? ?Cameron Parish Beachfront Development District #1
Johnson Bayou • Holly Beach
5556 Gulf Beach
Hwy (LA 82),
Cameron (LA), 70631
MINUTES
The Cameron Parish Beachfront Development District #1 Commission convened for its regular session on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Johnson Bayou Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman Michele Long, who led the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Michele Long; Vice Chairman Russell Badon, Commissioner/Secretary Cindy Snead, Commissioner B.J. Miller;
ABSENT: Commissioner Tammy Erbelding, Commissioner Designate Debbie Fontenot
GUESTS: Brooklyn Sampere, Cheniere LNG
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2025 meeting as presented was made by Russell Badon, seconded by Cindy Snead, and unanimously carried by the board.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CORRESPONDENCE: Residents raised concerns about persistent drainage issues affecting the entirety of Egret Road, including the West, Middle, and East End sections. The area near the Pickled Pelican was specifically noted for frequent flooding, as rainwater overruns the roadway due to a lack of proper drainage infrastructure and no outlet for water to drain north. These concerns have been repeatedly reported, but despite surveys and measurements, no lasting improvements have been made and conditions remain unchanged. Photographs were submitted to show the ongoing severity of the flooding. The Drainage Board has confirmed that responsibility for the Egret Road drainage project now rests with parish officials, who are in charge of planning and implementing repairs. The Drainage Board is no longer managing project oversight, and all future updates and repair coordination will be handled by the parish government and its contractors. Residents are encouraged to direct further updates or concerns to the parish office or police jury, as community input and documentation remain important for ensuring action on these longstanding drainage problems.
FINANCIAL REPORT: A motion to approve the August 2025 financial reports for both the Beachfront Development District #1 and the Marshland-Cameron Parish Beach Sweep as presented was made by B.J. Miller, seconded by Russell Badon, and unanimously carried by the board.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ratify Recurring Charges: A motion to approve the recurring charges for the Cameron Pilot and Superior Storage was made by B.J. Miller, seconded by Cindy Snead, and unanimously carried by the board.
Holly Beach Update: The Sheriff’s Department assisted in cleaning debris left by tourists on the beach. Drainage remains a concern at Holly Beach, and the board continues to await solutions from the parish government and the Roads & Bridges departments. Cameron Parish Roads and Bridges have addressed the beach access points, which were previously low-lying and holding water. Additional updates on this matter will be collected and provided at the next board meeting.
Safety Rescue Tubes & Signage: The board acknowledged receipt of emergency signage and safety rescue tubes intended for installation at strategic locations on the beaches for emergency use. The board resolved to formally request guidance from the District Attorney regarding liability issues associated with the use of these safety measures on the beach.
NEW BUSINESS:
Project Goals for 2026: Boat Launch safety issues
Cameron Parish Beach Sweep: A number of industrial companies will carry out their volunteer beach cleanup along Hwy 82 on September 18, 2025, with the regular beach sweep events scheduled for September 20, 2025. Fire/EMS/Sheriff Depts have been notified.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Breakwater Project: The Breakwater Project will be expanded west to Long Beach and east to the end of Constance Beach. Because the bid came in below the grant budget, the Police Jury approved an additional 100 days and $2.8 million for the extension.
Ethics Training and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training are due by December 31, 2025.
PAY BILLS: None
ADJOURN:
There being no further business, on the motion of B.J. Miller, seconded by Cindy Snead, and unanimously carried by the board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
Next Meeting – Monday, October 13, 2025
APPROVED BY: ___________________________MICHELE LONG,
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST BY:
___________________________CINDY SNEAD,
SECRETARY
RUN: Jan. 8 (J 5)
Cost of Notice per run: $66.00