Morgan City Daily Review
April 10, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
MARCH 4, 2026
A regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr., Jackie Cheramie, William Mc- Carty, Clarence Robinson, Jr., Angelena Brocato and Barry Dufrene
ABSENT: Thane Aucoin
Also present: William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
On motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. McCarty and unanimously carried, the Board approved and signed the Minutes of February 4, 2026.
Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for Guest/public comments, to which there were none. Raymond Pisani with Respiratory Therapy at Ochsner St. Mary (OSM), Dr. Larry Nelson, Anaesthesiologist with OSM, Lea Hebert, member of OSM Governing Board, Sara Rodrigue Terrebonne Physician Relations Coordinator and Bill Decker, Reporter with the Daily Review attended without comment.
Dr. Cefalu called for the Financial Report. Mrs. Cheramie presented the Financial Report for the period ending January 31, 2026. On mo- tion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. Dufrene and unanimously carried, the Board approved the financials as presented. Attorney Bourgeois in- formed the Board of the Tax revenue check received in the amount of $24,729.67 for the month of February and that our total receipts from the tax millage for 2025 so far is $3,187,862.73.
Attorney Bourgeois advised that Lana M. Fontenot, Executive Director, Foundation for South LA Community College was unable to be present this date to discuss the “en- dowment fund/scholarships.” So this matter will be placed on next month’s Agenda.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on scholarship award approvals, to which Attorney Bourgeois stated that there were none.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on the accounts with Raymond James, First National Bank and LAMP. Attorney Bourgeois advised that we are proceeding with these matters and as standard procedure we need a Resolution to authorize any two (2) Officers to sign off on any necessary documents. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Dufrene, second by Mr. Robinson and with yeas by Dr. Cefalu, Mrs. Cheramie, Mrs. Brocato, Mr. McCarty, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Dufrene and with Mr. Aucoin being absent, the Resolution was adopted as follows:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “DISTRICT”) is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana (the “State”); and
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners (the “Governing Authority”) is the governing authority of the DISTRICT; and
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT has approved the opening account(s) with the First National Bank (FNB) of Jeanerette in Morgan City; and
WHEREAS, District’s Board of Commissioners has determined that it must designate authorized person for signing off on documentation associated with the account(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that any two of the individuals named below, in their capacities as authorized officers of the DISTRICT, are hereby authorized and empowered to de- posit, transfer and withdraw funds from any such FNB account(s), owned by the District; to issue letters of instruction related to any such account or investments thereunder; and to take any and all other actions which they, in their discretion, deem necessary or appropriate in connection with the establishment of one or more FNB accounts:
1) Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.
2) Vice-Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Angelena S. Brocato
3) Secretary- Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners, Jackie G. Cheramie
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Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on authorization to reimburse OSM per the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) for emergency pressurization work. Attorney Bourgeois discussed/reviewed with the Board the Resolution that was previously passed to authorized payment once the necessary invoices were re- ceived. The documents contained in the meeting packet were reviewed/discussed regarding the amount to be paid and whether payments should be made via check or wire transfer.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on in- frastructure projects. Attorney Bourgeois gave an update on the status of each project. A) In regards to the DOAS Unit Normal Power, on motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the payment to Rodrigue’s Electrical Service for DOAS Feeder In- stallation (Invoice #1769-1). He stated that the project is moving forward. B) Emergency Generator Replacement the contract documents have been signed and the project is moving forward with a few minor issues. C) Phase 2 - I) Domestic & Heating Water - bids were received/re- viewed/discussed, on motion of Mr. McCarty, second by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, the Bid was awarded to AHG Services, LLC. ii) Air Handler Re- placements balance testing services were done and waiting on bid process to begin iii) Chiller and Cooling Tower Replacement - YKH will be starting the design on said project soon D) First floor renovations: i) Phase 1 -Kitchen ii) Phase 2 Cafeteria, Emergency Department En- trance - a brief power point presentation and hand outs were provided to the Board by Barry Lann (Architect) and Emily Stewart, (Interior De- signer) with Grace Design Studios, Inc regarding these matters. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Robinson, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board ap- proved and authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the Proposal for Architectural Services by Grace Design Studios, LLC. for the OSM First Floor Renovations. F) replacement of Staff Elevators - a status report was given. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. McCarty and un- animously carried, the Board approv-ed and authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the Proposal for Architectural Services by Grace Design Studios, LLC for the OSM Elevator Replacement. G) 1st and 2nd Floor Roofing - a status report was given. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Robinson, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board approved and authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the Proposal for Architectural Services by Grace Design Studios, LLC for OSM Roof Replacement and to obtain alternate bids concerning warranties for 30, 40 and 50 year roofing material.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on provider recruitment and authorization to sign the additional physician recruitment contract for an Urologist and discussion and any action on Intergovernmental Agreement with HSD #1 of Terrebonne Parish for urological services collaboration. Attorney Bourgeois thanked and welcomed Sara Rodrigue from HSD #1 of Terrebonne Parish. He said they have had very good meetings with Terrebonne General re- garding Urology recruitment and they are ready, willing and agreeable to assist HSD #2 with urology recruitment for a Morgan City Clinic. The Doctor would be employed by Terrebonne General and be a part of the Urology Group, share call with providers here and be on staff with OSM. He advised that Terrebonne General is currently looking for an Urologist. After further discussions, on motion of Mr. Robinson, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the Additional Physician Recruitment for Urologist on behalf of HSD #2. Attorney Bourgeois also stated that a new Intergovernmental Agreement with HSD #1 will be drafted to include urological services collaboration.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Intergovernmental Agreement with HSD #1 of St. Mary Parish for Orthopedic Services collaboration. Attorney Bourgeois gave a brief update and stated that they have met with OSM on Orthopedics and are in discussions that HSD #1. He stated that HSD #1 is open to having an Intergovernmental Agreement with HSD #2, to share jointly in splitting the recruitment costs of the Orthopedist and to have the Orthopedist shared between the two facilities.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on pediatric behavioral health services. Attorney Bourgeois stated that the previous meeting had been cancelled and has not been rescheduled as of this date.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on HSD #2’s web page design. Attorney Bourgeois stated the design is progressing and the need for input from OSM. Dr. Cefalu made further comments regarding CV on each provider, working out the mechanics of the photography, ob- taining photographs of the Board Members and working with the design/marketing teams.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Co- operative Endeavor Agreements with Ochsner. Attorney Bourgeois stated that he had nothing to report. However he did state that HSD #2 had re- ceived Statement #2 from OSM re- garding the ENT Project, the Rooftop DX DOAS Units Project and the Apprentice Program (2025) and the invoices are being reviewed and will placed in line for payment.
At this time Dr. Cefalu gave his Chairman’s Re- port. He stated things were going well and he was receiving more and more compliments from the community regarding the care received and the ongoing building improvements.
Dr. Cefalu stated there were no matters to be taken up in Executive Session this date.
With no other business to come before the Board, on motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.,
Chairman
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Jackie Cheramie,
Secretary/Treasurer
Adv. April 10, 2026