MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CONSOLIDATED
GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF TANGIPAHOA PARISH, STATE
OF LOUISIANA, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. AT
THE DOMICILE OF THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT LOCATED AT 48571
HIGHWAY 51 NORTH, TICKFAW, LOUISIANA.
The Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of
Tangipahoa Parish, State of Louisiana, met on the above date in Regular Session and
was called to order by the President, Mr. Joey Mayeaux, with the following members
present:
STRADER CIEUTAT, JOSEPH HAVIS, III, BRIGETTE HYDE, JOHN G. INGRAFFIA, LOUIS
“NICK” JOSEPH, JOEY MAYEAUX, H.G. “BUDDY” RIDGEL, DAVID VIAL, LIONELL
WELLS
ABSENT: NONE
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A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Ms. Cieutat to adopt the Minutes of
the Regular Meeting dated March 11, 2026, and that they be dispensed and published in
the Official Journal of the District as record. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 9 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Ms. Hyde and seconded by Ms. Cieutat to approve Change Order
No. 1 and Final for W8 Main Improvements at Ponchatoula Cemetery [FY2025] in the
amount of $340,033.00 which is a $38,967.00 decrease in the cost of the project. Roll call
vote was as follows:
YEAS: 9 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Ms. Cieutat and seconded by Ms. Hyde to approve the Final
Acceptance of W8 Main Improvements at Ponchatoula Cemetery [FY2025]. Roll call vote
was as follows:
YEAS: 9 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
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Mr. Jay Pittman of Spangler Engineering reported that soil borings are complete and
analysis and permanent stabilization recommendations will then be developed into full
construction plans on the W8 Main Improvements at Ponchatoula Cemetery Project.
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The Administrator reported to the Board that Representative Kim Coates contacted him
that the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality through the Clean Water State
Revolving Fund loan program, has possible grant funds available that may be available
for the Jefferson Court project.
A motion was made by Ms. Hyde and seconded by Ms. Cieutat to place on the Agenda,
by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 032526 to authorize the Administrator to submit a
pre-application, application, and issue debt in the amount of $1,600,000 to the
Department of Environmental Quality for the purpose of placing this project on the
Project Priority List for funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan
program. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 9 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Ms. Cieutat and seconded by Ms. Hyde to adopt Resolution No.
032526 authorizing the Administrator to submit a pre-application, application, and issue
debt in the amount of $1,600,000 to the Department of Environmental Quality for the
purpose of placing this project on the Project Priority List for funding through the Clean
Water State Revolving Fund loan program for the Jefferson Court project. Roll call vote
was as follows:
YEAS: 8 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Wells)
NAYS: 1 (Vial)
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
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In his report, the Administrator presented the February Financial Report and the Master
To Do List and Permit and Progress Report and also informed the Board that the letter
has been sent to the Cypress Reserve resident that has a fence encroaching on the
servitude. A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Havis to approve the
Administrator’s Report. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 9 (Cieutat, Havis, Hyde, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
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In Commissioners’ Privileges, Mr. Joseph informed the Board that he just left the scene
of a train accident with a fatality at the Ponders Quarters Lane crossing near Amite. He
stated that crossing lights and arms are needed at all railroad crossings. Mr. Mayeaux
stated that he had already made contact with a railroad representatiave regarding this
accident.
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With no further business appearing, on motion by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr.
Joseph, the Commissioners of CGDD1 adjourned.
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Stanan Capdeboscq Joey Mayeaux
Secretary-Treasurer President
Consolidated Gravity Drainage Consolidated Gravity Drainage
District No. 1 District No. 1
Tangipahoa Parish Tangipahoa Parish