?PROCEEDINGS
Cameron Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 7
Don Trahan President,
Robert Trahan, Rodney
Billiot, Russell Badon,
Rogerest Romero
Marsha Trahan-
Office Administrator,
Scotty Badon-Foreman
205 Middle Ridge Road, Cameron, La 70631
Phone: 337-569-2240
The Cameron Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 7 board met for a regular meeting at 4:30 pm on October 29, 2025, at the Drainage District 7 office.
Members present: Robert Trahan, Rodney Billiot, Don Trahan, Rogerest Romero;
Members absent: Russell Badon
Employees, Marsha Trahan, Scotty Badon, Kristopher Trahan, Josh Trahan
Meeting was called to order by Don Trahan
Prayer and Pledge said by all
Public Comment-none
Robert Trahan made a motion, seconded by Rodney Billiot and carried to approve the special October 8 meeting minutes.
Robert Trahan made a motion, seconded by Rodney Billiot and carried for addendum to the agenda; item 4a
On a motion by Rogerest Romero, seconded by Robert Trahan and carried, the board approved invoices and payment of bills.
On a motion by Russell Badon, seconded by Rogerest Romero and carried to accept receipt of financial statement, budget to actual comparison and report of current investments.
Status of the current link belt repair was discussed. Scotty informed the board that the gearbox was successfully replaced with relief valves.
Scotty Badon updated the board on the South Hwy 82 drainage project. Scotty reported that current progress has reached 2800 ft from the bridge of the Yellow Gate Road structure. A budget increase for next year was suggested to account for the cost of the finished structure including metal, lumber, and contractor labor required.
4 a. Discussion of retirement and plans to hire a replacement employee was tabled until January 2026, on a motion by Robert Trahan, seconded by Rogerest Romero, to include all board members for a final decision.
On a motion by Rodney Billiot, seconded by Rogerest Romero, to approve the following permits.
LCUP# 251101-ERM
Salinity readings were reported as high by Josh Trahan, due to the recent drought.
___________________________Don Trahan, President
Custodian of Public Records
Attest:
___________________________Marsha Trahan, Secretary/Admin
Custodian of Public Records
RUN: Mar. 26 (M 42)
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