Gravity Drainage District #5
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District #5 of Tangipahoa
Parish, La. held on Monday September 15, 2025, the regular meeting place, City Hall,
308 Ave G Kentwood, La.
The Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District #5 of Tangipahoa Parish,
La. met on the above date in regular session and was called to order by the President,
Russ Carter, and the following members present:
Present: Barrett Travis, Ronald Robertson, Michael Kazerooni, Tibbis Cooper, Russ
Carter
Absent: None
The roll call showed a quorum to be present. Whereupon a motion was made by
Tibbis Cooper duly seconded by Barrett Travis unanimously carried that the reading of
the minutes of the meetings dated August 18, 2025, be dispensed with and that they
be adopted as of record and published in the official journal.
Any public comments at this time were taken.
Old Business: None
New Business:
The Financial report on the general condition of the district was given. A motion
was made by Ronald Robertson duly seconded by Tibbis Cooper and unanimously
carried, that the report of the Secretary Treasurer report be approved, and all bills are
approved to be paid.
Discussion of jobs: Mr. Byron was present again. He was told the ditch on his property
on Hwy 1050 is not a drainage canal under this board and he needs to speak with his
Council member Mr. Louis Joseph. Michael Kazerooni said he would also contact Mr.
Joseph about this ditch.
The board discussed a canal on Ave K/J and 5th St towards Harts BBQ. Also, they
discussed the canal behind Popeye’s. However, they decided to wait until after
hurricane season because we have limited funds.
With no other business appearing before the board a motion was made by Tibbis
Cooper duly seconded by Barrett Travis and unanimously carried the meeting
adjourned.
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Russ Carter, President
ATTEST:
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Allyce B. Cutrer
Secretary/Treasurer
Cost of notice:$40.95