MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CONSOLIDATED GRAVITY
DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF TANGIPAHOA PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA,
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 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, JOHN G. INGRAFFIA, LOUIS “NICK” JOSEPH, JOEY MA-
YEAUX, H.G. “BUDDY” RIDGEL, DAVID VIAL, LIONELL WELLS
ABSENT: JOSEPH HAVIS, III, BRIGETTE HYDE
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A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Vial to adopt the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting dated June 10, 2026, and that they be dispensed and published in the
Official Journal of the District as record. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Cieutat, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: 2 (Havis, Hyde)
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Mr. Chuck Spangler of Spangler Engineering reported that the bid process will start on
the Ponchatoula Cemetery Project.
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In his report, the Administrator presented the May Financial Report and the Master
To Do List and Permit and Progress Report. A motion was made by Mr. Ingraffia and
seconded by Mr. Wells to approve the Administrator’s Report. Roll call vote was as
follows:
YEAS: 7 (Cieutat, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: 2 (Havis, Hyde)
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In Personnel, a motion was made by Mr. Cieutat and seconded by Mr. Joseph to enter
into Executive Session. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Cieutat, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: 2 (Havis, Hyde)
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A motion was made to by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Ridgel to end the Executive
Session and reconvene the regular meeting. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Cieutat, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: 2 (Havis, Hyde)
No action was taken in Executive Session.
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A motion was made by Mr. Ridgel and seconded by Mr. Wells to proceed with the
recommendation of the Personnel Committee and suspend the mentioned employee for
3 days without pay for violation of a Level 2 Offense. The Board also granted approval
for the Administrator to handle employee issues of this nature in the future and to keep
the Board informed of any action taken. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Cieutat, Ingraffia, Joseph, Mayeaux, Ridgel, Vial, Wells)
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: 2 (Havis, Hyde)
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In Commissioners’ Privileges, Ms. Cieutat congratulated Ponchatoula basketball player,
Allen Graves, for being selected 19th overall in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Mr. Mayeaux wished all a Happy 4th of July.
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With no further business appearing, on motion by Mr. Wells and seconded by
Mr. Ridgel, 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 Tangipahoa Parish District No. 1 Tangipahoa Parish
Cost of notice : $72.50