Finance Meeting Minutes
Finance Chairman
Commissioner Luke provided the
opening prayer and Commissioner Leward Henry led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the American Flag.
Upon roll call by
Under Public, there was no one wishing to address the board.
Motion of Commissioner Luke,
seconded by Commissioner Talbot, motion carried, to accept the Financial Report
FME 30 April 2008.
Motion of Commissioner Talbot, seconded by Commissioner Leward Henry, motion carried, to approve the warrants for payment as presented.
The staff of the TLCD presented the budget for FYE 30 June 2009 for the board’s comment and consideration.
Under Commissioner’s Request of
Discussion, Mr. Moore discussed the recent announcement of Executive Director
Jerome Zeringue to continue his work for the Governor’s Office of Coastal
Activities. He commended Mr. Zeringue on
the countless hours of service as well as all of his accomplishments over his
tenure. Mr. Moore requested that the agenda for the Regular Meeting scheduled
for
Mr. Talbot further expressed his appreciation and gratitude of the service of Mr. Zeringue. Ms. Dillard offered similar sentiments. Mr. Luke commented on the service of Mr. Zeringue and his accomplishments on the Morganza Project. Mr. Leward Henry complimented Mr. Zeringue on doing very good job serving as Executive Director. Board President Alford stated that the TLCD appreciates all of the consistent work and dedication to move this project forward. Mr. Daisy stated that Mr. Zeringue helped this board continue to move forward. Mr. Willis Henry commented on the level of respect Mr. Zeringue helped this board to achieve. He thanked Mr. Zeringue in helping to form this consolidated board.
Mr. Zeringue reiterated that he could not have been as successful without the field and administrative staff. He further thanked Mr. Stephen Smith and Program Manager Staff of the Morganza Project. Additionally, Mr. Zeringue committed to further help facilitate the goals of the citizens of Terrebonne Parish.
Under President’s Report, Mr.
Alford deferred to Mr. Talbot. Mr.
Talbot distributed some information he obtained from the recent meeting at the
ALBL in
Under Executive Director’s Report, Mr. Zeringue spoke of the recent lawsuit filed by Save Our Wetlands. Legal counsel is gathering information to properly defend the TLCD Board in this lawsuit. The TLCD has adhered and will continue to comply with all regulatory requirements. Board Attorney Jimmy Dagate has been preparing to respond to the allegations and proceed as expeditiously as possible. Administration will be reporting to the board with any new developments.
There being no further business
to come before the board, a motion was offered by Commissioner Luke, and
seconded by Commissioner Leward Henry, motion
carried, to adjourn the Finance Committee Meeting at 6:25 o’clock
P.M.
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