Ward Two Water District

The agenda focuses on operational and administrative updates, including a review of a proposed health insurance change and the status of the 2025 audit. The board will receive reports from the attorney regarding legal updates and the engineer concerning water infrastructure projects, including waterline and well bid updates, tank site evaluation, and water capacity. Administrative reports will cover customer statistics, surplus items, water system expansion status, and utility trailer procurement, alongside updates on the AMI meter project. Financial reports and authorization for various operational, maintenance, and water system expansion bills are also slated for review.

Key discussion topics for this meeting include a customer complaint regarding flooding at 37688 Webb Road, reports from the Attorney and Administrative Director, and updates from Owen and White concerning engineering matters and emerging contaminants. The Administrative Director's report covers customer metrics, discussion on vehicle surplus for 2026, status of the 2025 Water System Expansion loan, a motion to purchase a dump trailer, sales from Henderson Auctions, generator service by Taylor Sudden Service, and discussions regarding tap prices and fees, as well as holiday pay and meter change-out updates. The board will also review the December 2025 Financial Report and address motions related to paying operations and maintenance bills.

The meeting included a presentation on a timeline for a LDH revenue funding bond for system upgrade purposes and a resolution to begin the process. Master Tech representatives presented information on their electronic meter equipment products, including details on performance, data frequency transmission, and options for retrofitting existing meters. The board discussed employee health care insurance coverage for the 2022-2023 year and renewed the group health insurance PPO policy. There was an update on electronic meter vendors and the submission of information to DHH. The administrative director presented the 2022 bad debt write off and an update on the migration to the new billing system. The manager reported on the monthly customer update, and the financial report for October 2022 was presented.

The meeting included the election of officers, with John Easterly as Chairman, Shyrl Westmoreland as Vice Chairman, and Stanley Spillman as Secretary. The board discussed and approved several financial matters, including the disbursement of funds for the Stonebridge Project, change orders and payment applications for the Juban Road upgrade project, and a final reimbursement from DWRL. They also considered a contract for the Port Vincent waterline construction project and a local service agreement with the Livingston Parish Sewer District. The board addressed the accounts receivable status, vendor bids for water plumbing supplies, and a proposal from a new credit card vendor service company. Emergency repairs were approved for the Buddy Ellis Well and the Mcclure Well. Additionally, a financial report for May 2020 was presented.

The meeting included the oath of office for two newly appointed board members. The board discussed insurance coverage renewal options, including auto coverage, and approved the cyber liability premium coverage. They reviewed a draft of the safety handbook and vehicle safety policy, deferring adoption until the next meeting. The engineer provided updates on the DWRL approved contract, Simms Road Project, and a proposed roundabout. The Administrative Director reported on accounts receivable, a fraud event, and unclaimed funds, authorizing the disbursement of unclaimed funds and the signing of FEMA documents. The Manager reported on customer updates and presented pricing for a road boring machine and trailer, approving their purchase. The board also discussed road bore procedures, potential contractors, truck repairs, and advertising for plumbing supply bids. Additionally, they reviewed the financial report, meter reading service issues, electronic meters, GPS camera systems, and security cameras.