?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, February 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., at the Cameron Parish Library Main Branch in Cameron, Louisiana. Members present were Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue, Tredale Boudreaux, Vice-Chairman Mary Canik, Kevin Dupke, and Vickie Kiffe. Cameron Parish District Attorney, Tom Barrett, Secretary Michelle Vincent and Videographer Derek Williams were in attendance. Shawn Bonsall and Michelle Trahan were absent. John Canik, Kevin Vincent, and Scott Trahan were guests in attendance.
Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Vickie Kiffe led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the prayer was led by Tredale Boudreaux.
Roll was called by Michelle Vincent. A quorum was determined.
The agenda was unanimously approved by the Board of Commissioners present upon motion by Tredale Boudreaux, seconded by Mary Canik.
During Public Comment, Cameron Parish District Attorney Tom Barrett provided a brief update on the hearing of Motion for Summary Judgment in the case of Stonebridge Health Systems, LLC vs. Lower Cameron Hospital Service District. The Honorable Judge H. Ward Fontenot dismissed the case. Executive Session will be scheduled at a later meeting for the District Attorney to present details.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved the January 14, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
Upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Mary Canik, the Board received a report on the status of the helipad repair and South Cameron Memorial Hospital rebuild, as prepared by Todd Calloura, Senior Project Manager, ARKEL Constructors.
Upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, an update report was received on the January 2026 FEMA obligation of South Cameron Memorial Hospital Project Worksheet.
The Chairman noted that Kevin Dupke left the meeting at 4:42 p.m.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously authorized the Chairman of the Lower Cameron Hospital Service District to engage in the annual Audit Agreement with Gragson, Casiday & Guillory, LLP for the year ending December 31, 2025. Motion carried.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Vickie Kiffe, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously authorized the Chairman of the Lower Cameron Hospital Service District to sign the compliance questionnaire with Gragson, Casiday & Guillory, LLP for the year ending December 31, 2025. Motion carried.
Upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved the ratification of payment of recurring bills.
Upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, 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, seconded by Mary Canik, the Board of Commissioners present unanimously approved payment of the bills.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:49 p.m., upon motion by Tredale Boudreaux, seconded by Vickie Kiffe. Motion carried.
APPROVED BY: ___________________________Stephanie Rodrigue,
Chairman
ATTESTED BY:
___________________________Mary Canik, Vice Chairman
RUN: Mar. 26 (M 38)
Cost of Notice per run: $54.00