?PROCEEDINGS
CAMERON PARISH
WATER DISTRICT NO. 11
December 18, 2023
There was a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Water District No. 11 at 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Grand Lake Waterworks office.
PRESENT: Carl Granger, Grace Robideaux, Jerome Verzwyvelt, Wayne Hebert, John T Constance
ABSENT: None
On motion of Grace Robideaux, seconded by Jerome Verzwyvelt and carried unanimously, the minutes from the November 13, 2023 regular meeting were approved as previously sent out.
On motion of Jerome Verzwyvelt, seconded by John T. Constance and carried unanimously, the following budget adjustments for the 2023 budget were adopted:
Revenues:
Water Sales ($35,000)
Hurricane Laura Income 529,500
Total $494,500
Expenditures:
Pipe & Pipe Fittings $17,000
Maintenance 10,000
Chemicals 17,000
Postage 2,000
Total $46,000
On motion of Wayne Hebert, seconded by John T. Constance and carried unanimously, the 2024 Budget was adopted as follows:
OPERATING INCOME
Water Sales, $750,000.00
Bulk Water Hook Up Fees, $500.00
Tap Fees, $14,000.00
Connection Fees, $4,000.00
Reconnect Fees, $1,200.00
Relocation Fees, $250.00
Late Charges, $29,000.00
Returned Check Fees, $300.00
ACT Income, $1,000.00
Rental Tower Space, $10,825.00
Interest Income, $1,000.00
Hurricane Laura Income, $0.00
Hurricane Delta Income, $0.00
Miscellaneous Revenue, $2,000.00
Total Operating Income, $814,075.00
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Related Items
Salaries, $290,000.00
Group Insurance, $100,000.00
FICA, $950.00
Retirement Expense, $35,000.00
Medicare Tax Expense, $4,200.00
Total – Salary & Related Items, $430,150.00
General Maintenance
Contributions to Pension Fund, $6,000.00
Professional Fees – Audit, $11,000.00
Per Diem, $3,600.00
Employee Uniforms, $350.00
Prepaid Expense-Hurricane Laura/Delta, $0.00
Utilities – Electric, $47,000.00
Contract Labor, $6,000.00
Employee Medical, $100.00
Insurance – Property, $5,800.00
Insurance – General Liability, $800.00
Insurance – Errors & Omissions, $600.00
Insurance – Vehicles, $6,500.00
Insurance – Surety Bonds, $330.00
Insurance – Equipment, $475.00
Insurance – Annual Share Work Comp, $3,000.00
Telephones, $7,000.00
Publishing Fees – Public Notices, $500.00
Bank Charges, $2,000.00
Mileage, $150.00
Meals, $150.00
Lodging, $500.00
Certification Fees, $125.00
Registration Fees, $1,000.00
Membership Dues, $500.00
Pipe & Fittings, $45,000.00
Maintenance, $80,000.00
Vehicle – Gas & Oil, $15,000.00
Tools & Equipment, $500.00
Equipment Rental, $500.00
Airport Well, $200.00
Filing Fees, $200.00
Supplies, $8,000.00
Chemicals, $85,000.00
Dotties, $750.00
Postage, $15,000.00
Interest Expense – Red River Bank, $15,675.00
Depreciation Expense, $185,000.00
Total – General Maintenance, $554,305.00
Total Operating Expense, $984,455.00
Net Operating Income (Loss), ($170,380.00)
Non Operating Income
Ad Valorem Taxes – Maintenance, $198,274.48
Net Increase (Decrease), $27,894.48
On motion of Wayne Hebert, seconded by Jerome Verzwyvelt and carried unanimously, the 2024 Meeting Dates were adopted as follows:
January 22nd
February 19th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th
June 17th
July 15th
August 19th
September 16th
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
On motion of John T. Constance, seconded by Grace Robideaux and carried unanimously the Cameron Pilot was adopted as the official journal for 2024/2025.
On motion of Grace Robideaux, seconded by John T. Constance and carried unanimously, Carl Granger was elected Board President for 2024.
On motion of John T. Constance, seconded by Wayne Hebert and carried unanimously, Grace Robideaux was elected Board Vice-President for 2024.
There was a financial report given for the month ending November 30, 2023 by Helen Williams.
On motion of Wayne Hebert, seconded by John T Constance and carried unanimously, the financial statements for the period ending and November 30, 2023 which reflect budget comparison were accepted as presented.
The Superintendent’s Report was presented by Jacob Nunez.
On motion of Grace Robideaux, seconded by John T. Constance and carried unanimously, all bills were approved for payment.
There being no further business, on motion of Jerome Verzwyvelt, seconded by Grace Robideaux and carried unanimously, the meeting was declared adjourned.
APPROVED:
Carl Granger, President
ATTEST:
Helen Williams, Secretary
RUN: Feb. 15 (F 37)