?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, August 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., at the Cameron Parish Library Cameron Branch in Cameron, Louisiana. Members present were Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue, Shawn Bonsall, Vice Chairman Mary Canik, Kevin Dupke, Vickie Kiffe, Michelle Trahan. Tom Barrett, District Attorney, Wes Romero, Mudd, Bruchhaus & Keating, LLC, Scott Lavergne, Cameron Parish Assessor and Secretary Michelle Vincent were in attendance.
Stephanie Rodrigue, Chairman, called the meeting to order. A quorum was determined.
Shawn Bonsall led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the prayer was led by Mary Canik.
The agenda was unanimously approved upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Mary Canik.
There were no public comments.
The July 30, 2025, regular meeting minutes were approved upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Vickie Kiffe.
Scott Lavergne, Cameron Parish Assessor presented the ad valorem forecasting report for Lower Cameron Hospital Service District.
Upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Mary Canik and by form of Roll Call, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved to enter into Executive Session to discuss Litigation – (A.) Stonebridge Health Systems, LLC vs. Lower Cameron Hospital Service District; (B) 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 Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Michelle Trahan, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved to return to Regular Session.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Shawn Bonsall, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved authorizing the chairman to execute a 50 feet (50’) permanent servitude agreement with Marais Pipeline, L.L.C., on undivided property, per map provided, for which Lower Cameron Hospital is a part owner, with agreement to be executed upon final recommendation of General Counsel.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Mary Canik, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of radiology equipment for South Cameron Memorial Hospital Primary Care Clinic from Majestic Medical Solutions, as submitted by Gerald Bryant, DNP, RN, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, Lake Charles Memorial Health System.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Shawn Bonsall, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved construction pay applications and equipment/supply purchases for South Cameron Memorial Hospital Primary Care Clinic as recurring expenses to be ratified at next regularly scheduled meeting.
Upon motion by Vickie Kiffe, seconded by Michelle Trahan, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the timelines and update on CMAR process for South Cameron Memorial Hospital Rebuild Project, as prepared by Angelle Lavergne Terry, AIA, ACHA, WHLC Architecture
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Michelle Trahan, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the CMAR Selection Committee of 4 members with a $1,200.00 per person, one time per diem for the entirety of their service, for a total of $4,800.00, excluding Owner Representative. The review committee to be comprised of Design Professional Gene M. Sellers, Jr. AIA, CSI, Licensed Contractor Jason Garcille, Members at Large Gerald Bryant, DNP, RN and Christopher Goodloe; and Owner’s Representative Stephanie Rodrigue.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Mary Canik, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved hosting Public Stakeholders’ Meetings for South Cameron Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at South Cameron High School, Tarpon Hall.
Upon motion by Mary Canik, seconded by Vickie Kiffe, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved change meeting times to commence at 6:30 p.m. for remaining 2025 meetings.
Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall, seconded by Vickie Kiffe, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved financial reports and statements, as prepared by Julie Trahan, Treasurer presented by Michelle Vincent, Secretary.
Upon motion by Michelle Trahan, seconded by Shawn Bonsall, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved bills to be paid.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
APPROVED BY: ___________________________Stephanie Rodrigue,
Chairman
ATTESTED BY:
___________________________Mary Canik, Vice Chairman
RUN: Oct. 23 (O 39)
Cost of Notice per run: $66.00