?PROCEEDINGS
CAMERON PARISH
POLICE JURY
MAY 11, 2026
The Cameron Parish Police Jury met in regular session on Monday, May 11, 2026, in the Cameron Parish West Annex Board Room in the Village of Cameron, Louisiana, at 12:43 P.M.
The following members were present: Mr. Michael Fewell, Mr. Wendell Wilkerson, Mr. Ronald Nunez, Jr., Mr. Mark Daigle, Mr. Sam Bordelon, and Mr. Johnny Watson. Mr. Magnus McGee was absent.
The following public comments on the agenda items were presented:
Item 6a & 6b – James Hiatt for a Better Bayou stated he would like the jury to vote no for these two State Concern permits, even though the state makes the decision. And there needs to be a better way for the public to look at permits before the Police Jury meetings, because he looked and could not find information for 6a.
Item 22 – James Hiatt for a Better Bayou stated that no one should be charged for digital copies for a public records request.
It was moved by Mr. Wilkerson, seconded by Mr. Watson, and carried that the reading of the minutes shall be dispensed with and approved.
It was moved by Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Wilkerson, and carried unanimously. Item 26 – Authority to advertise the closing of Parish Road 3115 (Gayle Street), Cameron, LA, to public traffic for approximately 2 years due to the construction of CP2 be added to the agenda.
The following comments/objections on the applications for the following State Concern permits (subject to strict compliance with clean-up and restoration standards found in Sections 701(B), 711(F), and 719(M) of the Coastal use Guidelines and any other applicable guidelines in the CZM) be and the same with the stipulations set forth by the respective Gravity Drainage Districts:
a. No Comments, No Objections: CP Marine Offloading, LLC – Cameron, East Fork Calcasieu Pass, Cameron Parish, LA. (260501)
b. Juror Daigle, soil contamination test needs to be done due to the proximity of the water wells: Roy Bailey Construction, Inc. – Off Trosclair Road, Creole, Sections 4&5, T15S, R8W, Cameron Parish, LA. (260502)
c. Juror Nunez, this needs to be cleaned, and all flowlines need to be taken up and removed from property. Juror Daigle also stated his objection to the permit: Hilcorp Energy Company – Grand Chenier, off Grand Chenier Highway, Latitude 29°45’34.17”, Longitude -92°50’20.9”, Cameron Parish, LA. (260503)
d. No Comments, No Objections: Chevron Environmental Management Company – Hackberry, off West Main Street, Latitude 29°52’52.32”, Longitude -93°23’53.56”, Cameron Parish, LA. (260504)
e. No Comments, No Objections: Zydeco Pipeline Company, LLC – Burton Canal, Johnson Bayou, Cameron Parish, LA. (260505)
f. No Objections, Juror Daigle asked where the placement area is: Triad Frisco Partners, LLC – Sabine Pass, Johnson Bayou, Cameron Parish, LA. (260508)
It was moved by Mr. Watson, seconded by Mr. Daigle, and carried, that the following Permit Application of Local Concern (subject to strict compliance with clean-up and restoration standards found in Sections 701(B), 711(F), and 719(M) of the Coastal use Guidelines and any other applicable guidelines in the CZM) be and the same is hereby approved with the stipulations set forth by the respective Gravity Drainage Districts:
a. Bryan Weekly – Off Highway 171, (Klondike), Gueydan, Cameron Parish, LA. (260506)
It was moved by Mr. Wilkerson, seconded by Mr. Nunez, and carried, that the following Permit Application of Local Concern (subject to strict compliance with clean-up and restoration standards found in Sections 701(B), 711(F), and 719(M) of the Coastal use Guidelines and any other applicable guidelines in the CZM) be and the same is hereby approved with the stipulations set forth by the respective Gravity Drainage Districts:
b. Mudd Land Company – Off Highway 27, west side of Calcasieu River, Cameron Parish, La. (260507)
It was moved by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Wilkerson, and carried, the board hereby accepts the resignation of Penny Champion from the Imperial Calcasieu Human Service Authority Board, directs the secretary to send a letter of appreciation to Ms. Champion for her service to the board, and tables the appointment to seek interested parties for the open seat.
It was moved by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Nunez, and carried, the board hereby reappoints John Ogea to the Fire Protection District No. Fourteen Board.
It was moved by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Watson, and carried, the board hereby authorizes, empowers and grants the president to sign the proclamation declaring May 2026 as Community Action Month.
It was moved by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Wilkerson, and carried, the board hereby authorizes, empowers, and directs the president to sign the proclamation declaring May 2026 as Older Americans Month.
It was moved by Mr. Wilkerson, seconded by Mr. Nunez, and carried, the board hereby authorizes, empowers, and directs the president to sign the Master Service Agreement with K&M Project Services, LLC for engineering services.
It was moved by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Nunez, and carried, the Resolution ratifying and approving the resolution of the board of commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. 5 ordering and calling an election to levy a tax of 6.21 mills is declared duly adopted.
It was moved by Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Watson, and carried, the board hereby authorizes, empowers, and directs the president to sign the contract with K&M Project Services, LLC for the Health Unit Elevation.
It was moved by Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Bordelon, and carried, the board hereby authorizes, empowers, and directs the president to sign the Interagency Agreement with Gravity Drainage District No. 7 for property located in Section 11, T15S, R14W.
It was moved by Mr. Wilkerson, seconded by Mr. Watson, and carried, the Resolution ratifying jury approval to hire Butler/Snow LLP as special counsel for tax restructuring is declared duly adopted.
It was moved by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Nunez, and carried, the board hereby grants authority to advertise the speed limit change on PR 4111 (Brister Lane), Big Lake, LA, from 25 mph to 15 mph.
It was moved by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Wilkerson, and carried, the board hereby authorizes, empowers, and directs the president to sign the Bond Resolution with Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA).
It was moved by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Bordelon, and carried, the board hereby approves the Liquor Permit for Kimberly Reed d/b/a Safety Station, LLC, 115 Henry Street, Cameron, LA 70631.
It was moved by Mr. Watson, seconded by Mr. Daigle, and carried, the board hereby tables the additional funding for the Klondike Fire Station.
It was moved by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Bordelon, and carried, the board hereby allocates funding to the Creole Recreation Board until the PW Payment comes in from FEMA to replace the baseball field and playground equipment, and add a basketball court.
It was moved by Mr. Daigle, to accept the proposal from ICON and allocate funds to test the soil in the Marshall Street Berm. The motion died due to lack of a second.
It was moved by Mr. Daigle, to consider revisions to the Public Records Policy. The motion died due to lack of a second.
It was moved by Mr. Wilkerson, seconded by Mr. Nunez, and carried, the board hereby accepts the monthly financial statements and budget to the actual comparison report.
It was moved by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Nunez, and carried, the treasurer is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to pay April 2026 bills.
It was moved by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Nunez, and carried, the board hereby grants authority to advertise the closing of Parish Road 3115 (Gayle Street), Cameron, LA, to public traffic for approximately 2 years due to the construction of CP2.
It was moved by Mr. Wilkerson, seconded by Mr. Bordelon, and carried, the board will go into executive session at 1:09 p.m. for:
a. Hurricane Insurance Litigation Discussion
b. Coastal Zone Litigation Discussion – Cameron vs. Burlington (Deep Lake-Rockefeller)
The vote was recorded as follows:
YEAS: Michael Fewell, Wendell Wilkerson, Ronald Nunez, Jr., Mark Daigle, Sam Bordelon, and Johnny Watson
NAYS: None
ABSENT or NOT VOTING: Magnus McGee
It was moved by Mr. Wilkerson, seconded by Mr. Watson, and carried, the jury shall return to regular session. The president called the meeting back to order at 1:59pm.
No action was taken on the Hurricane Insurance Litigation, it was only a discussion.
It was moved by Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Wilkerson, and carried, the board hereby grants the Parish Administrator authority to execute documents regarding the settlement with Chevron in the Cameron vs. Burlington (Deep Lake-Rockefeller) case.
There being no further business, it was moved by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Daigle, and carried, the meeting was declared adjourned.
APPROVED:

MICHAEL FEWELL,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:

MARY B CARROLL,
SECRETARY
RUN: July 2 (Jy 3)
Cost of Notice per run: $126.00