LOWER CAMERON

HOSPITAL SERVICE

DISTRICT 

BOARD OF 

COMMISSIONERS 

MINUTES OF 

PROCEEDINGS

The Board of Commissioners of Lower Cameron Hospital Service District met in Regular Session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., at the Cameron Parish Library Main Branch in Cameron, Louisiana. Members present were Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue, Shawn Bonsall, Tredale Boudreaux, Vice Chairman Mary Canik, Vickie Kiffe, Kevin Dupke, and Michelle Trahan. Secretary Michelle Vincent and Videographer Derek Williams were in attendance. Joseph Duhon, Police Juror Sonny McGee, John Canik, Kevin Vincent and Scott Trahan were guests in attendance.

Stephanie Rodrigue, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

Shawn Bonsall led the Pledge of Allegiance. The prayer was led by Michelle Trahan.

Roll was called by Secretary Michelle Vincent. A quorum was determined.

There were no comment cards submitted and no public comments.

The agenda was unanimously approved upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Mary Canik.

Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall and seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the February 11, 2026, and March 11, 2026, regular meeting minutes. The February meeting did not have a quorum to consider approval of the minutes.

The Chaiman noted for the record that Kevin Dupke left the meeting at 4:36 PM.

Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall and seconded by Mary Canik, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved adoption of the current 2026 Millage Rate of 16.13 Mills for Lower Cameron Hospital Service District by form of roll call vote with six (6) yeas: Shawn Bonsall, Tredale Boudreaux, Mary Canik, Vickie Kiffe, Stephanie Rodrigue and Michelle Trahan and one (1) absent: Kevin Dupke. 

Upon motion by Mary Canik and seconded by Michelle Trahan, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved authorizing the Lower Cameron Hospital Service District Board Chairman, Stephanie Rodrigue, to execute the 2026 Millage Resolution & Affidavit. 

Joseph Duhon, Vice President, Relationship Manager, b1 Bank, presented a proposal to consider the renewal of four (4) Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Services (CDARS), expiring April 23, 2026.  Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved staggering the CDARS, renewing two (2) at 26 weeks and two (2) at 52 weeks at the April 23, 2026, renewal date.  

Upon motion by Mary Canik and seconded by Vickie Kiffe, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved the annual renewable land lease, originally approved May 7, 2014, to Cameron Rental Properties, LLC, for $4000.00.

Upon motion by Vickie Kiffe and seconded by Michelle Trahan, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved the ratification of payment of recurring bills for the months of February and March.  February meeting did not have a quorum for approval of ratification of payment of recurring bills.

Upon motion by Mary Canik and seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved receipt of a construction update and $21,299.00 change order for additional security measures that include the installation of a storefront at the ground floor elevator lobby and an enclosed access ladder to the mechanical unit platform as prepared by Hoffpauir Design Studio with WHLC Architecture and Arkel Constructors 

Hoffpauir Design Studio with WHLC Architecture Update 

Helipad 

The helipad is currently being surveyed, and geotechnical work is underway this week. We have also initiated contact with the relevant authorities regarding the permitting process.

Clinic 

The clinic is nearing completion. There are two additional security-related items being addressed: the installation of a storefront at the ground floor elevator lobby and the addition of an enclosed access ladder to the mechanical unit platform.  

Hospital 

The hospital is presently in the 30% pricing phase, and we are awaiting further updates from FEMA.

Arkel Constructors Update 

**1. Project Kickoff & Team Alignment** • Project team roles, responsibilities, and communication expectations established. • CMAR (Arkel), WHLC/Hoffpauir, SCMH, and LCMH aligned on collaboration and budget strategy.  

**2. Design Status & Next Steps** • DD, CD, and pricing milestone schedules will be reviewed and confirmed pending budget discussions. Construction Schedule to be updated pending design and pricing schedule updates.  

**3. Helipad Strategy** • Engineering team has been released to investigate existing pad. The survey team is wrapping up the design/ACAD drawings. • Onsite operation with Drill Rig starting today, 4/6/26 and will continue through the week • FAA status to be confirmed; pricing and contracting approach (early release package) under development.  

**4. Site, Structural, and MEP Coordination** • Site concept: elevated hospital (~16 ft), parking below, refined ambulance/delivery circulation. • Structural: deep foundations expected; precast walls used for initial pricing; CMU as VE option later. • MEP: mechanical yard components outlined; med gas elevation requirements under review; budget validation underway with subcontractors.

**5. Civil, Survey & Geotechnical Work** • Updated topo survey and geotechnical borings required; proposals in process. • Civil evaluating grading, drainage, access, heavy vehicle turning, and elevated yard requirements.

**6. Budget Alignment & Risk Management** • SD package pricing has been reviewed, the budget amount is in question, a determination from FEMA is awaiting discussion. • Risks identified: cost escalation, long-lead items, permitting timelines, late design changes.

Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue reported that HGA, FEMA grant consultants to the Lower Cameron Hospital Service District would be working with the architect and contactor to submit a version to increase the obligated Project Worksheet to align more closely with current construction costs of a medical facility, utilizing Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Cut Off, Louisiana, a Hurricane Ida project, as a precedent case.  That hospital’s cost was approximately $300 more per square foot for a coastal rural hospital that is not elevated, as it sits safely within the Lafourche Levee District.

**7. Technology & Communication** • Platforms in use: Teams, BIM Collaborate Pro, Procore, SmartBid. • Updated contact lists and model access coordination ongoing. • Recurring meetings established (Owner/Team, Precon/Design).  

**8. Upcoming Actions** • Budget deep-dive work session scheduled for Feb. 10 completed. • CMAR program budget development underway, including helipad allowance and site/MEP assumptions. • Coordination on survey, Geotech, med gas requirements, and VE options continues.

Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall and seconded by Michelle Trahan, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved transfer of funds from the Maintenance Account to the Construction Account, as needed, with FEMA reimbursement underway.

Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall and seconded by Vickie Kiffe, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved the Financial Report, as prepared by Treasurer Julie Trahan and presented by Secretary Michelle Vincent.

Upon motion by Vickie Kiffe and seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved payment of the bills for the months of February and March. February meeting did not have a quorum for approval of the bills.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:06 PM.

APPROVED BY:         ___________________________Stephanie Rodrigue, 

Chairman 

ATTESTED BY:

___________________________Mary Canik, 

Vice Chairman 

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