Tory J. Hebert

The board reviewed several job progress reports from various engineering firms regarding ongoing water infrastructure projects. Key actions included the approval of quotes for water line replacements and driveway construction, the authorization to advertise for bids for the new South Plant Permanganate Building, and the approval of various pay requests and invoices. The board also ratified pollution insurance, approved water rate increases for the upcoming fiscal year, and authorized the president to sign an intergovernmental agreement. Additionally, the board approved an engineering agreement for pump station improvements, hired a firm for actuarial calculations, and renewed the fiscal agent agreement.

The board meeting focuses on several operational and infrastructure projects, including reviews of water line replacement quotes and pump station driveways. Key items include the approval of advertising for bids on the new South Plant Permanganate Building and the review of financial reports and contract change orders for the new administration office. The agenda also covers the ratification of pollution insurance, discussions on water rates for the upcoming fiscal year, and the review of bids for cold water meters. Additionally, the meeting involves the approval of various engineering agreements, the authorization of an intergovernmental agreement for water sales to Grand Isle, the hiring of an actuarial consultant for GASB 75 compliance, and the renewal of the fiscal agent agreement.

The Board discussed potential agreements for sewer fee collection services and reviewed various job progress reports for ongoing waterline and storage tank projects. The Board awarded a contract for the new North Plant 2 million gallon ground storage tank, approved several street projects for future water line replacement, and authorized multiple change orders, pay requests, and invoices. Additionally, the Board ratified insurance coverage for the year, approved the advertisement for bids for water meters and meter reading modules, ratified a long-term agreement for arbitrage rebate services, and extended an existing lawn maintenance contract.

The Board adopted a 3.57 millage rate for the 2026 tax roll. Several business items were approved, including a quote for waterline replacement along West 28th Street and a purchase of new office furniture for the administration building. The Board authorized various street locations for future water line replacement and approved the substantial completion of the new North Plant ground storage tank. Additionally, several pay requests and invoices for various infrastructure projects were authorized for payment. The Board also approved a 2% salary adjustment for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year and authorized the advertising for bids regarding materials and supplies for the distribution department.

The board will address the adoption of the 2026 millage rate of 3.57 mills. Job progress reports will include the review of bids for water line replacement, quotes for office furniture, and updates from engineering firms. The Project Priority Committee will determine streets for future water line replacement. The Finance Committee will discuss the substantial completion of the new ground storage tank, payment of invoices, the operating report, and potential salary adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year. General management items include advertising for distribution department materials and supplies, a mandatory seminar for board members, and the ratification of a utility dump trailer purchase.