The Advocate, The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the Gas Utility District#1 of West Feliciana Parish was held at 4:00 p.m. July 9, 2015, at 4794 Prosperity St. Members present: Kevin Beauchamp, CB Owens, Kristi Hawkins, Leonard White, Tim Byrd, Plater Gooden, Terry Osterberger, David Norwood, and Glenn Thomas Members absent: Dennis Neal, Bess Kelley. Also present were Clay Hardouin, Superintendent; Naomi Riley, Finance Manager; Becky Hilliard, Administrative Assistant; Charlie Wood, SJB; Ken Drone, LMGA; Eric Vicknair, CPA David Norwood offered a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by CB Owen. All in favor; motion carried. David Norwood offered a motion to approve the minutes from the June 24, 2015 special meeting; seconded by CB Owen. All in favor; motion carried. Ken Drone from Louisiana Municipal Gas Association (LMGA) was present to update the board on the status of the Midla issue. The board requested periodic updates from Midla, preferably quarterly. Mr. Drone will pass along the request. A Public Hearing to adopt the 2016 Budget was held. David Norwood offered a motion to enter into public hearing, seconded by Leonard White. All in favor; motion carried. The budget was discussed and amended as follows: Capital Outlay Projects Extend gas feeder line at Bluffs Proposed - $450,000 Approved - $50,000 Spectra lease conversion Proposed - $50,000 Approve - DELETED Construction of office building and shed Proposed - $450,000 Approved - $350,000 Mapping System Proposed - $20,000 Approved - DELETED Sandblasting/painting at Bains station Proposed - $50,000 Approved - DELETED Total Capital Outlay Proposed - $1,585,000 Approved - $965,000 Net Income (loss) ($763,000) David Norwood offered a motion to exit public hearing, seconded by Leonard White. All in favor; motion carried. David Norwood offered a motion to approve the 2016 Budget as amended, seconded by Plater Gooden. All in favor; motion carried. Charlie Wood from SJB provided the board with an update on the Bluffs and the 5-year plan for projects. Wood also advised the board that the lay-down yard is near completion but there were some issues for the contractor to remedy before the retainage would be released. The board suggested a July 27, 2015 deadline to have the work completed. Also a move-in date of September 1, 2015 was set by the board. Staff advised the board about Louisiana House Concurrent Resolution 8 regarding a one-percent sales and use tax on natural gas sales to commercial customers. Letter to specific customers have been mailed via US Post Office and billing software has been adjusted to reflect commercial customers including religious organizations. The Finance Committee elected to postpone the update on recommendations from Postlethwaite & Netterville regarding internal controls until the next meeting. Plater Gooden offered a motion to adjourn, seconded by Kristi Hawkins. All in favor; motion carried. 5167356-aug 20-1t - West Feliciana Public Notices
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