Assumption Parish Waterworks District No. 1

The meeting agenda encompassed reports from the Engineering Committee and the Finance Committee. Key discussion items for the Board included the Badger Meter Upgrade to Cellular (specifically Pressure Sensing Meters), distribution updates, and plant updates. The board also reviewed suggested action items for the subsequent meeting scheduled for March 23, 2026.

The Engineering Committee meeting agenda included discussions on the Plant #5 Addition (2022 Bond Project), which involved approving invoices for Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Pintail Contracting Services, and Alpha Testing and Inspection, Inc. Other agenda items covered the Administrative Building/Board Meeting Room (2022 Bond Project) and various Waterline Projects, including the Bayou L'Ourse Waterline Repair, a Capital Outlay Request for a new waterline to Paincourtville Pump Station, and discussions related to a Water Sector Grant.

The committee meeting covered updates on several ongoing bond projects. For Plant #5 Addition, concrete pouring and clarifier work were reported. The Administrative Building/Board Meeting Room project was noted to have final punch list items remaining. For the Elevated Tower Rehabilitation Project - Phase 3, the project reached 100% completion, and the release of the final retainage was approved pending the completion of the clear lien period. The committee also addressed payments for invoices related to engineering and construction inspection services for the Plant #5 Addition project and engineering services for the Capital Outlay Request for a new waterline to Paincourtville Pump Station. Updates were given on preparing a cost estimate for the Bayou L'Ourse Waterline Repair. Additionally, the committee formally requested the regular attendance of representatives for the Plant #5 Addition project.

The meeting included updates from the Engineering Committee, which resulted in the approval of all related motions and invoices. The Finance Committee's monthly reports were deemed in order, and the monthly invoices were approved for payment. A significant action was the approval of the 2026 Health Insurance Renewal Option #2 received from Gulf South Risk Services. Distribution updates were provided, including a discussion regarding upgraded AMR Meter Costs. Plant updates were also presented before the adjournment of the meeting.

The Finance Committee meeting involved reviewing the financial reports presented by President Scott Sternfels. Following the review, the committee unanimously passed a motion to recommend to the full board that all presented invoices be paid. The meeting concluded with the Finance Committee adjourning.