POINTE COUPEE WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 1
February 9, 2026
The Pointe Coupee Parish Waterworks District No. 1 Board met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Courthouse Annex in New Roads, Louisiana.
President Chad Vosburg called the meeting to order and directed Secretary Gerrie Martin to call the roll:
PRESENT: Messrs. Danny Boudreau, Tommy Guidry, Freddie Solomon and Chad Vosburg.
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mrs. Tonilyn Guidry, Messrs. Charles Bates, Kevin Gravois, Andrew Jarreau, Zane Kelly, Sandy Merrick, David Mougeot, Mike Parks and Major Thibaut.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPT MINUTES
Motion by Mr. Solomon and seconded by Mr. Boudreau:
RESOLVED, That the minutes of January 12, 2026 regular meeting be accepted as written with any necessary corrections and be published.
Unanimously carried.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
No amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
There was no report.
DISCUSSION & CONSIDERATION OF DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY GRANT
Parish President Major Thibaut reported on the award of the Delta Regional Authority Grant in the amount of $800,000.00 for the consolidation of the water districts Nos. 1 & 2. He gave an overview of the timeline and process for the consolidation of the water districts. He also reported on future plans to update the meters to an automated system in all the districts, and proposed funding options for the new system. He reported on a rate study being conducted as required for the consolidation.
Engineer Gravois gave an overview of the grant award and additional documents needed in regards to the grant award. In closing, he presented the following resolution accepting the grant, etc. for approval of the board:
Motion by Mr. Solomon and seconded by Mr. Boudreau:
WHEREAS, the Delta Regional Authority (hereinafter “DRA”) was created by Congress by the Delta Regional Authority Act of 2000, as amended, as a Federal/State partnership now comprised of 252 Counties and Parishes within the eight (8) States of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee, in order to remedy severe and chronic economic distress by stimulating economic development and fostering partnerships that will have a positive impact on the Delta Region’s economy; and
WHEREAS, the Water Works District No. 1 of Pointe Coupee Parish, acting by and through its Board Members, proposes to apply for an award with DRA for the Fiscal Year 2025 Federal Award Program cycle; and
WHEREAS, DRA requires that a person be designated, appointed, and given the authority to perform certain duties and administration of said award for and on behalf of the Awardee; and
WHEREAS, the Water Works District No. 1 of Pointe Coupee Parish met in a regular session on Monday, February 9, 2026, whereby Chad Vosburg, Freddie Solomon, Danny Boudreau and Tommy Guidry were present, constituting a quorum; and
WHEREAS, a motion was made by Freddie Solomon, was seconded by Danny Boudreau, to designate and appoint Chad Vosburg, President to perform all duties and administration of said award, which carried unanimously by voice vote and was recorded in the minutes; and
WHEREAS, a motion was made by Freddie Solomon, was seconded by Danny Boudreau, to provide additional funds in the amount of $5,410,000 ($4,590,000 Water Sector Program and $820,000 Bond Issue) to said award, which carried unanimously by voice vote and was recorded in the minutes; and
WHEREAS, a motion was made by (Not Applicable), was seconded by (Not Applicable), to make an in-kind contribution of None with a fair market value of $0.00 to said award which carried unanimously by voice vote and was recorded on the minutes; and
WHEREAS, a motion was made by Freddie Solomon, was seconded by Danny Boudreau, that in the event of an administration change, the new Water District President shall continue to have such authority under this Resolution.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, by the Board Members of Water Works District No. 1 of Pointe Coupee Parish, as follows:
THAT, Chad Vosburg, Water Works District No. 1 President, be and is hereby
designated and appointed to perform on behalf of Water Works District No. 1 of Pointe Coupee Parish and has the authority to make those acts and assume any and all duties in dealing with the award with DRA for the Fiscal Year - 2025 Federal Award Program cycle;
THAT, Chad Vosburg, Water Works District No. 1 President, is hereby authorized to execute and submit any and all documents including, but not limited to, applications, award closing documents, request for funds, status reports to DRA for the Fiscal Year - 2025 Federal Award Program cycle;
THAT, the Awardee agrees to provide additional funds in the amount of $5,410,000 to said award;
THAT, the Awardee agrees to make an in-kind contribution of None with a fair market value of $0.00 to said award; and
THAT, in the event of an administration change, the new Water Works District No. 1 President shall continue to have such authority under this Resolution.
Unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PARISH COUNCIL TO CREATE A CONSOLIDATED WATERWORKS DISTRICT WITH WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 2
Attorney Andrew Jarreau of Foley & Judell, LLP presented the following resolution to the board that is needed for the consolidation of the water district with PC Parish Waterworks District No. 2 for their approval:
Motion by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Solomon:
A resolution requesting that the Pointe Coupee Parish Council create a consolidated waterworks district; describing the territory to compose said consolidated waterworks district; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, the Waterworks District No. 1 of the Parish of Pointe Coupee, Louisiana (the “District”) now owns and operates a waterworks system as a revenue-producing work of public improvement (the “System”); and
WHEREAS, the District has applied for and been approved to receive a grant from the State of Louisiana’s Water Sector Program (the “Grant”); and
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WHEREAS, as a condition to the award of the Grant, the District will be consolidated with Waterworks District No. 2 of the Parish of Pointe Coupee, Louisiana (“District No.
2” and collectively with the District, the “Existing Districts”) and any certain other areas of the Parish not currently included within the boundaries of the Existing Districts; and
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners of the District (the “Governing Authority”) now desires to formally request that the Parish Council of the Parish of Pointe Coupee, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”) create a consolidated waterworks district within Pointe Coupee Parish (the “Parish”) to consist of the entirety of the Parish, as such boundaries presently exist; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. 1 of the Parish of Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the District, that:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 22 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, the Governing Authority hereby requests that the Parish Council, create a consolidated waterworks district within the Parish to consist of the Existing Districts, as such boundaries presently exist, and any certain other areas of the Parish not currently included within the boundaries of the Existing Districts.
SECTION 2. The District currently has outstanding (i) Waterworks Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, in the amount of approximately $399,000 plus accrued interest thereon; (ii) Waterworks Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, in the amount of approximately $2,000,000 plus accrued interest thereon; and (iii) Waterworks Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2023, in the amount of approximately $2,275,000 plus accrued interest thereon.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be delivered to the Parish Council with a prompt request for the Parish Council to consider the creation of the consolidated waterworks district described herein.
Unanimously carried.
Parish President Thibaut and Attorney Jarreau reported the new name for the board will be Consolidated Waterworks District No. 1. President Thibaut reported, based upon the timeline, both boards will be operating until the bonds are issued to consolidate the debts possibly in June.
Motion by Mr. Boudreau and seconded by Mr. Guidry:
RESOLVED, That President Chad Vosburg, on behalf of Pointe Coupe Parish Waterworks District No. 1, be authorized to sign the Monitoring & Compliance Agreement, which the awardee acknowledges and agrees that accountability is vital to
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the success of Delta Regional Authority (DRA) investment-projects and for the continued partnerships, with our Local Development Districts (LDD) and to abide by all conditions and safeguards set forth in the DRA Memorandum of Agreement and the associated DRA Compliance Manual; and be it
RESOLVED further, That the awardee confirms that if any part of the award shall be held to be invalid, the remaining portions shall remain valid, furthermore, the awardee documents attest that DRA’s Division of Monitoring & Compliance shall reserve the right to access, without hindrance, award related communications, physical sites, financial reports, contracting procedures and any information deemed pertinent, with or without notification.
Unanimously carried.
ENGINEER REPORT
Engineer Gravois of PEC gave updates on various projects, and reported arrival of the control panel on site of the Ventress Well; and presented report and invoices from Owen & White.
Motion by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Solomon:
RESOLVED, That upon the recommendations of PEC, the January invoices in the amount of $72,150.00 (Pay Estimate No. 10 & final retainage) from Caldwell Tanks, Inc., for elevated tank be approved for payment; and be it
RESOLVED further, That upon the recommendations of Owen & White, the January invoices in the amount of $99,501.25 & $177,084.00 (final retainages) from Layne Christensen for construction of the Lakeland & Mix Wells; and $3,292.38 from Owen & White be approved for payment.
Unanimously carried.
Motion by Mr. Solomon and seconded by Mr. Boudreau:
RESOLVED, That the engineer reports submitted by Owen & White, LLC and Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation be accepted.
Unanimously carried.
APPROVAL OF INVOICES
CPA Merrick reviewed invoices received for approval of the board.
Motion by Mr. Solomon and seconded by Mr. Boudreau:
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RESOLVED, That the monthly invoices submitted by CPA Sandy Merrick of Merrick &
Hogan be approved for payment.
Unanimously carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
CPA Merrick presented and reviewed the bank statements with the board for the months ending December 31, 2025 & January 30, 2026.
CPA Merrick presented and reviewed the financial reports for the months of January and February of 2026.
Motion by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Boudreau:
RESOLVED, That the financial reports for the month of January and February of 2026 presented by CPA Sandy Merrick of Merrick & Hogan be accepted.
Unanimously carried.
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS REPORTS
Mr. Kelly presented and reviewed the maintenance and operations report (1,369 customers) for
the water system from M & C Water, LLC.
Mr. Mougeot presented and reviewed the maintenance and operations report (732 customers) for the water system.
Mr. Bates presented and reviewed the maintenance and operations report (1,520 customers) for the water system (previous customers of False River Water Works).
Motion by Mr. Solomon and seconded by Mr. Boudreau:
RESOLVED, That the maintenance and operations reports submitted by M & C Water,
LLC, David Mougeot and Charles Bates be accepted.
Unanimously carried.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Attorney Parks gave an update on the contract agreement for repairing and replacing fire hydrants in the district with PC Fire District No. 3, and awaiting return of agreement from the attorney for the fire district.
He gave an update and awaiting return of the agreement with the State Land Office for servitude across Upper Chenal Bayou to replace the water line in Riverbend Subdivision.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Solomon and seconded by Mr. Boudreau, meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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Chad Vosburg - President cost $600
