?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 Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 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, Shawn Bonsall, Vickie Kiffe, and Michelle Trahan. Sheila Miller was absent. Guests were Cameron Parish District Attorney Tom Barrett, Joseph Duhon, Mark Daigle, Tammy Peshoff, Scott Trahan and Kevin Dupke.
The meeting was called to order by Stephanie Rodrigue, Chairman. A quorum was determined.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Shawn Tredale Boudreaux, the agenda was unanimously approved.
Under Public Comment, Cameron Parish Police Juror District 5, Mark Daigle, addressed the Board of Commissioners in favor of a Mobile Unit until the Physicians Residence on South Cameron Memorial Hospital property is repaired and renovated. Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue indicated that was the temporary plan, since the use of the expedited repair to the Cameron Parish Health Unit was no longer an option, as the Police Jury reversed the offer of use of the building.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Shawn Bonsall, the Minutes of the March 26, 2024, Regular Meeting were unanimously approved.
By form of Roll Call, the Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss (A.) Litigation – Stonebridge Health Systems, LLC vs. Lower Cameron Hospital Service District (B.) 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. (C.) Contract negotiations with Lake Charles Memorial Health Systems in transferring operations from the former Cameron Parish Health Unit to a mobile unit and/or former Physicians Residence on South Cameron Memorial Hospital property.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Vickie Kiffe, the Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to return to Regular Session.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall and seconded by Vickie Kiffe the Board of Commissioners unanimously received a report on investments from Joseph Duhon, Vice-president and Relationships Manager, B1 Bank.
Upon motion by Tredale Boudreaux, seconded by Mary Canik the Board of Commissioners unanimously received status of minutes transcribed by Roxanne Boudoin, Court Reporter.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Vickie Kiffe the financial reports and statements were unanimously approved by the Board of Commissioners.
Upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, payment of reviewed bills was unanimously approved by the Board of Commissioners.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Vickie Kiffe, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital to operate a Mobile Unit for health services and primary care and to operate a primary care clinic and authorized Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue to execute the agreement.
It was noted that the next regular meeting was previously scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, at 4:00 p.m. at the Cameron Parish District Attorney’s Office, in Cameron, Louisiana. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED BY:
Stephanie Rodrigue,
Chairman
ATTEST BY:
Mary Canik,
Vice Chairman
RUN: May 30 (My 55)