?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 Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30 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, Kevin Dupke, Vickie Kiffe. Secretary Michelle Vincent and Cameron Parish District Attorney Tom Barrett were in attendance. Michelle Trahan was absent. John Canik, Kevin Vincent, David Bruchhaus and Wesley Romero were guests in attendance.
Stephanie Rodrigue, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Shawn Bonsall led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the prayer was led by Mary Canik.
Roll call by Michelle Vincent, a quorum was determined.
Kevin Dupke challenged whether board member Mary Canik should be allowed at the table due to residential requirements not being met. Mr. Barrett, Legal Counsel advised Kevin Dupke that he has no authority over residency requirements and recommended referring the matter to the Police Jury.
The agenda was unanimously approved upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux. Motion carried.
There were no public comments.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Mary Canik, the Board of Commissioners approved the November 19, 2025, regular meeting minutes. Kevin Dupke opposed.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Vickie Kiffe, the Board of Commissioners approved Promulgating the Results of Election held in Lower Cameron Hospital Service District on November 15, 2025. The continuation passed. Kevin Dupke opposed.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners approved adoption of Proces Verbal of the November 15, 2025, election outcome (pass/fail) and the official election returns for Lower Cameron Hospital Service District. Kevin Dupke opposed and refused to sign the document.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, notification was received from Alan K. Breaud, Breaud and Meyers, A Professional Law Corporation, special counsel for Lower Cameron Hospital Service District, that Motion for Summary Judgment has been filed in the case of Stonebridge Health System, LLC vs. Lower Cameron Hospital Service District with the hearing scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., 38th Judicial Court, Cameron, Louisiana. This hearing has been upset and rescheduled for January 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Mary Canik, the Board of Commissioners approved Benjamin B. Gaines, Esq., Health Law Specialist, Gachassin Law Firm, special counsel for Lower Cameron Hospital Service District, to attend the January 6, 2026, special meeting of three Cameron Parish Police Jurors and three members of Lower Cameron Hospital Service District, the January 12, 2026 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish Police Jury and any subsequent meetings, to share research on the bankruptcy issue in the year 2000 and other hospital issues. Motion carried.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners considered authorizing the Chairman of the Lower Cameron Hospital Service District to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lake Charles Memorial Health System to operate South Cameron Memorial Hospital, upon completion of legal review. Motion carried.
The Chairman noted that Kevin Dupke left the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved researching videoing of meetings for archival purposes. Derek Willims will be contacted. If he declines, other videographers will be contacted.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Mary Canik, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved the 2026 Meeting Schedule. The schedule will be submitted for publication on the Cameron Parish Police Jury website under the Boards and Commissions tab.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved the ratification of recurring bills.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Vickie Kiffe, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved the Financial Report, as prepared by Julie Trahan, Treasurer, and presented by Michelle Vincent, Secretary
Upon motion by Tredale Boudreaux, seconded by Shawn Bonsall, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved payment of the bills.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Vickie Kiffe and by form of Roll Call, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved entering into Executive Session to discuss Litigation – Lower Cameron Hospital Service District and Stonebridge Health Systems LLC d/b/a South Cameron Memorial Hospital vs. Independent Specialty Insurance Company and Interstate Fire & Casualty Company.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Mary Canik and by form of Roll Call, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved to return to Regular Session.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m., upon motion by Tredale Boudreaux, seconded by Shawn Bonsall. Motion carried.
APPROVED BY: ___________________________Stephanie Rodrigue,
Chairman
ATTESTED BY:
___________________________Mary Canik, Vice Chairman
RUN: Mar. 26 (M 36)
Cost of Notice per run: $78.00