MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING

LAFOURCHE PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 2

HELD TUESDAY JUNE 20 , 2023

Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Recreation District No. 2 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, taken at a regular meeting, of said Board at the Emergency, Recreation and Community Center, 241 Recreation Drive, Raceland, LA on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Maximillian Rocky Acosta at 6:07P.M., Terri St. Peter led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

III. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Chairman, Rocky Acosta, Jeffrey Ledet and Courtney Smith.

ABSENT: Alton Williams.

Also present were: Supervisor, Lacey Guidry, Mark Washington, Jason Douglas, Jeff, Caitlin and Bera Bacon and Terri P. St. Peter, accountant.

IV. RECOGNIZING THE CITIZENS WHO WANT TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

Mr. Mark Washington with Raceland Youth Biddy Basketball presented a schedule and plan for 2023-24 Season to the Board.

Mr. Jason Douglas, Soccer Board Member, came to get update on the Soccer Field situation and to see what they can do as an organization. Mr. Jeff Bacon stated that they were also present to hear what Board had to say about the Soccer Field situation.

Chairman Acosta then explained that as of present the district has approval to do top dressing and are waiting on P.O. in order to pay for seeding and fertilization.He also stated that he is trying to get some masonry sand donated. He reported that he met with Archie, Lacey and Terry Arabie but the field is still bad, and he is waiting on the parish to provide funds. Mr. Douglas then requested a realistic timeline, but the Chairman was unable to provide and explained why and explained the process needed to return the fields to playing condition.

V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

It was motioned by J. Ledet and seconded by C. Smith to approve the Public Meeting minutes of the May 16, 2023 meeting. After calling for discussion and vote Motion passed with no opposition.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Hurricane Repairs Update: Supervisor Guidry stated that we are one step closer to getting money allocated for the District for the Storm repairs from fencing, tennis courts, concession stand and bathrooms.

B. Soccer Fields Update: Covered under Public Addressing the Board.

C. Chauvin Lawncare Litigation Update: Lacey handed out a 2nd Quarter Status Report received from the districts attorney. They stated that they are planning to defend the case based on the theory of unjust enrichment to Chauvins Lawncare.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Grass Cutting Bids: The current grass cutters are not under contract and aschedule with number of cuts is needed. It was then motioned by C. Smithand seconded by J. Ledet for Grass Cutting Proposal to be approved by theParish Attorneys office and then to be put out for bid. After calling fordiscussion and vote Motion passed with no opposition.

B. New Hire: It was then motioned by J. Ledet and seconded by C. Smith toadvertise for Maintenance Worker at $ 10.00 per hour pay rate. After callingfor discussion and vote Motion passed with no opposition.

C. A.T. & T-. New Service: Supervisor Lacey presented e-Mail from A.T, & T.on new service plan. It was then motioned by J. Ledet and seconded by C.Smith to approve changing W-Fi and phone to new system with A.T. &T.After calling for discussion and vote Motion passed with no opposition.

D. New Building: Chairman Acosta proposed getting a Federal Grant to puta building behind Field #1. Building would be used to do agility, coretraining, weight lifting, etc. He mentioned that the Board would need toapprove a list of questions that would go to the D.A.s office. Discussionthen followed on various uses and ownership to compose questions for theD.A.s office. It was then motioned by J. Ledet and seconded by C. Smithto approve pursuing a grant for the funds to construct such a Building. Aftercalling for discussion and vote Motion passed with no opposition.

E. 2022 Audit Financial Reports-T.S. Kerns & Co.: Terri St. Peter delivered the 2022 Compilation Report prepared by T.S. Kearns & Co. The District had no Non-Compliance items, so it was a clean opinion report. It was then motioned by C. Smith and seconded by J. Ledet to accept the 2022 Financial Audit/Compilation Report as presented. After calling for discussion and vote Motion passed with no opposition.

VII. FINANCIAL REPORT:

The Financial Report for May 31,2023 along with Cash Flow Statement as of 6-20-23 was presented by Accountant, Terri P. St. Peter. The Financial Report for May23 and the payables from May 16, 2023 thru June 2 , 2023 in the amount of $ 33,773.72 were approved per Motion by J. Ledet and second by C. Smith. After calling for discussion and vote Motion passed with no opposition.

IX. SUPERVISORS REPORT:

A. Fire Marshal came by and they cannot have deadbolts on door and mustget door repaired.

B. She will call different Flooring companies to get about 4 quotes on redoingFacility floors.

X. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD REPORT: Chairman Acosta discussed purchasing masonry sand for the Soccer Fields if he is not able to get the sand donated. It was then motioned by J. Ledet and seconded by C. Smith to budget $ 15,000.00 for top dressing, sand and labor for the Soccer Fields. After calling for discussion and vote Motion passed with no opposition.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business to come before the Board it was then motioned by Jeffrey Ledet and seconded by Courtney Smith to adjourn meeting. Motion passed with no opposition. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.

The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 6:00pm.

Rocky Acosta, Chairman

Terri P. St. Peter, Secretary/Treasurer

8/4/23 9126492