SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the 770^th Meeting

Held at Managan Center – Westlake, LA

TIME: 11:00AM

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MINUTES
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION
MEETING NUMBER 770th
TIME: 11:00AM

DATE: April 12, 2017

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

ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –

INVOCATION BY: Mason Lindsay –

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –
• David Owens w/Industrial Rescue
• Dan Marberry w/Industrial Rescue
• Dwayne Bellomy w/Safe Rescue

HOST ENTITY: Calcasieu Parish Communication District E-911
Richard McGuire -
• Power Point Presentation
Neil Clark, President/GM w/Environmental Response Services, National Bio-Care -
• Power Point Presentation to Introduce ERS

MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –
Mutual Aid Calls for March 2017
• Incident Report (16)
• Apparatus Usages (114)
• Discussed - SASOL fatality accident, Wednesday, April 5th 2017, pending investigation, more information to come

APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of March 31, 2017 – $70,014.75

BY LAWS: Richard McGuire, Chairman –
Discussed Quorum Procedures:
• Budget Committee reviewed By-Laws under Sections 3.04 Decisions, (b) Vote and Quorum
• Budget Committee as agreed that no changes to the By-Laws are necessary at this time

COMMUNICATIONS: Richard McGuire, Chairman –
Discussed Calcasieu Parish Communications District E-911 “Open House”:
• DATE: Wednesday, April 12th 2017
• TIME: 1:00AM – 3:00PM
• LOCATION: 911 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
• (See Invitation up front by sign-n-sheets)

DRILL:, Chairman – N/A

EMS: Bill Wilkie, Chairman – N/A

HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

INSPECTION: Daniel Gaspard, Chairman –
January 2017
• American Red Cross
• Beauregard Fire District 2
• Grandlake/Sweetlake VFD
• Hackberry Fire Protection District No. 1
• West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
February 2017
• Holly Beach/Johnson Bayou Fire Department
• Lake Charles Memorial Hospital (LCMH)
April 2017
• Chennault International Airport Authority
• Jeff Davis Fire District No. 3
• Jeff Davis Fire District No. 5
• Jennings Fire Department
• Lake Charles Regional Airport
• Ward 2 Fire Protection District No. 1 (Bell City/Hays)

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

NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman – N/A

SAR: Rob Daughdril –
2017 Chennault International Airshow
• DATE: Friday, April 28, 2017 thru Sunday, April 30
• LOCATION: 3650 Sen J. Bennett Johnson Aveune, Lake Charles, LA 70615
• WEBSITE: chennaultairshow.com

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 –
Discussed Appointing Both Tammy Ryan & Cade McLemore, Training Co/Chair Person(s): Wayne Goke –
• Cade McLemore has offered his services to be Co/Chairs w/Tammy Ryan to insure continuity of training
• Steering Committee agreed/approved Co/Chair Person(s)

WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –
(Meteorologist in charge) - Andy Patrick and/or (Meteorologist) - Roger Erickson
Discussed upcoming forecast for the next week

BUSINESS:

OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –
Discussed SWLA Mutual Aid Association Webpage: Rob Daughdril -

NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –
Discussed “Emergency Action” called to replace Mutual Aid Secretary’s (Tonya), Old computer and/or Funding New Computer:
• Steering/Budget Committee, approved Emergency funding up to $1,000.00

Discussed Outstanding 2017 SWLA Mutual Aid Association Dues:
• Axiall/North:
• Cameron LNG, LLC/Sempra Global:
• Christus St. Patrick Hospital:
• Dixie Pipeline Company: PAID
• Dooley Tackaberry Company:
• Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations, LLC: PAID
• Interstate All Battery Center: (TERMINATED)
• Kay Communications:
• Lake Area Medical Center: PAID
• Phillips66:
• Rain for Rent:
• SWLA Safety Council:
• Membership is extended for the next 30 days to all delinquent members listed above, dues that are NOT paid in full in
the next 30 business days will be TERMINATED

Discussed Lotte Chemical, LACC, LLC, Application for Associate Membership:
• Steering Committee reviewed/approved application for Associate Membership
• Will bring to Board Members as a Voting issues at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting on Wednesday,
May 10th 2017

Discussed PPG, Application for Associate Membership:
• Steering Committee reviewed/approved application for Associate Membership
• Will bring to Board Members as a Voting issues at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting on Wednesday,
May 10th 2017

Discussed Sponsorship Letter c/o Cheri Ardoin, for the 2017 Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge:
• (See Flyers up front by sign-n-sheets)

Discussed Quote c/o Delton Carter, Instructor Compensation for NIMS-ICS 400:
• Steering/Budget Committee reviewed/approved quote c/o Delton Carter for NIMS-ICS 400 for $1,100.00
• NIMS-ICS 300, is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 10th 2017 thru Thursday, May 11th 2017, Jim Ballow,
w/GOHSEP will be the instructor
• NIMS-ICS 400, is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 17th 2017 thru Thursday, May 18th 2017

Discussed Haz-Mat Technician Refresher Course:
• Instructor, David Owens, w/Industrial Rescue
• DATE: May 10th 2017
• TIME: 7AM – 5PM
• LOCATION: ETL 111, 500 Beauregard Dr., McNeese Campus

VOTING ISSUES: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

Minutes:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Immediate Past President –
John Floyd P Louisiana State Police/Hazmat –
Sean LaFleur X CPSO – ?
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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 X Honorable life Member –
Rob Daughdril P
2nd Vice President –
Chris Dailey X OHSEP –
Dick Gremillion, Director 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 – ?
X USCG –
Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist X
April 6, 2017
P=Present X=Absent
Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke –

Discussed – Absentees: Wayne Goke –
• Joshua H. Arnold, Chennault International Airport Fire Department
• Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist, Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit
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• Discussed – President Calls for Emergency Action to Replace, Mutual Aid Secretary’s (Tonya), Old
• computer and/or Funding New Computer: Wayne Goke –
• Steering/Budget Committee, approved Emergency funding up to $1,000.00
• Steering/Budget Committee, recommended before purchasing, researching different pricing, styles, & software
• Steering/Budget Committee, asked to submit quote upon completion of research
• Steering/Budget Committee, recommended President must approve quote before purchasing
• Steering/Budget Committee, recommended, once approved and purchase is completed, new computer will stay
in the care & custody of the Mutual Aid Secretary (Tonya)
• Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion
• Bill Wilkie made the motion
• John Floyd 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries
• Will discuss as New Business to Board Members, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,
April 12th 2017 @ 11AM

Discussed – Quorum Procedures for Steering Committee: Wayne Goke –
• Budget Committee reviewed By-Laws under Sections 3.04 Decisions, (b) Vote and Quorum
• Budget Committee as agreed that no changes to the By-Laws are necessary at this time, upon show of hands during
Steering Committee meeting, 5No’s and 2Yes’
• Will discuss as New Business to Board Members, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,
April 12th 2017 @ 11AM

Discussed – Outstanding 2017 SWLA Mutual Aid Association Dues: Wayne Goke –
• Axiall/North:
 Tonya forwarded, VIA-Email, 2nd Notice and a copy of Original Invoice, Wednesday, April 5th 2017 @ 10:57AM, w/no response
• Cameron LNG, LLC/Sempra Global:
 Tonya forwarded, VIA-Email, 2nd Notice and a copy of Original Invoice, Spoke w/Steve Trahan, Wednesday, April 5th 2017, he
is working on getting dues paid
• Christus St. Patrick Hospital:
 Tonya forwarded, VIA-Email, 2nd Notice and a copy of Original Invoice, Spoke w/Scott Kyle, Wednesday, April 5th 2017, he is
working on getting dues paid
• Dixie Pipeline Company:
 Tonya forwarded, VIA-Email, 2nd Notice and a copy of Original Invoice, Spoke w/Shane Morein, Wednesday, April 5th 2017, he
is working on getting dues paid
• Dooley Tackaberry Company:
 Tonya forwarded, VIA-Email, 2nd Notice and a copy of Original Invoice, Spoke w/Mike Bienvenu, Wednesday, April 5th 2017, he
is working on getting dues paid
• Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations, LLC:
 Tonya forwarded, VIA-Email, 2nd Notice and a copy of Original Invoice, Spoke w/Curtis Fountain, Wednesday, April 5th 2017,
he is working on getting dues paid
• Interstate All Battery Center: (TERMINATED)
 (see email from Cathy Almeida)
• Kay Communications:
 Tonya forwarded, VIA-Email, 2nd Notice and a copy of Original Invoice, Spoke w/Walter Durio, Tuesday, April 4th 2017,
he is working on getting dues paid
• Lake Area Medical Center:
 Tonya forwarded, VIA-Email, 2nd Notice and a copy of Original Invoice, Spoke w/Brian Guillory, Tuesday, April 4th 2017,
he is working on getting dues paid

• Phillips66:
 Tonya forwarded, VIA-Email, 2nd Notice and a copy of Original Invoice, Spoke w/Jeff Cordell, today, Thursday, April 6th 2017,
he is working on getting dues paid
• Rain for Rent:
 Tonya forwarded, VIA-Email, 2nd Notice and a copy of Original Invoice, Spoke w/Brendan Iler, Tuesday, April 4th 2017, he is working on
getting dues paid
• SWLA Safety Council:
 Tonya forwarded, VIA-Email, 2nd Notice and a copy of Original Invoice, today, Thursday, April 6th 2017 @ 10:55AM,
• Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion to extend membership for next 30 days to all delinquent members listed
above, dues that are NOT paid in full in the next 30 business days will be TERMINATED
• Richard McGuire made a motion
• Andy Patrick 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries
• Will discuss as New Business to Board Members, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, April
12th 2017 @ 11AM

Discussed – Lotte Chemical, LACC, LLC, Application for Associate Membership: Wayne Goke –
• Steering Committee reviewed/approved application for Associate Membership
• Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion
• Richard McGuire made a motion
• Dick Gremillion 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries
• Will discuss as New Business to Board Members, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,
April 12th 2017 @ 11AM

Discussed – Introduction Presentation by, Lotte Chemical, LACC, LLC: Wayne Goke –
• Steering Committee recommended, Lotte Chemical and Axiall Joint Venture Project presentation be presented
after they become members

Discussed – PPG, Application for Associate Membership: Wayne Goke –
• Steering Committee reviewed/approved application for Associate Membership
• Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion
• Dick Gremillion made a motion
• Richard McGuire 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries
• Will discuss as New Business to Board Members, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, April
12th 2017 @ 11AM

Discussed – Form 2016 1099-MISC, c/o Cameron Parish Police Jury: Wayne Goke –

Discussed – Calcasieu Parish Communications District E-911 “Open House”: Wayne Goke –
• DATE: Wednesday, April 12th 2017
• TIME: 1:00AM – 3:00PM
• LOCATION: 911 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
• (See Invitation)

Discussed – Sponsorship Letter c/o Cheri Ardoin, for the 2017 Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge:
Wayne Goke –
• Steering Committee recommended that Cheri Ardoin my ask for donation and put flyers out at the next SWLA
Mutual Aid Association, Wednesday, April 12th 2017 @ 11AM

Discussed – Review Quote c/o Delton Carter, Instructor Compensation for NIMS-ICS 400: Wayne Goke –
• NIMS-ICS 400, is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 17th 2017 thru Thursday, May 18th 2017, upon approval
by Budget Committee (See Quote c/o Delton Carter)
• The Instructor for NIMS-ICS 300, is Jim Ballow, w/GOHSEP, and is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10th 2017 thru
Thursday, May 11th 2017, (see email c/o Cade McLemore)
• Steering/Budget Committee reviewed/approved quote c/o Delton Carter for NIMS-ICS 400 for $1,100.00
• Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion
• Richard McGuire made a motion
• Andy Patrick 2nd the motion
• Motion Carries
• Will discuss as New Business to Board Members, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,
April 12th 2017 @ 11AM

Discussed – Appointing Both Tammy Ryan & Cade McLemore, Training Co/Chair Person(s): Wayne Goke –
• Cade McLemore has offered his services to be Co/Chairs w/Tammy Ryan to insure continuity of training
• Steering Committee agreed/approved Co/Chair Person(s)

Adjourned: Wayne Goke –
• 3:25PM

NEXT MEETING HOST: Cameron Parish Fire District No. 10
DATE: Wednesday, May 10, 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 – 11:45AM

THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD
Thursday, May 4, 2017 @ 2PM
901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200
Lake Charles, LA 70601