?LOWER CAMERON
HOSPITAL SERVICE
DISTRICT
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF
PROCEEDINGS
The Board of Commissioners of Lower Cameron Hospital Service District met in a Regular Session on Wednesday, March12, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at the Cameron Parish District Attorney’s office in Cameron, Louisiana. Members present were Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue, Vice Chairman Mary Canik, Tredale Boudreaux, Kevin Dupke, Michelle Trahan, and Vickie Kiffe. Secretary/Treasurer Julie Trahan and Michelle Vincent were in attendance. Absent was Shawn Bonsall. The guests in attendance were Magnus “Sonny” McGee and Scott Trahan.
Stephanie Rodrigue, the chairman, called the meeting to order. A quorum was determined.
A request by Stephanie Rodrigue was made for a motion to add item #7, Donation Agreement from Commonwealth. Motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux
The agenda was unanimously approved upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux. There were no public comments.
Michelle Trahan entered the meeting at 4:07 p.m.
The February 12, 2025, regular meeting minutes were unanimously approved upon motion by Tredale Boudreaux, seconded by Mary Canik.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Geographic boundaries for Lower Cameron Hospital Service District, Cameron Parish, LA. Kevin Dupke requested a copy of the geographic map.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Michelle Trahan, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the motion calling for an election to be held on November 15, 2025, to consider the continuation of an ad valorem property tax millage of sixteen and thirteen hundredths (16.130) to operate and maintain such hospital buildings, related hospital facilities and equipment within and for Lower Cameron Hospital Service District.
Kevin Dupke requested clarification of ADA compliant bathrooms in the mobile unit. Request to be made to Celeste Cramer, FACMPE, MSOM, SHRM-SCP, Practice Director, Lake Charles Memorial Health System.
Upon motion of Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Kevin Dupke, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the reimbursement to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in the amount of $545,565.15 for overpayment to the Lower Cameron Hospital Service District for damages incurred in FEMA Disaster 1607, Hurricane Rita, as follows: PW 3502 – South Cameron Memorial Hospital Main Building FEMA Amount paid to LCHSD – $20,864,437.95 PW 3850 – South Cameron Memorial Hospital Contents FEMA Amount paid to LCHSD – $2,959,742.91 PW 4194-Stuctural Damage to Storage Shed FEMA Amount paid to LCHSD prior to Project Withdrawal– $5,513.10
Upon motion of Michelle Trahan, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved financial reports and bank statements. Kevin Dupke questioned if a bill has been received from Memorial for the fourth quarter of 2024 and the number of patient encounters. Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue stated that she will seek a response for the next meeting.
Upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Michelle Trahan, the Board of Commissioners reviewed invoices and unanimously approved all bills to be paid.
Upon motion of Mary Canik, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Donation Agreement with Commonwealth for a monetary gift of $454,817.54.
Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue requested a point of personal privilege to address the emailed request of
Police Juror Mark Daigle for her resignation. Each Commissioner was polled for their individual opinion,
noting that a response was not required. Commissioners Mary Canik, Tredale Boudreaux, Michelle Trahan,
and Vickie Kiffe expressed desires to have Stephanie Rodrigue remain on the board. Dissenting was Kevin
Dupke. A guest challenged one of Kevin Dupke’s statements and Kevin Dupke requested a deputy. At that
point, Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue called for a recess and requested a deputy. Upon arrival of the deputy,
Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue called the Board of Commissioners back into Regular Session.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:22
APPROVED BY: _______________
Stephanie Rodrigue,
Chairman
ATTESTED BY: _______________
Mary Canik, Vice Chairman
RUN: May 22 (My 41)
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