Jefferson Davis Parish Tourist Commission authorizes CEO to apply for $10,000 Louisiana attractions grant

The Jefferson Davis Parish Tourist Commission voted unanimously Oct. 29 to authorize Creed Romano, CEO, to apply for a $10,000 Louisiana Attractions Support Grant (LASG) and to negotiate and enter any contractual obligations on the commission’s behalf.

The vote came after the commission amended the meeting agenda to include the resolution. Ronnie Petree (At Large) moved to amend the agenda; Kori Myers (At Large) seconded the amendment, which passed unanimously. Following that procedural change, Sheila Chapman, chairman, moved to approve and adopt the resolution; Kayla Doga (listed as "Hotel" on the attendance roster) seconded the motion, which also passed unanimously.

The resolution delegates authority to Creed Romano, CEO, to submit grant applications, negotiate terms and execute contracts necessary to secure and administer the LASG award. The minutes record the grant amount as $10,000 and identify the program as the Louisiana Attractions Support Grant (LASG). Public comment and old-business items were recorded as "none" in the minutes.

Attendance recorded in the minutes lists Sheila Chapman (Chairman, representing Lake Arthur), Ronnie Petree (At Large), Kori Myers (At Large), Welsh, Jennings, Austin Bertrand (listed with "Elton" on the roster), Kayla Doga (Hotel), Landon Daigle (Coushatta), Greg Marcantel (CPA), Creed Romano (CEO), Randy Whetstine, Macey Guidry, Linda LeBlanc, and Mayor Henry Guinn as present. The minutes do not specify a numeric roll-call vote; both motions are described as having "passed unanimously." The minutes do not record further action steps or a scheduled follow-up.

The commission’s adoption of the resolution allows its designated authority to pursue LASG funding on behalf of the Jefferson Davis Parish Tourist Commission; the minutes do not specify project uses for the grant funds or any additional conditions attached to the award.