?PROCEEDINGS
CAMERON PARISH
PORT HARBOR
& TERMINAL DISTRICT
January 25, 2022
The Cameron Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District met in regular session on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Port Board Building, Cameron, Louisiana at 5:00 o’clock p.m.
Present: Howard Romero, Dwight Savoie, Tim Dupont, James Brown, Alfred Devall II, Sheila Miller, Jennifer Picou
Absent: Nathan Griffith
Guests: Ian Trahan-Fenstermaker, Rene Escuriex-Fenstermaker, AJ Walker-Venture Global, Johnathan Robillard-Venture Global, Clair Hebert Marceaux, Gary O’Neal-Fenstermaker
Parish Agencies: Tunie Dunaway, Asst. Port Director; Tianna Dunaway, Asst. Port Director in training; Chelsea Champagne, Assistant District Attorney; Butch Guidry, Police Juror; Wendy Harrington, Asst. to Parish Administrator.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Brown.
Dwight Savoie led the Pledge of Allegiance and James Brown gave the invocation.
The Floor was open for nomination of President. On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mr. Savoie and carried the board agreed to elect James K. Brown as President. On the motion of Mr. Dupont, seconded by Mr. Romero and carried the nominations were closed.
The Floor was open for nomination of Vice- President. On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Devall and carried the board agreed to elect Howard Romero as Vice-President. On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Dupont and carried nominations were closed.
The Floor was open for nomination of Secretary. On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mr. Devall and carried the board agreed to re-elect Mrs. Sheila Miller as Secretary. On the motion of Mr. Dupont, seconded by Mr. Romero and carried nominations were closed.
The Floor was open for nomination of Treasurer. On the motion of Mr. Dupont, seconded by Mrs. Devall and carried the board agreed to re-elect Mr. Dwight Savoie as Treasurer. On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mr. Dupont and carried nominations were closed.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller seconded by Mr. Romero and carried the board approved the November 30, 2021 minutes.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Devall and carried the board approved the Treasurer’s Report.
On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mrs. Miller and carried the board approved the ratification of payments of December bills and January water bill and payment of January 2022 bills.
The Board reviewed the actuals and the budget.
The Board reviewed a letter from Venture Global regarding real estate lease option agreement and restrictions pertaining to the Lake Charles Pilots with respect to the Western Parcel and a letter from the SWLA Regional Planning Commission regarding regional initiative projects and programs.
AJ Walker with Venture Global thanked the board for considering the letter concerning the need for a larger facility for the Lake Charles Pilots and asked them to consider waiving restrictions on the western parcel of the port property. Chelsea Champagne with the District Attorney’s office stated the option was never discussed in the negotiations and there is a third party in the option agreement so a decision cannot be made without contacting Gulf Coast Development.
Clair Hebert Marceaux updated the board on the new officers for the SWLA Regional Planning Commission.
There were no reports from commissioners.
Under Old Business the Board discussed cost share to replace the range light at Sabine Pass. Discussion and Public Comment Period occurred.
Chelsea Champagne with the District Attorney’s office informed the Board that she spoke with the coast guard and haven’t gotten any information pertaining to the cost of the range light.
Under New Business the Board considered approval of professional service contact with Healthy Image and Computer One, amend 2022 budget, President’s authority to sign engagement letters for review of the financial statement, President’s authority to sign Iberia/ First Horizon bank resolution, consider appointing a representative to serve on the Calcasieu Ship Channel Funding Advisory Board, consider two commissioners to initial invoices and sign timesheets until a port director is appointed.
On the motion of Mr. Savoie, seconded by Mr. Devall, and carried, the Board approved the board the professional contract with Healthy Image.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Romero, and carried, the Board approved the professional contract with Computer One.
On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Ms. Miller and carried, the board gave the president authority to sign engagement letters for review of the financial statements.
On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mr. Devall and carried, the board gave the president authority to sign Iberia/ First Horizon bank resolution.
On the motion of Mr. Savoie, seconded by Mr. Romero and carried, the board approved Mr. Alfred Devall to represent the board on the Calcasieu Ship Channel Funding Advisory Board.
On the motion of Mr. Savoie seconded by Mr. Devall and carried, the board appointed Timothy Dupont and Jennifer Picou to sign invoices and timesheets.
Under Public Comments Mr. Rene Escuriex informed the board of CPRA projects. He spoke about money from O&M Projects and money for elevation. Mr. Escuriex also informed the board that he would send them contact information for them to send their comments on the project to. Mr. Savoie commented on not wanting control structures on the east side of the lake. Mrs. Picou agreed with Mr. Savoie and stated that with the levee out the shrimpers had a good season because the influx and outflux was not blocked or restricted. Clair Hebert Marceaux stated that everyone should come together in agreeance of their comments for the projects. The board also discussed projects to restore the marsh, pipelines to be protected, industry involvement in community discussions, and training for Cameron Parish residents. Mrs. Harrington informed the board that she spoke with Sowela Technical Community College concerning training for Cameron Parish students and she stated that infrastructures and grocery stores should be included in conversations with LNG Companies for the future. John Robillard with Venture Global asked that the community concerns be sent to the company.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Savoie and carried, the board performed a roll call to adjourn the regular meeting and enter into executive session to address Personnel.
Yeas: Howard Romero, Dwight Savoie, Tim Dupont, James Brown, Sheila Miller, Jennifer Picou
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent of Not Voting: Nathan Griffith, Alfred Devall II
On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mrs. Miller and carried, the meeting was called back into regular session.
The board agreed to appoint Tunie Dunaway as interim Port Director and requested her to get 3 or 4 job descriptions so they can advertise in the local paper after they decide on the job description and appoint Timothy and Jennifer Picou to sign invoices and timesheets when the Interim Port Director Tunie Dunaway is not available.
The next regular meeting will be scheduled for February 22, 2022 at 5 p.m. at the Cameron Parish Port Building.
There being no further business and upon motion of Mr. Savoie seconded by Ms. Miller and carried, the meeting was declared adjourned.
APPROVED:
James K. Brown, Chairman
CAMERON PARISH PORT
HARBOR & TERMINAL DIST.
ATTEST:
Sheila Miller, Secretary
RUN: May 5 (My 4)