?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 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at the Drainage District 7 office.
Members present: Robert Trahan, Russell Badon, Don Trahan, Rogerest Romero, Rodney Billiot
Employees: Marsha Trahan, Scotty Badon, Kristopher Trahan, Josh Trahan
Guests: Mitch Thomas
Meeting was called to order by Don Trahan
Prayer and Pledge led by Russell Badon
Public Comment-none
Russell Badon made a motion, seconded by Rogerest Romero and carried to approve March meeting minutes.
On a motion by Robert Trahan, seconded by Rodney Billiot and carried, the board adopted a millage rate of 4.5 with roll call.
Roll Call Vote
YEAH 5
NAY 0
ABSENT 0
ABSTAIN 0
Modifications for the Yellow Gate Road structure were discussed with engineer Mitch Thomas. On a motion by Russell Badon, seconded by Robert Trahan and carried it, it was proposed to replace existing plans for the structure with a spillway. Mr. Thomas will contact CM and DNR request changes to the permit. The board of directors will then approve a budget for the structure.
On a motion by Russell Badon, seconded by Robert Trahan and carried, discussion of a new hire was removed from the table.
The job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position was presented to the board. On a motion by Russell Badon, seconded by Rogerest Romero and carried, advertising for the position will be in the Cameron Pilot.
On a motion by Russell Badon, seconded by Rodney Billiot and carried the board approved invoices and payment of bills.
On a motion by Rogerest Romero, seconded by Robert Trahan and carried, the board accepted the receipt of financial statement, budget to actual comparison and report of current investments.
On a motion by Robert Trahan, seconded by Rogerest Romero and carried, the following permits were approved:
LCUP# 260402-LEMOINE DISASTER RECOVERY, LLC
LCUP# 260403-KINDER MORGAN LOUISIANA PIPELINE, LLC
LCUP# 260404-WILLIAMS
LCUP# 260406-NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CO. OF AMERICA, LLC
LCUP# 260508-TRIAD FRISCO PARTNERS
LCUP# 260505-ZYDECO PIPELINE
Salinity readings were reported as dry by Josh Trahan.
Rodney Billiot made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Russell Badon and carried.
Attest:
/s/ Marsha Trahan,
Secretary/Admin
Custodian of Public Records
/s/ Don Trahan, President
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