, passed.
A motion by Rusty and seconded by Glen, to break Jeff Davis Bank Construction CD # 6312, when the general manager deems it necessary, passed.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Chad and seconded by Rusty to adjourn, passed.
The next scheduled meeting will be scheduled at a later date.
REEVES, LOUISIANA this 7th day of October, 2025.
Chancy Frith, President
Attest:
Peggy Kennedy
Administrative Assistant
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(PUBLISH: NOVEMBER 20, 2025)1T
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