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.
- 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 –
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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 |
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Treasurer – Bill Wilkie |
P |
E-911 – Robin Martin/Richard McGuire |
X |
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Secretary – Tonya Pousson |
P |
Lake Charles F.D./Hazmat – Keith Murray |
X |
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Fire Agency/Inspector – Daniel Gaspard/IVFD |
P |
Training/Sulphur F.D./Ward 7 F.D. – Tammy Bellard |
P |
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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