MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TANGIPAHOA WATER DISTRICT OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
The Board of Commissioners of the Tangipahoa Water District met in Regular Session on the 8th day of September, 2026 at the District Office at 46481 N. Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, La. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 P.M. by Commissioner . Present–Bruce Bordelon, Randall Pfiester, Charlie Harrison, John S. Wilde, Tommy Levatino, and Jeremiah Davis. Absent- Larry Byers and Marlon Milton. Also present was Mr. Patrick Coudrain- Legal Counsel and Mr. Mitch Roniger- Engineer. The invocation was led by Commissioner Charlie Harrison followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner John S. Wilde.
GUESTS AND COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED AUGUST 17, 2026- A motion was made by Mr. Wilde and seconded by Mr. Levatino to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting dated August 17, 2026, and that they be dispensed and published in the Official Journal. Roll-call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 6 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Wilde, Levatino, Davis)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 2 (Byers, Milton)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
PUBLIC INPUT - ANYONE WISHING TO ADDRESS AGENDA ITEMS – None
NEW BUSINESS –
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER FOR AUGUST 2026 (Meter Deposit Account)- Motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Davis to approve the check register for August as presented. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 6 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Wilde, Levatino, Davis)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 2 (Byers, Milton)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
B. DISCUSS UPGRADING SCADA SYSTEM- Motion was made by Mr. Wilde and seconded by Mr. Levatino to approve the low quote of $49,256.00 for the new SCADA system. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 6 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Wilde, Levatino, Davis)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 2 (Byers, Milton)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
TABLED ITEMS – None
OLD BUSINESS-
EASTERN HEIGHTS- Mr. Roniger gave brief updates on the following projects:
A1. CONTRACT A – WELL- No action taken.
A2. CONTRACT B – TANK- No action taken.
A3. WATER SECTOR PHASE 2- SYSTEM CONSOLIDATION- No action taken.
B. MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS-
LA 3158- Motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Levatino to approve pay estimate no. 4 (requisition no. 2024-64) from Greenbriar Digging Service in the amount of $190,032.58 and associated Spangler Engineering invoice no. 26-101 (requisition no. 2024-65) in the amount of $7,296.24. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 6 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Wilde, Levatino, Davis)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 2 (Byers, Milton)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS- None
COMMISSIONERS PRIVILEGES –None
DIRECTOR’S REPORT –
OPERATIONS- Mr. Schlicher announced that the new building dedication and naming will be on November 16th at 3:00PM.
B. FINANCIALS- None
LEGAL- None
With no further business appearing, on motion by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Wilde, Commissioners of the Tangipahoa Water District adjourned.
ATTEST:
S/Larry Byers, President
Tangipahoa Water District
S/Bruce Bordelon, Secretary
Tangipahoa Water District
Cost of notice :$70.00