The Pointe Coupee Parish Waterworks District No. 1 Board met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025 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, Zane Kelly, Sandy Merrick, David Mougeot and Mike Parks.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPT MINUTES
Motion by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Boudreau:
RESOLVED, That the minutes of November 10, 2025 regular meeting be accepted as written with any necessary corrections and be published.
Unanimously carried.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motion by Mr. Solomon and seconded by Mr. Boudreau:
RESOLVED, That the agenda be amended for inclusion of the following:
Discussion & consideration of a 12“ water line located outside servitude adjacent to Super One Food Store parkig lot at New Roads.
The President called for a roll call vote that resulted as follows:
YEAS: Messrs. Boudreau, Guidry, Solomon and Vosburg.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
On a vote of 4-0-0, the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
DISCUSSION & CONSIDERATION OF A 12“ WATER LINE LOCATED OUTSIDE SERVITUDE ADJACENT TO SUPER ONE FOOD STORE PARKIG LOT AT NEW ROADS
President Vosburg reported on a lot next to Super One Foods off of Hospital Road that the water district has 760ft outside the servitude near the lot being developed that was installed in 2006. The developer has approximately 7ft outside the servitude, and is willing to move the servitude if the district agrees to relocate approximately 400ft. of their water line. After discussion, the board agreed to obtain three quotes to relocate their water line.
Motion by Mr. Solomon and seconded by Mr. Guidry:
RESOLVED, That Serviceman Charles Ray Bates be authorized to obtain three quotes to relocate a 12-inch water line near Super One Foods on the south side of the new development of property off of Hospital Road at New Roads.
Unanimously carried.
BILLING & COLLECTIONS REPORT
Parish Finance Director Tonilyn Guidry reported on the following: Announced the retirement of Public Utilities Collections Supervisor Linette Pascalin, effective February 1, 2026; the department is operating very well; the board should be receiving a response from the parish president after December 15, 2025 regarding the grant award for consolidation of both water districts; and an update on applying $2,000 to a homeowner’s water bill for repairs to a broken water main.
The board agreed that PFD Guidry will only attend their meetings when necessary or requested by the board.
Motion by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Boudreau:
RESOLVED, That the billing and collections report submitted by Parish Finance Director Tonilyn Guidry be accepted.
Unanimously carried.
ENGINEER REPORT
In the absence of Engineer Gilbert of Owen & White, President Vosburg reported on a meeting he attended with Mr. Jarreau regarding the new mix well, and reported all his issues have been resolved.
Engineer Gravois of Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) gave updates on the various projects.
Motion by Mr. Solomon and seconded by Mr. Boudreau:
RESOLVED, That upon the recommendations of Owen & White, the November invoice
in the amount of $443,967.71 (Pay Estimate No. 6) from Spinks Construction, Inc. for the booster pump additions, piping modifications, and chemical feed upgrades for the Lakeland Water Well #2 be approved for payment; and be it
RESOLVED further, That upon the recommendations of PEC, the November invoices in the amount of $249,090.00 (Pay Estimate No. 3) from Spinks Construction, Inc., $12,014.12 from PEC for consolidation of WWD#1PC & FRWWC and WSP Round 2, $11,365.20 from PEC for consolidation of WWD#2PC, and $10,538.86 (Final Retainage) from Sugarland Constructors, LLC for the water distribution system improvement to be funded by the CWEF Grant be approved for payment.
Unanimously carried.
Attorney Parks gave an update on the right-of-way agreements needed to extend the water line in Riverbend Subdivision.
Motion by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Solomon:
RESOLVED, That the engineer reports submitted by Owen & White, LLC and Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation be accepted.
Unanimously carried.
ADOPT 2026 BUDGET
CPA Merrick presented and reviewed 2026 Budget for approval of the board.
Motion by Mr. Solomon and seconded by Mr. Guidry:
RESOLVED, That the 2026 Budget for the PC Waterworks District No. 1 submitted by CPA Sandy Merrick of Merrick & Hogan be adopted.
Unanimously carried.
APPROVAL OF INVOICES
CPA Merrick reviewed invoices received for approval of the board.
Motion by Mr. Boudreau and seconded by Mr. Guidry:
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 month ending November 30, 2025.
CPA Merrick presented and reviewed the financial report for the month ending November 30, 2025.
Motion by Mr. Boudreau and seconded by Mr. Solomon:
RESOLVED, That the financial report for the month ending November 30, 2025 and 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 (1,366 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 (1,499 customers) for the water system (previous customers of False River Water Works).
Motion by Mr. Guidry 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
Commissioner Boudreau thanked the board members for the flower and card sent to his family during the death of his wife.
Vice President Solomon thanked everyone for their hard work in contributing toward the success and accomplishments of the district in 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Solomon and seconded by Mr. Guidry, meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
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Chad Vosburg - President
