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Minutes of the 778th Meeting

Held at Managan Center – Westlake, LA

TIME: 11:00AM

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DATE: December 13, 2017

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

ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –

INVOCATION BY: Mason Lindsey –

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Troy Johnson, the (NEW) Territory Manager Firefighter, w/Tyco Fire Protection Products

  • City of Westlake, Mayor Bob Hardy

    HOST ENTITY: Westlake Police Department

    Power Point Presentation: N/A

    Architectural Renderings by: Chief Chris Wilrye, Westlake Police Department

    NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS:

    Power Point Presentation By: N/A

    MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –

    Mutual Aid Calls for November 2017

  • Incident Report (35)

  • Apparatus Usages (308)

    APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

    BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

    TREASURERS REPORT - Account Balance Ending as of November 30, 2017 – $72,384.72

     

    Budget Committee met during Steering Committee, Thursday, December 7th 2017 and discussed 2018 Budget

  • 2018 Budgets were submitted, still under review for approval

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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, November 27, 2017 and discussed;

  • T.O.A.D.

  • Portable Morgue

  • Radios

  • Consultant for Exercise

  • Other Project/PAPRs

  • Coalition Preparedness Plan

  • HHS empower Initiative

  • Potential Dates for “No Notice Surge Test” (February 26th 2018 - March 10th 2018)

  • FEMA Health Sector Emergency Preparedness Course

  • Educational Needs

  • IV Solution Shortage

  • Open Forum

  • Next ESF-8 Health & Medical Coalition Meeting, Monday, January 22, 2018 @ 1:30PM

    HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

     

    INSPECTION: Rob Daughdril, Chairman – N/A

     

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

    NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

    December General Meeting, Wednesday, December 13, 2017:

  • President asks three (3) times,

  • “Are there any nominations from the floor?”

  • If there is only one nominee for an office then a motion to close nominations and elect by acclamation may be

    accepted

  • If there is more than one nominee for an office then the secretary should be prepared for a written ballot

a ballot committee consisting of three members present should be appointed to receive and count the ballots, and present the

name(s) of successful nominees to the president for announcement

  • The Newly Elected officers should be congratulated

  • Wayne Goke, President asked for a motion to close all nomination

  • Richard McGuire made a motion

  • Curtis Lyons 2nd the motion

  • Motion Carries

 

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 – N/A

WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –

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

  • Discussed – Snow Day that occurred on Friday, December 8th 2017

  • Discussed – Upcoming Winter Weather for Christmas 2017

    BUSINESS:

    OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

    NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –

    Discussed - Industronic, Inc. Application for an Associate Membership:

  • Steering Committee met on Thursday, December 7th 2017 @ 2PM, reviewed/recommended, Industronic, Inc. Application

    for Associate Membership

  • Steering Committee asked that a brief introduction/presentation be present to General Members before “Voting”

  • “VOTING” will take place at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association regular board Meeting, Wednesday,

    January 10th 2018 @ 11AM

    VOTING ISSUES: Wayne Goke, President –

Nominees for 2018 2nd Vice President:

  • Robby Trahan, Captain w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District No. 1 (Moss Bluff)

  • AJ Powell, Sergeant/Traffic Homicide Investigator w/Sulphur Police Department (SPD)

  • Tammy Ryan, w/Ward 7 Fire Protection District No. (Edgerly/Toomey)

  • Congratulations, Ms. Tammy Ryan, the (New) 2nd Vice President

     

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: Wayne Goke, President –

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STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediate Past President –

John Floyd

X

Law Enforcement –

Kirk L. Carroll

P

Life Membership –

Chief Lloyd Miller

X

President –

Wayne Goke, SASOL

P

Hazmat –

Sean LaFleur, Louisiana State Police

X

Life Membership –

Rob Daughdril, Inspector General

X

1st Vice President –

Andy Patrick, NWS

P

Public Safety Agency –

AJ Powell, Sulphur Fire Department

X

Guest –

Norman Bourdeau, OHSEP

P

2nd Vice President –

Chris Dailey

X

Industrial Facility –

Chief Joshua Arnold, w/Chennault International Airport

X

    

Treasurer –

Bill Wilkie

P

OHSEP –

Dick Gremillion, Director

X

    

Secretary –

Tonya Pousson

P

E-911 –

Richard McGuire

P

    

Fire Agency –

Keith Murray, Lake Charles F.D.

X

Training Co/Chair Person(s) –

Tammy Bellard & Cade McLemore

X

    

CPSO –?

X

USCG –

Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist

P

    

December 7, 2017

P=Present X=Absent

Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President –

 

Discussed – 2018 SWLA Mutual Aid Host List: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Steering Committee reviewed/approved SWLA Mutual Aid Host list for 2018

    Discussed – Industronic, Inc. Application for an Associate Membership: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Steering Committee reviewed/recommended application for Associate Membership, ask that a brief

    introduction/presentation be present to General Members before “Voting”

  • “VOTING” will take place at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association regular board Meeting, Wednesday,

    January 10th 2018 @ 11AM

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

    Nominating Committee reports:

  • There should be no Nominating Committee issues

    December General Meeting, Wednesday, December 13, 2017:

  • President asks three (3) times,

  • “Are there any nominations from the floor?”

  • If there is only one nominee for an office then a motion to close nominations and elect by acclamation may be

    Accepted

  • If there is more than one nominee for an office then the secretary should be prepared for a written ballot

a ballot committee consisting of three members present should be appointed to receive and count the ballots, and present the

name(s) of successful nominees to the president for announcement

  • The newly elected officers should be congratulated

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Nominees for 2018 2nd Vice President:

  • Robby Trahan, Captain w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District No. 1 (Moss Bluff)

  • AJ Powell, Sergeant/Traffic Homicide Investigator w/Sulphur Police Department (SPD)

  • Tammy Ryan, w/Ward 7 Fire Protection District No. (Edgerly/Toomey)

  • “VOTING” will take place at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association regular board Meeting, Wednesday,

    December 13th 2017 @ 11AM

     

    Discussed –Life Membership (Wayne A. Goke): Steering Committee –

  • Richard McGuire made a motion

  • Bill Wilkie 2nd the motion

  • Motion Carries

     

    Discussed – 2017 Budgets/Expenses: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Steering Committee reviewed 2017 Budgets/Expenses for 2017

  • Budget Committee requested Tonya, Secretary, to submit 2018 Budget/Expenses

     

    Discussed – 2018 Budget: Wayne Goke, President –

  • 2018 Budget Request for the SWLA Mutual Aid Search & Rescue Team

  • Approved

  • 2018 New Inspector, Rob Daughdril’s, Business Cards

  • Approved

  • 2018 New Engraved Name Plates for SWLA Mutual Aid Officers

  • Approved

  • 2018 CloudAccess.net Domain Renewal for the SWLA Mutual Aid Website

  • Under Further Review

     

    Discussed – ESF8 Representative for Steering Committee: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Mike Parent w/Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator/Department of Health, would be honored to

    accept this position (see email, 11/29/2017)

  • Under Further Review

    Adjourned:

  • 3:45PM

    NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS:

    NEXT MEETING HOST: Jeff Davis Fire District No. 5

    DATE: Wednesday, January 10, 2018

    TIME: 11:00AM

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

    ADJOURN:

  • Motion to adjourn – Todd Parker

  • 2nd the motion – Dean Lappe

  • Meeting adjourned – 11:32AM

    LUNCH & LEARN: N/A

     

     

     

    THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD

    Thursday, January 4th 2018 @ 2PM

    901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

DATE: December 13, 2017

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

ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –

INVOCATION BY: Mason Lindsey –

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –
• Troy Johnson, the (NEW) Territory Manager Firefighter, w/Tyco Fire Protection Products
• City of Westlake, Mayor Bob Hardy

HOST ENTITY: Westlake Police Department
Power Point Presentation: N/A
Architectural Renderings by: Chief Chris Wilrye, Westlake Police Department

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

MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –
Mutual Aid Calls for November 2017
• Incident Report (35)
• Apparatus Usages (308)

APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
TREASURERS REPORT - Account Balance Ending as of November 30, 2017 – $72,384.72

Budget Committee met during Steering Committee, Thursday, December 7th 2017 and discussed 2018 Budget
• 2018 Budgets were submitted, still under review for approval

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, November 27, 2017 and discussed;
• T.O.A.D.
• Portable Morgue
• Radios
• Consultant for Exercise
• Other Project/PAPRs
• Coalition Preparedness Plan
• HHS empower Initiative
• Potential Dates for “No Notice Surge Test” (February 26th 2018 - March 10th 2018)
• FEMA Health Sector Emergency Preparedness Course
• Educational Needs
• IV Solution Shortage
• Open Forum
• Next ESF-8 Health & Medical Coalition Meeting, Monday, January 22, 2018 @ 1:30PM

HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

INSPECTION: Rob Daughdril, Chairman – N/A

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

NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
December General Meeting, Wednesday, December 13, 2017:
• President asks three (3) times,
 “Are there any nominations from the floor?”
 If there is only one nominee for an office then a motion to close nominations and elect by acclamation may be
accepted
• If there is more than one nominee for an office then the secretary should be prepared for a written ballot
a ballot committee consisting of three members present should be appointed to receive and count the ballots, and present the
name(s) of successful nominees to the president for announcement
• The Newly Elected officers should be congratulated
• Wayne Goke, President asked for a motion to close all nomination
• Richard McGuire made a motion
• Curtis Lyons 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries

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 – N/A

WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –
(Meteorologist in charge) - Andy Patrick and/or (Meteorologist) - Roger Erickson
• Discussed – Snow Day that occurred on Friday, December 8th 2017
• Discussed – Upcoming Winter Weather for Christmas 2017

BUSINESS:

OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –
Discussed - Industronic, Inc. Application for an Associate Membership:
• Steering Committee met on Thursday, December 7th 2017 @ 2PM, reviewed/recommended, Industronic, Inc. Application
for Associate Membership
• Steering Committee asked that a brief introduction/presentation be present to General Members before “Voting”
• “VOTING” will take place at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association regular board Meeting, Wednesday,
January 10th 2018 @ 11AM

VOTING ISSUES: Wayne Goke, President –
Nominees for 2018 2nd Vice President:
• Robby Trahan, Captain w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District No. 1 (Moss Bluff)
• AJ Powell, Sergeant/Traffic Homicide Investigator w/Sulphur Police Department (SPD)
• Tammy Ryan, w/Ward 7 Fire Protection District No. (Edgerly/Toomey)
• Congratulations, Ms. Tammy Ryan, the (New) 2nd Vice President

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: Wayne Goke, President –

Minutes:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Immediate Past President –
John Floyd X Law Enforcement –
Kirk L. Carroll P Life Membership –
Chief Lloyd Miller X
President –
Wayne Goke, SASOL P Hazmat –
Sean LaFleur, Louisiana State Police X Life Membership –
Rob Daughdril, Inspector General X
1st Vice President –
Andy Patrick, NWS P Public Safety Agency –
AJ Powell, Sulphur Fire Department X Guest –
Norman Bourdeau, OHSEP P
2nd Vice President –
Chris Dailey X Industrial Facility –
Chief Joshua Arnold, w/Chennault International Airport X
Treasurer –
Bill Wilkie P OHSEP –
Dick Gremillion, Director X
Secretary –
Tonya Pousson P E-911 –
Richard McGuire P
Fire Agency –
Keith Murray, Lake Charles F.D. X Training Co/Chair Person(s) –
Tammy Bellard & Cade McLemore X
CPSO –?
X USCG –
Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist P
December 7, 2017
P=Present X=Absent
Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President –

Discussed – 2018 SWLA Mutual Aid Host List: Wayne Goke, President –
• Steering Committee reviewed/approved SWLA Mutual Aid Host list for 2018

Discussed – Industronic, Inc. Application for an Associate Membership: Wayne Goke, President –
• Steering Committee reviewed/recommended application for Associate Membership, ask that a brief
introduction/presentation be present to General Members before “Voting”
• “VOTING” will take place at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association regular board Meeting, Wednesday,
January 10th 2018 @ 11AM

Discussed – Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Association Elections of Officers: Bill Wilkie –
Nominating Committee reports:
• There should be no Nominating Committee issues
December General Meeting, Wednesday, December 13, 2017:
• President asks three (3) times,
 “Are there any nominations from the floor?”
 If there is only one nominee for an office then a motion to close nominations and elect by acclamation may be
Accepted
• If there is more than one nominee for an office then the secretary should be prepared for a written ballot
a ballot committee consisting of three members present should be appointed to receive and count the ballots, and present the
name(s) of successful nominees to the president for announcement
• The newly elected officers should be congratulated

Nominees for 2018 2nd Vice President:
• Robby Trahan, Captain w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District No. 1 (Moss Bluff)
• AJ Powell, Sergeant/Traffic Homicide Investigator w/Sulphur Police Department (SPD)
• Tammy Ryan, w/Ward 7 Fire Protection District No. (Edgerly/Toomey)
• “VOTING” will take place at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association regular board Meeting, Wednesday,
December 13th 2017 @ 11AM

Discussed –Life Membership (Wayne A. Goke): Steering Committee –
• Richard McGuire made a motion
• Bill Wilkie 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries

Discussed – 2017 Budgets/Expenses: Wayne Goke, President –
• Steering Committee reviewed 2017 Budgets/Expenses for 2017
• Budget Committee requested Tonya, Secretary, to submit 2018 Budget/Expenses

Discussed – 2018 Budget: Wayne Goke, President –
• 2018 Budget Request for the SWLA Mutual Aid Search & Rescue Team
 Approved
• 2018 New Inspector, Rob Daughdril’s, Business Cards
 Approved
• 2018 New Engraved Name Plates for SWLA Mutual Aid Officers
 Approved
• 2018 CloudAccess.net Domain Renewal for the SWLA Mutual Aid Website
 Under Further Review

Discussed – ESF8 Representative for Steering Committee: Wayne Goke, President –
• Mike Parent w/Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator/Department of Health, would be honored to
accept this position (see email, 11/29/2017)
• Under Further Review

Adjourned:
• 3:45PM

NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS:

NEXT MEETING HOST: Jeff Davis Fire District No. 5
DATE: Wednesday, January 10, 2018
TIME: 11:00AM
LOCATION: Managan Center - 1221 Sampson Street - Westlake, LA 70669

ADJOURN:
• Motion to adjourn – Todd Parker
• 2nd the motion – Dean Lappe
• Meeting adjourned – 11:32AM

LUNCH & LEARN: N/A

THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD
Thursday, January 4th 2018 @ 2PM
901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200
Lake Charles, LA 70601

DATE: December 13, 2017

 

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

 

ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –

 

INVOCATION BY: Mason Lindsey –

 

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Troy Johnson, the (NEW) Territory Manager Firefighter, w/Tyco Fire Protection Products

  • City of Westlake, Mayor Bob Hardy

    HOST ENTITY: Westlake Police Department

    Power Point Presentation: N/A

    Architectural Renderings by: Chief Chris Wilrye, Westlake Police Department

    NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS:

    Power Point Presentation By: N/A

    MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –

    Mutual Aid Calls for November 2017

  • Incident Report (35)

  • Apparatus Usages (308)

    APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

    BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

    TREASURERS REPORT - Account Balance Ending as of November 30, 2017 – $72,384.72

     

    Budget Committee met during Steering Committee, Thursday, December 7th 2017 and discussed 2018 Budget

  • 2018 Budgets were submitted, still under review for approval

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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, November 27, 2017 and discussed;

  • T.O.A.D.

  • Portable Morgue

  • Radios

  • Consultant for Exercise

  • Other Project/PAPRs

  • Coalition Preparedness Plan

  • HHS empower Initiative

  • Potential Dates for “No Notice Surge Test” (February 26th 2018 - March 10th 2018)

  • FEMA Health Sector Emergency Preparedness Course

  • Educational Needs

  • IV Solution Shortage

  • Open Forum

  • Next ESF-8 Health & Medical Coalition Meeting, Monday, January 22, 2018 @ 1:30PM

    HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

     

    INSPECTION: Rob Daughdril, Chairman – N/A

     

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

    NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

    December General Meeting, Wednesday, December 13, 2017:

  • President asks three (3) times,

  • “Are there any nominations from the floor?”

  • If there is only one nominee for an office then a motion to close nominations and elect by acclamation may be

    accepted

  • If there is more than one nominee for an office then the secretary should be prepared for a written ballot

a ballot committee consisting of three members present should be appointed to receive and count the ballots, and present the

name(s) of successful nominees to the president for announcement

  • The Newly Elected officers should be congratulated

  • Wayne Goke, President asked for a motion to close all nomination

  • Richard McGuire made a motion

  • Curtis Lyons 2nd the motion

  • Motion Carries

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 – N/A

 WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –

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

  • Discussed – Snow Day that occurred on Friday, December 8th 2017

  • Discussed – Upcoming Winter Weather for Christmas 2017

    BUSINESS:

    OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

    NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –

    Discussed - Industronic, Inc. Application for an Associate Membership:

  • Steering Committee met on Thursday, December 7th 2017 @ 2PM, reviewed/recommended, Industronic, Inc. Application

    for Associate Membership

  • Steering Committee asked that a brief introduction/presentation be present to General Members before “Voting”

  • “VOTING” will take place at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association regular board Meeting, Wednesday,

    January 10th 2018 @ 11AM

    VOTING ISSUES: Wayne Goke, President –Nominees for 2018 2nd Vice President:

  • Robby Trahan, Captain w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District No. 1 (Moss Bluff)

  • AJ Powell, Sergeant/Traffic Homicide Investigator w/Sulphur Police Department (SPD)

  • Tammy Ryan, w/Ward 7 Fire Protection District No. (Edgerly/Toomey)

  • Congratulations, Ms. Tammy Ryan, the (New) 2nd Vice President

    STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: Wayne Goke, President –

 

 

 

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STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediate Past President –

John Floyd

X

Law Enforcement –

Kirk L. Carroll

P

Life Membership –

Chief Lloyd Miller

X

President –

Wayne Goke, SASOL

P

Hazmat –

Sean LaFleur, Louisiana State Police

X

Life Membership –

Rob Daughdril, Inspector General

X

1st Vice President –

Andy Patrick, NWS

P

Public Safety Agency –

AJ Powell, Sulphur Fire Department

X

Guest –

Norman Bourdeau, OHSEP

P

2nd Vice President –

Chris Dailey

X

Industrial Facility –

Chief Joshua Arnold, w/Chennault International Airport

X

    

Treasurer –

Bill Wilkie

P

OHSEP –

Dick Gremillion, Director

X

    

Secretary –

Tonya Pousson

P

E-911 –

Richard McGuire

P

    

Fire Agency –

Keith Murray, Lake Charles F.D.

X

Training Co/Chair Person(s) –

Tammy Bellard & Cade McLemore

X

    

CPSO –?

X

USCG –

Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist

P

    

December 7, 2017

P=Present X=Absent

Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President –

 

Discussed – 2018 SWLA Mutual Aid Host List: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Steering Committee reviewed/approved SWLA Mutual Aid Host list for 2018

    Discussed – Industronic, Inc. Application for an Associate Membership: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Steering Committee reviewed/recommended application for Associate Membership, ask that a brief

    introduction/presentation be present to General Members before “Voting”

  • “VOTING” will take place at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association regular board Meeting, Wednesday,

    January 10th 2018 @ 11AM

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

    Nominating Committee reports:

  • There should be no Nominating Committee issues

    December General Meeting, Wednesday, December 13, 2017:

  • President asks three (3) times,

  • “Are there any nominations from the floor?”

  • If there is only one nominee for an office then a motion to close nominations and elect by acclamation may be

    Accepted

  • If there is more than one nominee for an office then the secretary should be prepared for a written ballot

a ballot committee consisting of three members present should be appointed to receive and count the ballots, and present the

name(s) of successful nominees to the president for announcement

  • The newly elected officers should be congratulated

  • Nominees for 2018 2nd Vice President:

  • Robby Trahan, Captain w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District No. 1 (Moss Bluff)

  • AJ Powell, Sergeant/Traffic Homicide Investigator w/Sulphur Police Department (SPD)

  • Tammy Ryan, w/Ward 7 Fire Protection District No. (Edgerly/Toomey)

  • “VOTING” will take place at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association regular board Meeting, Wednesday,

    December 13th 2017 @ 11AM

     

    Discussed –Life Membership (Wayne A. Goke): Steering Committee –

  • Richard McGuire made a motion

  • Bill Wilkie 2nd the motion

  • Motion Carries

     

    Discussed – 2017 Budgets/Expenses: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Steering Committee reviewed 2017 Budgets/Expenses for 2017

  • Budget Committee requested Tonya, Secretary, to submit 2018 Budget/Expenses

     

    Discussed – 2018 Budget: Wayne Goke, President –

  • 2018 Budget Request for the SWLA Mutual Aid Search & Rescue Team

  • Approved

  • 2018 New Inspector, Rob Daughdril’s, Business Cards

  • Approved

  • 2018 New Engraved Name Plates for SWLA Mutual Aid Officers

  • Approved

  • 2018 CloudAccess.net Domain Renewal for the SWLA Mutual Aid Website

    Under Further Review

     

    Discussed – ESF8 Representative for Steering Committee: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Mike Parent w/Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator/Department of Health, would be honored to

    accept this position (see email, 11/29/2017)

  • Under Further Review

    Adjourned:

  • 3:45PM

    NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS:

    NEXT MEETING HOST: Jeff Davis Fire District No. 5

    DATE: Wednesday, January 10, 2018

    TIME: 11:00AM

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

    ADJOURN:

  • Motion to adjourn – Todd Parker

  • 2nd the motion – Dean Lappe

  • Meeting adjourned – 11:32AM

    LUNCH & LEARN: N/A   

    THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD

    Thursday, January 4th 2018 @ 2PM

    901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200

    Lake Charles, LA 70601