Houma Courier
June 22, 2026
Terrebonne ARC
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Mike Allemand, President, called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m., in TARCs Administration Building, Conference Room #3. Upon roll call, the Board of Directors recorded as present wereMike Allemand, President, Tracy Schwab, Donell Donaldson, Ronald Chaisson, Logan Aldridge, James Goodwin, Lindsay Ocker, and Richard Watkins. A quorum was present. Those absent were April Giles and Larry Pete. Staff present were: Mary L. Bisland, Patricia Chauvin, Deanna Zeringue, Erica Pellegrin, Kristy Duplechain, Herb Ledet, Rodger Shelton, Tiffany Brunet, and Danielle Domangue. Mary L. Bisland led the group in prayer followed by the pledge by Lindsay Ocker. Installation of Officers- Mary L. Bisland installed, Mike Allemand-President, Tracy Schwab- Vice President, Donell Donaldson-Secretary and Ronald Chaisson-Treasurer. Approval of the Agenda-Ronald Chaisson moved, seconded by Tracy Schwab, to accept the agenda. Motion carried. Public to be heard- There was no public to be heard. Donell Donaldson presented the Secretarys report of May 12, 2026. Tracy Schwab moved, seconded by Ronald Chaisson, to accept the Secretarys report of May 12, 2026. Motion carried. Surplus: Mike Allemand presented two sofas for surplus, and two sofas for disposal. Tracy Schwab moved, seconded by James Goodwin, to dispose of two sofas and surplus two sofas, with no reserve. Motion carried. Mike Allemand presented a list of assets for disposal. Richard Watkins moved, seconded by Lindsay Ocker, to dispose of items on the asset list. Motion carried. The amended By-Laws were presented for review and approval. Richard Watkins moved, seconded by Ronald Chaisson, to accept the ByLaws, as presented. Motion carried. A Special Board meeting was requested at the Finance Committee meeting to discuss and address outstanding questions about Insurance coverage Logan Aldridge moved, seconded by Tracy Schwab, to conduct a special Board of Directors meeting on June 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., to discuss insurance. Motion carried. Mike Allemand presented the Food (#26-176-01) and Supply (#26-176-02) bids for July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Logan Aldridge moved, seconded by Tracy Schwab, to accept the Food Bid of $321,552.45 and Supply Bid of $74,411.38, for July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Motion carried. Danielle Domangue presented the FY 2026-2027 Risk Management Plan. Richard Watkins moved, seconded by Ronald Chaisson, to accept the Risk Management Plan, as presented. Motion carried. Danielle Domangue presented the FY 2026-2027 Accessibility Plan. Richard Watkins moved, seconded by Lindsay Ocker, to accept the 2026-2027 Accessibility Plan, as presented. Motion carried. Erica Pellegrin presented Tarcs 2025 Annual Report. Richard Watkins moved, seconded by Ronald Chaisson, to accept the 2025 Annual Report, as presented. Motion carried. Erica Pellegrin presented 2026 Tarc Millage Renewal slogan suggestions. We are asking for input from the Board of Directors and TARC Staff to utilize for the upcoming millage renewal. Rodger Shelton presented the Title VI Non-Discrimination Program Policy for approval. Richard Watkins moved, seconded by Tracy Schwab, to accept the Title VI Non-Discrimination Program Policy. Motion carried. Mike Allemand presented an amendment to the Rev business service agreement for the cottages. Richard Watkins moved, seconded by Ronald Chaisson, to accept amendment to the Rev business service agreement, for $17,486.00, to include the addition of the cottages. Motion carried. Mary L. Bisland reported on the appraisal of the property located at 1558 Barrow Street. She noted that both a building inspection and a roof inspection would need to be completed before proceeding. Based on the information available at this time, she recommends holding off on the purchase at this time. Presidents Report-The Board of Directors attendance was reviewed. Mike Allemand presented the 2025-2026 Board Meeting surveys. Ronald Chaisson moved, seconded by Tracy Schwab, to accept the 2025-2026 Board Meeting surveys. Motion carried. Mike Allemand presented the 20252026 Board Member Self-Assessments. Tracy Schwab moved, seconded by Ronald Chaisson, to accept the 2025-2026 Board Member Self-Assessments. Motion carried. Mike Allemand presented the 2026-2027 Committee members. Tracy Schwab moved, seconded by Ronald Chaisson, to approve the current slate of Committee members. Motion carried. Executive Director/Director Reports- Mary L. Bisland reported that the Daralyn Home has been placed on the market for sale. The Department Director reports were presented for review. Committee Reports: Deanna Zeringue presented the Finance Committee Report of June 9, 2026. Ronald Chaisson moved, seconded by Tracy Schwab, to accept the Finance Committee Report of June 9, 2026. Motion carried. Lindsay Ocker presented the TARC Advocate Report of June 9, 2026. Tracy Schwab moved, seconded by Ronald Chaisson, to accept the TARC Advocate Report of June 9, 2026. Motion carried,. Richard Watkins moved, seconded by Lindsay Ocker, to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Donell Donaldson, Secretary, Patricia Chauvin, Custodian of TARC records Approved: Mike Allemand, President, Meeting tapes will be kept on file for six (6) years.
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