?Cameron Parish Beachfront Development District #1 Johnson Bayou
• Holly Beach
5556 Gulf Beach Hwy
(LA 82),
Cameron (LA), 70631
MINUTES
The Cameron Parish Beachfront Development District #1 Commission convened for its regular session on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Johnson Bayou Community 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 Designate Debbie Fontenot
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Russell Badon, Commissioner Tammy Erbelding GUESTS: Amy Miller, Cheniere
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2025 meeting as presented was made by B.J. Miller, seconded by Cindy Snead, and unanimously carried by the board.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
FINANCIAL REPORT: A motion to approve the June 2025 financial report as presented was made by B.J.Miller, seconded by Cindy Snead, 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 Cindy Snead, and unanimously carried by the board.
Holly Beach Update: Debbie Fontenot provided an update on the beach trash situation. The board is considering placing a dumpster in Holly Beach for tourists to dispose of their garbage. Hopefully, with the new parish subdivision trash pickup in place, the impact may differ from previous efforts. Further information will be collected and presented at the next board meeting. Drainage remains an issue on both the center and west ends of Holly Beach. A work order will be submitted to the Johnson Bayou Drainage Board requesting assistance. Additionally, a separate work order will be sent to Cameron Parish Roads and Bridges to assess the beach access points that are currently low and holding water.
Rip Current Flags: B.J. Miller volunteered to oversee the installation of new red rip current warning flags across the west beaches. He also made a motion to purchase ten water rescue tubes and related supplies, which was seconded by Cindy Snead and unanimously approved by the board.
Holly Beach Pavilion/Pier: The land purchase for the Holly Beach pavilion site is nearing completion and will be designated for future public recreational use once finalized. The pier portion of the project is currently on hold, as Venture Global has committed to donating engineering services and materials for six jetties to be built perpendicular to the shoreline. These jetties may provide fishing access and could serve as an alternative to constructing a traditional pier.
The Holly Beach–Creole Nature Trail Restroom: The project is supported by a $30,000 donation from Cheniere. Plans include grading a 73′ x 177′ area, adding clay and limestone base (via parish contract), and installing a 20′ x 30′ driveway with culvert. Utility work will include electrical, water lines, and a 500-gallon sewer tank (estimated $5,700–$6,200). The site will feature benches and minimal landscaping. A possible CEA with Sabine National Wildlife Refuge may help reduce maintenance costs by sharing vendors and coordinating services.
NEW BUSINESS:
Cameron Parish Beach Sweep: A motion to authorize Michele Long to organize and purchase necessary supplies for the Cameron Parish Beach Sweep – International Coastal Cleanup event scheduled for September 20, 2025 was made by B.J. Miller, seconded by Cindy Snead, and unanimously carried by the board.
Restricted Beach Signage: A motion to purchase “Do Not Enter Beach” signage for restricted areas was made by B.J. Miller, seconded by Cindy Snead, and unanimously carried by the board.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Breakwater Project: Michele Long reported that, according to discussions with Fenstermaker Engineering, the Little Florida breakwater project is expected to begin by the end of the summer and will extend west to Long Beach and east to Constance Beach.
Ethics Training and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training are due by December 31, 2025.
PAY BILLS: None
ADJOURN:
There being no further business, on the motion of B.J. Miller, seconded by Cindy Snead, and unanimously carried by the board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
APPROVED BY: ______________
MICHELE LONG,
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST BY: ___________________________CINDY SNEAD,
SECRETARY
RUN: Sept. 4 (S 5)
Cost of Notice per run: $66.00