Cameron Parish Port Commission public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Board will consider amending the 2024 budget and approving the 2025 budget. They will also vote on ratifying an electric bill payment, authorizing a 2025 commitment to the SWLA Alliance/Chamber, and approving 2025 meeting dates. An executive session is scheduled to discuss letters of intent to lease property at 192 Marshall St.
- Amend 2024 Budget (TAKE ACTION)
- Approve 2025 Budget (TAKE ACTION)
- Ratify payment of electric bill (TAKE ACTION)
- Authorize 2025 commitment to the SWLA Alliance/Chamber (TAKE ACTION)
- Executive session to discuss letters of intent to lease property at 192 Marshall St.
The board approved the amended 2024 budget and the 2025 budget. Members authorized the president to execute letters of intent to lease property at 192 Marshall St and approved structural work on the same site. The 2025 meeting dates and a commitment to the SWLA Alliance/Chamber were also approved.
- Approved October 29, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer's report
- Approved payment of November 2024 bills
- Approved amended 2024 budget
- Approved 2025 budget
- Approved 2025 commitment to the SWLA Alliance/Chamber
- Approved 2025 meeting dates
- Authorized president to execute letters of intent to lease 192 Marshall St pending legal approval
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District will consider several authorizations for site preparations, funding applications, and property acquisitions. The body will also review budget items related to bond issues and capital outlay.
- Resolution to finalize purchases and payment with HALCO Properties
- Capital outlay funding applications for AOC shoreline protection and dock rehabilitation at 192 Marshall St.
- CUP applications for Lucy’s Landing and Omega Protein site preparation
- Agreement with Venture Global regarding advocacy for local shrimpers
- Bid package design for renovation of property at 114 Smith Circle
The board approved several authorizations for the president and executive director to sign agreements and apply for permits. Key actions included approving site preparation permits and seeking capital outlay funding for shoreline protection and dock rehabilitation.
- Approved cooperative endeavor agreement with SWLA Economic Development Alliance Foundation for LACRED Grant
- Authorized executive director to apply for CUP for Lucy’s Landing and Omega Protein site preparation
- Approved AOC Coastal Use Permit Amendment Fenstermaker Proposal
- Authorized executive director to amend CUP for AOC Park to include 8 inch pilings
- Authorized president to sign CEA with Venture Global for Advocacy for Local Shrimpers
- Authorized president to execute closing documents and payment for HALCO Properties
- Authorized executive director to apply for capital outlay funding for AOC shoreline protection
- Authorized executive director to apply for capital outlay funding for dock rehabilitation at 192 Marshall St
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will hold a regular meeting to take action on several new business items, including ratifying a Fur Festival sponsorship, approving Positive Pay for the checking account, and considering replacement or repair of the director's vehicle. The board will also vote on authorizing an appraisal for property at 378 Marshall St. and applying for a LACRED grant to clean and elevate property at 749 Marshall St. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes, and a treasurer's report.
- Ratify payment of Fur Festival Sponsorship (take action)
- Ratify signature approving Positive Pay for regular checking account (take action)
- Consider replacement or repair of director's vehicle (take action)
- Give director authority to get appraisal on property at 378 Marshall St. (take action)
- Give director authority to apply for LACRED grant to clean and elevate property at 749 Marshall St. (take action)
The board approved the replacement of the executive director's vehicle and authorized appraisals for two properties. The commission also ratified payments for a festival sponsorship and banking security measures.
- Approved replacement of the executive director’s vehicle
- Authorized executive director to get appraisals for 318 Marshall St. and 114 Smith Circle
- Authorized executive director to apply for LACRED grant for 749 Marshall St.
- Ratified payment of the Fur Festival Sponsorship
- Ratified signature approving Positive Pay on regular checking account
- Approved August 27, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer’s report
- Approved payment of September 2024 bills
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will meet to consider giving the executive director authority to sign a letter of support for David Sorrells, discuss building maintenance with K&M Project Services, and discuss property at 378 Marshall St. The meeting also includes approval of July 23 minutes, treasurer's report, budget review, and staff report.
- Consider giving executive director authority to sign letter of support for David Sorrells
- Discuss building maintenance with K&M Project Services
- Discuss property located at 378 Marshall St.
- Approve minutes of July 23, 2024 regular meeting
- Treasurer's report and pay bills
The board approved the July 2024 minutes, the treasurer's report, and August 2024 bill payments. The board authorized the director to sign a letter of support for David Sorrells. An executive session was held to discuss industrial payments and the property at 378 Marshall Street.
- Approved July 23, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer’s report
- Approved payment of August 2024 bills
- Authorized director to sign letter of support for David Sorrells
- Approved entering executive session to discuss 378 Marshall Street and industrial payments
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Commission will review financial reports and consider a written offer to purchase a right of way for the property at 192 Marshall St. Additionally, the body may ratify the Port Director's signature on a JDEC Temporary Workspace Agreement.
- Ratification of JDEC Temporary Workspace Agreement
- Written offer to purchase right of way for 192 Marshall St.
The board approved a $14,800 quote for tree trimming and removal at the port office. It also approved the 2023 financial statement and a right-of-way purchase offer from JDEC for property at 192 Marshall St.
- Approved $14,800.00 for tree trimming and removal at the port office
- Approved June 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer’s report
- Approved payment of June 2024 bills
- Approved 2023 financial statement
- Ratified port director’s signature on JDEC Temporary Workspace Agreement
- Approved JDEC written offer to purchase right-of-way for property at 192 Marshall St.
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 25, 2024, at 5 PM. The agenda includes approval of May 28 minutes, treasurer's report, budget review, and correspondence. New business items requiring action are: ratifying the Executive Director's signature on a Gallagher General Liability Insurance Policy, sponsoring a fishing festival, placing a U.S. Coast Guard Bulletin ad, and authorizing the director to sign a written offer to purchase right-of-way for parcel 8300030500.
- Ratify Executive Director's signature on Gallagher General Liability Insurance Policy
- Sponsorship for fishing festival (take action)
- U.S. Coast Guard Bulletin Ad (take action)
- Authorize director to sign JDEC written offer to purchase right-of-way for parcel 8300030500
The board approved a $1,500 sponsorship for a fishing festival and a $1,195 Coast Guard bulletin ad. The board also authorized the director to sign a JDEC offer to purchase a right-of-way for parcel 8300030500.
- Approved May 28, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer’s report
- Approved payment of June 2024 bills
- Ratified executive director's signature on Gallagher General Liability Insurance Policy
- Approved $1,500 sponsorship for fishing festival
- Approved 1/6-page Coast Guard bulletin ad for $1,195.00
- Authorized director to sign JDEC offer to purchase right-of-way for parcel 8300030500
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will discuss a servitude offer for property at 192 Marshall St. and consider authorizing several agreements: a cooperative endeavor with SWLA Economic Development Alliance for a port improvement project, a Louisiana Competes Grant CEA, a second amendment on a purchase sale agreement for 192 Marshall St., and an Army Corps permit to dredge portions of the Calcasieu River Loop Pass. They will also approve minutes, treasurer's report, and budget review.
- Discuss JDEC servitude offer for property at 192 Marshall St.
- Authorize cooperative endeavor agreement with SWLA Economic Development Alliance for port improvement project
- Authorize CEA with SWLA Economic Development Alliance for Louisiana Competes Grant
- Authorize second amendment on Purchase Sale Agreement for 192 Marshall St.
- Authorize Army Corps of Engineers permit to dredge Calcasieu River Loop Pass
The board authorized the purchase of property at 192 Marshall St. for $3.2 million and approved borrowing up to $3.65 million in revenue bonds to fund the acquisition. The board also granted the president authority to sign dredging permits and grant agreements.
- Approved purchase of 192 Marshall St. for $3,200,000
- Authorized borrowing up to $3,650,000 in Revenue Bonds for 192 Marshall St.
- Approved $12,000 raise for Executive Port Director effective July 1, 2024
- Authorized president to sign Army Corps of Engineers permit to dredge Calcasieu River Loop Pass
- Authorized president to sign CEA with SWLA Economic Development Alliance for Louisiana Competes Grant
- Authorized president to sign CEA between SWLA Economic Development Alliance Foundation and CPPHTD
- Approved April 30, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved May 2024 bill payments
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will meet on April 30, 2024, to consider adopting an amended 2024 budget and authorizing the president to sign an AOC Grant Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The board will also consider giving the director authority to sign a proposal with Honeywave Creative for a one-day website design. Routine items include approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and public comment.
- Adopt amended 2024 budget (action item)
- Authorize president to sign AOC Grant Agreement with LDWF (action item)
- Consider giving director authority to sign proposal with Honeywave Creative for one-day website design
- Approval of March 26, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report and pay bills
The board terminated the lease with Henry, Henry, Martin, LLC and The James Henry Company and the CEA with the Cameron Parish Police Jury for the fisheries facility. The board also authorized several contracts for environmental assessments and website design.
- Terminated lease with Henry, Henry, Martin, LLC and The James Henry Company for fisheries facility
- Terminated CEA with Cameron Parish Police Jury for fisheries facility
- Authorized president to sign Phase II Site Assessment-Follow-up with Southland Environmental for $25,500.00
- Authorized president to sign AOC Grant Agreement with LDWF
- Authorized Port Director to sign proposal with Honeywave Creative for website design for $3,700.00
- Tabled amending the 2024 budget
- Approved payment of April 2024 bills
- Approved March 26, 2024 regular meeting minutes
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Commission will consider several items regarding the property at 192 Marshall St. This includes ratifying an environmental assessment, approving a survey, and authorizing a loan from the Louisiana Local Govt. Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority.
- Ratify Phase II Environmental Site Assessment for 192 Marshall St.
- Approve survey of 192 Marshall St.
- Authorize borrowing from the Louisiana Local Govt. Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority for 192 Marshall St.
The board elected its officers and approved the March 2024 bills. The commission also ratified an environmental assessment and approved a survey and price amendment for the property at 192 Marshall St.
- Re-elected Howard Romero as President
- Elected Thomas Cox as Vice-President
- Re-elected Sheila Miller as Secretary
- Re-elected Dwight Savoie as Treasurer
- Approved February 27, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer’s report
- Approved payment of March 2024 bills
- Approved amending purchase agreement for 192 Marshall St. to $3,200,000
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will meet to discuss several administrative items, including the reappointment of a member at large. The board will also consider authorizing the president to sign a Right-of-Way agreement with JDEC and 2023 engagement letters with Gragson, Casidy and Guillory, LLP.
- Reappointment of Member At Large
- Authorization of JDEC Right-of-Way agreement
- Authorization of 2023 engagement letters with Gragson, Casidy and Guillory, LLP
The board approved the reappointment of member at large Tremayne Picou and authorized the president to sign a JDEC Right-of-Way agreement and 2024 engagement letters with Gragson, Casidy and Guillory, LLP. The board also approved the January 30, 2024 minutes, the treasurer's report, and February 2024 bill payments.
- Approved reappointment of Tremayne Picou (carried)
- Approved January 30, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
- Approved treasurer's report (carried)
- Approved payment of February 2024 bills (carried)
- Authorized president to sign JDEC Right-of-Way agreement pending counsel's approval (carried)
- Authorized president to sign 2024 engagement letters with Gragson, Casidy, and Guillory LLP (carried)
Cameron Parish Port Commission
The Cameron Parish Port Commission will review the treasurer's report and budget performance. The meeting includes decisions on new contracts, a real estate purchase agreement, and a budget amendment.
- Signing 2024 contracts with Computer One Inc. and Virginia Lejeune
- Amending the 2023 Budget
- Signing a real estate purchase agreement and related documents
- Authorizing Kim Montie to obtain a real estate appraisal
- Issuing a letter of support for SWLA and Central Acadiana Resilient Future Project
The board authorized the purchase of 16 acres of land from Omega Protein and approved related surveying and assessment contracts. The commission also approved joining the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to finance property acquisitions and improvements via revenue bonds.
- Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement with Omega Protein for 16 acres at 192 Marshall St.
- Approved Property Access Agreement with Omega Protein for 16 acres at 192 Marshall St.
- Approved $3,850 proposal for Southland Environmental Phase 1 Assessment at 192 Marshall St.
- Approved Morrison Surveying Inc. proposal for 192 Marshall St. not to exceed $10,000
- Authorized real estate appraisal for 192 Marshall St. not to exceed $5,000
- Approved joining the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority and appointed Kim Montie to its board
- Authorized financing for property acquisition and port improvements through Revenue Bonds
- Approved 2024 contracts with Computer One, Inc. and Virginia Lejeune