MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TANGIPAHOA WATER DISTRICT OF JULY 6, 2026
The Board of Commissioners of the Tangipahoa Water District met in Regular Session on the 6th day of July 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 Larry Byers. Present–Bruce Bordelon, Randall Pfiester, Charlie Harrison, Larry Byers, John S. Wilde, Tommy Levatino, Jeremiah Davis, and Marlon Milton. Absent- None. Also present was Mr. Patrick Coudrain- Legal Counsel and Mr. Chuck Spangler- Engineer. The invocation was led by Commissioner Tommy Levatino followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. John S. Wilde.
GUESTS AND COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED JUNE 15, 2026- A motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Wilde to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting dated June 15, 2026, and that they be dispensed and published in the Official Journal. Roll-call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 8 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Wilde, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
PUBLIC INPUT - ANYONE WISHING TO ADDRESS AGENDA ITEMS – None
NEW BUSINESS –
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER FOR JUNE 2026 (Meter Deposit Account)- Motion was made by Mr. Wilde and seconded by Mr. Bordelon to approve the check register for June as presented. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 8 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Wilde, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
B. AUDIT REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 (CHRIS JOHNSON, CPA)- Mr. Johnson presented the audit report for year ending 12/31/2025, letting the board know that there were no findings. No action taken.
TABLED ITEMS – None
OLD BUSINESS-
A.EASTERN HEIGHTS- Mr. Spangler gave brief updates on the following projects:
A1. CONTRACT A – WELL- Motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Davis to approve payment of estimate no. 11 (requisition no. 57) from Griner Drilling in the amount of $73,146.58. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 8 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Wilde, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
A2. CONTRACT B – TANK- No action taken.
A3. WATER SECTOR PHASE 2- SYSTEM CONSOLIDATION- No action taken.
B. MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS-
LA3158- Motion was made by Mr. Wilde and seconded by Mr. Davis to approve payment of estimate no. 2 (requisition no. 58) in the amount of $328,440.08 and associated Spangler Engineering invoice no. 26-66 (requisition no. 59) in the amount of $12,610.37. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 8 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Wilde, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS- None
COMMISSIONERS PRIVILEGES –None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT –
A. OPERATIONS- None
B. FINANCIALS- None
LEGAL- No action taken.
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: $72.50