PROCEEDINGS

July 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

There was a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District 9 at 6:00pm, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the Hackberry Waterworks Office, 1190 Main St., Hackberry, LA 70645.

Members Present: Jared Desormeaux, Bobby Stansel, Will Aucoin, Gordon Gremillion

Absent:  Wesley Hardin

Employees Present:  Shaun Kyle

The meeting was called to order by vice-president Jared Desormeaux and the following business was discussed.

Public Comment period was given on all agenda items.  K&M Engineering representative Matthew Hennigan introduced himself and informed the board about their available services they can offer for any future projects.

On motion of Bobby Stansel, seconded by Will Aucoin and carried unanimously the Board approved the previous meeting minutes.

The School House Marsh Project was discussed and the board is expecting the last easement document to be signed in the upcoming month.

The board discussed the building on Legion St. and decided to wait on fencing the property until the building is completed.

On motion of Bobby Stansel, seconded by Will Aucoin and carried unanimously the Board approved the renewal of the 2 maturing CDs to be invested for a term of 12 months at $250,000 each.

The purchase of a new mower was tabled pending more information on sizes and compatibility to our tractor.

On motion of Will Aucoin, seconded by Bobby Stansel and carried unanimously the Board elected to approve the lowest bid from Talon Industries for $4,500 to pain the utility trailer.

On motion of Bobby Stansel, seconded by Gordon Gremillion and carried unanimously the Board approved the June 2026 financial reports, Actual vs Budget report and all invoices for payment.

On motion of Gordon Gremillion, seconded by Will Aucoin and carried unanimously the meeting was adjourned.

Wesley Hardin / 

President

Shaun Kyle / 

Secretary -Treasurer

RUN: Aug. 13 (Au 17)

Cost of Notice: $30.00