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Cameron Parish votes to advertise abandonment of two beach roads, tables third
Summary
Parish officials voted to advertise the proposed abandonment of two roads (referred to as 'alpha' and 'bravo') after discussion about legal descriptions and beach access; the board tabled a third roadway labeled 'C' for further study and a survey was recommended.
Parish officials voted to advertise the intent to abandon two parish roads identified in the packet as 'alpha' and 'bravo' and to table consideration of a third road labelled 'C.' The motion to abandon alpha and bravo, and to table C, was made by 'mister Mark' and seconded by 'mister Sam' and carried by voice vote.
The board’s discussion focused on the need for precise legal descriptions before final action. A staff member recommended a survey to clarify where public road right-of-way would end because, as the staff explained, ownership of abandoned public roadway reverts to adjoining landowners. Board members repeatedly raised concerns about beach access for campers and residents and whether abandonment would strand any property owners.
Speakers said 'the road right here … it's the 2 land owners on each side' and noted the road is 'literally 30 foot at the most' and becomes impassable at high tide. That exchange underpinned the decision to table the 'C' road and to proceed with advertising alpha and bravo while gathering clearer legal descriptions.
The board’s action is an authorization to advertise the abandonment for public notice; it did not itself change title or ownership. Staff will publish the notice and follow up with the recommended survey to produce the legal description required before any final abandonment transfer occurs.
