Gueydan Journal

Minutes of proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Gueydan Drainage District taken at regular meeting held on November 8, 2023 with the following members:

PRESENT: KEITH HENSGENS, KIRBY HENRY, LUTHER E. HARDEE III, and DAVID SIMON

ABSENT: JEFFREY P. SCANLAN

Motion was made by KIRBY HENRY, seconded by KEITH HENSGENS and unanimously carried, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 11, 2023 be dispensed with and that same be adopted as written.

Motion was made by KEITH HENSGENS seconded by KIRBY HENRY, and unanimously carried, that all bills approved by the finance committee be paid.

Motion was made by KIRBY HENRY, seconded by KEITH HENSGENS, and unanimously carried, that all employees salaries are to be raised by three (3.5%) per cent starting January 1, 2024.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE
GUEYDAN DRAINAGE DISTICT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024

Upon being advised by JEANNE WOODS, Secretary-Treasurer of this governing body, that the Budget for the Calendar Year 2024 requires introduction and adoption, Motion was made by KIRBY HENRY, seconded by KEITH HENSGENS, and unanimously carried, to introduce and give preliminary approval to said Budget pending a Public Hearing to be held at the Boards next regular meeting on December 7, 2023 at 1:30 P.M. and will be presented for final adoption at said meeting, to-wit:
BUDGET
GENERAL FUND

DECEMBER 31, 2023 DECEMBER 31, 2024
BUDGET PROPOSED BUDGET
REVENUES:

Advalorem Taxes $ 578,002. $ 549,479.
Interest earned on
Investments 5,500. 5,500.
$ 583,502. $ 554,979.
EXPENDITURES:
Salaries 265,000. 273,000.
Payroll Taxes 25,000. 26,000.
Fuel 75,000. 75,000.
Repairs, Maintenance
& Freight 70,000. 65,000.
Machine Hire 10,000. 1,000.
Insurance 40,000. 40,000.
Office Rent 6,000. 6,000.
Publications 3,000. 3,000.
Professional Services 11,400. 12,000.
Supplies - Weed Poison 75,000. 65,000. Pesticide Certifications 750. 750.
Board Per Diem 10,500. 10,500.
Miscellaneous -
Office Supplies 3,000. 3,000.
Relocate Equipment 15,000. 15,000.
Equipment Lease 92,000. 92,000.
New Equipment 100,000. 50,000.
Safety Supplies 1,000. 1,000.
Internet Service 2,000. 2,000.
Utilities 2,500. 2,500.
Cellular Phones 3,000. 3,000.
$ 810,150. $ 745,750.
($ 226,648.) ($190,771.)

There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion was made by KIRBY HENRY, seconded by KEITH HENSGENS, and unanimously carried, that the meeting was adjourned.

S/Jeanne Woods S/David Simon
Secretary President

Minutes Published in The Gueydan Journal Newspaper:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023