Cameron Parish Port Commission public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will meet to discuss operational policies and infrastructure costs. The body is considering a cost share for a range light at Sabine Pass and the hiring of an Assistant Port Director.
- Cost share to replace range light at Sabine Pass
- Hiring for Assistant Port Director’s position
- Adoption of Public Records Request Policy
- Memorandum of Understanding with Chenault International Airport
- Cost of living increase
The Board approved a new Public Records Request Policy and authorized the hiring of an Assistant Port Director. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Chenault International Airport and a letter of support for a University of Texas study on RV parks. The cost share for the Sabine Pass range light was tabled until January.
- Approved October 19, 2021 minutes
- Approved Treasurer’s Report
- Approved November bill payment
- Approved Public Records Request Policy
- Tabled cost share to replace range light at Sabine Pass until January meeting
- Approved hiring for Asst. Port Director’s position
- Approved sponsoring a table at the Chamber Banquet 2022
- Approved MOU with Chenault International Airport
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Commission will review the 2021 budget and consider adopting the 2022 budget. The meeting includes a report on scan work in Calcasieu Lake regarding potential oyster aquaculture park sites.
- Review of scan work in Calcasieu Lake for possible alternative oyster aquaculture park
- Resolution regarding support of resuming federal offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico
- Consideration of adopting a Public Records Request Policy
- Amendment of the 2021 Budget
- Approval of the 2022 Budget
The Board approved the 2022 budget and an amendment to the 2021 budget. Members also passed a resolution supporting the resumption of federal offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico. The board decided that Site 2 is the best option for oyster agriculture site locations.
- Approved July 20, 2021 minutes
- Approved Treasurer’s Report
- Ratified August and September bills and approved October bill payment
- Selected Site 2 as the best option for oyster agriculture site locations
- Approved resolution in support of resuming federal offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico
- Decided not to consider a Public Records Request Policy at this time
- Approved Amending the 2021 Budget and Approving the 2022 Budget
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Commission will review August bill payments and the budget/actual report. New business includes a resolution regarding federal offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico and a potential new Public Records Request Policy.
- Ratification of August bill payments
- Resolution on resuming Federal Offshore Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico
- Adoption of Public Records Request Policy
- Correspondence from Fugro USA Land, Inc. regarding Venture Global Permit Application
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will consider entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Stabilis. This agreement involves providing liquified natural gas (LNG) fueling solutions to ship owners and operators within the district.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Stabilis for LNG fueling solutions
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Stabilis to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling solutions for ship owners and operators. The Board also approved the June 29, 2021 minutes, the Treasurer’s Report, and July bill payments.
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Stabilis for LNG fueling solutions (Mr. Wilkerson abstained)
- Approved June 29, 2021 minutes
- Approved Treasurer’s Report
- Approved July bill payment
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Commission will review the April 27, 2021, meeting minutes and ratify payments for May and June bills. The agenda includes a discussion regarding an AOC grant and a possible pilot program.
- Ratification of May bills and payment of June bills
- Discussion of AOC grant and possible pilot program
- Review of LDWF public input request for 2019 Flood Disaster Spend Plan
The board approved the April 2021 minutes, the Treasurer's Report, and bill payments for May and June. Members agreed to pursue an Alternative Oyster Culture Development Collaboration and to review comments for the LDWF 2019 Flood Disaster Spend Plan.
- Approved April 27, 2021 minutes
- Approved Treasurer’s Report
- Ratified May bill payment and approved June bill payment
- Agreed to move forward with Alternative Oyster Culture Development Collaboration
- Agreed to review comments for LDWF 2019 Flood Disaster Spend Plan
- Approved purchase of table for Legis-Gator Luncheon ($680.00)
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Commission will hold a regular meeting to review the April 27, 2021 minutes and receive treasurer and staff reports. The agenda contains no specific new business items or project proposals listed.
- Approval of April 27, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Treasurer's report and bill payments
- Budget/actual review
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will vote on a resolution authorizing the president to sign an option for a lease to Cameron Land Ventures, LLC. They will also consider a resolution to the Louisiana insurance commissioner requesting action on hurricane damage issues and homeowner insurance transparency. Other business includes approval of minutes, treasurer's report, budget review, and correspondence on the Mermentau Basin inundation relief and a GIWW bridge/tunnel project.
- Approval of a Resolution and President's authority to sign an Option for a Lease to Cameron Land Ventures, LLC
- Approval of a Resolution to Commissioner of Insurance James "Jim" Donelon regarding hurricane damage and homeowner insurance clarity
- Correspondence on Louisiana Watershed Initiative-Mermentau Basin Inundation Relief
- Correspondence on a fixed bridge and tunnel over the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW), Algiers Alternate Route, Mile 3.8, in Belle Chasse, Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes
- Approval of March 23, 2021 regular meeting minutes
The board approved a lease option for Cameron Land Ventures, LLC and authorized the President to sign. The board also approved a resolution requesting the Commissioner of Insurance address hurricane damage and insurance transparency issues.
- Approved March 23, 2021 minutes
- Approved Treasurer’s Report
- Approved April Bill Payment
- Approved Resolution for an Option for a Lease to Cameron Land Ventures, LLC
- Approved and authorized President to sign Option for a Lease to Cameron Land Ventures, LLC
- Approved and authorized President to sign Resolution to Commissioner of Insurance James “Jim” Donelon regarding hurricane damage and insurer transparency
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will meet to elect officers and review financial reports. The body is considering a right-of-way resolution for Commonwealth LNG and a lease option for Cameron Land Ventures, LLC.
- Resolution for an Option for a Right of Way to Commonwealth LNG
- Option for Lease to Cameron Land Ventures, LLC
- Letter agreement extension with CP Marine
- Correspondence from Venture Global regarding CP2 LNG and CP Express Project
The Board approved a lease option for Cameron Land Ventures, LLC and a right-of-way option for Commonwealth LNG. The commission also ratified a letter agreement extension with CP Marine.
- Approved February 23, 2021 minutes
- Approved Treasurer’s Report
- Approved March Bill Payment
- Agreed to deposit next Cheniere Energy Payment to interest bearing account
- Approved intention to grant Option for Lease to Cameron Land Ventures, LLC
- Approved Resolution for an Option for a Right of Way to Commonwealth LNG
- Approved ratification of letter agreement extension with CP Marine
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District will meet to elect officers and review financial reports. The commission is discussing granting an option for lease to CP Marine and a right-of-way option to Commonwealth LNG.
- Option for Lease to CP Marine
- Option for a Right of Way to Commonwealth LNG
- Professional Service Contract with Healthy Image
- Professional Service Contract with Computer One, Inc.
- Reappointment of Wendell Wilkerson as Member at Large
The board elected its leadership for the term and approved professional service contracts for Healthy Image and Computer One, Inc. The commission also authorized an option for a right of way to Commonwealth LNG and agreed to deposit $30,000 into an interest-bearing account.
- Elected James K. Brown as President
- Elected Howard Romero as Vice-President
- Re-elected Sheila Miller as Secretary
- Re-elected Dwight Savoie as Treasurer
- Approved January 19, 2021 minutes
- Approved Treasurer’s Report and February Bill Payment
- Approved Professional Service Contract with Healthy Image
- Approved Professional Service Contract with Computer One, Inc.
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District will hold a meeting to elect officers and review financial reports. The commission will consider several new business items, including budget amendments and service contracts.
- Election of officers
- Professional Service Contract with Healthy Image
- Professional Service Contract with Computer One, Inc.
- Amendment to the 2020 Budget
- President's authority to sign Engagement Letters for Financial Statement review
The board approved the Treasurer's Report and an amended 2020 budget. The Vice President was authorized to sign engagement letters for a financial statement review. A professional service contract with Computer One, Inc. was tabled for legal review.
- Approved Treasurer's Report
- Approved Amended 2020 Budget
- Authorized Vice President to sign engagement letters for financial statement review with Gragson, Casi and Guillory, LLP
- Tabled Professional Service Contract with Computer One, Inc. pending District Attorney review