SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the 776^th Meeting

Held at Managan Center – Westlake, LA

TIME: 11:00AM

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DATE: October 11, 2017

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

ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –

INVOCATION BY: Mason Lindsay –

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –

National Weather Service (NWS) Harvey Assessment Team

HOST ENTITY: Christus Lake Area Hospital (Name Change as of 9/1/2017)

Power Point Presentation by: N/A

Luncheon as Tradition

NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS:

Power Point Presentation By: Dr. Nikos Kiritsis, Dean, w/McNeese Institute for Industry/Education Collaboration

MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –

Mutual Aid Calls for August 2017

Incident Report (21)

Apparatus Usages (131)

APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of September 29, 2017 – $72,146.80

BY LAWS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

COMMUNICATIONS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

DRILL: Cade McLemore, Chairman – N/A

EMS: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

Region 5 ESF-8 Health & Coalition met and discussed on Monday, September 25, 2017

Tropical Storm Harvey 2017/After-Action Report/Improvement Plan
The next Region 5 ESF-8 Health & Coalition Meeting, Monday, October 23, 2017, at OHSEP, 2:30PM-3:30PM
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)

Flu Clinic – November 7^th 2017 @ 9AM

HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

INSPECTION: Daniel Gaspard, Chairman – N/A

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

Marine Firefighting Committee Update

Marine Firefighting capability for the ship channel
Asking someone w/SWLA Mutual Aid Association, who will volunteer to mandate this

NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

2^nd Vice President

Wayne Goke, President, will address Board Members

If there are any parties interested in being a nominee for any office/2^nd Vice President, to contact a member of the committee and supply appropriate resume’

November 2^nd 2017, Steering Committee Meeting

Nominating Committee announces selections for all offices

November 8^th 2017, General Meeting

Wayne Goke, President, will then ask, “Are there any nominations from the floor?”
All nominations will be held over one month before voting

SAR: Rob Daughdril – N/A

TRAINING: Tammy Ryan, Sulphur F.D. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (337) 527-2061 and/or Cade McLemore, w/OHSEP This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (337) 721-3800 Co/Chairman –

Introduction to Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)

LOCATION:

Calcasieu Parish EOC
901 Lakeshore Drive
Suite 200
Lake Charles, LA 70601

DATES:

November 6 - 8, 2017

TIMES:

8:00AM – 5:00PM

REGISTRATION:

To register, sign up on the GOHSEP Training Registration page

http://gohsep.la.gov/RESOURCES/TRAINING-EVENTS-SCHEDULE

(Flyers located upfront by sign-n-sheets)

WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –

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

Discussed the upcoming dry weather

BUSINESS:

OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

VOTING ISSUES: Wayne Goke, President –

Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Associate Membership

Wayne Goke, President, as for a motion to vote them in as Associate Members
Dean Lappe, Chief, w/Houston River Fire Department, made a motion to table voting until Lawson Environmental Services is able to give their presentation
Jerry Bell, w/SASOL, 2^nd the motion
Motion Carries
Tonya Pousson, Secretary, spoke w/Mr. Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, on Thursday, October 12^th 2017, regarding their presentation
Mr. Keenan, declined, Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Associate Membership
Will reapply in 2018

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: Wayne Goke, President –

Minutes:

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediate Past President – John Floyd	P	Louisiana State Police/Hazmat – Sean LaFleur	X	CPSO – ?	X
President – Wayne Goke, SASOL	P	Public Safety Agency – AJ Powell	X	Honorable life Member – Chief Lloyd Miller	X
1^st Vice President – Andy Patrick, NWS	P	Chennault F.D./Industrial Facility – Chief Joshua Arnold	P	Honorable life Member – Rob Daughdril	X
2^nd Vice President – Chris Dailey	X	OHSEP – Dick Gremillion, Director	X	Guest – Paul DeStout, OHSEP	P
Treasurer – Bill Wilkie	P	E-911 – Richard McGuire	P
Secretary – Tonya Pousson	P	Lake Charles F.D./Hazmat – Keith Murray	X
Fire Agency/Inspector – Daniel Gaspard	X	Training Co/Chair Person(s) – Tammy Bellard & Cade McLemore	P
Law Enforcement – Kirk L. Carroll	P	USCG – Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist	P

October 5, 2017

P=Present X=Absent

Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President –

Discussed – Active Shooter Events: Joshua Arnold, A.M.F w/Chennault International Airport –

Specific Training

Paul Destout, w/OHSEP

           Law Enforcement will always have the lead

           Recommended, bring in outside agencies, set up different types of training/drills so they may

           observe

           (Stop the Bleeding Campaign) - Every event is different, so, depending on the location, reaching out to

            the public to educate

           Suggested a have a “Table Top” using the Mardi Gras Route
Kirk Carroll, w/LCPD

Recommended, we need to sit down to come up w/a plan

Richard McGuire, w/E-911

Recommended, meeting w/Law Enforcement so we may have a better understanding regarding this matter

Steering Committee Group

Discussed – Outside events are the Soft Targets, example;

Football/Baseball Games
Contraband Days
Downtown at Sun Down
Mardi Gras
Party by the Pool (Nugget/L’auberge Casino)
Live at the Lake
etc

Responding to them

Wayne Goke, President w/SASOL

Asked the Kirk Carroll take the lead and follow up on this

Table until next SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee Meeting, November 2^nd 2017 @ 2PM

Discussed – Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Association Elections of Officers: Bill Wilkie –

Nominating Committee reports

Replacement for SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee Presidency

Robby Trahan w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District 1 (Moss Bluff), has volunteered himself, as a potential candidate

for 2^nd Vice President

John Floyd, w/Cameron LNG, nominated Tammy Ryan as a potential candidate for 2^nd Vice President
SWLA Mutual Aid Association, October General Meeting, Wednesday, October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM, president will

   ask if there are any parties interested in being a nominee for any office, to contact a member of the committee and

   supply appropriate resume’

Discussed – New Associate Members Outstanding Dues for 2017: Wayne Goke, President –

Chicago Bridge and Iron (CB&I), date of invoice, Thursday, August 10, 2017

Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Phone, left message w/Chase Pelquin, on Friday, October 6^th 2017 @ 1:30PM

The Safety Training Center, date of invoice, Thursday, August 10, 2017

Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Phone, spoke to Leighanna Welch and Connie, on Friday, October 6^th 2017 @ 2PM, both said payment was mailed in the later part of August
PO Box was checked on Friday, October 6^th 2017 around 3PM, payment still had not been received
Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Email, to Leighanna Welch, to inform her

Discussed – Inspection: Wayne Goke, President –

Steering Committee recommended a more efficient way of doing Inspection

SWLA Mutual Aid Inspection Form

This will help Inspector keep track of all updates/equipment/radios/misc.

Date

Day that Inspector schedules w/Member

Time

When Member schedules Inspectors arrival on site

Member Contacted

Person(s) Inspector contacted to schedule inspection

Member Signature

Person(s) signature after inspection is complete

SWLA Inspection Representative

Inspector’s signature

Discussed – Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership:

Wayne Goke, President –

Present to Board Members as a “Voting Issue” this upcoming, SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,

October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM
Tonya Pousson, Secretary, spoke w/Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, on Thursday, October 5^th 2017 @ 9:30AM,

regarding, brief presentation on Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, unfortunately, due to Harvey, again, will have to

table
Tonya Pousson, Secretary, will follow for November 8^th 2017, SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting
Wayne Goke, President asked for a motion
Richard McGuire made a motion
Bill Wilkie 2^nd the motion
Motion Carries
Voting Issue, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM
Richard McGuire, E-911, made a motion
Andy Patrick, NWS, 2^nd the motion
Motion Carries

Discussed – “EXEMPT”, McNeese Institute for Industry/Education Collaboration, Power Point Presentation: Wayne Goke, President –

VIA-Email, from Amanda Hext, Coordinator of Continuing Education, on Thursday, October 5^th 2017 @ 8:48AM,

Confirming, Dr. Nikos Kiritis, Executive Director, will be at the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,

October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM, to give a brief power point presentation

Discussed – The Purchase of New Engraved Standard Name Plates for the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Committee Officers: Wayne Goke, President –

Table until next Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday, November 2^nd 2017 @ 2PM
Steering Committee will review quote then

Discussed – National Weather Service (NWS) Harvey Assessment Team: Andy Patrick

Will be attending the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM

Adjourned:

3PM

NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS:

NEXT MEETING HOST: Lake Charles LNG Company & Energy Transfer Company

DATE: Wednesday, November 8, 2017

TIME: 11:00AM

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

ADJOURN:

Motion to adjourn – Jerry Bell
2^ndthe motion – Dean Lappe
Meeting adjourned – 11:37AM

THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD

Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 2PM

901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200

Lake Charles, LA 70601

DATE: October 11, 2017

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

ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –

INVOCATION BY: Mason Lindsay –

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –
• National Weather Service (NWS) Harvey Assessment Team

HOST ENTITY: Christus Lake Area Hospital (Name Change as of 9/1/2017)
Power Point Presentation by: N/A
• Luncheon as Tradition

NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS:
Power Point Presentation By: Dr. Nikos Kiritsis, Dean, w/McNeese Institute for Industry/Education Collaboration

MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –
Mutual Aid Calls for August 2017
• Incident Report (21)
• Apparatus Usages (131)

APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of September 29, 2017 – $72,146.80

BY LAWS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

COMMUNICATIONS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

DRILL: Cade McLemore, Chairman – N/A

EMS: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
Region 5 ESF-8 Health & Coalition met and discussed on Monday, September 25, 2017
 Tropical Storm Harvey 2017/After-Action Report/Improvement Plan
 The next Region 5 ESF-8 Health & Coalition Meeting, Monday, October 23, 2017, at OHSEP, 2:30PM-3:30PM
 Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)
 Flu Clinic – November 7th 2017 @ 9AM

HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

INSPECTION: Daniel Gaspard, Chairman – N/A

MARINE USCG: Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist –
Marine Firefighting Committee Update
 Marine Firefighting capability for the ship channel
 Asking someone w/SWLA Mutual Aid Association, who will volunteer to mandate this

NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
2nd Vice President
• Wayne Goke, President, will address Board Members
 If there are any parties interested in being a nominee for any office/2nd Vice President, to contact a member of the committee and supply appropriate resume’
• November 2nd 2017, Steering Committee Meeting
 Nominating Committee announces selections for all offices
• November 8th 2017, General Meeting
 Wayne Goke, President, will then ask, “Are there any nominations from the floor?”
 All nominations will be held over one month before voting

SAR: Rob Daughdril – N/A

TRAINING: Tammy Ryan, Sulphur F.D. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (337) 527-2061 and/or Cade McLemore, w/OHSEP This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (337) 721-3800 Co/Chairman –
Introduction to Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)
• LOCATION:
 Calcasieu Parish EOC
 901 Lakeshore Drive
 Suite 200
 Lake Charles, LA 70601
• DATES:
 November 6 - 8, 2017
• TIMES:
 8:00AM – 5:00PM
• REGISTRATION:
 To register, sign up on the GOHSEP Training Registration page
 http://gohsep.la.gov/RESOURCES/TRAINING-EVENTS-SCHEDULE
• (Flyers located upfront by sign-n-sheets)

WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –
(Meteorologist in charge) - Andy Patrick and/or (Meteorologist) - Roger Erickson
• Discussed the upcoming dry weather

BUSINESS:

OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

VOTING ISSUES: Wayne Goke, President –
Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Associate Membership
• Wayne Goke, President, as for a motion to vote them in as Associate Members
• Dean Lappe, Chief, w/Houston River Fire Department, made a motion to table voting until Lawson Environmental Services is able to give their presentation
• Jerry Bell, w/SASOL, 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries
• Tonya Pousson, Secretary, spoke w/Mr. Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, on Thursday, October 12th 2017, regarding their presentation
• Mr. Keenan, declined, Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Associate Membership
• Will reapply in 2018

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: Wayne Goke, President –

Minutes:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Immediate Past President –
John Floyd P Louisiana State Police/Hazmat –
Sean LaFleur X CPSO – ?
X
President –
Wayne Goke, SASOL P Public Safety Agency –
AJ Powell X Honorable life Member –
Chief Lloyd Miller X
1st Vice President –
Andy Patrick, NWS P Chennault F.D./Industrial Facility –
Chief Joshua Arnold P Honorable life Member –
Rob Daughdril X
2nd Vice President –
Chris Dailey X OHSEP –
Dick Gremillion, Director X Guest –
Paul DeStout, OHSEP P
Treasurer –
Bill Wilkie P E-911 –
Richard McGuire P
Secretary –
Tonya Pousson P Lake Charles F.D./Hazmat –
Keith Murray X
Fire Agency/Inspector –
Daniel Gaspard X Training Co/Chair Person(s) –
Tammy Bellard & Cade McLemore P
Law Enforcement –
Kirk L. Carroll P USCG –
Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist P
October 5, 2017
P=Present X=Absent
Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President –

Discussed – Active Shooter Events: Joshua Arnold, A.M.F w/Chennault International Airport –
• Specific Training
 Paul Destout, w/OHSEP
Law Enforcement will always have the lead
Recommended, bring in outside agencies, set up different types of training/drills so they may
observe
(Stop the Bleeding Campaign) - Every event is different, so, depending on the location, reaching out to
the public to educate
Suggested a have a “Table Top” using the Mardi Gras Route
 Kirk Carroll, w/LCPD
Recommended, we need to sit down to come up w/a plan
 Richard McGuire, w/E-911
Recommended, meeting w/Law Enforcement so we may have a better understanding regarding this matter
 Steering Committee Group
Discussed – Outside events are the Soft Targets, example;
 Football/Baseball Games
 Contraband Days
 Downtown at Sun Down
 Mardi Gras
 Party by the Pool (Nugget/L’auberge Casino)
 Live at the Lake
 etc

• Responding to them
 Wayne Goke, President w/SASOL
 Asked the Kirk Carroll take the lead and follow up on this
 Table until next SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee Meeting, November 2nd 2017 @ 2PM

Discussed – Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Association Elections of Officers: Bill Wilkie –
Nominating Committee reports
• Replacement for SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee Presidency
• Robby Trahan w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District 1 (Moss Bluff), has volunteered himself, as a potential candidate
for 2nd Vice President
• John Floyd, w/Cameron LNG, nominated Tammy Ryan as a potential candidate for 2nd Vice President
• SWLA Mutual Aid Association, October General Meeting, Wednesday, October 11th 2017 @ 11AM, president will
ask if there are any parties interested in being a nominee for any office, to contact a member of the committee and
supply appropriate resume’

Discussed – New Associate Members Outstanding Dues for 2017: Wayne Goke, President –
• Chicago Bridge and Iron (CB&I), date of invoice, Thursday, August 10, 2017
 Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Phone, left message w/Chase Pelquin, on Friday, October 6th 2017 @ 1:30PM
• The Safety Training Center, date of invoice, Thursday, August 10, 2017
 Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Phone, spoke to Leighanna Welch and Connie, on Friday, October 6th 2017 @ 2PM, both said payment was mailed in the later part of August
 PO Box was checked on Friday, October 6th 2017 around 3PM, payment still had not been received
 Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Email, to Leighanna Welch, to inform her

Discussed – Inspection: Wayne Goke, President –
• Steering Committee recommended a more efficient way of doing Inspection
 SWLA Mutual Aid Inspection Form
 This will help Inspector keep track of all updates/equipment/radios/misc.
 Date
 Day that Inspector schedules w/Member
 Time
 When Member schedules Inspectors arrival on site
 Member Contacted
 Person(s) Inspector contacted to schedule inspection
 Member Signature
 Person(s) signature after inspection is complete
 SWLA Inspection Representative
 Inspector’s signature

Discussed – Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership:
Wayne Goke, President –
• Present to Board Members as a “Voting Issue” this upcoming, SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,
October 11th 2017 @ 11AM
• Tonya Pousson, Secretary, spoke w/Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, on Thursday, October 5th 2017 @ 9:30AM,
regarding, brief presentation on Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, unfortunately, due to Harvey, again, will have to
table
• Tonya Pousson, Secretary, will follow for November 8th 2017, SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting
• Wayne Goke, President asked for a motion
• Richard McGuire made a motion
• Bill Wilkie 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries
• Voting Issue, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, October 11th 2017 @ 11AM
• Richard McGuire, E-911, made a motion
• Andy Patrick, NWS, 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries

Discussed – “EXEMPT”, McNeese Institute for Industry/Education Collaboration, Power Point Presentation: Wayne Goke, President –
• VIA-Email, from Amanda Hext, Coordinator of Continuing Education, on Thursday, October 5th 2017 @ 8:48AM,
Confirming, Dr. Nikos Kiritis, Executive Director, will be at the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,
October 11th 2017 @ 11AM, to give a brief power point presentation

Discussed – The Purchase of New Engraved Standard Name Plates for the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Committee Officers: Wayne Goke, President –
• Table until next Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday, November 2nd 2017 @ 2PM
• Steering Committee will review quote then

Discussed – National Weather Service (NWS) Harvey Assessment Team: Andy Patrick
• Will be attending the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, October 11th 2017 @ 11AM

Adjourned:
• 3PM

NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS:

NEXT MEETING HOST: Lake Charles LNG Company & Energy Transfer Company
DATE: Wednesday, November 8, 2017
TIME: 11:00AM
LOCATION: Managan Center - 1221 Sampson Street - Westlake, LA 70669

ADJOURN:
• Motion to adjourn – Jerry Bell
• 2nd the motion – Dean Lappe
• Meeting adjourned – 11:37AM

THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD
Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 2PM
901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200
Lake Charles, LA 70601