Houma Courier
October 10, 2026
Terrebonne Parish Recreation District No. 6
P.O. Box 51
107 Recreation Drive
Montegut, Louisiana 70377
Phone (985) 594-3174
Fax (985) 594-9075
MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Chairman, Edward Welch, called the proceedings of the Terrebonne Parish Recreation District No. 6 Board of Commissioners to order at 7:05 p.m. in the recreational building, Montegut, Louisiana.
E. Welch called on N. Parfait to pray over our meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
E. Welch called roll. Commissioners recorded as present were Edward Welch, Wendy Cohen, Wendy Lirette, Sonya Naquin, Nathan Parfait, and Dakota Fitch. There is one vacant seat. The Guests in attendance were Danny Picou, Tiffany Henry, Jody Pinell, Bryce Belanger, Gene Milford III, Laura Milford, Earl Eues, and Joell Ross. Minute Clerk, Elizabeth Henry, was also in attendance.
E. Welch called for public wishing to address the Board. Bryce Belanger spoke about the upcoming Community Festival & Fishing Rodeo event. He explained where each event would take place on the grounds and asked if they could use the grassy area in the park for the car show. Bryce stated that there is no electricity in the park area for the booths. He stated that any damages to the grounds would be repaired at the expense of the Montegut Carnival Club. D. Picou stated that the insurance policy will need to be reviewed and confirmed with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government for that specific event. Jody Pinell asked for permission to use the water for the event and D. Picou gave him permission.
There was one Board member absent at the August 11, 2026 regular board meeting. W. Lirette moved and D. Fitch seconded, THAT, the Board excuse the board members absence of the regular meeting of August 11, 2026 as presented. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions.
E. Welch called for a motion to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2026 regular board meeting. D. Fitch moved and S. Naquin seconded, THAT, the Board approves the minutes of the public meeting of August 11, 2026 as presented. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions.
OLD BUSINESS
D. Picou informed the Board that he has the preliminary plans with estimated projected costs for the football field bathroom and gym pool area plumbing capital projects. Gene Milford III, representing Milford & Associates, Inc., stated that the tennis court project is coming along well. He informed the Board that the estimated cost for the pool area plumbing is $250,000.00 and $552,000.00 for the football field bathroom. He suggested consulting with our insurance company regarding adding another building to the policy. E. Welch stated that we will move forward with the plumbing project and table the football field bathroom until next year. D. Fitch moved and W. Cohen seconded, THAT, the Board agrees to move forward with the pool area plumbing project. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions.
Regarding the Advisory Board meeting, E. Welch stated that he did not attend the last meeting. He informed the Board that the Terrebonne Parish Council passed for each recreation district has the ability to send a designated proxy to the meetings. That person will have the authority to vote as well.
Joell Ross, representing Prime Football League, informed the Board that there are 3 weeks remaining for flag football registration; last day being September 20, 2026. He stated that there are 11 children registered for our area. He explained that he may need to push back the registration if there are not enough children registered to make teams. He announced that he is planning to schedule a meet & greet.
D. Fitch moved and W. Cohen seconded, THAT, the Board deviates to New Business, Item C) Earl Eues-Weather Station. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions. Earl Eues, Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness of Terrebonne Parish, stated that the University of Monroe Louisiana is asking for permission to install a Louisiana State Mesonet on our property. He presented a map, picture, and information regarding the weather station. He explained that the weather station will give local weather information. The 24-hour weather information will be available on a link. The Board reviewed and discussed this information. D. Fitch moved and W. Cohen seconded, THAT, the Board approves the University of Monroe Louisiana to install a Mesonet Weather Station on our property. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions. D. Fitch moved and W. Cohen seconded, THAT, the Board return to the agenda. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions.
D. Picou informed the Board that he spoke with our Coca-Cola representative regarding the scoreboards. He stated that the contract will depend on the quantity of drinks sold. He suggested that it is better to wait until the 1st of next year. D. Picou explained that the sales are down due to the lack of TPR games scheduled at our facility. D. Fitch suggested speaking to TPR about the lack of games.
E. Henry read the following resolution to approve the 2026 Summer Camp expenditures:
Terrebonne Parish Recreation District No. 6
P.O. Box 51
107 Recreation Drive
Montegut, Louisiana 70377
Phone (985) 594-3174 Fax (985) 594-9075
The following resolution was presented by Dakota Fitch who moved its adoption and was seconded by Wendy Lirette .
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Terrebonne Parish Recreation District # 6 did enter into an
Cooperative endeavor agreement with the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government/Terrebonne Parish Recreation Department to provide/put on a 2026 Summer Day Camp Enrichment Program and
WHEREAS, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government/Terrebonne Parish Recreation did provide funding for 2026 Summer Day Camp Enrichment Program in the amount of $26,750.00,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Terrebonne Parish Recreation District # 6, of the Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana (the governing authority) did approve and pay all Invoices and Expenses incurred in providing the 2026 Summer Day Camp Enrichment Program of which proof of payment of all Invoices and Expenses incurred hereto for have been provided to Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government/Terrebonne Parish Recreation Department,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned Invoices/Expenses were previously approved at the Governing Boards Regular Monthly Meetings held over the duration of the 2026 Summer Day Camp Enrichment Program which was held June 1, 2026 thru June 25, 2026.
This resolution, having been submitted in writing, having been read, and having been adopted at a public meeting of said Board of Commissioners, was then submitted to an official vote as a whole, the vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: W. Cohen, W. Lirette, S. Naquin, N. Parfait, D. Fitch, E. Welch.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: S. Neil.
ABSTAINING: None.
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 1st day of September, 2026.
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Elizabeth Henry
Secretary/Bookkeeper
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Edward Welch
Chairman
NEW BUSINESS
E. Welch asked D. Picou and T. Henry to get quotes on the AT&T FirstNet cell phone coverage. T. Henry presented the quote. E. Welch explained that this cell phone coverage is needed during emergencies. He suggested disconnecting the Verizon service and switching to AT&T FirstNet service. D. Fitch suggested getting a quote for a cell phone booster to help with the cell service during emergencies. W. Cohen moved and S. Naquin seconded, THAT, the Board approves Danny Picou and Tiffany Henry to purchase cell phones and to change cell phone service to AT&T FirstNet, Premium 2.0 Plan for $64.00 per month per line. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions.
E. Welch asked T. Henry to research payroll time tracking programs. T. Henry presented a quote from SAGE 50 US in the amount of $1,673.00 for the annual time tracking program. She presented and discussed the pros and cons of the program. The Board reviewed and discussed the program information. D. Fitch suggested checking into the Starlink internet service. The Board wants more information on what the program offers. This item is tabled to the next meeting.
E. Henry presented the current employees hourly pay rates and salaries. T. Henry stated that she called the other recreation districts in the parish to get an average of each employee position. The Board members discussed the pay rates and suggested conducting semiannual evaluations for future raises. D. Fitch moved and N. Parfait seconded, THAT, the Board deviate to executive session at 8:58 p.m. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions. D. Fitch moved and W. Cohen seconded, THAT, the Board return to regular session at 9:15 p.m. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions. D. Fitch moved and S. Naquin seconded, THAT, the Board increase the employees pay discussed during executive session, effective this pay period. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions.
E. Welch discussed with the Board about amending the resolution stating that the Districts Board members composition must consist of (4) Board members residing in Montegut and (3) Board members residing in Pointe-Aux-Chenes to (7) Board members residing in the Montegut or Pointe-Aux-Chenes community. E. Henry read the following resolution:
Terrebonne Parish Recreation District No. 6
PO Box 51
107 Recreation Drive
Montegut, LA 70377
Phone (985) 594-3174
Fax (985) 594-9075
The following resolution was offered by Dakota Fitch and seconded by Wendy Lirette :
RESOLUTION
A resolution authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 6 of the Parish of Terrebonne, Montegut, Louisiana to amend the membership composition of the Recreation Board.
WHEREAS, the governing authority previously adopted a resolution establishing the total membership and composition of the Recreation Board; and
WHEREAS, said resolution provides that the total makeup of said recreation board shall consist of four (4) members residing in the Montegut community and three (3) members in the Pointe-Aux-Chenes community; and
WHEREAS, the governing authority desires to amend the membership requirement of the Recreation Board to provide greater flexibility in the selection of qualified residents and to eliminate the requirement for a specific number of members from each community; and
WHEREAS, the governing authority finds that allowing members to be selected from the Montegut community without a designated number of representatives from either the Montegut or Pointe-Aux-Chenes communities will better serve the interests and needs of the Recreation Board and the community as a whole;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the previous resolution establishing the composition of the Recreation Board is hereby amended to provide that the total makeup of the Recreation Board shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall be persons residing in the Montegut community, without any specific or predetermined number of members required to reside in either the Montegut community or the Pointe-Aux-Chenes community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other provisions of the previously adopted resolution establishing the Recreation Board shall remain in full force and effect except as specifically amended herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this amendment shall become effective upon adoption.
This resolution having been read and having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: W. Cohen, W. Lirette, S. Naquin, N. Parfait, D. Fitch, E. Welch.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: S. Neil.
ABSTAINING: None.
And this resolution was declared adopted on this, 1st day of September 2026.
__________________
Elizabeth Henry
Secretary/Bookkeeper
__________________
Edward Welch
Chairman
E. Henry read the resolution to transfer funds from the SLB Bond Project to LAMP Bond Project account:
Terrebonne Parish Recreation District No. 6
Post Office Box 51
107 Recreation Drive
Montegut, LA 70377
Phone (985) 594-3174
Fax (985) 594-9075
The following resolution was offered by Wendy Cohen and seconded by Sonya Naquin :
RESOLUTION
A resolution authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 6 of the Parish of Terrebonne, Montegut, Louisiana to authorize the transfer of funds from the Districts South Louisiana Bank Bonds Project Checking Account to the Districts Bonds Project LAMP account.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 6 of the Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana (the, Governing Authority), acting as the governing authority of Recreation District No. 6 of the Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana (the District) that:
Section 1: The District authorizes the transfer of $1,400,000 from the Districts South Louisiana Bank Bonds Project Checking account to the Districts Bonds Project LAMP account.
This resolution having been read and having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: W. Cohen, W. Lirette, S. Naquin, N. Parfait, D. Fitch, E. Welch.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: S. Neil.
ABSTAINING: None.
And this resolution was declared adopted on this, 1st day of September 2026.
__________________
Elizabeth Henry
Secretary/Bookkeeper
__________________
Edward Welch
Chairman
E. Henry presented the financial reports for August 2026, which the Board reviewed and discussed.
The Board reviewed the Vacation, Sick Leave, and Comp Time report for August 2026. The Board discussed D. Picous upcoming anniversary on September 15, 2026. D. Fitch moved and W. Cohen seconded, THAT, the Board approves to pay D. Picou for 112 hours of accrued vacation hours, decreasing the hours to 200 hours remaining. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions.
STAFF REPORTS
D. Picou presented his August staff report to the Board.
a) Contractor is working on tennis court
b) Mudbug Construction, LLC starting on shed
c) Repaired 2 of the mowers
d) M. Billiot is back on light duty
e) Gym roof has been repaired
f) Lightning detectors were delivered
The monthly vehicle expense reports, concession report, and gym report for August 2026 were presented.
The Board did not enter into executive session at this time.
E. Welch announced that the next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
D. Fitch moved and W. Cohen seconded, THAT, there being no further business to discuss, the meeting be adjourned. The motion was adopted with 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absences, 1 Vacancy and 0 Abstentions. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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Elizabeth Henry, Minute Clerk
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Edward Welch, Chairperson
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