MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TANGIPAHOA WATER DISTRICT OF JULY 20, 2026
The Board of Commissioners of the Tangipahoa Water District met in Regular Session on the 20th 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, Tommy Levatino, Jeremiah Davis, and Marlon Milton. Absent- John S. Wilde. Also present was Mr. Patrick Coudrain- Legal Counsel and Mr. Mitch Roniger- Engineer. The invocation was led by Commissioner Randall Pfiester followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Charlie Harrison.
GUESTS AND COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED JULY 6, 2026- A motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Bordelon to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting dated July 6, 2026, and that they be dispensed and published in the Official Journal. Roll-call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1 (Wilde)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
PUBLIC INPUT - ANYONE WISHING TO ADDRESS AGENDA ITEMS – None
NEW BUSINESS –
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER FOR JUNE 2026 (O & M Account)- Motion was made by Mr. Pfiester and seconded by Mr. Bordelon to approve the check register for June as presented. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1 (Wilde)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
*Motion was made by Mr. Bordelon and seconded by Mr. Bordelon and seconded by Mr. Davis to amend the agenda by moving items B and C from New Business to Legal. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1 (Wilde)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
B. MAY GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION CONCERNING ATTORNEY
ENGAGEMENT FOR NATIONWIDE PFAs WATER LITIGATION (FEDERAL MDL 2873)- See legal section.
C. ANY ACTION ITEMS NECESSARY FOLLOWING DISCUSSION CONCERNING ATTORNEY
ENGAGEMENT FOR NATIONWIDE PFAs WATER LITIGATION (FEDERAL MDL 2873)- See legal section.
TABLED ITEMS – None
OLD BUSINESS-
EASTERN HEIGHTS- Mr. Spangler gave brief updates on the following projects:
A1. CONTRACT A – WELL- Motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Levatino to approve payment of estimate no. 12 (requisition no. 60) from Griner Drilling in the amount of $143,505.08 and associated Spangler Engineering invoice no. 26-76 (requisition no. 61) in the amount of $6,977.52. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1 (Wilde)
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-
Graham Road- Motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Bordelon to approve pay estimate no. 3 in the amount of $4,420.35 and associated Spangler Engineering invoice no. 26-75 in the amount of $3,525.45. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1 (Wilde)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS- Long Range- Motion was made by Mr. Bordelon and seconded by Mr. Davis to approve the recommendation by the Long Range Committee to remove a new Manchac tank from the priority list. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1 (Wilde)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
COMMISSIONERS PRIVILEGES –None
DIRECTOR’S REPORT –
OPERATIONS- Mr. Schlicher presented the customer count and activity reports for June. No action taken.
B. FINANCIALS- Mrs. Jones presented the financial report for June. No action taken.
LEGAL-
B. MAY GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION CONCERNING ATTORNEY
ENGAGEMENT FOR NATIONWIDE PFAs WATER LITIGATION (FEDERAL MDL 2873)- Motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Davis to enter executive session. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1 (Wilde)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
Motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Davis to exit executive session. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1 (Wilde)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
C. ANY ACTION ITEMS NECESSARY FOLLOWING DISCUSSION CONCERNING ATTORNEY
ENGAGEMENT FOR NATIONWIDE PFAs WATER LITIGATION (FEDERAL MDL 2873)- Motion was made by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Bordelon to approve engagement of the law firms of Baron and Budd, PC., Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor, LLC, and Alvendia, Kelly, and Demarest and designating Mr. Schlicher as authorized representative of TWD with regard to nationwide PFAS litigation. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: 7 (Bordelon, Pfiester, Harrison, Byers, Levatino, Davis, Milton)
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1 (Wilde)
ABSTAIN: None
NOT VOTING: None
With no further business appearing, on motion by Mr. Levatino and seconded by Mr. Davis, 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:$125.00