Meetings
 
Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - Griffon Room
AUGUST 14, 2014
1:00 PM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Note: Meetings begin on August 14, 2014 and continue to August 15, 2014.

Executive Session
Consideration of complaints and reports deemed confidential pursuant to Section 1141 of the Code of Governmental Ethics.
Discussion of litigation in Center for Individual Freedom v. Charles R. Scott, et al, USDC, Western District, Case No. 13-2715; USCA, Fifth Circuit, No. 13-31273.
Discussion in executive session of an appeal of a late fee issued to Mark Drennen regarding the late filing of a lobbyist disclosure report.

Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
AUGUST 15, 2014
9:00 AM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

GENERAL
Appearances
G1. Docket No. 13-1089
An appearance in connection with a request that the Board reconsider the waiver of the $1,200, $1,000 and $1,200 campaign finance late fees assessed against Pelican State Liberty PAC and Reilly O'Neal, its chairman, whose three (3) Monthly campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 5, 6 and 6 days late.
G2. Docket No. 13-1799
Waiver request submitted by Gus May, a former member of the Workforce Investment Board, #83, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2008 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 224 days late and a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2009 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 147 days late.
G3. Docket No. 14-601
Waiver request submitted by Henry Dean, a member of the Municipal Police Employees Retirement System, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 283 days late and a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2012 121 days late.
G4. Docket No. 14-800
Appearance in connection with a request that the Board waive the $1500 late fee assessed against Allison Rovira for her failure file a supplemental registration report.
G5. Docket No. 14-884
Advisory opinion regarding whether Paul Cramer, an employee of the New Orleans City Planning Commission, may work on the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Official Maps when property personally owned by Mr. Cramer may be affected.
Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions
G6. Docket No. 14-531
Advisory opinion regarding whether Homer Sullivan, an employee of the Town of Plain Dealing, may be appointed as the Water Superintendent while his wife serves as the Water Clerk.
G7. Docket No. 14-672
Advisory opinion request regarding the Independence Volunteer Fire Department and the Volunteer Fire Board terminating fire chiefs.
G8. Docket No. 14-775
Advisory opinion request regarding W. Henson Moore, Chairman of the Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial Commission, receiving compensation from a motion picture enterprise based upon the Battle of New Orleans.
G9. Docket No. 14-781
Advisory opinion request as to whether Gordon Hutchinson may continue to serve as an unpaid reserve police officer with the City of Central if he is elected as Constable in Ward 3, District 1 of East Baton Rouge Parish.
G10. Docket No. 14-784
Advisory opinion request regarding the potential hiring of Ezra Madrigal to a full-time paid firefighter position while his brother, Richard Madrigal, serves as a member of the Ward 5 Fire District in Evangeline Parish.
G11. Docket No. 14-850
Advisory opinion request whether Craig Romero may receive compensation from existing insurance policies with customers of the Port of Iberia if he became an employee of the Port.
G12. Docket No. 14-853
Advisory opinion request regarding whether Ms. Adrienne Lay is prohibited from being employed as the Director of Rehabilitation Services for the St. Bernard Parish Hospital and serving as a board member for the St. Bernard Parish Hospital Service District.
G13. Docket No. 14-858
Advisory opinion request regarding whether Mr. Edward Markle's company, Sky Eye, LLC., is prohibited from entering into a joint venture with Louisiana Tech to develop a drone program while Mr. Markle serves a a member of the Louisiana Board of Regents.
G14. Docket No. 14-859
Advisory opinion request regarding Chad Chauvin, a former employee of the Louisiana Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority (CRPA), and how the post employment restrictions affect him.
G15. Docket No. 14-861
Advisory opinion request as to whether Michael Sigur may continue to serve as an unpaid reserve police officer with the City of Kenner Police Department and work private police details after being elected to the City of Kenner City Council.
G16. Docket No. 14-863
Advisory opinion request regarding Maureen O'Brien, a councilwoman for the St. Tammany Parish City Council, soliciting certain agencies for business in her part-time employment.
G17. Docket No. 14-864
Advisory opinion request regarding Mark S. Debord, the Regional Administrator for the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Region VIII, Office of Behavioral Health, Department of Health and Hospitals, and how the post employment restrictions affect him.
G18. Docket No. 14-865
Advisory opinion request regarding the Coroner of Orleans Parish, Dr. Jeffrey Rouse, performing mental health evaluations through Tulane University.
G19. Docket No. 14-866
Advisory opinion request regarding the post-employment restrictions that would apply to Tonya Marshall, a former employee with the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge.
G20. Docket No. 14-868
Advisory opinion request concerning whether Vida Watson may be employed by the Livingston Parish School System while a member of her immediate family serves on the school board.
G21. Docket No. 14-869
Advisory opinion request as to whether Anthony M. Parrozzo, Sr., as former Fire Chief of the Independence Volunteer Fire Department, may conduct business with the Fire Departments, Sheriff's Office and Police Departments located in Tangipahoa Parish.
G22. Docket No. 14-870
Advisory opinion request from Daniel Gillane regarding whether Section 1111C(1)(a) the would prohibit him from receiving compensation to file an E-Rate application for a private high school while he is employed with the Lafayette Parish Public Library.
G23. Docket No. 14-871
Advisory opinion regarding whether David Conner, a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board, may participate in a matter before the Board involving a company that received assistance from the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance and with whom he is employed.
G24. Docket No. 14-879
Advisory opinion request regarding whether Monroe City Councilmember Betty Blakes may vote on a food truck ordinance.
G25. Docket No. 14-887
Advisory opinion request regarding whether DOTD employee Kimberly McDaniel may accept employment with CobbFendley, an engineering and consulting firm based out of Houston, Texas.
G26. Docket No. 14-927
Advisory opinion request regarding Tammy Pike, an employee of the Real Estate Division of the Department of Transportation and Development (RED), and how the post employment restrictions affect her.
Disclosure Reports
G27. Docket No. 14-573
Answer submitted by Sandra Black, a member of the Kenner City Council, Jefferson Parish, in response to a notice of delinquency issued requesting she amend her personal financial disclosure statements.
G28. Docket No. 14-904
Answer filed in response to a notice of delinquency by Larry Fontenot, a member of the Sweet Potato Advertising and Development Commission.
G29. Docket No. 14-905
PFD answer submitted in response to a notice of delinquency by John Lockett, a former member of the West St. Mary Parish Port Authority.
G30. Docket No. 14-958
Notice of disclosure statements filed with the Board during April 2014, May 2014, and June 2014.
Regular Business
G31. Docket No. MINUTES
July 2014 Board Minutes
G32. Docket No. 09-348
Proposed consent opinion concerning Gregory Meffert, the former Technology Chief for the City of New Orleans, receiving a thing of economic value for performing services to or for companies that had a relationship with the city and/or receiving gifts from those companies.
G33. Docket No. 11-1049
Consent opinion regarding the former director of the Southwest Avoyelles Water Works District, P.T. Frank Palmero, having his son in law employed with the district.
G34. Docket No. 12-1699
Consent opinion regarding Loretta Britt, a former administrative assistant with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, who utilized a La Carte Purchasing Card for personal use.
G35. Docket No. 12-1772
Consent opinion regarding the employment of Edward Harris with the Town of Richwood while his sister, Margie Davis, serves as an Alderwoman for the Town of Richwood.
G36. Docket No. 13-371
Consent Opinion regarding Ingrid Simon, a former employee of Baton Rouge City Court, receiving money to fix tickets.
G37. Docket No. 13-1185
Publication of consent opinion regarding Jimmy Randle, City Councilman, City of Plaquemine, who paid drivers on election day to transport voters to the polls.
G38. Docket No. 13-1333
Publication of a consent opinion regarding the Village of Epps entering into a contract with Jude McCoy through his company, Fluid Helix, LLC, who is the immediate family member of a village employee.
G39. Docket No. 14-926
Advisory opinion request as to whether Renea Johnson, the wife of a current member of the Winn Parish School Board, may accept a promotion to a leadership position in Winn Parish schools.
G40. Docket No. CFGUID
Discussion regarding the current campaign finance waiver guidelines.
G41. Docket No. FORMS
Discussion of the work of the Forms Committee and changes to the LEADERS System.
G42.   WAIVER REQUESTS - CAMPAIGN FINANCE
  Docket No. chart
August 2014 Campaign Finance Waiver Chart
  Docket No. 14-919
Request that the Board waive the $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Samuel L. "Sam" Jenkins Jr., a candidate for Mayor, City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, in a future election, whose 2013 Annual Report was filed 89 days late.
  Docket No. 14-920
Request that the Board waive the $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Joel Porter, a candidate for City Judge, City of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish in the November 6, 2012 election, whose 2012 Supplemental Report was filed 70 days late.
  Docket No. 14-922
Request that the Board waive the $2,500 campaign finance late fee assessed against Kent Savoie, a candidate for Judge, 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, 2nd District, in the November 4, 2014 election, whose 180-P Report was filed 26 days late.
  Docket No. 14-923
Request that the Board waive the $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Pete O'Connell, a candidate for Council Member, District E, City of Slidell, St. Tammany Parish in the April 5, 2014 election, whose 2013 Annual Report was filed 72 days late.
  Docket No. 14-925
Request that the Board waive the $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against Lemar F. Marshall, a candidate for Council Member, District 4, City of Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 2013 Supplemental Report was filed 15 days late.
G43.   WAIVER REQUESTS - PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
  Docket No. waiver
August 2014 PFD Waiver Chart
  Docket No. 14-906
Waiver request submitted by Lindora Baker, a member of the Caddo Parish Comission, regarding a $2,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2012 Tier 2 annual pfd 130 days late.
  Docket No. 14-907
Waiver request submitted by Ray Morvant, a member of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 318 days late.
  Docket No. 14-908
Waiver request submitted by Dr. Wayne Riley, a member of the Greater New Orleans Biosciences Economic Development District, regarding a$1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2012 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 43 days late.
  Docket No. 14-909
Waiver request submitted by Donald Oliveaux, a Richland Parish Constable, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 3 annual pfd 280 days late.
  Docket No. 14-910
Waiver request submitted by Andre Naquin, a member of the Lafayette City Parish Council, regarding a $2,500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2012 Tier 2 annual pfd 205 days late.
  Docket No. 14-911
Waiver request submitted by Alton Thomas, Jr., a former member of the Chataignier Board of Aldermen, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 3 annual pfd 276 days late.
  Docket No. 14-912
Waiver request submitted by Tavis Piattoly, a member of the Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 263 days late.
  Docket No. 14-914
Waiver request submitted by Sunada Brookins, a member of the New Orleans Council on Aging, regarding a $100 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2012 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 2 days late.
  Docket No. 14-915
Waiver request submitted by Allen Square, Jr., a member of the Pride College Prep Charter School Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2012 Tier 3 annual pfd 44 days late.
  Docket No. 14-916
Waiver request submitted by Shirley Ann Jordan, a member of the West Baton Rouge Museum Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2009 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 81 days late and a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 317 days late.
  Docket No. 14-918
Waiver request submitted by Arthur Champ, Jr., a member of the St. Martinville City Council (St. Martin Parish), regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2012 Tier 3 annual pfd 202 days late.
  Docket No. 14-929
Waiver request submitted by Cornell Dukes, a member of the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 3 annual pfd 310 days late.
G44.   WAIVER REQUESTS - UNTIMELY
  Docket No. 14-917
Untimely waiver request submitted by Patrick Richard, a member of the Grand Coteau Board of Aldermen, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 3 annual pfd 300 days late; and a timely waiver request regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 3 annual pfd 188 days late.
G45.   WAIVER REQUESTS - RECONSIDERATIONS
  Docket No. 13-409
Reconsideration of an untimely waiver request submitted by Alvin Jackson, the Mayor of Richwood (Ouachita Parish), regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 3 Candidate pfd 134 days late.