PUBLIC NOTICE

OFFICIAL

PROCEEDINGS

WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE

DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 02, 2022

PATTERSON, LOUISIANA

The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date with Acting Chairman Jeffery LaGrange presiding and the following members present: Wayne Cantrell, Lee Felterman, William Hidalgo, Jr., Raymond Beadle, Jr. and Chris G. Cooper.

Absent: Chad Ross

Also present: Joel Miller of Miller Engineering; Corey Aucoin, Supervisor; Jonathon Miller of Giroir Mudboats; Kenny Arceneaux of Progress Machine; Barry Dufrene; Scott Ramsey, Parish Council Member; and William E. Bourgeois, WLEDD Attorney.

While the meeting began with former Chairman Steve Clements presiding, Mr. Chris G. Cooper announced that he had executed his Oath of Office and assumed office as his replacement. Consequently, with input from Mr. Bourgeois, Mr. Clements immediately stepped down from the Board. By consent, Mr. LaGrange took over as acting Chairman.

Mr. Felterman moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 05, 2022, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hidalgo seconded the motion, which carried.

Mr. LaGrange called for the Finances and Payables Reports. Mr. Dufrene reported on the payables due and gave a financial report. Mr. Felterman moved, and Mr. Cantrell seconded a motion, which carried, to accept the financial and payables reports and to make the transfer.

There being no public comment, Mr. Aucoin gave the Supervisor’s report with a brief discussion by Mr. LaGrange and Mr. Aucoin regarding the Mike Drive ditch project with the City of Patterson.

Mr. Miller gave an Engineering Report addressing the Calumet Pump Station Project explaining that they are continuing work the design for the station. Then noting that he is still waiting on a response from the Corps of Engineers to complete section #4 of the USACE assessment reports. The risk survey has begun for the Wilson’s Landing project and the permit will be submitted by the September meeting.

Mr. LaGrange moved on to Old Business with the discussion and any action regarding shared endeavor with Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 and St. Mary Parish Government for an equipment and office space building with a discussion to cut back on the scope of the project and continue to do research.

No action was taken regarding an agreement with Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 to allow employees to assist in maintenance work with agreement and time, this will remain as an open verbal agreement to assist each district as needed.

Mr. Bourgeois reported that information was provided to the landowner regarding Patterson’s request for ditch clearing assistance for the Mike Drive area to which no opposition was posed. Mr. Miller explained that surveys were being conducted to locate property markers so the project could begin. Mr. LaGrange moved on to New Business where Mr. Dufrene discussed items 9a, 9b, and 9c from the agenda, explained that he and Miss Siracusa discussed the duties of the Secretary and Treasurer to which it was agreed that Mr. Dufrene would do the accounting while Miss Siracusa continued to do the secretarial duties. Mr. Cantrell made a motion to authorize Mr. LaGrange to meet with Miss Siracusa to discuss and agree the scope of duties and pay before the September regular meeting. Mr. Felterman seconded the motion, which carried.

No discussion was required to review the Bylaws.

Discussion and input from Progress Machine invoices from Mary 27, 2020, and May 30, 2020, at which time Mr. Cooper excused himself from the meeting stating that he was a current employee of Progress Machine, after a series of questions and answers by the board to Mr. Arceneaux, Mr. Felterman moved and Mr. Hidalgo seconded that the past due invoices be paid in full, which carried.

Mr. LaGrange and Mr. Hidalgo agreed to meet with Kolder, Slaven and Company to review and discuss the annual budget preparations.

Due to the board not having an authorized Chairman the Chairman’s report and announcements was suspended until an election of officers was conducted. Mr. LaGrange did request that Mr. Clements give an overview of scope of work with the Corps of Engineers.

There being no further business Mr. Cantrell made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Hidalgo seconded the motion which carried.

Attest:

(S) Jeffery

LaGrange,

Acting Chairman

Wax Lake East Drainage District

(S) Catherine

Siracusa,

Secretary

Wax Lake East Drainage District

Adv. Oct. 5, 2022