?PROCEEDINGS
CAMERON PARISH
PORT HARBOR
& TERMINAL DISTRICT
March 8, 2022
The Cameron Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District met in regular session on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the Port Board Building, Cameron, Louisiana at 5:00 o’clock p.m.
Present: Thomas Cox, Howard Romero, Dwight Savoie, Tim Dupont, James Brown, Jennifer Picou
Absent: Nathan Griffith, Sheila Miller, Alfred Devall
Guests: Ian Trahan-Fenstermaker, Jessica Galarza-USCG, Randy Scott-USCG, Misty Dupont
Parish Agencies: Tunie Dunaway, Interim Port Director; Tianna Dunaway, Asst. Port Director; Butch Guidry, Police Juror; Wendy Harrington, Cameron Parish Police Jury; Tom Barrett, District Attorney.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Brown.
Dwight Savoie led the Pledge of Allegiance and James Brown gave the invocation.
Mr. Romero welcomed new board member Thomas Cox to the Board.
Jessica Galarza with United States Coast Guard spoke about the Sabine River Range Light. She stated that the Port of Beaumont fronted the money for it and industry and state holders will reimburse the Port of Beaumont. She also stated that there was talk about repairing the sector light as well.
Randy Scott with United States Coast Guard spoke about looking for people for committee. He also spoke about how he has been doing site visits with Venture Global and Cameron LNG. Randy also mentioned the Facility Security Officer and Port Security Grant workshop that is scheduled for April 5 at the Burton Coliseum and Dwight Savoie recommended Tunie Dunaway to attend that event.
Ian Trahan with Fenstermaker updated the board about coastal restoration and funding that is available for projects.
On the motion of Mr. Romero seconded by Mr. Savoie and carried the board approved the January 25, 2022 minutes.
On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mr. Dupont and carried the board approved the Treasurer’s Report.
On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mr. Savoie and carried the board approved the ratification of payments of February 2022 bills.
The Board reviewed the actuals and the budget.
There was no correspondence.
There were no reports from commissioners.
Under Old Business the Board discussed cost share to replace the range light at Sabine Pass. The board also discussed Request for Qualifications for Program Management Services. The board decided to wait to make decisions on those topics.
Under New Business the Board addressed the interim port director’s salary as well as the support letter from the Lake Charles Pilots referencing apprentice pilots.
On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mr. Savoie, and carried, the Board agreed to increase Ms. Tunie Dunaway’s salary to the previous port director’s salary retroactive to January 25, 2022.
On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mr. Savoie, and carried, the Board approved the support letter for the from the Lake Charles Pilots referencing apprentice pilots.
The Board agreed to send thank you letters to Ricky Poole, Wendell Wilkerson and Clair Marceaux for their service to the board.
The Board reviewed the job description for the Port Director’s position and agreed to advertise on March 24, March 31, April 7, and April 14 with a deadline of April 26 at 5 p.m. for all resumes to be in.
The next regular meeting will be scheduled for March 29, 2022 at 5 p.m. at the Cameron Parish Port Building.
There being no further business and upon motion of Mr. Romero seconded by Mr. Dupont and carried, the meeting was declared adjourned.
APPROVED:
James K. Brown, Chairman
CAMERON PARISH PORT
HARBOR & TERMINAL DIST.
ATTEST:
Sheila Miller, Secretary
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