Thibodaux Daily Comet
June 9, 2026
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE PARISH OF LAFOURCHE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETINGOF SAID BOARD AT OCHSNER ST. ANNE GENERAL HOSPITAL, RACELAND, LOUISIANA,on April 14, 2026 @ 12:30 PM.
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 PM by Leonard St. Pierre, Chairperson.
PRESENT: Leonard St. Pierre, Dr. Charles Faucheux, Dr. Bobbie Galjour, Dan Duplantis, Sr., and Dr. Steve Morris
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Fernis LeBlanc, CEO; Sheri Eschete, COO; Craig Guillot, AVP Operations; Erika Anderson, CFO; and Melinda Baronne, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD:
Leonard St. Pierre asked if anyone from the public wished to address the board. No one from the public was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF March 10, 2026:
Minutes of March 10, 2026, meeting of the Board of Commissioners was presented for approval. Based on a motion by Dan Duplantis, Sr., and seconded by Dr. Steve Morris,
YEAS: Leonard St. Pierre, Dr. Charles Faucheux, Dr. Bobbie Galjour, Dan Duplantis, Sr., and Dr. Steve Morris
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
therefore, the Board approved the minutes as presented.
DISTRICT FISCAL REPORT March 31, 2026:
Leonard St. Pierre presented Marchs financials to the Board. Total Cash & Cash Equivalent funds as of March 31, 2026, are $1,547,338.80. Based on a motion by Dr. Steve Morris, and seconded by Dan Duplantis, Sr.,
YEAS: Leonard St. Pierre, Dr. Charles Faucheux, Dr. Bobbie Galjour, Dan Duplantis, Sr., and Dr. Steve Morris
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
therefore, the Board approved the March 31, 2026, Fiscal Report as submitted.
ADOPT MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED ON THE 2026 TAX TOLL ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION BY LAFOURCHE PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 2 RESOLUTION:
Leonard St. Pierre, Board Chairperson, proposed the following resolution to the board for approval:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Lafourche Parish Hospital Service District No. 2
MILLAGE
Maintenance
1.790 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: Leonard St. Pierre, Dr. Charles Faucheux, Dr. Bobbie Galjour, Dan Duplantis, Sr., and Dr. Steve Morris
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
therefore, the Board approved the millage rate of 1.790 mills as submitted.
CALL FOR SPECIAL ELECTION:
Leonard St. Pierre, Board Chairperson, proposed the following resolution to the board for approval:
Call for special election in Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "District"), that:
SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission and the Lafourche Parish Council, and under the authority conferred by the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, including Article VI, Section 32 thereof, the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the District on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, between the hours of six o'clock (6:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(TAX RENEWAL)
Shall Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a 2 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2037 (an estimated $347,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating the hospital facilities of the District
Based on a motion by Dan Duplantis, Sr., and seconded by Dr. Charles Faucheux,
YEAS: Leonard St. Pierre, Dr. Charles Faucheux, Dr. Bobbie Galjour, Dan Duplantis, Sr., and Dr. Steve Morris
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
therefore, the Board approved the resolution to call for a special election as presented.
LPHSD No. 2 Board will notify the Parish Council to put the resolution for a special election on the Parish Council April 24, 2026, meeting agenda.
REVIEW AND APPROVE OCHSNER ST. ANNES 2025 ANNUAL REPORT TO HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 2
Fernis LeBlanc presented the 2025 Ochsner St. Anne Annual Report to the board for review and approval.
Based on a motion by Dr. Charles Faucheux, and seconded by Dr. Steve Morris,
YEAS: Leonard St. Pierre, Dr. Charles Faucheux, Dr. Bobbie Galjour, Dan Duplantis, Sr., and Dr. Steve Morris
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
therefore, the Board accepted the 2025 Ochsner St. Anne Annual Report and gave an Excellent Rating.
ADVISE LPHSD#2 BOARD MEMBERS OF THE OPEN MEETINGS, PUBLIC RECORD, PUBLIC BID SEMINAR ON TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026, AT 6PM AT LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT COMPLEX IN MATHEWS, LA
Leonard St. Pierre reminded the board about the upcoming seminar.
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
Sheri Eschete presented the following to the Board:
Ochsner St. Anne opened an Intensive Outpatient Program Clinic
Maggie Pitre, Regional Medical Staff Manager and Danielle Duplantis, RN, ED Manager graduated from Rise Leader Academy
Lacey Percle, RN, Med Surg Manger attended the Health Management Academy
St. Anne Leaders and the Easter Bunny rounded throughout the hospital and clinics with candy
St. Anne Relay for Life Team raised $35,000 for Relay for Life Thibodaux
Community Outreach events included Hello Health - Health Education Series Weight Management, the Parkinson Support Group, Family and Friends CPR, Sudden Impact classes, Career Magnet School Career Day Event, and various Prenatal Classes
Community Outreach Health Screenings offered during March 2026 83 screened (2 undiagnosed blood sugars)
Community Outreach Educational Community Presentations during March 2026 - 710 attendees
Erika Anderson presented the following to the Board:
Commitment to Underserved of the Region (February 2026)
Based on a motion by Dr. Charles Faucheux, and seconded by Dan Duplantis, Sr.,
YEAS: Leonard St. Pierre, Dr. Charles Faucheux, Dr. Bobbie Galjour, Dan Duplantis, Sr., and Dr. Steve Morris
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
therefore, the Board approved the Administrative Report as submitted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION R.S. 46: 1073
Based on a motion by Dr. Steve Morris, and seconded by Dr. Charles Faucheux,
YEAS: Leonard St. Pierre, Dr. Charles Faucheux, Dr. Bobbie Galjour, Dan Duplantis, Sr., and Dr. Steve Morris.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
therefore, the Board entered into executive session at 1:05 PM.
Based on a motion by Dr. Charles Faucheux, and seconded by Dr. Steve Morris,
YEAS: Leonard St. Pierre, Dr. Charles Faucheux, Dr. Bobbie Galjour, Dan Duplantis, Sr., and Dr. Steve Morris
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
therefore, the Board entered into regular session at 1:20 PM.
ADJOURNMENT:
Based on a motion by Dr. Steve Morris, and seconded by Dr. Charles Faucheux,
YEAS: Leonard St. Pierre, Dr. Charles Faucheux, Dr. Bobbie Galjour, Dan Duplantis, Sr., and Dr. Steve Morris.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 1:20 PM.
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