PROCEEDINGS

Cameron Parish Recreation District 5 held its regularly scheduled meeting on July 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting began with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Max Guthrie.

The invocation was led by Kris Howerton. 

Board Vice President Jacob Babcock called the meeting to order and upon roll call the following members were present:    Kris Howerton and Max Guthrie 

Absent: Jordan Thompson and Lindsey Bufford

Employees in attendance were Lisa Ledano.

Guests present: Police Juror Wendell Wilkerson and Police Juror Sam Bordelon.

A draft of the minutes of the previous meeting, June 25, 2026, was distributed to all board members via electronic mail prior to the meeting. Kris Howerton made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Max Guthrie seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Public comment: none.

Old Business:

None.

New Business:

Discuss demolition – current bid or rebid – the board reviewed a quote in the amount of $96,176.97 from Pro Pools to repair the existing pool. Following discussion, Kris Howerton made a motion to proceed forward with demolition with the current bid including pool demolition. Max Guthrie seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously. Public comment: none.

The board members present reviewed the invoices for the month of June 2026. Max Guthrie made a motion to approve the bills. Kris Howerton seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Public comment: none.

The financial statement for the month of June 2026 was distributed to all board members via electronic mail prior to the meeting. Kris Howerton made a motion to accept the financial statement as presented. Max Guthrie seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Public comment: none.

With no further business to discuss, Kris Howerton made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Max Guthrie seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Public comment: none.

Minutes prepared and submitted by Lisa Ledano.

ATTESTED BY:

JACOB BABCOCK

BOARD VICE PRESIDENT

R.S. 44:33.1 – Public records can be obtained by contacting Lisa Ledano at 108 Recreation Lane Lake Charles, LA 70607

RUN: July 23 (Jy 35)

Cost of Notice per run: $30.00