June Minutes 2025
June 25, 2025
Board and Staff Member Attendance:
Present:
William Bisland – Chair
Margie Scoby – Vice Chair
Judy Smart
Joshua Ellender
Renee Murphy
Angela Portier
Bionca Carr
Staff:
Sondra Corbitt
Avril Duplantis
Board Absent:
Celeste Landry
Cheri Blanchard
Meeting call to order: W. Bisland called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Roll Call: Quorum was present.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: J Smart led the board in the Invocation, and A. Duplantis led the board in the Pledge.
Public to be Heard: Craig Hammner, Covenant Christian Academy, John Reeves American Legion
2024 Audit Presentation and Approval – Pernell Pellegrin: Pernell Pellegrin presented the 2024 Audit Presentation for the Houma Area Convention & Visitor Bureau. Discussion followed on 2024 financials and audit review finished 2024 with an unmodified opinion and no audit findings. J. Smart moved to approve the 2024 audit. Seconded by J. Ellender. Motion passed.
Approval of April 2025 minutes: J. Ellender moved to approve the April 2025 minutes. Seconded by: J Smart. Motion passed.
Approval of March 2025 Financials: The financial statements, including the budget to actual comparison for the general fund, for the month March 2025 Financials were presented by S. Corbitt. Smart moved to approve the March 2025 Financials. Second by: R Murphy. Motion passed.
Sponsorship Application
- Covenant Christian High School Team Camp
- J. Ellender moved to approve Grant of $7,500.00. Seconded by M. Scoby.
State Hotel/Motel Collection Approval. S. Corbitt propose an increase on the cap for State Hotel/Motel Collection. J. Ellender moved to approve the increase on the cap for State Hotel/Motel Collections. Seconded by J. Smart. Motion passed.
Amended Budge Approval: S. Corbitt provided an overview of the proposed 2025 Amended Budget. J. Ellender moved to approve the Amended 2025 Budget. Seconded by: M. Scoby. Motion passed.
AI Policy Approval: S. Corbitt the AI policy for approval. J. Smart moved to approve the AI policy as presented. Seconded by B. Carr. Motion approved.
Houma Downtown Development Board Appointee – Katherine Gilbert Theriot: S. Corbitt presented board appointee Katherine Theriot for Houma Downtown Development Board to represent HACVB. J. Ellender moved to approve Katherine Gilbert Theriot as Board Appointee. Seconded by M. Scoby. Motion approved.
President/CEO’s Report: Mike Fesi proposed bill to build new state park, S. Corbitt has been invited to be included in meetings. Josh and Jace British bloggers visit Houma. S. Corbitt attended Geowoodstock and would like to host a smaller scale event here. Maintenance for wastewater treatment plant due to cypress knees going through pipes. Handicapped doors have been installed. Electrical work is still being done on lights at visitor center and admin building. Cameras are being replaced outside. Doors for meeting room are being built and replaced. Elevator still under repair. LTA has been working with Legislative on RV spots for Hotel/Motel Tax. Ramada Inn has new owner and has requested a visit. J. Ellender, J. Smart, and C. Blanchard will be terming out from Board. DI Accreditation has been accepted and awarded at upcoming event in Chicago. LTLA is in town for product development. Pride picnic, Manning Passing Academy, and United Houma Nation Pow Wow all happening during weekend. No tents allowed on Court Square for festivals.
Board Announcements: R. Murphy reminder of June 30 Military Museum hosting HACVB, J. Smart: Southdown is having a yard sale June 28. A. Portier fireworks will be July 5 in Cocodrie after the boat parade. W. Bisland congratulations on audit. M. Scoby new findings on a past Chief in the local area. S. Corbitt will be taking days off when feasible due to accumulated vacation and comp time.
Adjournment: J. Smart moved to end the meeting at 9:53 a.m. Seconded by: Ellender. Motion passed.
