?PROCEEDINGS
CAMERON PARISH PORT
HARBOR & TERMINAL
DISTRICT
February 23, 2021
The Cameron Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District met in regular session on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Port Board Building, Cameron, Louisiana at 6:00 o’clock p.m.
Present: Howard Romero, Wendell Wilkerson, Dwight Savoie, Tim Dupont, James Brown, Sheila Miller Alfred Devall II, Nathan Griffith
Absent: Jennifer Picou, Ricky Poole
Guests: Wendy Savoie, Rene Escuriex, Bryon Richard, Gus Fontenot, Scott Lavergne, Julie Woodcock, Bryan Gaskill
Parish Agencies: Clair Hebert Marceaux, Cameron Parish Port Director; Tunie Dunaway, Asst. Port Director; Tom Barrett, District Attorney; Butch Guidry, Police Juror, District #; Scott Trahan, Police Juror, District #; Katie Armentor, Police Jury Administrator.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman James Brown.
Howard Romero 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. Romero, seconded by Mr. Savoie and carried the nominations were closed.
The Floor was open for nomination of Vice- President. On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mr. Wilkerson and carried the board agreed to elect Howard Romero as Vice-President. On the motion of Mr. Wilkerson, seconded by Mrs. Miller and carried nominations were closed.
The Floor was open for nomination of Secretary. On the motion of Mr. Savoie, seconded by Mr. Romero and carried the board agreed to re-elect Mrs. Sheila Miller as Secretary. On the motion of Mr. Wilkerson, seconded by Mr. Devall and carried nominations were closed.
The Floor was open for nomination of Treasurer. On the motion of Mr. Dupont, seconded by Mrs. Miller and carried the board agreed to re-elect Mr. Dwight Savoie as Treasurer. On the motion of Mr. Wilkerson, seconded by Mr. Devall and carried nominations were closed.
On the motion of Mr. Romero seconded by Mrs. Miller and carried the board approved the January 19, 2021 minutes
On the motion of Mr. Dupont, seconded by Mr. Wilkerson and carried the board approved the Treasurer’s Report.
On the motion of Mr. Savoie, seconded by Mr. Devall and carried the board approved the February Bill Payment.
The Board reviewed the actuals and the budget.
The Board discussed moving some of the money from the Checking Account to the interest bearing account. Instead of moving funds, the board agreed to deposit $30,000 dollars into the interest bearing account from the next Cheniere Energy payment.
There was no correspondence.
Port Director Clair Hebert Marceaux updated the board on the Calcasieu Ship Channel Fund and Advisory Committee which she is appointed to, which will be used to maintain the ship channel, making progress obtaining a program manager for the Redevelopment Plan and Grant Funding to handle projects that receive grant funding for the Port, recruitment and hiring events including training for pipefitters at the schools, working with Cameron Parish Police Jury as Sub-Grantee for some projects, and the change to the Federal cost share from 75/25% to 90/10%, a 15% saving for project shares. At the request of Scott Trahan the Port Director Clair Hebert Marceaux updated the board on Cameron Fisheries, stating there was some damage to the facility but they are still operating, buying shrimp and crabs. She also informed the board that during the winter storm Wilkerson Transportation was the only trucking company to deliver natural gas for the generators that provide electricity for 40% of Cameron Parish. Other companies would not put their trucks on the road. Discussion and Public Comment Period followed.
Mrs. Katie Armentor informed the board that the Cameron Parish Police Jury was working with the Cameron Parish Lion’s Club on developing a Long-term Recovery Group with representatives from all areas of the Parish to meet, identify and handle projects to help residents and Small Business owners and nominate projects to be presented to the Cameron Parish Police Jury for approval. The Cameron Parish Lion’s Club would be the fiscal agent and she request Port Director Clair Hebert Marceaux, be a member of the Long Term Recovery Group. Discussion and Public Comment Period followed.
Ms. Julie Woodcock with Coastal Crew Change addressed the board on transporting workers for Kiewit and Venture Global Project. They have been in business for 21 years and started with 35 vehicles and now provide Motor coach Buses for worker transport. They started with transporting 2100 people from Helm’s Road every day to 3000-3100 workers picking up workers from the RV Parks also. The business should reach the peak of 3300-3500 workers within the next few weeks for about 4-6 months. Discussion and Public Comment Period followed.
Mr. Rene Escuriex with Fenstermaker informed the board that the Audubon Society was hosting a Beach Sweep March 6, 2021, 1 mile east of Rutherford Beach and 5 miles west. He was asking for volunteers to help.
Mr. Gus Fontenot updated the board on projects the Alliance were working on and property considerations.
Mr. Scott Lavergne informed the board he was Acting Assessor and running for Tax Assessor and wanted to let everyone know if they need anything from the Assessor’s office to reach out to him for help. Tom Barrett stated the Mr. Lavergne helped numerous Grand Lake residents with property assessments issues.
Mr. Bryon Richard with Harper and Associated reported on elevation level increases for Cameron Parish. Cameron is classified as an AE Zone. Elevation requirements went up two feet. Discussion and Public Comment followed.
Mr. James Brown reported on damage to Cameron and the devastation he witnessed by riding around Cameron.
Mr. Scott Trahan voiced concerns about the State Barn.
Under Old Business, the board discussed Announce intentions to grant an Option for Lease to CP Marine.
On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mr. Dupont and carried the board agreed to table Announce intentions to grant an Option for Lease to CP Marine.
Under New Business the board considered Approval of Professional Service Contract with Healthy Image and Computer One, Inc., Accept reappointment of Wendell Wilkerson as Member at Large and Announce intentions to grant an Option for a Right of Way to Commonwealth LNG. Discussion and Public Comment followed.
On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mr. Dupont and carried the board approved the Professional Service Contract with Healthy Image.
On the motion of Mr. Savoie, seconded by Mrs. Miller and carried the board approved the Professional Service Contract with Computer One, Inc.
On the motion of Mr. Romero, seconded by Mrs. Miller and carried the board accepted the reappointment of Wendell Wilkerson as Member at Large.
On the motion of Mr. Savoie, seconded by Mr. Dupont and carried the board approved Announce intentions to grant an Option for a Right of Way to Commonwealth LNG.
Under Public Comment Mr. Bryan Gaskill with Kiewit introduced himself to the board and stated everything was going well with the project. Port Director Clair Hebert Marceaux stated Kiewit was instrumental in helping the Port with clean up and water after the Hurricanes.
On the motion of Mr. Savoie, seconded by Mr. Devall and carried the board agreed to change the meetings time to 5 p.m. and the next meeting date to March 23, 2021 at 5 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be scheduled for March 23, 2021 at 5 p.m. at the Cameron Parish Port Building.
There being no further business and upon motion of Mr. Romero seconded by Mr. Savoie and carried, the meeting was declared adjourned.
APPROVED:
James K. Brown, Chairman
CAMERON PARISH PORT
HARBOR & TERMINAL DIST.
ATTEST
Sheila Miller, Secretary
RUN: Sept. 9 (S 11)