?PROCEEDINGS
September 26, 2024
There was a regular meeting of Gravity Drainage District No. 8 at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Grand Lake Waterworks Office.
PRESENT: Jake McCain, Terry Smith, James Cox, Monty Pearce, Tommy Arceneaux
ABSENT: None
GUEST: Ronald Nunez, Jr.
Ronald Nunez, Jr. requested help from the board to address drainage issues on Paul Road. The board agreed to look at cleaning out lateral 29 after the Public Work’s Department cleans the road drainage ditch to ensure it is all draining to their lateral.
Monty Pearce notified the board that the North Canal Project is complete. He recommends that we execute an agreement with the Public Works Department to pay them to bush hog the levee 3 times a year. He is also working on getting a permit to armor the bank.
On motion of Jake McCain, second by Tommy Arceneaux and carried, the minutes of the July 25, 2024, meeting are approved.
On motion of Tommy Arceneaux, second by James Cox and carried, the August 2024 Finance Report was accepted by the board as presented by the Secretary.
On motion of Monty Pearce, second by Tommy Arceneaux and carried, the 2025 Annual Budget presented by the Secretary was authorized for recommendation to the Jury by the board.
On a motion of Jake McCain, seconded by Tommy Arceneaux and carried, the board approved the following permit:
a. LCUP # 240903– Tonia Palermo – repair bulkhead at 123 Seagull Lane
On motion of Tommy Arceneaux, second by Terry Smith and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
RUN: Oct. 3 (O 5)