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Minutes of the 775th Meeting

Held at Managan Center – Westlake, LA

TIME: 11:00AM

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DATE:   September 13, 2017

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

ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –

INVOCATION BY: Jerry Bell –

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President – 

  • Gregg Townsend, w/South Coast Fire & Safety

  • Lonny Ogea, Sales Executive w/Safe Rescue, LLC

HOST ENTITY: Hackberry Fire Department

Power Point Presentation by: Assistant Chief, Brad Lester & Aaron Savoie  

NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS: N/A 

MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –

Mutual Aid Calls for August 2017

  • Incident Report (17)

  • Apparatus Usages (73)

APPOINTED COMMITTEES:  

BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of August 31, 2017 – $72,146.80

BY LAWS:  Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

COMMUNICATIONS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

DRILL: Cade McLemore, Chairman – N/A

EMS: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

Discussed:

Due to Hurricane/TS Harvey, R5 ESF-8 Health and Medical Coalition, will conduct an “After Action Review (AAR)”

Conference Call on Wednesday, September 20th at 1000AM

  • “After Action Review (AAR)” Conference Call will be used as the R5 ESF-8 Health and Medical Coalition Meeting,

         which will be held on Monday, September, 25th 2017 at 1000AM

HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

INSPECTION: Daniel Gaspard, Chairman –

August 2017 Inspections:

  • Phillips66

  • Sulphur Police Department?

  • Vinton Fire Department?

  • Ward 7 Fire Protection District 1 (Edgerly/Toomey)

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

Power Point Presentation:

  • T/V VERACRUZ Shipboard Fire/SMI

  • MC/MER – UTV Savage Ingenuity Sinking

  • UPDATE 2: MC/MER – UTV Savage Ingenuity Sinking

  • GIWW MM 245, Black Lake Fleeting Area

NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman – N/A

SAR:  Rob Daughdril –

Discussed:

LOCATION:

  • Calcasieu Parish EOC
  • 901 Lakeshore Drive
  • Suite 200
  • Lake Charles, LA 70601 

DATES:

  • November 6 - 8, 2017

TIMES:

  • 8:00AM – 5:00PM

REGISTRATION:

WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –

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

Andy Patrick, Meteorologist, NWS:

  • Discussed upcoming weather, temperatures for the following week, will go back to normal

    Power Point Presentation:

  • Overview of Harvey

  • Harvey’s History

  • Harvey’s Impacts near Rockport Texas

  • Harvey’s Impact in Houston, Texas (Area)

  • Harvey’s 2nd Landfall

  • Harvey’s Rainfall

  • Closeout/Other Harvey Tidbits Harvey’s

  • (Slides Attached) 

    BUSINESS:

    OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –

    Discussed:

  • Members who are the Host entity for meetings present and those whom have scheduled presentation, need to forward/email

         slides to Tonya Pousson, Secretary @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • USB(s) can cause viruses

  • GB that over exceed the size minimum to forward, there is a FREE website to use, https://wetransfer.com

  • If prefer, https://wetransfer.com/plus, there are annual monthly fees

    NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –

    Discussed: FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program Awarded in our AOR -

  • Cade McLemore, Emergency Response Technician, w/OHSEP, update/break-down on funds awarded

  • Lake Charles – Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (OHSEP) - $118,725.00

    Discussed: “Hot Wash” Harvey -

  • Paul DeStout, Emergency Response Coordinator, w/OHSEP

  • “Hot Wash” on Hurricane/TS Harvey for Calcasieu Parish  

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

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

X

2nd Vice President –

Chris Dailey

P

OHSEP –

Dick Gremillion, Director

X

Guest –

Norman Bourdeau, OHSEP

P

Treasurer –

Bill Wilkie

X

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

X

    

Law Enforcement –

Kirk L. Carroll

P

USCG –

Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist

X

    
  • September 7, 2017
  • P=Present X=Absent
  • Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President –
  • Discussed – Kay Communication Request to Setting up Their Sound System for the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Board Meetings: Wayne Goke, President –
  • K-Comm has volunteered to provide and set their sound system during each regular SWLA Mutual Aid Association board
  •      meeting
  • After further review, The SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee has decided to deny request
  • Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion
  • Andy Patrick, NWS, made a motion
  • Kirk Carroll, LCPD, 2nd the motion
  • Motion Carries
  • Discussed – Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership:
  • Wayne Goke, President –
  • After further review, The SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee has decided to approve Lawson Environmental
  •    Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership
  • Bring as New Business to Board Members, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, September
  •    13th 2017

  • SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee request a presentation by Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, be given

        at next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, September 13th 2017

  • Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion to except application for Associate Membership

  • Richard McGuire, E-911, made a motion

  • Andy Patrick, NWS, 2nd the motion

  • Motion Carries

  • Spoke w/Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, w/Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, on Monday, September 11th

       2017 @ 3:13PM, due to Hurricane/TS Harvey and Hurricane Irma, he will need to postpone presentation until next

       SWLA Mutual Aid Association Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 11th 2017 @ 11AM

    Discussed – “EXEMPT”, McNeese Institute for Industry/Education Collaboration, Power Point Presentation: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Presentation has been postponed till the following SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, which is on Wednesday,

       October 11th 2017

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

  • Steering Committee recommended, instead of making paper name cards every (2) years when new officer(s) are

       voted in, purchase new standard Name Plates w/Officers Title ONLY, engraved on plate

  • Steering Committee reviewed pricing and/or viewed a sample of the engraved, standard name plates that were

       purchase through amazon.com by OHSEP for the Executive Officials/Police Group

  • Larry J. Johnson, w/Port Security Specialist, Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit, stated that he would search for a

       different style and forward prices

  • Steering Committee recommended to table until the next SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee meeting for

       further review, which is on, Thursday, October 5th 2017 @ 2PM, OHSEP, 901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200, Lake

       Charles, LA 70601

    Discussed – Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit USCG: Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist – 

  • Marine Safety Information Bulletin 14-17 (LC) – August 31, 2017 @ 12PM, Hurricane Harvey Port of Lake
    Charles Port Condition/Recovery (Update 1)
  • The Captain of the Port (COTP), Port Arthur has set Port Condition Recovery for Calcasieu River Ship Channel including all tributaries and connecting waterways effective at 02:30 a.m. on August 31, 2017.  Restrictions on vessel movements within this port complex will be managed by the Captain of the Port and Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Lake Charles
  • Initial restriction are based on visual waterway and “aids-to-navigation” (ATON) assessments conducted by Coast Guard, local agencies, and private assets.
  • Vessel movement restrictions will be evaluated and updated until channel surveys are conducted

The following restrictions are in effect:

  1. A draft restriction of 37-feet for all waters of the Calcasieu Ship Channel

  • Marin Safety Information Bulletin 19-17 (LC) – September 6, 2017 @, Safety Zone – ICW Mile Marks 244-246

                    (Update 1)

  • The Captain of the Port (COTP), Port Arthur established a safety zone for the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) between Mile Mark 244 and 246 in Calcasieu Parish, LA effective at 6 p.m. on September 05, 2017 to protect mariners and the environment from hazards posed by the partially sunken tow vessel SAVAGE INGENUITY. In order to facilitate commerce, the COTP will permit one-way traffic with restrictions once the SAVAGE INGENUITY is stabilized

  • Traffic will be managed by Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) onboard the ALFRED P. CENAC on VHF-FM channel 13 

The following restrictions are in effect:

 1. Tows permitted to transit during daylight hours only.

2. Light boats may transit the area at night, but shall proceed at minimum speed.

3. Tows permitted to transit through the safety zone are limited to a maximum of 2 barges      (loaded or empty) strung out.

4. Tows permitted to transit through the safety zone shall proceed at minimum speed to maintain  steerage.

5. Vessels unable to transit through the affected waterway are advised to seek an alter destination.

Slides for the two Marine MishapsSlides will be presented at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Board Meeting, Wednesday, September, 13th 2017 @11AM 

Discussed – Weather Report on Harvey: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Steering Committee asked that Andy Patrick, Meteorologist, w/NWS, give a brief weather report/update on Hurricane/TS

       Harvey at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association meeting, Wednesday, September 13th 2017 @11AM

     

    Discussed – Update on FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program Awarded in our AOR: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Steering Committee asked that Cade McLemore, Emergency Response Technician, w/OHSEP, give a

       update/break-down on funds awarded at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, September

      13th 2017 @11AM

  • Lake Charles – Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (OHSEP)             - $118,725

  • Lake Charles – Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office                     - $1,189,000

  • Lake Charles – City of                                                           - $24,175

  • Lake Charles – Louisiana State Police                                     - $25,000                   

    Discussed – “Hot Wash” on Hurricane/TS Harvey for Calcasieu Parish: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Steering Committee would like a representative from OHSEP give a “Hot Wash” on Harvey for Calcasieu Parish

  • Paul DeStout, Emergency Response Coordinator, w/OHSEP will give “Hot Wash” at the next SWLA Mutual Aid

    Association Meeting, Wednesday, September 13th 2017 @11AM

    Adjourned: 2:25PM 

    NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS: 

    NEXT MEETING HOST: Lake Area Medical Center   

    DATE: Wednesday, October 11, 2017                                                                                                

    TIME: 11:00AM

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

    ADJOURN:

  •  

  • Motion to adjourn – Todd Parker, CERTC

  • 2nd the motion – Jerry Bell, SASOL/DeQuincy PD

  • Meeting adjourned – 12:02PM  

    THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD

    Thursday, October 11, 2017 @ 2PM

    901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

  • DATE: September 13, 2017
  • LOCATION: Managan Center - 1221 Sampson Street - Westlake, LA 70669
  • ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –
  • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –
  • INVOCATION BY: Jerry Bell –
  • INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –
    • Gregg Townsend, w/South Coast Fire & Safety
    • Lonny Ogea, Sales Executive w/Safe Rescue, LLC
  • HOST ENTITY: Hackberry Fire Department
    Power Point Presentation by: Assistant Chief, Brad Lester & Aaron Savoie
  • NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS: N/A
  • MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –
    Mutual Aid Calls for August 2017
    • Incident Report (17)
    • Apparatus Usages (73)
  • APPOINTED COMMITTEES:
  • BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
    TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of August 31, 2017 – $72,146.80
  • BY LAWS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A
  • COMMUNICATIONS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A
  • DRILL: Cade McLemore, Chairman – N/A
  • EMS: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
    Discussed:
    • Due to Hurricane/TS Harvey, R5 ESF-8 Health and Medical Coalition, will conduct an “After Action Review (AAR)”
    Conference Call on Wednesday, September 20th at 1000AM
  • • “After Action Review (AAR)” Conference Call will be used as the R5 ESF-8 Health and Medical Coalition Meeting,
    which will be held on Monday, September, 25th 2017 at 1000AM
  • HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A
  • INSPECTION: Daniel Gaspard, Chairman –
    August 2017 Inspections:
    • Phillips66
    • Sulphur Police Department?
    • Vinton Fire Department?
    • Ward 7 Fire Protection District 1 (Edgerly/Toomey)
  • MARINE USCG: Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist –
    Power Point Presentation:
    • T/V VERACRUZ Shipboard Fire/SMI
    • MC/MER – UTV Savage Ingenuity Sinking
    • UPDATE 2: MC/MER – UTV Savage Ingenuity Sinking
     GIWW MM 245, Black Lake Fleeting Area
  • NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman – N/A
  • SAR: Rob Daughdril –
    Discussed:
    • (TENTATIVELY) - Planning on scheduling S&R classes between the months of October, November, &
    December 2017
  • 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 –
    Introduction to Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)
    • LOCATION:
     Calcasieu Parish EOC
     901 Lakeshore Drive
     Suite 200
     Lake Charles, LA 70601
    • DATES:
     November 6 - 8, 2017
    • TIMES:
     8:00AM – 5:00PM
    • REGISTRATION:
     To register, sign up on the GOHSEP Training Registration page
     http://gohsep.la.gov/RESOURCES/TRAINING-EVENTS-SCHEDULE
    • (Flyers located upfront by sign-n-sheets)
  • WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –
    (Meteorologist in charge) - Andy Patrick and/or (Meteorologist) - Roger Erickson
    Andy Patrick, Meteorologist, NWS:
    • Discussed upcoming weather, temperatures for the following week, will go back to normal
    Power Point Presentation:
    • Overview of Harvey
    • Harvey’s History
    • Harvey’s Impacts near Rockport Texas
    • Harvey’s Impact in Houston, Texas (Area)
    • Harvey’s 2nd Landfall
    • Harvey’s Rainfall
    • Closeout/Other Harvey Tidbits Harvey’s
    • (Slides Attached)
  • BUSINESS:
  • OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –
    Discussed:
    • Members who are the Host entity for meetings present and those whom have scheduled presentation, need to forward/email
    slides to Tonya Pousson, Secretary @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
     USB(s) can cause viruses
     GB that over exceed the size minimum to forward, there is a FREE website to use, https://wetransfer.com
     If prefer, https://wetransfer.com/plus, there are annual monthly fees
  • NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –
    Discussed: FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program Awarded in our AOR -
    • Cade McLemore, Emergency Response Technician, w/OHSEP, update/break-down on funds awarded
     Lake Charles – Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (OHSEP) - $118,725.00
    Discussed: “Hot Wash” Harvey -
    • Paul DeStout, Emergency Response Coordinator, w/OHSEP
     “Hot Wash” on Hurricane/TS Harvey for Calcasieu Parish
  • 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 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 X
    2nd Vice President –
    Chris Dailey P OHSEP –
    Dick Gremillion, Director X Guest –
    Norman Bourdeau, OHSEP P
    Treasurer –
    Bill Wilkie X 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 X
    Law Enforcement –
    Kirk L. Carroll P USCG –
    Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist X
    September 7, 2017
    P=Present X=Absent
    Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President –
  • Discussed – Kay Communication Request to Setting up Their Sound System for the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Board Meetings: Wayne Goke, President –
    • K-Comm has volunteered to provide and set their sound system during each regular SWLA Mutual Aid Association board
    meeting
    • After further review, The SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee has decided to deny request
    • Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion
    • Andy Patrick, NWS, made a motion
    • Kirk Carroll, LCPD, 2nd the motion
    • Motion Carries
  • Discussed – Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership:
    Wayne Goke, President –
    • After further review, The SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee has decided to approve Lawson Environmental
    Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership
    • Bring as New Business to Board Members, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, September
    13th 2017
    • SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee request a presentation by Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, be given
    at next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, September 13th 2017
    • Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion to except application for Associate Membership
    • Richard McGuire, E-911, made a motion
    • Andy Patrick, NWS, 2nd the motion
    • Motion Carries
    • Spoke w/Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, w/Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, on Monday, September 11th
    2017 @ 3:13PM, due to Hurricane/TS Harvey and Hurricane Irma, he will need to postpone presentation until next
    SWLA Mutual Aid Association Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 11th 2017 @ 11AM
  • Discussed – “EXEMPT”, McNeese Institute for Industry/Education Collaboration, Power Point Presentation: Wayne Goke, President –
    • Presentation has been postponed till the following SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, which is on Wednesday,
    October 11th 2017
  • Discussed – The Purchase of New Engraved Standard Name Plates for the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Committee Officers: Wayne Goke, President –
    • Steering Committee recommended, instead of making paper name cards every (2) years when new officer(s) are
    voted in, purchase new standard Name Plates w/Officers Title ONLY, engraved on plate
    • Steering Committee reviewed pricing and/or viewed a sample of the engraved, standard name plates that were
    purchase through amazon.com by OHSEP for the Executive Officials/Police Group
    • Larry J. Johnson, w/Port Security Specialist, Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit, stated that he would search for a
    different style and forward prices
    • Steering Committee recommended to table until the next SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee meeting for
    further review, which is on, Thursday, October 5th 2017 @ 2PM, OHSEP, 901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200, Lake
    Charles, LA 70601
  • Discussed – Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit USCG: Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist –
    • Marine Safety Information Bulletin 14-17 (LC) – August 31, 2017 @ 12PM, Hurricane Harvey Port of Lake
    Charles Port Condition/Recovery (Update 1)
     The Captain of the Port (COTP), Port Arthur has set Port Condition Recovery for Calcasieu River Ship Channel including all tributaries and connecting waterways effective at 02:30 a.m. on August 31, 2017. Restrictions on vessel movements within this port complex will be managed by the Captain of the Port and Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Lake Charles
     Initial restriction are based on visual waterway and “aids-to-navigation” (ATON) assessments conducted by Coast Guard, local agencies, and private assets.
     Vessel movement restrictions will be evaluated and updated until channel surveys are conducted
  • The following restrictions are in effect:
    1. A draft restriction of 37-feet for all waters of the Calcasieu Ship Channel
  • • Marin Safety Information Bulletin 19-17 (LC) – September 6, 2017 @, Safety Zone – ICW Mile Marks 244-246
    (Update 1)
     The Captain of the Port (COTP), Port Arthur established a safety zone for the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) between Mile Mark 244 and 246 in Calcasieu Parish, LA effective at 6 p.m. on September 05, 2017 to protect mariners and the environment from hazards posed by the partially sunken tow vessel SAVAGE INGENUITY. In order to facilitate commerce, the COTP will permit one-way traffic with restrictions once the SAVAGE INGENUITY is stabilized
     Traffic will be managed by Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) onboard the ALFRED P. CENAC on VHF-FM channel 13
  • The following restrictions are in effect:
    1. Tows permitted to transit during daylight hours only.
    2. Light boats may transit the area at night, but shall proceed at minimum speed.
    3. Tows permitted to transit through the safety zone are limited to a maximum of 2 barges
    (loaded or empty) strung out.
    4. Tows permitted to transit through the safety zone shall proceed at minimum speed to maintain
    steerage.
    5. Vessels unable to transit through the affected waterway are advised to seek an alternate
    destination.
  • • Slides for the two Marine Mishaps
     Slides will be presented at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Board Meeting, Wednesday, September, 13th
    2017 @11AM
  • Discussed – Weather Report on Harvey: Wayne Goke, President –
    • Steering Committee asked that Andy Patrick, Meteorologist, w/NWS, give a brief weather report/update on Hurricane/TS
    Harvey at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association meeting, Wednesday, September 13th 2017 @11AM
  • Discussed – Update on FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program Awarded in our AOR: Wayne Goke, President –
    • Steering Committee asked that Cade McLemore, Emergency Response Technician, w/OHSEP, give a
    update/break-down on funds awarded at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, September
    13th 2017 @11AM
     Lake Charles – Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (OHSEP) - $118,725
     Lake Charles – Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office - $1,189,000
     Lake Charles – City of - $24,175
     Lake Charles – Louisiana State Police - $25,000
  • Discussed – “Hot Wash” on Hurricane/TS Harvey for Calcasieu Parish: Wayne Goke, President –
    • Steering Committee would like a representative from OHSEP give a “Hot Wash” on Harvey for Calcasieu Parish
    • Paul DeStout, Emergency Response Coordinator, w/OHSEP will give “Hot Wash” at the next SWLA Mutual Aid
    Association Meeting, Wednesday, September 13th 2017 @11AM
  • Adjourned: 2:25PM
  • NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS:
  • NEXT MEETING HOST: Lake Area Medical Center
    DATE: Wednesday, October 11, 2017
    TIME: 11:00AM
    LOCATION: Managan Center - 1221 Sampson Street - Westlake, LA 70669
  • ADJOURN:
    • Motion to adjourn – Todd Parker, CERTC
    • 2nd the motion – Jerry Bell, SASOL/DeQuincy PD
    • Meeting adjourned – 12:02PM
  • THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD
    Thursday, October 11, 2017 @ 2PM
    901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • DATE:  September 13, 2017
  • LOCATION: Managan Center - 1221 Sampson Street - Westlake, LA 70669                                                                             
  • ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –
  • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –
  • INVOCATION BY: Jerry Bell –
  • INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –Gregg Townsend, w/South Coast Fire & Safety Lonny Ogea, Sales Executive w/Safe Rescue, LLC

HOST ENTITY: Hackberry Fire Department

Power Point Presentation by: Assistant Chief, Brad Lester & Aaron Savoie

NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS: N/A

MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –

Mutual Aid Calls for August 2017

  • Incident Report (17)

  • Apparatus Usages (73)

      APPOINTED COMMITTEES: 

BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of August 31, 2017 – $72,146.80

 BY LAWS:  Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

 COMMUNICATIONS: Richard McGuire, Chairman – N/A

 DRILL: Cade McLemore, Chairman – N/A

 EMS: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

Discussed:

  • Due to Hurricane/TS Harvey, R5 ESF-8 Health and Medical Coalition, will conduct an “After Action Review (AAR)”

        Conference Call on Wednesday, September 20th at 1000AM

  • “After Action Review (AAR)” Conference Call will be used as the R5 ESF-8 Health and Medical Coalition Meeting,

         which will be held on Monday, September, 25th 2017 at 1000AM

HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

INSPECTION: Daniel Gaspard, Chairman –

August 2017 Inspections:

  •  Phillips66
  • Sulphur Police Department?
  • Vinton Fire Department?
  • Ward 7 Fire Protection District 1 (Edgerly/Toomey)

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

Power Point Presentation:

  •  

  • T/V VERACRUZ Shipboard Fire/SMI

  •  

  • MC/MER – UTV Savage Ingenuity Sinking

  •  

  • UPDATE 2: MC/MER – UTV Savage Ingenuity Sinking

  •  GIWW MM 245, Black Lake Fleeting Area 

NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman – N/A 

SAR:  Rob Daughdril –

Discussed:  

LOCATION:

  • Calcasieu Parish EOC

  • 901 Lakeshore Drive

  • Suite 200

  • Lake Charles, LA 70601

DATES:

  • November 6 - 8, 2017 

TIMES:

  • 8:00AM – 5:00PM

REGISTRATION:

WEATHER UPDATE: National Weather Service –

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

Andy Patrick, Meteorologist, NWS:  

  • Discussed upcoming weather, temperatures for the following week, will go back to normal

    Power Point Presentation: 

  • Overview of Harvey

  • Harvey’s History

  • Harvey’s Impacts near Rockport Texas

  • Harvey’s Impact in Houston, Texas (Area)

  • Harvey’s 2nd Landfall

  • Harvey’s Rainfall

  • Closeout/Other Harvey Tidbits Harvey’s

  • (Slides Attached)

BUSINESS:   

OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –

Discussed:

NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President –

Discussed: FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program Awarded in our AOR - 

  • Cade McLemore, Emergency Response Technician, w/OHSEP, update/break-down on funds awarded 

  • Lake Charles – Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (OHSEP) - $118,725.00

    Discussed: “Hot Wash” Harvey - 

  • Paul DeStout, Emergency Response Coordinator, w/OHSEP

“Hot Wash” on Hurricane/TS Harvey for Calcasieu Parish

 

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

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

X

2nd Vice President –

Chris Dailey

P

OHSEP –

Dick Gremillion, Director

X

Guest –

Norman Bourdeau, OHSEP

P

Treasurer –

Bill Wilkie

X

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

X

    

Law Enforcement –

Kirk L. Carroll

P

USCG –

Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist

X

    
  • September 7, 2017
  • P=Present X=Absent
  • Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President –Discussed – Kay Communication Request to Setting up Their Sound System for the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Board Meetings: Wayne Goke, President –K-Comm has volunteered to provide and set their sound system during each regular SWLA Mutual Aid Association board meeting
  • After further review, The SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee has decided to deny request
  • Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion
  • Andy Patrick, NWS, made a motion
  • Kirk Carroll, LCPD, 2nd the motion
  • Motion Carries 
  • Discussed – Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership:
  • Wayne Goke, President –
  • After further review, The SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee has decided to approve Lawson Environmental
  •    Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership
  • Bring as New Business to Board Members, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, September
  •    13th 2017
  • SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee request a presentation by Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, be given
  •     at next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, September 13th 2017

  • Wayne Goke, President, asked for a motion to except application for Associate Membership

  • Richard McGuire, E-911, made a motion

  • Andy Patrick, NWS, 2nd the motion

  • Motion Carries

  • Spoke w/Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, w/Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, on Monday, September 11th

       2017 @ 3:13PM, due to Hurricane/TS Harvey and Hurricane Irma, he will need to postpone presentation until next

       SWLA Mutual Aid Association Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 11th 2017 @ 11AM

    Discussed – “EXEMPT”, McNeese Institute for Industry/Education Collaboration, Power Point Presentation: Wayne Goke,President – 

  • Presentation has been postponed till the following SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, which is on Wednesday,

       October 11th 2017

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

  • Steering Committee recommended, instead of making paper name cards every (2) years when new officer(s) are

       voted in, purchase new standard Name Plates w/Officers Title ONLY, engraved on plate

  • Steering Committee reviewed pricing and/or viewed a sample of the engraved, standard name plates that were

       purchase through amazon.com by OHSEP for the Executive Officials/Police Group

  • Larry J. Johnson, w/Port Security Specialist, Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit, stated that he would search for a

       different style and forward prices

Steering Committee recommended to table until the next SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee meeting for

   further review, which is on, Thursday, October 5th 2017 @ 2PM, OHSEP, 901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200, Lake

   Charles, LA 70601

Discussed – Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit USCG: Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist – 

  • Marine Safety Information Bulletin 14-17 (LC) – August 31, 2017 @ 12PM, Hurricane Harvey Port of Lake    Charles Port Condition/Recovery (Update 1)

  • The Captain of the Port (COTP), Port Arthur has set Port Condition Recovery for Calcasieu River Ship Channel including all tributaries and connecting waterways effective at 02:30 a.m. on August 31, 2017.  Restrictions on vessel movements within this port complex will be managed by the Captain of the Port and Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Lake Charles

  • Initial restriction are based on visual waterway and “aids-to-navigation” (ATON) assessments conducted by Coast Guard, local agencies, and private assets.

  • Vessel movement restrictions will be evaluated and updated until channel surveys are conducted

The following restrictions are in effect:

  1. A draft restriction of 37-feet for all waters of the Calcasieu Ship Channel

  • Marin Safety Information Bulletin 19-17 (LC) – September 6, 2017 @, Safety Zone – ICW Mile Marks 244-246

                    (Update 1)

  • The Captain of the Port (COTP), Port Arthur established a safety zone for the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) between Mile Mark 244 and 246 in Calcasieu Parish, LA effective at 6 p.m. on September 05, 2017 to protect mariners and the environment from hazards posed by the partially sunken tow vessel SAVAGE INGENUITY. In order to facilitate commerce, the COTP will permit one-way traffic with restrictions once the SAVAGE INGENUITY is stabilized

Traffic will be managed by Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) onboard the ALFRED P. CENAC on VHF-FM channel 13
 
The following restrictions are in effect:

1. Tows permitted to transit during daylight hours only.

2. Light boats may transit the area at night, but shall proceed at minimum speed.

3. Tows permitted to transit through the safety zone are limited to a maximum of 2 barges     (loaded or empty) strung out.
4. Tows permitted to transit through the safety zone shall proceed at minimum speed to maintainsteerage.

5. Vessels unable to transit through the affected waterway are advised to seek an alternate destination. Slides for the two Marine Mishaps

Slides will be presented at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Board Meeting, Wednesday, September, 13th

     2017 @11AM 

Discussed – Weather Report on Harvey: Wayne Goke, President –

Steering Committee asked that Andy Patrick, Meteorologist, w/NWS, give a brief weather report/update on Hurricane/TS

   Harvey at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association meeting, Wednesday, September 13th 2017 @11AM 

Discussed – Update on FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program Awarded in our AOR: Wayne Goke, President –

  • Steering Committee asked that Cade McLemore, Emergency Response Technician, w/OHSEP, give a

       update/break-down on funds awarded at the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, September

    13th 2017 @11AM

  • Lake Charles – Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (OHSEP)             - $118,725

  • Lake Charles – Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office - $1,189,000

  • Lake Charles – City of - $24,175

Lake Charles – Louisiana State Police- $25,000                   

Discussed – “Hot Wash” on Hurricane/TS Harvey for Calcasieu Parish: Wayne Goke, President – 

  • Steering Committee would like a representative from OHSEP give a “Hot Wash” on Harvey for Calcasieu Parish 

Paul DeStout, Emergency Response Coordinator, w/OHSEP will give “Hot Wash” at the next SWLA Mutual Aid

Association Meeting, Wednesday, September 13th 2017 @11AM 

Adjourned: 2:25PM

 NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS: 

NEXT MEETING HOST: Lake Area Medical Center   

DATE: Wednesday, October 11, 2017                                                                                                

TIME: 11:00AM

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

ADJOURN:  

  • Motion to adjourn – Todd Parker, CERTC
  • 2nd the motion – Jerry Bell, SASOL/DeQuincy PD
  • Meeting adjourned – 12:02PM 

THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD

Thursday, October 11, 2017 @ 2PM

901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200

Lake Charles, LA 70601