SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the 776^th Meeting

Held at Managan Center – Westlake, LA

TIME: 11:00AM

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DATE:  October 11, 2017

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

ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –

INVOCATION BY: Mason Lindsay –

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –

 National Weather Service (NWS) Harvey Assessment Team

HOST ENTITY: Christus Lake Area Hospital (Name Change as of 9/1/2017)

Power Point Presentation by: N/A

Luncheon as Tradition

 NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS:

Power Point Presentation By: Dr. Nikos Kiritsis, Dean, w/McNeese Institute for Industry/Education Collaboration

MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –

Mutual Aid Calls for August 2017

• Incident Report (21)

• Apparatus Usages (131)

    APPOINTED COMMITTEES:  

BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

• TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of September 29, 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 –

• Region 5 ESF-8 Health & Coalition met and discussed on Monday, September 25, 2017

• Tropical Storm Harvey 2017/After-Action Report/Improvement Plan

• The next Region 5 ESF-8 Health & Coalition Meeting, Monday, October 23, 2017, at OHSEP, 2:30PM-3:30PM

• Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)

• Flu Clinic – November 7^th 2017 @ 9AM  

HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A 

INSPECTION: Daniel Gaspard, Chairman – N/A 

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

• Marine Firefighting Committee Update

• Marine Firefighting capability for the ship channelAsking someone w/SWLA Mutual Aid Association, who will volunteer to mandate this   

NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman – 2^nd Vice President

• Wayne Goke, President, will address Board Members

• If there are any parties interested in being a nominee for any office/2^nd Vice President, to contact a member of the committee and supply appropriate resume’

• November 2^nd 2017, Steering Committee Meeting

• Nominating Committee announces selections for all offices

• November 8^th 2017, General Meeting

• Wayne Goke, President, will then ask, “Are there any nominations from the floor?” 

• All nominations will be held over one month before voting 

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 –

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 Discussed the upcoming dry weather

 BUSINESS:

OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

VOTING ISSUES: Wayne Goke, President –

• Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Associate Membership
• Wayne Goke, President, as for a motion to vote them in as Associate Members
• Dean Lappe, Chief, w/Houston River Fire Department, made a motion to table voting until Lawson Environmental Services is able to give their presentation
• Jerry Bell, w/SASOL, 2^nd the motion
• Motion Carries
• Tonya Pousson, Secretary, spoke w/Mr. Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, on Thursday, October 12^th 2017, regarding their presentation
• Mr. Keenan, declined, Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Associate Membership
• Will reapply in 2018

 STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: Wayne Goke, President –

Minutes

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

 October 5, 2017

 P=Present X=Absent

Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President –

Discussed – Active Shooter Events: Joshua Arnold, A.M.F w/Chennault International Airport –Specific TrainingPaul Destout, w/OHSEP

• Law Enforcement will always have the lead
• Recommended, bring in outside agencies, set up different types of training/drills so they may observe
• (Stop the Bleeding Campaign) - Every event is different, so, depending on the location, reaching out tothe public to educate
• Suggested a have a “Table Top” using the Mardi Gras Route

Kirk Carroll, w/LCPD

Recommended, we need to sit down to come up w/a plan

Richard McGuire, w/E-911

Recommended, meeting w/Law Enforcement so we may have a better understanding regarding this matter

Steering Committee Group

Discussed – Outside events are the Soft Targets, example

• Football/Baseball Games
• Contraband Days
• Downtown at Sun Down
• Mardi Gras
• Party by the Pool (Nugget/L’auberge Casino)
• Live at the Lake etc 
• Responding to them

Wayne Goke, President w/SASOL

• Asked the Kirk Carroll take the lead and follow up on this

• Table until next SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee Meeting, November 2^nd 2017 @ 2PM

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

  Nominating Committee reports

• Replacement for SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee Presidency

• Robby Trahan w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District 1 (Moss Bluff), has volunteered himself, as a potential candidate

               for 2^nd Vice President

• John Floyd, w/Cameron LNG, nominated Tammy Ryan as a potential candidate for 2^nd Vice President

• SWLA Mutual Aid Association, October General Meeting, Wednesday, October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM, president will     

     ask if there are any parties interested in being a nominee for any office, to contact a member of the committee and  

     supply appropriate resume’

  Discussed – New Associate Members Outstanding Dues for 2017: Wayne Goke, President –

• Chicago Bridge and Iron (CB&I), date of invoice, Thursday, August 10, 2017

• Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Phone, left message w/Chase Pelquin, on Friday, October 6^th 2017 @ 1:30PM

• The Safety Training Center, date of invoice, Thursday, August 10, 2017

• Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Phone, spoke to Leighanna Welch and Connie, on Friday, October 6^th 2017 @ 2PM, both said payment was mailed in the later part of August

• PO Box was checked on Friday, October 6^th 2017 around 3PM, payment still had not been received

• Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Email, to Leighanna Welch, to inform her 

  Discussed – Inspection: Wayne Goke, President –

• Steering Committee recommended a more efficient way of doing Inspection

• SWLA Mutual Aid Inspection Form

• This will help Inspector keep track of all updates/equipment/radios/misc.

• Date

• Day that Inspector schedules w/Member

• Time

• When Member schedules Inspectors arrival on site

• Member Contacted

• Person(s) Inspector contacted to schedule inspection

• Member Signature 

• Person(s) signature after inspection is complete

• SWLA Inspection Representative

• Inspector’s signature

  Discussed – Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership:

  Wayne Goke, President –

• Present to Board Members as a “Voting Issue” this upcoming, SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,

     October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM

• Tonya Pousson, Secretary, spoke w/Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, on Thursday, October 5^th 2017 @ 9:30AM,

      regarding, brief presentation on Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, unfortunately, due to Harvey, again, will have to

      table

• Tonya Pousson, Secretary, will follow for November 8^th 2017, SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting

• Wayne Goke, President asked for a motion

• Richard McGuire made a motion

• Bill Wilkie 2^nd the motion

• Motion Carries

• Voting Issue, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM

• Richard McGuire, E-911, made a motion

• Andy Patrick, NWS, 2^nd the motion

• Motion Carries

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

• VIA-Email, from Amanda Hext, Coordinator of Continuing Education,  on Thursday, October 5^th 2017 @ 8:48AM,

     Confirming, Dr. Nikos Kiritis, Executive Director, will be at the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,

     October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM, to give a brief power point presentation

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

• Table until next Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday, November 2^nd 2017 @ 2PM

• Steering Committee will review quote then

  Discussed – National Weather Service (NWS) Harvey Assessment Team: Andy Patrick

• Will be attending the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM

  Adjourned:3PM 

NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS

NEXT MEETING HOST: Lake Charles LNG Company & Energy Transfer Company   

DATE: Wednesday, November 8, 2017                                                                                                          

• TIME: 11:00AM

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

ADJOURN:

• Motion to adjourn – Jerry Bell

• 2^nd the motion – Dean Lappe

• Meeting adjourned – 11:37AM  

  THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD

  Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 2PM

  901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200

  Lake Charles, LA 70601

• DATE: October 11, 2017
• LOCATION: Managan Center - 1221 Sampson Street - Westlake, LA 70669
• ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –
• INVOCATION BY: Mason Lindsay –
• INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –
  • National Weather Service (NWS) Harvey Assessment Team
• HOST ENTITY: Christus Lake Area Hospital (Name Change as of 9/1/2017)
  Power Point Presentation by: N/A
  • Luncheon as Tradition
• NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS:
  Power Point Presentation By: Dr. Nikos Kiritsis, Dean, w/McNeese Institute for Industry/Education Collaboration
• MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –
  Mutual Aid Calls for August 2017
  • Incident Report (21)
  • Apparatus Usages (131)
• APPOINTED COMMITTEES:
• BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
  TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of September 29, 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 –
  Region 5 ESF-8 Health & Coalition met and discussed on Monday, September 25, 2017
   Tropical Storm Harvey 2017/After-Action Report/Improvement Plan
   The next Region 5 ESF-8 Health & Coalition Meeting, Monday, October 23, 2017, at OHSEP, 2:30PM-3:30PM
   Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)
   Flu Clinic – November 7th 2017 @ 9AM
• HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A
• INSPECTION: Daniel Gaspard, Chairman – N/A
• MARINE USCG: Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist –
  Marine Firefighting Committee Update
   Marine Firefighting capability for the ship channel
   Asking someone w/SWLA Mutual Aid Association, who will volunteer to mandate this
• NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –
  2nd Vice President
  • Wayne Goke, President, will address Board Members
   If there are any parties interested in being a nominee for any office/2nd Vice President, to contact a member of the committee and supply appropriate resume’
  • November 2nd 2017, Steering Committee Meeting
   Nominating Committee announces selections for all offices
  • November 8th 2017, General Meeting
   Wayne Goke, President, will then ask, “Are there any nominations from the floor?”
   All nominations will be held over one month before voting
• 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 –
  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
  • Discussed the upcoming dry weather
• BUSINESS:
• OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A
• NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A
• VOTING ISSUES: Wayne Goke, President –
  Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Associate Membership
  • Wayne Goke, President, as for a motion to vote them in as Associate Members
  • Dean Lappe, Chief, w/Houston River Fire Department, made a motion to table voting until Lawson Environmental Services is able to give their presentation
  • Jerry Bell, w/SASOL, 2nd the motion
  • Motion Carries
  • Tonya Pousson, Secretary, spoke w/Mr. Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, on Thursday, October 12th 2017, regarding their presentation
  • Mr. Keenan, declined, Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Associate Membership
  • Will reapply in 2018
• STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: Wayne Goke, President –
• Minutes:
  STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
  Immediate Past President –
  John Floyd P 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 P Honorable life Member –
  Rob Daughdril X
  2nd Vice President –
  Chris Dailey X OHSEP –
  Dick Gremillion, Director X Guest –
  Paul DeStout, OHSEP 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 –
  Kirk L. Carroll P USCG –
  Larry J. Johnson, Port Security Specialist P
  October 5, 2017
  P=Present X=Absent
  Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President –

Discussed – Active Shooter Events: Joshua Arnold, A.M.F w/Chennault International Airport –
• Specific Training
 Paul Destout, w/OHSEP
Law Enforcement will always have the lead
Recommended, bring in outside agencies, set up different types of training/drills so they may
observe
(Stop the Bleeding Campaign) - Every event is different, so, depending on the location, reaching out to
the public to educate
Suggested a have a “Table Top” using the Mardi Gras Route
 Kirk Carroll, w/LCPD
Recommended, we need to sit down to come up w/a plan
 Richard McGuire, w/E-911
Recommended, meeting w/Law Enforcement so we may have a better understanding regarding this matter
 Steering Committee Group
Discussed – Outside events are the Soft Targets, example;
 Football/Baseball Games
 Contraband Days
 Downtown at Sun Down
 Mardi Gras
 Party by the Pool (Nugget/L’auberge Casino)
 Live at the Lake
 etc

• • Responding to them
   Wayne Goke, President w/SASOL
   Asked the Kirk Carroll take the lead and follow up on this
   Table until next SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee Meeting, November 2nd 2017 @ 2PM
• Discussed – Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Association Elections of Officers: Bill Wilkie –
  Nominating Committee reports
  • Replacement for SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee Presidency
  • Robby Trahan w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District 1 (Moss Bluff), has volunteered himself, as a potential candidate
  for 2nd Vice President
  • John Floyd, w/Cameron LNG, nominated Tammy Ryan as a potential candidate for 2nd Vice President
  • SWLA Mutual Aid Association, October General Meeting, Wednesday, October 11th 2017 @ 11AM, president will
  ask if there are any parties interested in being a nominee for any office, to contact a member of the committee and
  supply appropriate resume’
• Discussed – New Associate Members Outstanding Dues for 2017: Wayne Goke, President –
  • Chicago Bridge and Iron (CB&I), date of invoice, Thursday, August 10, 2017
   Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Phone, left message w/Chase Pelquin, on Friday, October 6th 2017 @ 1:30PM
  • The Safety Training Center, date of invoice, Thursday, August 10, 2017
   Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Phone, spoke to Leighanna Welch and Connie, on Friday, October 6th 2017 @ 2PM, both said payment was mailed in the later part of August
   PO Box was checked on Friday, October 6th 2017 around 3PM, payment still had not been received
   Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Email, to Leighanna Welch, to inform her
• Discussed – Inspection: Wayne Goke, President –
  • Steering Committee recommended a more efficient way of doing Inspection
   SWLA Mutual Aid Inspection Form
   This will help Inspector keep track of all updates/equipment/radios/misc.
   Date
   Day that Inspector schedules w/Member
   Time
   When Member schedules Inspectors arrival on site
   Member Contacted
   Person(s) Inspector contacted to schedule inspection
   Member Signature
   Person(s) signature after inspection is complete
   SWLA Inspection Representative
   Inspector’s signature
• Discussed – Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership:
  Wayne Goke, President –
  • Present to Board Members as a “Voting Issue” this upcoming, SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,
  October 11th 2017 @ 11AM
  • Tonya Pousson, Secretary, spoke w/Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, on Thursday, October 5th 2017 @ 9:30AM,
  regarding, brief presentation on Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, unfortunately, due to Harvey, again, will have to
  table
  • Tonya Pousson, Secretary, will follow for November 8th 2017, SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting
  • Wayne Goke, President asked for a motion
  • Richard McGuire made a motion
  • Bill Wilkie 2nd the motion
  • Motion Carries
  • Voting Issue, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, October 11th 2017 @ 11AM
  • Richard McGuire, E-911, made a motion
  • Andy Patrick, NWS, 2nd the motion
  • Motion Carries
• Discussed – “EXEMPT”, McNeese Institute for Industry/Education Collaboration, Power Point Presentation: Wayne Goke, President –
  • VIA-Email, from Amanda Hext, Coordinator of Continuing Education, on Thursday, October 5th 2017 @ 8:48AM,
  Confirming, Dr. Nikos Kiritis, Executive Director, will be at the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,
  October 11th 2017 @ 11AM, to give a brief power point presentation
• Discussed – The Purchase of New Engraved Standard Name Plates for the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Committee Officers: Wayne Goke, President –
  • Table until next Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday, November 2nd 2017 @ 2PM
  • Steering Committee will review quote then
• Discussed – National Weather Service (NWS) Harvey Assessment Team: Andy Patrick
  • Will be attending the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, October 11th 2017 @ 11AM
• Adjourned:
  • 3PM
• NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS:
• NEXT MEETING HOST: Lake Charles LNG Company & Energy Transfer Company
  DATE: Wednesday, November 8, 2017
  TIME: 11:00AM
  LOCATION: Managan Center - 1221 Sampson Street - Westlake, LA 70669
• ADJOURN:
  • Motion to adjourn – Jerry Bell
  • 2nd the motion – Dean Lappe
  • Meeting adjourned – 11:37AM
• THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD
  Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 2PM
  901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200
  Lake Charles, LA 70601

DATE:  October 11, 2017                    

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

ORDERED BY: Wayne Goke, President –                                                                                                                      

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wayne Goke, President –

INVOCATION BY: Mason Lindsay –

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST: Wayne Goke, President –

• National Weather Service (NWS) Harvey Assessment Team

  HOST ENTITY: Christus Lake Area Hospital (Name Change as of 9/1/2017)

  Power Point Presentation by: N/A

• Luncheon as Tradition

  NEW APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS:

  Power Point Presentation By: Dr. Nikos Kiritsis, Dean, w/McNeese Institute for Industry/Education Collaboration

  MUTUAL AID INCIDENTS: Wayne Goke, President –

  Mutual Aid Calls for August 2017

•  Incident Report (21) 

• Apparatus Usages (131)  

  APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

   

   

  BUDGET/FINANCE: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

  TREASURERS REPORT – The account balance ending as of September 29, 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 –

  Region 5 ESF-8 Health & Coalition met and discussed on Monday, September 25, 2017

• Tropical Storm Harvey 2017/After-Action Report/Improvement Plan

• The next Region 5 ESF-8 Health & Coalition Meeting, Monday, October 23, 2017, at OHSEP, 2:30PM-3:30PM

• Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)

• Flu Clinic – November 7^th 2017 @ 9AM

  HAZMAT: Chief Keith Murray, Chairman – N/A

  INSPECTION: Daniel Gaspard, Chairman – N/A

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

  Marine Firefighting Committee Update

•  

• Marine Firefighting capability for the ship channel

• Asking someone w/SWLA Mutual Aid Association, who will volunteer to mandate this 

   

  NOMINATING: Bill Wilkie, Chairman –

  2^nd Vice President

• Wayne Goke, President, will address Board Members

• If there are any parties interested in being a nominee for any office/2^nd Vice President, to contact a member of the committee and supply appropriate resume’

• November 2^nd 2017, Steering Committee Meeting

• Nominating Committee announces selections for all offices

• November 8^th 2017, General Meeting

• Wayne Goke, President, will then ask, “Are there any nominations from the floor?” 

• All nominations will be held over one month before voting

  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 –

  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

• Discussed the upcoming dry weather

   BUSINESS:

   

  OLD BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

   

  NEW BUSINESS: Wayne Goke, President – N/A

   

  VOTING ISSUES: Wayne Goke, President –

  Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Associate Membership

• Wayne Goke, President, as for a motion to vote them in as Associate Members

• Dean Lappe, Chief, w/Houston River Fire Department, made a motion to table voting until Lawson Environmental Services is able to give their presentation

Jerry Bell, w/SASOL, 2^nd the motion

Motion Carries

Tonya Pousson, Secretary, spoke w/Mr. Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, on Thursday, October 12^th 2017, regarding their presentation

Will be attending the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM

Table until next Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday, November 2^nd 2017 @ 2PM

• • • Football/Baseball Games

    • Contraband Days

    • Downtown at Sun Down

    • Mardi Gras

    • Party by the Pool (Nugget/L’auberge Casino)

    • Live at the Lake

    • etc

    • Wayne Goke, President w/SASOAsked the Kirk Carroll take the lead and follow up on this

Richard McGuire, w/E-911                

Recommended, meeting w/Law Enforcement so we may have a better understanding regarding this matter

Steering Committee Group

              Discussed – Outside events are the Soft Targets, example;

Responding to them

VIA-Email, from Amanda Hext, Coordinator of Continuing Education,  on Thursday, October 5^th 2017 @ 8:48AM,

   Confirming, Dr. Nikos Kiritis, Executive Director, will be at the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,

   October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM, to give a brief power point presentation

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

Steering Committee will review quote then

Discussed – National Weather Service (NWS) Harvey Assessment Team: Andy Patrick

Adjourned:

Mr. Keenan, declined, Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Associate Membership 3PM 

Minutes

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

October 5, 2017

P=Present X=Absent  

Pledge of Allegiance: Wayne Goke, President

Discussed – Active Shooter Events: Joshua Arnold, A.M.F w/Chennault International Airport

• Specific Training
• Paul Destout, w/OHSEP
•    Law Enforcement will always have the lead
•             Recommended, bring in outside agencies, set up different types of training/drills so they may observe
•             (Stop the Bleeding Campaign) - Every event is different, so, depending on the location, reaching out to  the public to educate
•             Suggested a have a “Table Top” using the Mardi Gras Route
• Kirk Carroll, w/LCPD
•                         Recommended, we need to sit down to come up w/a plan
• Richard McGuire, w/E-911

Recommended, meeting w/Law Enforcement so we may have a better understanding regarding this matter

• Steering Committee Group

              Discussed – Outside events are the Soft Targets, example;

• Football/Baseball Games
• Contraband Days
• Downtown at Sun Down
• Mardi Gras
• Party by the Pool (Nugget/L’auberge Casino)
• Live at the Lake
• etc
• Responding to them
• Wayne Goke, President w/SASOL
• Asked the Kirk Carroll take the lead and follow up on this
• Table until next SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee Meeting, November 2^nd 2017 @ 2PM

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

Nominating Committee reports

• Replacement for SWLA Mutual Aid Steering Committee Presidency
• Robby Trahan w/Ward 1 Fire Protection District 1 (Moss Bluff), has volunteered himself, as a potential candidate for 2^nd Vice President
• John Floyd, w/Cameron LNG, nominated Tammy Ryan as a potential candidate for 2^nd Vice President
• SWLA Mutual Aid Association, October General Meeting, Wednesday, October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM, president will

   ask if there are any parties interested in being a nominee for any office, to contact a member of the committee and  

   supply appropriate resume’

Discussed – New Associate Members Outstanding Dues for 2017: Wayne Goke, President –

• Chicago Bridge and Iron (CB&I), date of invoice, Thursday, August 10, 2017
• Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Phone, left message w/Chase Pelquin, on Friday, October 6^th 2017 @ 1:30PM
• The Safety Training Center, date of invoice, Thursday, August 10, 2017
• Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Phone, spoke to Leighanna Welch and Connie, on Friday, October 6^th 2017 @ 2PM, both said payment was mailed in the later part of August
• PO Box was checked on Friday, October 6^th 2017 around 3PM, payment still had not been received
• Tonya, Secretary, reached out, VIA-Email, to Leighanna Welch, to inform her

Discussed – Inspection: Wayne Goke, President –

• Steering Committee recommended a more efficient way of doing Inspection
• SWLA Mutual Aid Inspection Form
• This will help Inspector keep track of all updates/equipment/radios/misc.
• Date
• Day that Inspector schedules w/Member
• Time
• When Member schedules Inspectors arrival on site
• Member Contacted
• Person(s) Inspector contacted to schedule inspection
• Member Signature
• Person(s) signature after inspection is complete
• SWLA Inspection Representative
• Inspector’s signature

Discussed – Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, Application for Associate Membership:

Wayne Goke, President –

• Present to Board Members as a “Voting Issue” this upcoming, SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,

   October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM

• Tonya Pousson, Secretary, spoke w/Charles Keenan, Regional Manager, on Thursday, October 5^th 2017 @ 9:30AM,

    regarding, brief presentation on Lawson Environmental Service, LLC, unfortunately, due to Harvey, again, will have to

    table

• Tonya Pousson, Secretary, will follow for November 8^th 2017, SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting
• Wayne Goke, President asked for a motion
• Richard McGuire made a motion
• Bill Wilkie 2^nd the motion
• Motion Carries
• Voting Issue, next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM
• Richard McGuire, E-911, made a motion
• Andy Patrick, NWS, 2^nd the motion
• Motion Carries

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

• VIA-Email, from Amanda Hext, Coordinator of Continuing Education, on Thursday, October 5^th 2017 @ 8:48AM,

   Confirming, Dr. Nikos Kiritis, Executive Director, will be at the SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday,

   October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM, to give a brief power point presentation

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

• Table until next Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday, November 2^nd 2017 @ 2PM
• Steering Committee will review quote then

Discussed – National Weather Service (NWS) Harvey Assessment Team: Andy Patrick

• Will be attending the next SWLA Mutual Aid Association Meeting, Wednesday, October 11^th 2017 @ 11AM

Adjourned:

• 3PM

NEXT MONTH’S MEETING EVENTS: 

NEXT MEETING HOST: Lake Charles LNG Company & Energy Transfer Company   

DATE: Wednesday, November 8, 2017                                                                                                          

TIME: 11:00AM

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

 ADJOURN:

Will reapply in 2018

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: Wayne Goke, President –

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

• Motion to adjourn – Jerry Bell
• 2^nd the motion – Dean Lappe
• Meeting adjourned – 11:37AM 

THE NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD

Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 2PM

901 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200

Lake Charles, LA 7