October Minutes 2025
October 23, 2025
Board and Staff Member Attendance:
Present:
William Bisland – Chair
Margie Scoby – Vice Chair
Celeste Landry – Secretary/Treasurer
Judy Smart
Angela Portier
Bionca Carr
Cheri Blanchard
Staff:
Sondra Corbitt
Avril Duplantis
Board Absent:
Joshua Ellender
Renee Murphy
Meeting call to order: W. Bisland called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.
Roll Call: Quorum was present.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: M. Scoby led the board in the Invocation, and J. Smart led the board in the Pledge.
Public to be Heard: There was no public to be heard
Approval of September 2025 minutes: C. Blanchard moved to approve the September 2025 minutes. Seconded by: C. Landry. Motion passed.
Approval of August 2025 Financials: The financial statements, including the budget to actual comparison for the general fund, for the month August 2025 Financials were presented by S. Corbitt. J. Smart moved to approve the August 2025 Financials. Second by: M. Scoby. Motion passed.
2026 Propose Budget Message: S. Corbitt provided an overview of the propose 2026 budget message to be approved at November’s meeting. Discussion: Marketing area
2026 Proposed Budget: S. Corbitt provided an overview of the proposed 2026 budget to be approved at November’s meeting.
ACH Dual Payment Approval: S. Corbitt provided an overview of the ACH Dual Payment process and procedures. J. Smart moved to approve the ACH Dual Payment approval. Seconded by: A. Portier. Motion passed.
Board of Directors Designated Positions Discussion – Historical/Culture Society and Regional Military Museum: J. Smart opened discussion regarding the ongoing difficulty in attracting applicants from specific entities to serve on the board. C. Landry motioned to amend the bylaws to remove the requirement for a representative from the Historical/Cultural Society and the Regional Military Museum to serve as board members of the Houma Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. The amendment would still allow individuals from these organizations to apply for board positions voluntarily. Seconded by: M. Scoby. Motion passed
President/CEO’s Report: State Hotel/Motel updates, General staff updates, Sondra’s schedule, and Board Meeting Reminder.
Board Announcements: J. Smart Southdown Market, C. Landry Murder Mystery and Victorian Christmas.
Adjournment: J. Smart moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by: C. Landry. Meeting was adjourned at 9:35am
