SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the 777^th Meeting

Held at Managan Center – Westlake, LA

TIME: 11:00AM

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DATE: November 8, 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 –

Heather Hohensee, Government & Public Affairs Manager w/Tellurian
Cathy Rourke, VP Health, Safety & Environment w/Tellurian

HOST ENTITY: Lake Charles LNG Company

Power Point Presentation by: Larry Aucoin, Safety Representative

NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS:

Power Point Presentation By: N/A

MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –

Mutual Aid Calls for October 2017

Incident Report (27)

Apparatus Usages (198)

APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of October 31, 2017 – $72,471.80

BY LAWS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

COMMUNICATIONS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

DRILL: Cade McLemore, Chairman –N/A

EMS: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

Discussed - ESF-8 Health & Medical Coalition met on, Monday, October 23^rd 2018 and discussed;

T.O.A.D.
Las Vegas Shooting: Mass Casualty Considerations
“Coalition Preparedness Plan” (Discuss at next meeting)
Review/Next Steps
HHS empower Initiative
Mapping/Next Steps
Potential Dates for “No Notice Surge Test” (February 26^th 2018 - March 10^th 2018)
FEMA Health Sector Emergency Preparedness Course (Discuss at next meeting)
Next ESF-8 Health & Medical Coalition Meeting, Monday, November 27^th 2018 @ 1:30PM

HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

INSPECTION: Rob Daughdril, Chairman –

Discussed - Daniel Gaspard Resignation and the New Appointed Inspector General:

Daniel Gaspard, relinquished his duties as Inspector, as of Saturday, October 28^th 2018 @ 12:55PM, VIA-Email
Steering Committee, met on Thursday, November 2^nd 2018, made a motion to except Rob Daughdril, Honorable Life

Member, as the New Inspector

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

Discussed - Authority on the Waterway:

Where do fire district responsibility end at the water line or middle of the channel?

Primarily the USCG has responsibility for safety of the waterway, but very limited resources

Needing for representative/input from the following;

USCG
Calcasieu and Cameron OHSEP
Port of Lake Charles and Port of Cameron
Lake Charles Pilots Association
Harbor Safety Committee
Lake Area Industry (LAI)
Tug companies
Calcasieu and Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office
LA Fish and Wildlife
Salvage Companies, i.e. TNT
Fire Departments: Lake Charles, Westlake, Carlyss and Ward 1.

Discuss as New Business (Marine USCG), next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting on Wednesday,

November 8^th 2017 @ 11AM

NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

Discussed - Nomination for 2018:

Nominating Committee announces selections for all offices
President asks, “Are there any nominations from the floor?”

All nominations will be held over one month before voting

So far, only one Nomination form for 2^nd Vice President has been submitted
Will discuss as a Voting Issue at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association meeting, on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 @

11AM

SAR: Rob Daughdril –

Discussed – The Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Search and Rescue Team 2018 Budget Request:

Rob Daughdril – Submitted the 2018 Budget Request for SAR totaling the amount of $3,600.00 to the SWLA Mutual Aid

Steering Committee, on Thursday, November 2^nd 2018

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 –

WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –

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

Discussed – Upcoming winter weather (warm and wet):

BUSINESS:

OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –

Discussed - Application Process for New Membership (General/Associate):

All 10 pages of New Membership Application must be completed and its entirety
Presentation must be submitted upon completion
Payment must be attached to application upon completion

Application for New Membership will not be excepted if ALL three steps or incomplete

Discussed - 2018 Budgets must be submitted to the SWLA Steering Committee NO later than the week of, Monday, December 4^th 2017:

Discussed - Lunch & Learn:

Wayne Goke, President, addressed to the board members/Associate Members for those wanting to do a presentation, and you are an Associate Member, you may do so once regular meeting is over
Associate Members must contact Tonya Pousson, Secretary, regarding presentation, one week before the SWLA Steering Committee meeting

VOTING ISSUES: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: Wayne Goke, President –

Minutes:

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

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

November 2, 2017

P=Present X=Absent

Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President –

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

Nominating Committee reports:

Nominating Committee announces selections for all offices

November General Meeting, Wednesday, November 8^th 2018:

Nominating Committee announces selections for all offices
President asks, “Are there any nominations from the floor?”

All nominations will be held over one month before voting

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

for 2^nd Vice President (see Nomination Form and Resume’)

Discussed – Chicago Bridge & Iron CB&I Dues for 2017: Wayne Goke, President –

New Associate Members still have not submitted membership dues
Steering Committee recommends until dues are Paid-N-Full for 2017, they are not considered Associate Members

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

Wayne Goke, President –

Spoke w/Charles Keenan, September 13^th 2017, regarding application for members and has declined
Will try reapply next year 2018

Discussed – Daniel Gaspard Resignation Letter for Inspector: Wayne Goke, President –

Wayne Goke/President made a motion to except resignation letter
Andy Patrick, made the motion
AJ Powell, 2^nd the motion
Motion Carries

Discussed – Daniel Gaspard Replacement for Inspector: Wayne Goke, President –

Rob Daughdril, Honorable Life Member, nominated himself as the new Inspector
Wayne Goke/President, made a motion to except Rob Daughdril as the new Inspector
Larry J. Johnson, CIV, made the motion
Bill Wilkie, 2^nd the motion
Motion Carries

Discussed – Revised Mutual Aid Inspection Form: Wayne Goke, President –

Steering Committee reviewed revised Mutual Aid Inspection Form
Rob Daughdril, is making modifications more appropriate for the different disciplines of emergency response

Discussed – Applications Process for New Membership (General/Associate): Wayne Goke, President –

Wayne Goke/President, made a recommendation to the Steering Committee, application process for General/Associate Membership, is as follows;

All 10 pages of New Membership Application must be completed and its entirety
Presentation must be submitted upon completion
Payment must be attached upon completion

Application for New Membership will not be excepted if ALL three steps or incomplete
Steering Committee recommended, Rob Daughdril, draft Policy and Procedures on discussion
Table upon completion
Discuss as New Business on Application Process at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, on Wednesday,

November 8^th 2017 @ 11AM

Discussed – SWLA Mutual Aid Website: Wayne Goke, President –

When will it be up and running?
When will Secretary have capability/access to post minutes?
Rob Daughdril is in the process and will get w/Secretary

Discussed – The Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Search and Rescue Team: Rob Daughdril –

Rob Daughdril submitted his 2018 Budget Request for SAR - $3,600.00

Discussed – 2018 Budget: Wayne Goke, President –

Wayne Goke, President, asked to review books for the 2017 Budget, next Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday,

December 7^th 2017
All 2018 Budget Request needs to be submitted no later than January 1^st 2018

Discussed – LCMH/Moss Regional Location: Bill Wilkie –
LCMH/Moss Regional Location is no longer being used for an emergency hospital, clinic only, therefore, has nothing

to offer SWLA Mutual Aid Association
Steering Committee recommendation, remove as Exempt and not reapply for Membership all together

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

Discussed – Marine Firefighting Meeting: Larry J. Johnson, CIV –

Need for representatives/input from the following:

USCG
Calcasieu and Cameron OHSEP
Port of Lake Charles and Port of Cameron
Lake Charles Pilots Association
Harbor Safety Committee
Lake Area Industry (LAI)
Tug companies
Calcasieu and Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office
LA Fish and Wildlife
Salvage Companies, i.e. TNT
Fire Departments: Lake Charles, Westlake, Carlyss and Ward 1.
Discuss as New Business (Marine USCG), next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting on Wednesday,

   November 8^th 2017 @ 11AM

Adjourned: 3:15PM

NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS:

NEXT MEETING HOST: Westlake Police Department

DATE: Wednesday, December 13, 2017

TIME: 11:00AM

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

ADJOURN:

Motion to adjourn – Jerry Bell
2^ndthe motion – Todd Parker
Meeting adjourned – 11:44AM

THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD

Thursday, December 7, 2017 @ 2PM

901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200

Lake Charles, LA 70601

LUNCH & LEARN:

DATE: November 8, 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 –
• Heather Hohensee, Government & Public Affairs Manager w/Tellurian
• Cathy Rourke, VP Health, Safety & Environment w/Tellurian

HOST ENTITY: Lake Charles LNG Company
Power Point Presentation by: Larry Aucoin, Safety Representative

NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS:
Power Point Presentation By: N/A

MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –
Mutual Aid Calls for October 2017
• Incident Report (27)
• Apparatus Usages (198)

APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of October 31, 2017 – $72,471.80

BY LAWS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

COMMUNICATIONS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

DRILL: Cade McLemore, Chairman – N/A

EMS: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
Discussed - ESF-8 Health & Medical Coalition met on, Monday, October 23rd 2018 and discussed;
• T.O.A.D.
• Las Vegas Shooting: Mass Casualty Considerations
• “Coalition Preparedness Plan” (Discuss at next meeting)
• Review/Next Steps
• HHS empower Initiative
• Mapping/Next Steps
• Potential Dates for “No Notice Surge Test” (February 26th 2018 - March 10th 2018)
• FEMA Health Sector Emergency Preparedness Course (Discuss at next meeting)
• Next ESF-8 Health & Medical Coalition Meeting, Monday, November 27th 2018 @ 1:30PM

HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

INSPECTION: Rob Daughdril, Chairman –
Discussed - Daniel Gaspard Resignation and the New Appointed Inspector General:
• Daniel Gaspard, relinquished his duties as Inspector, as of Saturday, October 28th 2018 @ 12:55PM, VIA-Email
• Steering Committee, met on Thursday, November 2nd 2018, made a motion to except Rob Daughdril, Honorable Life
Member, as the New Inspector

MARINE USCG: Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist –
Discussed - Authority on the Waterway:
Where do fire district responsibility end at the water line or middle of the channel?
Primarily the USCG has responsibility for safety of the waterway, but very limited resources
Needing for representative/input from the following;
• USCG
• Calcasieu and Cameron OHSEP
• Port of Lake Charles and Port of Cameron
• Lake Charles Pilots Association
• Harbor Safety Committee
• Lake Area Industry (LAI)
• Tug companies
• Calcasieu and Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office
• LA Fish and Wildlife
• Salvage Companies, i.e. TNT
• Fire Departments: Lake Charles, Westlake, Carlyss and Ward 1.
 Discuss as New Business (Marine USCG), next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting on Wednesday,
November 8th 2017 @ 11AM

NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
Discussed - Nomination for 2018:
• Nominating Committee announces selections for all offices
• President asks, “Are there any nominations from the floor?”
• All nominations will be held over one month before voting
• So far, only one Nomination form for 2nd Vice President has been submitted
• Will discuss as a Voting Issue at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association meeting, on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 @
11AM

SAR: Rob Daughdril –
Discussed – The Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Search and Rescue Team 2018 Budget Request:
• Rob Daughdril – Submitted the 2018 Budget Request for SAR totaling the amount of $3,600.00 to the SWLA Mutual Aid
Steering Committee, on Thursday, November 2nd 2018

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 –

WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –
(Meteorologist in charge) - Andy Patrick and/or (Meteorologist) - Roger Erickson
Discussed – Upcoming winter weather (warm and wet):

BUSINESS:

OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –
Discussed - Application Process for New Membership (General/Associate):
 All 10 pages of New Membership Application must be completed and its entirety
 Presentation must be submitted upon completion
 Payment must be attached to application upon completion
 Application for New Membership will not be excepted if ALL three steps or incomplete

Discussed - 2018 Budgets must be submitted to the SWLA Steering Committee NO later than the week of, Monday, December 4th 2017:

Discussed - Lunch & Learn:
• Wayne Goke, President, addressed to the board members/Associate Members for those wanting to do a presentation, and you are an Associate Member, you may do so once regular meeting is over
• Associate Members must contact Tonya Pousson, Secretary, regarding presentation, one week before the SWLA Steering Committee meeting

VOTING ISSUES: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: Wayne Goke, President –

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

Discussed – Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Association Elections of Officers: Bill Wilkie –
Nominating Committee reports:
• Nominating Committee announces selections for all offices
November General Meeting, Wednesday, November 8th 2018:
• Nominating Committee announces selections for all offices
• President asks, “Are there any nominations from the floor?”
• All nominations will be held over one month before voting
• Robby Trahan w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District 1 (Moss Bluff), has volunteered himself, as a potential candidate
for 2nd Vice President (see Nomination Form and Resume’)

Discussed – Chicago Bridge & Iron CB&I Dues for 2017: Wayne Goke, President –
• New Associate Members still have not submitted membership dues
• Steering Committee recommends until dues are Paid-N-Full for 2017, they are not considered Associate Members

Discussed – Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership:
Wayne Goke, President –
• Spoke w/Charles Keenan, September 13th 2017, regarding application for members and has declined
• Will try reapply next year 2018

Discussed – Daniel Gaspard Resignation Letter for Inspector: Wayne Goke, President –
• Wayne Goke/President made a motion to except resignation letter
• Andy Patrick, made the motion
• AJ Powell, 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries

Discussed – Daniel Gaspard Replacement for Inspector: Wayne Goke, President –
• Rob Daughdril, Honorable Life Member, nominated himself as the new Inspector
• Wayne Goke/President, made a motion to except Rob Daughdril as the new Inspector
• Larry J. Johnson, CIV, made the motion
• Bill Wilkie, 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries

Discussed – Revised Mutual Aid Inspection Form: Wayne Goke, President –
• Steering Committee reviewed revised Mutual Aid Inspection Form
• Rob Daughdril, is making modifications more appropriate for the different disciplines of emergency response

Discussed – Applications Process for New Membership (General/Associate): Wayne Goke, President –
Wayne Goke/President, made a recommendation to the Steering Committee, application process for General/Associate Membership, is as follows;
 All 10 pages of New Membership Application must be completed and its entirety
 Presentation must be submitted upon completion
 Payment must be attached upon completion
 Application for New Membership will not be excepted if ALL three steps or incomplete
 Steering Committee recommended, Rob Daughdril, draft Policy and Procedures on discussion
 Table upon completion
 Discuss as New Business on Application Process at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, on Wednesday,
November 8th 2017 @ 11AM

Discussed – SWLA Mutual Aid Website: Wayne Goke, President –
• When will it be up and running?
• When will Secretary have capability/access to post minutes?
• Rob Daughdril is in the process and will get w/Secretary

Discussed – The Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Search and Rescue Team: Rob Daughdril –
• Rob Daughdril submitted his 2018 Budget Request for SAR - $3,600.00

Discussed – 2018 Budget: Wayne Goke, President –
• Wayne Goke, President, asked to review books for the 2017 Budget, next Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday,
December 7th 2017
• All 2018 Budget Request needs to be submitted no later than January 1st 2018

Discussed – LCMH/Moss Regional Location: Bill Wilkie –
• LCMH/Moss Regional Location is no longer being used for an emergency hospital, clinic only, therefore, has nothing
to offer SWLA Mutual Aid Association
• Steering Committee recommendation, remove as Exempt and not reapply for Membership all together

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

Discussed – Marine Firefighting Meeting: Larry J. Johnson, CIV –
Need for representatives/input from the following:
• USCG
• Calcasieu and Cameron OHSEP
• Port of Lake Charles and Port of Cameron
• Lake Charles Pilots Association
• Harbor Safety Committee
• Lake Area Industry (LAI)
• Tug companies
• Calcasieu and Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office
• LA Fish and Wildlife
• Salvage Companies, i.e. TNT
• Fire Departments: Lake Charles, Westlake, Carlyss and Ward 1.
• Discuss as New Business (Marine USCG), next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting on Wednesday,
November 8th 2017 @ 11AM

Adjourned: 3:15PM

NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS:

NEXT MEETING HOST: Westlake Police Department
DATE: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
TIME: 11:00AM
LOCATION: Managan Center - 1221 Sampson Street - Westlake, LA 70669

ADJOURN:
• Motion to adjourn – Jerry Bell
• 2nd the motion – Todd Parker
• Meeting adjourned – 11:44AM

THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD
Thursday, December 7, 2017 @ 2PM
901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200
Lake Charles, LA 70601

LUNCH & LEARN: