Cameron Parish 

Beachfront Development

District #1

Johnson Bayou

• Holly Beach

135 Berwick Rd,

Cameron, LA 70631

MINUTES 

The Cameron Parish Beachfront Development District #1 Commission convened for its regular session on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Johnson Bayou Recreation Center. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman Michele Long, who led the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Michele Long; Commissioner/Secretary Cindy Snead; Commissioner B.J. Miller; Commissioner Debbie Fontenot

ABSENT: Vice Chairman Russell Badon

GUESTS: Trish Bargo, East Coast Observers and Animal Rescue Volunteer; Sonny McGee, Cameron Parish Police Jury

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2026 meeting as presented was made by Debbie Fontenot, seconded by B.J. Miller, and unanimously carried by the board.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Animal Control and Shelter Discussion: Ms. Trish Bargo presented information from The Humane Society of the United States regarding animal shelter design and development. The information packet outlined considerations for establishing an animal shelter, including facility design, operational planning, and community needs assessments.

Ms. Bargo provided the materials as a resource for the Board’s continued discussion of animal control services and shelter options in Cameron Parish. Board members thanked Ms. Bargo for her research, and the information was distributed to members for review and consideration as future discussions continue.

CORRESPONDENCE: None

FINANCIAL REPORT: A motion to approve the May 2026 financial report as presented was made by Cindy Snead, seconded by B.J. Miller, and unanimously carried by the board.

OLD BUSINESS:

Ratify Recurring Charges: A motion to approve the recurring charges for the Cameron Pilot and Superior Storage was made by B.J. Miller, seconded by Debbie Fontenot, and unanimously carried by the board.

Holly Beach Update: The Board discussed beach cleanup efforts and noted that the Sheriff’s Department has been contacted to request assistance from the jail work crew in cleaning areas east, central, and west of Holly Beach. The Board also approved reordering trash rules stickers for placement on port-a-cans throughout the area to help encourage proper waste disposal.

Safety Rescue Tubes & Signage: A motion to close the Beach Rescue Tube Safety project was made by B.J. Miller, seconded by Debbie Fontenot, and unanimously carried by the board. The Board expressed its appreciation to B.J. Miller for his work and contributions to the project. Additional information stickers will be placed on each safety unit.

Cameron Ferry Boat Launch Renovation Project: A motion to close the Cameron Ferry Boat Launch Renovation project was made by B.J. Miller, seconded by Debbie Fontenot, and unanimously carried by the board. The Board expressed its appreciation to Craig Broussard for his work and contributions to the project.

Creole Nature Trail Restroom Facility at Holly Beach: The Board will review four bids for restroom maintenance at the next board meeting. Items remaining to be completed include obtaining the DOTD permit to allow culvert closing, placement of gravel material in the parking lot, installation of parking barriers, construction of the concrete apron at the restroom facility, installation of signage, and construction of the beach access walkway.

A motion to amend purchase price of the “Welcome to Creole Nature Trail – Holly Beach Rest Area” sign in the amount of $7,868.21 and “Parking Limit” signs in the amount of $1415.07 from Acme Signs was made by B.J. Miller, seconded by Debbie Fontenot, and unanimously carried by the board.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. 2026 Project Goals: The board will maintain its focus on current projects and evaluate opportunities for future projects.

b. Love Our Waterways: Beach Cleanup will be held September 19th for the general public and September 17th for Cameron LNG, Sempra, Cheniere LNGs

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Ethics Training and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training are due by December 31, 2026.

PAY BILLS: None

ADJOURN:

There being no further business, on the motion of B.J. Miller, seconded by Debbie Fontenot, and unanimously carried by the board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

Next Meeting-Monday, July 13, 2026. Meeting will be held at the Johnson Bayou Recreation Center.

APPROVED BY: 

___________________________MICHELE LONG, 

CHAIRMAN

ATTEST BY: 

____________________________

CINDY SNEAD, SECRETARY

RUN: Sept. 10 (S 14)

Cost of Notice:$66.00