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Minutes of the 768th Meeting

Held at Managan Center – Westlake, LA

TIME: 11:00AM


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DATE: February 8th 2017

LOCATION: Managan Center - 1221 Sampson Street - Westlake, LA 70669

ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –

INVOCATION BY: Tim Moses, w/SASOL –

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Cody Reason GSP, OHST, Safety Advisor, w/Lotte Chemical
  • Byron J. Ardoin, CSP, Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security Manager, w/Lotte Chemical
  • Melinda S. Pfenning, Business Development Manager, w/EATON
  • Chas Capitano, HSE Director w/CB&I

HOST ENTITY: Axiall/North

Power Point Presentation: N/A

  • Luncheon as Tradition

Daniel H. Cost, CDR

  • Power Point Presentation, Recent Fire in the Houston Ship Channel
  • (2) Slide Power Point Presentation, Prevention-IMO Detention

Gene Pittman, Captain, CPSO

  • Pro-Active Stance on Active Shooter Training, “Together We Can” Campaign, (3) minute video
  • Addition information regarding presentation and/or CPSO coming out to your facility is as follows;
  • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • (337) 491-3715

MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –

Mutual Aid Calls for January 2017

  • Incident Report (29)
  • Apparatus Usages (206)

APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of January 31, 2017 – $67,361.17

 Budgets Committee -

  • Reviewed the 2017 budget and recommended to accept the budget as proposed to Steering Committee on February 2nd

   2017

  • 12,850.00 – Operations, Inspections, and Training
  • 13,700.00 – Projective Revenue of 2017
    • Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion to except the 2017 Budget as presented
  • Motion Carries

Budgets Committee Submittals -

  • Discussed - Committees who submit their budgets AFTER October each calendar, will NOT be accepted/considered for approval

BY LAWS: Richard McGuire, Chairman –

  • Reviewed and expected during Steering Committee, Thursday, February 2nd 2017, there are no changes to the By Laws at this time

COMMUNICATIONS: Robin Martin, Chairman – N/A

DRILL: Rob Daughdril, Chairman – N/A

EMS: Bill Wilkie, Chairman – N/A

HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

INSPECTION: Daniel Gaspard, Chairman – N/A

MARINE USCG: Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist – N/A

NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman – N/A

SAR: Rob Daughdril –

  • Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8th 2017, @ 6PM

TRAINING: Tammy Bellard, Sulphur F.D. & Ward 7 F.D. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (337) 527-2061Chairman –

Williams Fire & Hazard Control –

  • Extreme Challenges Demand Extreme Training
  • June 4-8, 2017
  • Brayton Fire Training Field College Station, Texas
  • Register Today: williamsfire.com

WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –

(Meteorologist in charge) - Andy Patrick and/or (Meteorologist) - Roger Erickson

Discussed – Tornados hit New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Eastern New Orleans suffered the heaviest damage as a tornado ran along the ground for about two miles while covering

   about a half-mile area, and said New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu

BUSINESS:

OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –

Rob Daughdril – Discussed - the new SWLA Mutual Aid Association Web Page

NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –

Jerry Merchant, Chief of Vinton Fire Department, Retirement

  • 50 Years of Services
  • Retirement Party will be held at Vinton City Hall on February 21st, 2017
  • Steering Committee met on Thursday, February 2nd 2017, and has recognized Mr. Merchant as an

   Honorable life Member

Rob Daughdril, OHSEP, Retirement

  • 40 + Years of Services
  • Steering Committee met on Thursday, February 2nd 2017, and has recognized Mr. Merchant as an

         Honorable life Member

All New Members must give brief presentation

  • Steering Committee met on Thursday, February 2nd 2017, and has recommended that ALL new members give a brief presentation to familiarize the board members about them and their facility

David Phillips w/US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 66 -

Discussed - Operation – “Float the Boat”

  • Local Coast Guard Auxiliary initiative to purchase two 150 HP marine outboard motors w/associated accessories, for use on flotilla-owned Operational Facility (OPFAC) LIFESAVER, CG 236610, LA-8299-EC, a 1988 vintage 23’ all weather capable patrol boat
  • Single donations up to $2,500.00
  • No more than $5,000.00 per year from a single source
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.
  • 9449 Watson Industrial Park
  • Louis, MO 63126
  • Attn: Ms. Mary Phillips
  • For additional information please contact: Mr. Randy Guidry, Flotilla Commander (337) 515-0703 or David Phillips, Flotilla Staff Officer – Operations (337) 515-9392

VOTING ISSUES:

Environmental Response Services Application for Associate Membership

  • Wayne Goke, President, ask for a motion
  • Todd Parker made a motion
  • Jerry Merchant 2nd the motion
  • Motion Carries
  • Environmental Response Services will give a brief presentation at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association

   Meeting, Wednesday, March 8th 2017


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STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

February 2, 2017

Minutes:

 

Immediate Past President

John Floyd

P

Louisiana State Police/Hazmat

Sean LaFleur

P

Honorable life Member -

Chief Lloyd Miller/OHSEP

X

President

Wayne Goke, SASOL

P

Public Safety Agency

AJ Powell

P

Honorable life Member –

Rob Daughdril, OHSEP

P

1st Vice President

Andy Patrick, NWS

P

Chennault F.D./Industrial Facility -

Chief Joshua Arnold

X

 

 

2nd Vice President

Chris Dailey

X

OHSEP

Dick Gremillion, Director

P

 

 

Treasurer

Bill Wilkie

P

E-911

Robin Martin/Richard McGuire

P

 

 

Secretary

Tonya Pousson

P

Lake Charles F.D./Hazmat

Keith Murray

X

 

 

Fire Agency/Inspector

Daniel Gaspard/IVFD

P

Training/Sulphur F.D./Ward 7 F.D.

Tammy Bellard

P

   

Law Enforcement

X

USCG

Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist

P

   

February 2, 2017

P=Present X=Absent

Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke –

Discussed – Environmental Response Services Application for Associate Membership: Wayne Goke –

  • Will bring as a “Voting” issue at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, @ 11AM

 Discussed – New Members Requirement: Robin Martin –

  • New members are required to give a brief presentation
  • Wayne Goke, President, ask for a motion
  • Robin Martin made a motion
  • AJ Powell 2nd the motion
  • Motion carries

Discussed – Recent Fire In The Houston Ship Channel: Larry J, Johnson, CIV –

  • LCDR Yezefski, USCG, CG Sector Houston-Galveston, provide a PowerPoint brief with video, regarding the Major

   Ship Fire last year at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, @ 11AM

  • Steering Committee approved PowerPoint

 Discussed – VERACRUZ (MX) - Inop Fire Detectors in Engine Room: Larry J, Johnson, CIV –

  • Present a two (2) slide presentation on Prevention-IMO Detention
  • Steering Committee approved slide presentation  

 Discussed – Pro-Active Stance on Active Shooter Training, “Together We Can” Campaign: Wayne Goke –

  • CPSO has created a video which highlights some of the concepts of the program
  • The intent of this video is to start a dialogue with the employees of local businesses and industry
  • CPSO would like to present the video and the next Mutual Aid meeting and open the floor for questions and discussion

     at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, @ 11AM

  • Steering Committee approved the 3 minute video

 Discussed – NWS WeatherReady Initiative: Andy Patrick –

  • Roger Erickson will provide more information at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association, Wednesday, February 8,

     2017 @ 11AM

  • Steering Committee recommended tabling to next Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 2nd 2017 @ 2PM

Discussed – Issue of Voting Rights For “Exempt” Members: Richard McGuire –

  • Steering Committee reviewed Bylaws, recommendation/approval w/addition of Appendix
  • If “NO” Action is to be taken, “NO” reason to vote
  • Wayne Goke, President, as for a motion
  • Bill Wilkie, Treasure, made a motion
  • Robin 2nd the motion
  • Motion carries

 Discussed – 2016-2017 SWLA Mutual Aid Budget: Bill Wilkie/Richard McGuire –

  • Budgets from each committee should be submitted no later than October each calendar year
  • Budget Committee will meet after Steering Committee to review all budgets submitted
  • Budgets submitted after October each calendar, will not be accepted/considered for approval

 Discussed – Upon Retirement, Rob Daughdril Becoming an Honorable Life Member: Wayne Goke –

  • Wayne Goke, President, as for a motion
  • AJ made a motion
  • Daniel Gaspard 2nd the motion
  • Motion carries

 Discussed – Weighmax 2822-75LB Postal Shipping Scale: Wayne Goke –

  • Wayne Goke, President, as for a motion to purchase the Weighmax 2822-75LB Postal Shipping Scale
  • AJ made a motion
  • Andy Patrick 2nd the motion
  • Motion carries

 Discussed – SWLA Mutual Aid Website: Rob Daughdril –

  • Gave a brief update on how the new website is coming

 Discussed – 2017/2018 Certificate of Membership: Wayne Goke –

  • Steering Committee recommended, once dues are paid-n-full, Certificates of Membership for 2017/2018, distributed

     “VIA-Email”, handed out at “Regular Board Meetings”, and/or can be “picked up from Tonya at OHSEP – 901

     Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200, Lake Charles, LA 70601”

  • Wayne Goke, President, as for a motion to table until the 5th of October 2017, Steering Committee Meeting
  • Bill Wilkie, Treasure, made a motion
  • Robin 2nd the motion
  • Motion carries

 Discussed – Mason Lindsay, w/S&S Sprinklers, Lunch and Learn Brief Presentation Wednesday, February 8, 2017, @ 11AM: Wayne Goke –

  • Presentation will be done after meeting, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, @ 11AM
  • Wayne Goke, President, as for a motion
  • Bill Wilkie, Treasure, made a motion
  • Robin 2nd the motion
  • Motion carries

 Adjourned: Wayne Goke – 3:07PM

NEXT MEETING HOST: Beauregard Fire District No. 2

DATE: Wednesday, March 8, 2017                                                                                                     

TIME: 11:00AM

LOCATION: Managan Center - 1221 Sampson Street - Westlake, LA 70669

ADJOURN:

  • Motion to adjourn – Todd Parker
  • 2nd the motion – Jerry Merchant
  • Meeting adjourned – 11:45AM

 LUNCH AND LEARN:

  • Mason Lindsay, w/S&S Sprinklers – Brief Presentation

THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD

Thursday, March 2, 2017 @ 2PM

901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200

Lake Charles, LA 70601