SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the 756th Meeting

Held at Managan Center – Westlake, LA

TIME: 11:00AM


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DATE: February 10th 2016

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

ORDERED BY: Sandi Miller, President –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Sandi Miller, President –

INVOCATION BY: Jerry Bell –

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Sandi Miller, President –                      

  • Jim Waskom, GOSHEP New Director
  • Victor M. Cano, CFPS, Assistant Fire Chief w/Refinery Terminal Fire Company (RTFC)
  • Jessica Plummer, DCGS-EP

HOST ENTITY: Lonza Group, Ltd

Power Point Presentation By: Michael Borel

 MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Sandi Miller, President –

  • Incident Report (21)
  • Apparatus Usages (142)

MEETING THE MEMBERS: Sandi Miller, President –

APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

BY LAWS: Robin Martin, Chairman –

COMMUNICATIONS: Robin Martin, Chairman –

DRILL: Rob Daughdril, Chairman – 

  • February 29th 2016 – Mulit-Event Exercise - Lake Area Wide Active Shooter
  • April 16th & 17th 2016 – Vigilant Guard Exercise, which is being held at Calcasieu Point

EMS: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

  • (see Drill Committee)

HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

INSPECTION: Daniel Gaspard, Chairman – N/A

MARINE USCG:N/A

NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman – N/A

SAR: Rob Daughdril –

  • Discussed – Participation from the Search and Rescue Team during Mardi Gras Parade

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 –

  • Todd Parker – Discussed upcoming RDPC Training Logistics, AWR-147 Rail Car Incident Response, Sulphur, LA, June 28th 2016

Power Point Presentation By: Richard Browning w/Louisiana State Police

  • JESTC – Joint Emergency Services Training Center (LSP HM Training Facility)
  • BRAMAS – Baton Rouge Area Mutual Aid

WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –

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

  • Discussed – Upcoming dry weather
  • Discussed – Upcoming Hurricane Season

 

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

Minutes:

 

 

Immediate Past President

John Floyd

P

Louisiana State Police/Hazmat

Sean LaFleur

X

Honorable life Member -

Chief Lloyd Miller/OHSEP

X

President

Chief, Sandi Miller - Iowa F.D.

P

Public Safety Agency

AJ Powell

P

USCG

 

X

1st Vice President

Wayne Goke, SASOL

P

Chennault F.D./Industrial Facility -

Chief Joshua Arnold

P

Guest

Rob Daughdril/OHSEP

P

2nd Vice President

Andy Patrick, NWS

P

OHSEP

Dick Gremillion, Director

P

 

 

Treasurer

Bill Wilkie

P

E-911

Robin Martin/Richard McGuire

X

 

 

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/CPSO, Marine Division

X

Honorable life Member –

Clyde Dennis

X

   

February 5th 2016

P=Present X=Absent

Pledge of Allegiance: Sandi Miller –

  

Discussed – Approve Interstate All Battery Center (Application for Associate Membership): Sandi Miller –

  • Madam President asked for a motion to accept Interstate All Battery Center as an Associate Member
  • Dick Gremillion – Made a motion
  • John Floyd – 2nd the motion
  • Motion Carries
  • Will bring to the board members as a voting issue, Wednesday, February 10th 2016

Discussed – 2016 Annual Crawfish Boil (Beauregard Fire District No. 1) Hosting, Wednesday, April 13th

  • 2016: Sandi Miller –
  • Review blind estimate/quotes
  • Rob spoke w/Chief Jay Williams on Monday, February 1st 2016
  • Rob mentioned having the crawfish boil at Burton Coliseum
  • Rob left message w/Emily Pourche’ to see availability
  • SWLA Steering Committee asked that all (3) estimate/quotes delivered sealed to Treasure, Bill Wilkie @ 2800 2nd

   Avenue Suite “B”, Lake Charles, LA 70601, two weeks prior to date of event listed above

Discussed –ERAD Day Budget Proposal for September 2016: Tammy Bellard –

  • 2016 Estimated Budget Proposal - $5,639.00
  • Proposed budget has been accepted by the Steering Committee, being reviewed for discussion

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

  • 2016 Estimated Budget Request - $3,375.00
  • Proposed budget has been accepted by the Steering Committee, being reviewed for discussion

 

Discuss – The Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge: Sandi Miller –

  • Regular competition are being held on April 29-30, 2016
  • Cheri Ardoin is asking for sponsorship/donations
  • At this time, the Committee feels that due to budget restraints, no donations/sponsorship at this time

Discussed – National Crib for Kids Safe Sleep: Sandi Miller –

  • At this time, the Committee feels that due to budget restraints, no donations/sponsorship at this time

                   

Discussed – Dwayne Thevis, Iberia Parish Fire District No. 1: Sandi Miller –

  • Would like to give a brief introduction of himself and ask the members of the SWLA Mutual Aid Association for

           their support in electing him to the position of secretary

  • SWLA Steering Committee approved introduction as guest to board members, Wednesday, February 10th 2016
  • Will reschedule due to other arrangement

 Discussed – Southwest Louisiana 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb: Sandi Miller –

              Madam President would like to combine w/ERAD Day

  • DATE: Saturday, September 10th 2016
  • TIME: 9AM – 2PM
  • LOCATION: Capital One Tower
  • ADDRESS: 1 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA

 Discussed – JESTC & BRAMAS: Sandi Miller –

  • JESTC – Joint Emergency Services Training Center (LSP HM Training Facility)
  • BRAMAS – Baton Rouge Area Mutual Aid
  • Richard Browning w/Louisiana State Police, would like to present a short power point presentation for this upcoming

   Training, @ the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, February 10th 2016

  • SWLA Steering Committee approved and will be presented under training, Wednesday, February 10th 2016

Discussed – Payment Process for Inspector Fees: Wayne Goke –

  • The SWLA Steering Committee has set guidelines for Inspector’s submittals
  • Inspector will submit his and/or hers work performance report once (1) a month for payment process

 Discussed – GOHSEP New Director, Jim Waskom: Dick Gremillion –

  • SWLA Steering Committee approved introduction as guest to board members, Wednesday, February 10th 2016

Adjourned: Sandi Miller –

  • Madam President asked for a motion to adjourn
  • Bill Wilkie – made a motion
  • Wayne Goke – 2nd the motion
  • 3:20PM

              TREASURERS REPORT: The account balance ending as of January 29th 2016 – $57,588.54

OLD BUSINESS: Sandi Miller, President – N/A

NEW BUSINESS: Sandi Miller, President –

Discussed - The 2016 Annual Crawfish Boil (Beauregard Fire District No. 1) Hosting, Wednesday, April 13th 2016

  • Three (3) estimate/quotes delivered sealed and submitted to Treasure, Bill Wilkie, @ 2800 2nd

   Avenue Suite “B”, Lake Charles, LA 70601, two weeks prior to date of event listed above

Discussed - The Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge

  • Cheri Ardoin – Asking for any donations/sponsorship to the board members
  • Competitions are being held during Contraband Days on April 29-30, 2016
  • Lake Charles Civic Center
  • (See Attachment)

Mike Parent w/DHH

  • Discussed - Upcoming flu season and asking everyone to get your flu shots
  • Discussed -

VOTING ISSUES: Sandi Miller, President –

Interstate All Battery Center for Associate Membership

  • Madam President asked for a motion to except membership
  • Jerry Bell – Made a Motion
  • Todd Parker – 2nd the Motion
  • Motion Carries

NEXT MEETING HOST: Axiall/South

DATE: Wednesday, March 9th 2016                                                                                                  

TIME: 11:00AM

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

ADJOURN:

  • Motion to adjourn – 11:50AM
  • 2nd the motion – Jerry Bell
  • Meeting adjourned – Todd Parker

THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD

Thursday, March 3rd 2016

2:00PM @ 901 Lakeshore Drive, 2nd Floor

Lake Charles, LA 70601