?PROCEEDINGS
Minutes of Proceedings of the South Cameron Fire Department met in regular session on December, 19, 2023.
The meeting was called to order at 6:15pm by Tammy Peshoff
The pledge of Allegiance was led by Tammy Peshoff
Members Present were Tammy Peshoff, Kevin Vincent, and Armand Richard VI.
Members absent were Suszie Fawvor and James Boudreaux
Guest Present were Police Juror Elect Mark Daigle, Susan Boudreaux, Marlon Benoit, and Allie Morris
Public Comments: Susan Boudreaux thanked the staff for their service to the district and for all they do and donated $3,000 to the fire departments meal fund.
There were no additions to the agenda.
A Motion was made by Armand Richard & seconded by Kevin Vincent for the approval of the Financial Statement/General Ledger.
A Motion was made by Armand Richard & seconded by Kevin Vincent for the approval of the November 2023 minutes.
The board discussed the resignation of Secretary Haley Willis Baccigalopi. A motion was made by Kevin Vincent & seconded by Armand Richard to appoint Alexandra Morris as the new Secretary of the South Cameron Fire Department and at a pay rate of $600.00 per month.
A motion was made by Kevin Vincent & seconded by Armand Richard to approve firefighters annual pay for training and fire response.
The board discussed the purchase of a thermal imaging drone in the amount of $7,294. The drone was discussed to be used for fire surveying and the protection of the donated Firefighting Marsh Master provided by the cost-sharing agreement between VG CP2 & SCFD. A motion was made by Armand Richard and seconded by Kevin Vincent to purchase the thermal imaging drone on the 2024 budget. (January 2024)
Tim Dupont gave his Chief’s Report: Motioned by Armand Richard and seconded by Kevin Vincent to allow Chief Dupont the authority to send a letter to the police jury with the intentions of SCFD for the Muria and Grand Chenier Fire Station.
A motion by Armand Richard & seconded by Kevin Vincent to adjourn the meeting at 6:56pm.
RUN: Dec. 28 (D 43)