Cameron Parish Port Commission public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Port Commission will meet to consider amending the 2022 budget and approving the 2023 budget. They will also discuss renewing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Venture Global for the Cameron Loop dredge, adding two signers to a bank account, and updating the Port Board Procedure Manual. Other items include a support letter for a Water Institute and Duke University project and review of Venture Global's initial FTZ application.
- Amend 2022 budget and approve 2023 budget
- Renew CEA with Venture Global for Cameron Loop dredge
- Approve two additional signers for bank account
- Approve updates to Port Board Procedure Manual
- Consider support letter for Water Institute and Duke University project
The board approved the 2023 budget, the amended 2022 budget, and the CEA Renewal with Venture Global for the Cameron Loop Dredge. The board also authorized new bank account signers and participation in the SWLA On the Move campaign.
- Approved October 25, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer’s report
- Approved payment of November 2022 bills
- Approved transfer of funds between B1 Bank and Capital One Bank
- Approved amended 2022 budget
- Approved 2023 budget
- Approved adding Thomas Cox and Tremayne Picou as signers on the BY Bank account
- Approved CEA Renewal with Venture Global for Cameron Loop Dredge
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the treasurer's report and budget, and hear public comment. Notable items include correspondence regarding CP2 LNG preliminary geotechnical survey work and a resignation letter from Tim Dupont. New business includes a sponsorship request for the Fur and Wildlife Festival, a presentation on the BERM project, a financial report, and approval of a QuickBooks purchase.
- Correspondence: CP2 LNG preliminary geotechnical survey work notice
- Resignation letter from Commissioner Tim Dupont
- Sponsorship request for Fur and Wildlife Festival
- Presentation on BERM project by Katie Armentor and Scooter Trosclair
- Approval of purchase for QuickBooks accounting software
The board approved the 2021 financial review and the purchase of QuickBooks software. It also authorized a $1,000 sponsorship for the fur and wildlife festival and expressed full support for the BERM Project.
- Approved September 27, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer’s report
- Approved payment of October 2022 bills
- Approved $1,000 sponsorship for the fur and wildlife festival
- Agreed to fully support the BERM Project
- Approved the 2021 financial review
- Approved the purchase of quickbooks
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a scope of work for Fenstermaker on AOC Park and a presentation on the BERM project by Katie Armentor and Scooter Trosclair.
- Fenstermaker Scope of Work on AOC Park
- BERM Project presentation by Katie Armentor and Scooter Trosclair
- Approval of August 23, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report and pay bills
- Budget/actual review
The board approved the Fenstermaker scope of work and an insurance premium increase for the AOC Park. Members also expressed opposition to the US Coast Guard's plan to remove navigation beacons from the Mermentau River.
- Approved August 23, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer’s report
- Approved payment of September 2022 bills
- Approved Fenstermaker Scope of Work quote for the AOC Park
- Approved insurance amount increase for the AOC Park
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including support letters for a jetty extension and the Calcasieu Ship Channel deepening, and an update on the AOC Park. The meeting will also include approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, a budget review, and a staff report.
- Approval of insurance policy for AOC Park
- Bruce Lambert DOTD program presentation
- Support letter for Jetty Extension
- Support letter for Calcasieu Ship Channel deepening
The board approved transferring checking funds to B1 Bank and interest-bearing funds to Lamp. The commission also authorized the purchase of a Travelers’s Marine Liability Insurance Policy for the AOC Park. A decision on responding to the Port of Lake Charles regarding the Calcasieu Ship Channel deepening was deferred for further drafting.
- Approved July 26, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer’s report
- Approved payment of August 2022 bills
- Approved transferring regular checking funds to B1 Bank and interest-bearing funds to Lamp
- Approved purchase of Travelers’s Marine Liability Insurance Policy for the AOC Park
- Deferred response to Port of Lake Charles regarding jetty extension and Calcasieu Ship Channel deepening pending a drafted letter
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider approval of minutes, treasurer's report and payment of bills, budget review, and staff report. No major decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of June 28, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report and payment of bills
- Budget/actual review
- Staff report by Mrs. Kim Montie
The board approved the June 28, 2022 meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, and the payment of July 2022 bills. The board also discussed banking opportunities and insurance for the AOC park.
- Approved June 28, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer's report
- Approved payment of July 2022 bills
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will meet to discuss new business items including a Venture Global option period extension notice, advertising in Thrive Magazine and the US Coast Guard bulletin, a Capital One resolution rider, and authority for the president to execute an employment agreement with the port director. The meeting will also include approval of May 31 minutes, treasurer's report, budget review, and commissioner reports.
- Venture Global option period extension notice
- Consider advertising in Thrive Magazine and US Coast Guard bulletin
- Capital One resolution rider
- Authority of President to execute employment agreement with port director
The Cameron Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District approved the purchase of new computer equipment and authorized new delegates for the Capital One account. The board also approved advertising in Thrive Magazine and the US Coast Guard bulletin and authorized the president to sign the port director's letter for hire.
- Approved purchase of computers and equipment for $5,145.99
- Approved May 31, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer's report
- Approved payment of June 2022 bills
- Approved advertising in Thrive Magazine and the US Coast Guard bulletin
- Approved adding Kim Montie, Sheila Miller, and Tianna Dunaway as delegates to Capital One account
- Approved authority for president to sign the letter for hire for the port director
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Commission will review the treasurer's report and budget performance. New business includes a presentation on the LADOTD port priority program and requests regarding AOC Park advertising.
- Hiring of a new port director
- LADOTD port priority program presentation
- Request to advertise for AOC Park
- President's authority to sign First Horizon bank resolution
- Correspondence regarding Gulf Coast Development lease payment
The board appointed a new Port Director and authorized the president to sign a bank resolution. The commission also approved the advertisement for AOC Park and processed routine financial reports and bills.
- Hired Kimberly Montie as Port Director
- Approved president's authority to sign First Horizon bank resolution
- Approved advertisement for AOC Park
- Approved April 26, 2022, and May 10, 2022, meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer's report
- Approved payment of May 2022 bills
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will meet to conduct an executive session. The primary purpose of the session is to consider the hiring of a Port Director.
- Executive session to consider hiring Port Director
The board entered an executive session to discuss interviews and the hiring of a port director. Upon returning to the special session, the board decided to take no action.
- Entered executive session to discuss port director hiring and interviews (9-0)
- Decided to take no action following executive session
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will review the March 29, 2022, meeting minutes and the April 2022 telephone bill. The agenda includes discussions regarding insurance for AOC Park and the President's authority to sign the Alternative Oyster Cultivation Park contract.
- Ratification of April 2022 telephone bill
- Insurance for AOC Park
- Authority to sign Alternative Oyster Cultivation Park contract
- Appointment of a member at large
- Executive session regarding personnel
The board approved the appointment of a new member at large and authorized the president to sign the AOC Park contract pending legal approval. The board also approved monthly phone bill payments and scheduled interviews for the Port Director position.
- Appointed Tremayne Picou as member at large
- Authorized president to sign AOC Park contract contingent upon legal counsel approval
- Approved payment of monthly phone bills via check, phone, or online
- Approved March 29, 2022 minutes
- Approved ratification of April 2022 phone bill
- Approved treasurer's report
- Approved payment of April 2022 bills
- Scheduled special meeting for May 10, 2022 to interview 5 Port Director applicants
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will receive a report from C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates on state-funded port project opportunities through LaDOTD and the U.S. Maritime Administration, and will hear an update on Tommy's Seafood with possible action. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and budget review.
- Receive report from C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates on LaDOTD Port Construction and Development Priority Program and federal Maritime Administration opportunities
- Alternative Oyster Culture Park presentation by Kevin Savoie
- New Business: Receive information on status of Tommy's Seafood and take necessary action
- Executive session for personnel matters
The board approved the March 8, 2022, minutes, the Treasurer’s Report, and the ratification of March 2022 bill payments. Discussions were held regarding an Alternative Oyster Culture Park contract and state and federal funding opportunities.
- Approved March 8, 2022, minutes
- Approved Treasurer’s Report
- Approved ratification of March 2022 bill payments
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will meet to consider a cost share for replacing a range light at Sabine Pass. The body will also discuss program management services and adjustments to the Interim Port Director's salary.
- Cost share to replace range light at Sabine Pass
- Request for Qualifications for Program Management Services
- Interim Port Director salary adjustments
- Support letter for additional apprentice pilots
The Board approved the January 2022 minutes, the Treasurer's Report, and February 2022 bill payments. The Commission increased the interim port director's salary and approved a support letter for apprentice pilots. Decisions regarding the Sabine Pass range light and program management services were deferred.
- Approved January 25, 2022 minutes
- Approved Treasurer’s Report
- Approved ratification of February 2022 bill payments
- Increased Tunie Dunaway’s salary to the previous port director's level retroactive to January 25, 2022
- Approved support letter from Lake Charles Pilots regarding apprentice pilots
- Agreed to send thank you letters to Ricky Poole, Wendell Wilkerson, and Clair Marceaux
- Agreed to advertise Port Director position on March 24, March 31, April 7, and April 14
- Tabled decisions on Sabine Pass range light cost share and Program Management Services RFQ
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Commission will hold an election of officers and review the 2022 budget. The body is also considering professional service contracts and the appointment of a representative to the Calcasieu Ship Channel Funding Advisory Board.
- Election of officers
- Professional Service Contract with Healthy Image
- Professional Service Contract with Computer One, Inc.
- Amendment to the 2022 Budget
- Cost share to replace range light at Sabine Pass
The board elected its leadership for the term and appointed Tunie Dunaway as interim Port Director. The commission also approved several professional service contracts and authorized the president to sign financial and banking documents.
- 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 professional contracts with Healthy Image and Computer One
- Appointed Alfred Devall to the Calcasieu Ship Channel Funding Advisory Board
- Appointed Timothy Dupont and Jennifer Picou to sign invoices and timesheets
- Appointed Tunie Dunaway as interim Port Director