Minutes of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District #5 of Tangipahoa Parish, La. held on Monday February 16, 2026, 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, Russ Carter
Absent: None (Tibbis Cooper passed away January 31st)
The roll call showed a quorum to be present. Whereupon a motion was made by Ronald Robertson duly seconded by Barrett Travis unanimously carried that the reading of the minutes of the meetings dated January 19, 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 Barrett Travis duly seconded by Ronald Robertson and unanimously carried, that the report of the Secretary Treasurer report be approved, and all bills are approved to be paid.
President stated the FRP contract is up February 19th. Present was Mr. Matthew Simeon from M/S Dozer and Mr. Wendall Anthony from Double A Construction. President Carter stated Mathew wants to keep his FRP quote the same as last year which was $11.25 per foot. Mr. Anthony had a quote of $8.00 per foot. President Carter stated he had also talked to Yogi, and he did not wish to quote at this time. After much discussion of the bids a motion was made by Ronald Robertson and duly Seconded by Barrett Travis to accept the lowest bid and award the contract to Mr. Wendell Anthony with Double A Construction for a period of one year (February 20, 2026, to Feb 19, 2027.) This motion was unanimously carried.
The President brough up job the need to be completed. Ave C & 11th to Hwy 51 near Bruce Simpson’s office. Discussion was had and President Carter stated he would measure it tomorrow in increment so the board could decide what they could afford to do.
With no other business appearing before the board a motion was made by Ronald Robertson 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