Meetings
 
Louisiana Board of Ethics
 LaSalle Building
First Floor - Griffon Room
JANUARY 14, 2016
2:30 PM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Note: Meetings begin on January 14, 2016 and continue to January 15, 2016.

Executive Session
Consideration of complaints and reports deemed confidential pursuant to Section 1141 of the Code of Governmental Ethics.
Discussion in executive session of charges regarding the Principal of the Robert Moton Charter School in New Orleans, Paulette Bruno.
Discussion of litigation involving Ralph Johnson, member of the Baton Rouge Alcohol Beverage Control Board, potentially representing a party in a transaction before his agency.
Discussion in executive session of litigation involving Michael Loupe and Intercoastal Redi-Mix, LLC.
Discussion in executive session of charges filed against Amber Faith Dubois.

Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
JANUARY 15, 2016
9:00 AM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

GENERAL
Appearances
G1. Docket No. 15-1212
Request that the Board waive the $2,500 campaign finance late fee assessed against Senator Elbert Lee Guillory, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor in the October 24, 2015 Election, whose 180-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 36 days late.
Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions
G2. Docket No. CHART
Chart for Advisory Opinion Requests on the General Consent January 2016 Agenda.
G3. Docket No. 15-1007
Amended disqualification plan regarding the employment of immediate family members of Isaac Joseph, Superintendent of the Jefferson Parish School System.
G4. Docket No. 15-1242
Advisory opinion request as to whether Marcus Clark, a Justice of the Supreme Court, may use his campaign funds to purchase books regarding search and seizure for various law enforcement agencies within the state.
G5. Docket No. 15-1247
Advisory opinion request regarding the post-employment restrictions of Matthew Valliere if he were to terminate his employment with the Office of Public Health (OPH) and accept employment with Capitol City Family Health Center (CCFHC).
G6. Docket No. 15-1248
Advisory opinion request regarding whether Dr. Craig Troxclair, as a licensed physician specializing in Psychiatry, can provide services as a physician advisor for both the Office of Behavioral Health and AmeriHealth Caritas.
G7. Docket No. 15-1251
Advisory opinion regarding whether Gary Evans, a Review Appraiser with the Real Estate/Appraisal Section of the Louisiana Department of Transportation, may accept employment with the Red River Waterway Commission to provide real estate appraisal services.
G8. Docket No. 15-1252
Advisory opinion request as to whether Danielle Ogea Vaughan may continue her employment with Northeast Bossier Fire District #5 ("District") if her husband becomes Fire Chief for the District.
G9. Docket No. 15-1254
Advisory opinion request from Gerald Boudreaux regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics would prohibit him from serving as the Director of Parks and Recreation for the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government once he is sworn in as the newly elected Senator for District 24.
G10. Docket No. 15-1337
Advisory opinion regarding whether Celeste Falconer may continue to serve on the Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Governing Board when her husband, Reid Falconer, takes office as a State Representative in January 2016.
G11. Docket No. 15-1338
Advisory opinion request regarding whether Clare Miller, a member of the Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition, can also serve as a member of the Legislative and Public Policy Committee for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
G12. Docket No. 15-1342
Advisory opinion request by Marion French regarding whether there would be a conflict of interest if he were to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Commission while representing clients who work for the City of Alexandria.
G13. Docket No. 15-1343
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics would prohibit Mr. Darrin Richard's sons from being hired as lifeguards by the Cameron Parish Department of Recreation while Mr. Richard serves as a board member of the Cameron Parish Recreation Department.
Disclosure Reports
G14. Docket No. 15-1302
Notice of disclosures filed with the Board between August 2015 through October 2015.
G15. Docket No. 15-1303
Answer submitted by Henrietta Byrd, a former Natchez Board Alderman, in response to a notice of delinquency regarding her 2014 Annual Tier 3 Personal Financial Disclosure statement.
G16. Docket No. 15-1305
Answer submitted by Kathleen McBride "Kitty" Valdetero, a member of the Crowley Board of Aldermen, Ward 1, Division B, regarding her failure to file her 2014 Tier 3 Annual Personal Financial Disclosure Statement.
G17. Docket No. 15-1306
PFD Answer submitted by Beverlee Kilgore, Mayor of Haynesville, Claiborne Parish.
Regular Business
G18. Docket No. MINUTES
December 2015 Board Minutes
G19. Docket No. 11-626
Consideration of consent opinion regarding Bryan Krantz, a former member of the Louisiana Racing Commission.
G20. Docket No. 13-372
Consent Opinion regarding Tina Borque an employee of the St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court's Office violating La. R.S. 42:1111A by taking monies owed to St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court's Office for her personal use.
G21. Docket No. 14-188
Consent order arising from a sworn complaint regarding Mark Cockerham soliciting Saints tickets from Rina Tikia while Tikia Consulting Group was seeking a contractual relationship with the School Board.
G22. Docket No. 15-1243
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics would prohibit Mr. Rykert Toledano from serving as the Chairman of the St. Tammany Levee, Drainage, and Conservation District once he is sworn in as the newly elected Councilman for St. Tammany Parish District 5.
G23. Docket No. 15-1256
An advisory opinion concerning the propriety of a Louisiana District Court Judge using campaign funds to reimburse himself for attorney fees expended in successfully defending a formal charge that was filed by the Judiciary Commission.
G24.   WAIVER REQUESTS - CAMPAIGN FINANCE
  Docket No. chart
January 2016 Campaign Finance Waiver Chart
  Docket No. 15-1213
Request that the Board waive the $300 campaign finance late fee assessed against Monica Hudson, a candidate for Caddo Parish Clerk of Court in the October 24, 2015 Election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 5 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1218
Request that the Board waive the $1,500 in campaign finance late fees assessed against Frank "Frankie" Howard, a candidate for State Representative, District 24, in the October 24, 2015 Election, whose 10-P report was filed 7 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1259
A request that the Board waive the $240 campaign finance late fee assessed against Laurence Kevin Coleman, a candidate for St. Tammany Parish President in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 30-P report was filed 4 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1260
A request that the board waive the $300 campaign finance late fee assessed against Ray Crawford, a candidate for State Representative, District 99, in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 30-P report was filed 5 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1261
A request that the board waive the $420 campaign finance late fee assessed against Dr. Jonathan D. Hunter, elected Coroner for Rapides Parish for the October 24, 2015 election, for the 30-P campaign finance disclosure report which was filed 7 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1262
Mr. Jeff Drozda, CEO of LAHP request that the Board waive the $1,400 in campaign finance late fee assessed against Louisiana Association of Health Plans, whose July 2015 Monthly campaign finance disclosure report was 7 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1263
Request that the board waive the $1,000 late fee assessed against Joseph H. Riley, II, a candidate for Lafayette City Court Judge, Division A in the November 4, 2014 election, for filing the 10-G campaign finance disclosure report 36 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1264
Request that the Board waive the $240 in campaign finance late fees assessed against John D. Salter, a candidate for Parish President, Natchitoches Parish in the October 24, 2014 Election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 4 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1265
Request that the Board waive the $1,200 in campaign finance late fees assessed against Ricky Goff, a candidate for Councilman, District 7, Livingston Parish in the October 24, 2015 Election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 5 days late and 2014 Annual report was filed 260 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1266
Request that the Board waive the $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against James Scot Richard, a candidate for Lake Charles City Marshal,Ward 3, in the November 4, 2014 Election, whose EDE-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 25 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1267
Request that the Board waive the $2,500 campaign finance late fee assessed against Jennifer Treadway, a candidate for State Treasurer, in the October 24, 2015 Election, whose 90-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 62 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1268
Request that the board waive the $480 campaign finance late fee assessed against Reginald D. Johnson, a candidate for State Representative, District 4, in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 30-P report was filed 3 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1353
Request that the board waive the $800 and $1200 campaign finance late fees assessed against Local Two Forty Seven PAC in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 30-P report was filed 25 days late and 10-P report was filed 6 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1354
Request that the board waive the $1,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against William"Bill" Shearman, Jr., a candidate for School Board Member, Calcasieu District 3, in the November 4, 2014 election, whose EDE-P report was filed 343 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1355
Request that the board waive the $1,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee, and David Gereighty, whose 2014 Supplemental report was filed 5 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1356
Request that the Board waive the $420 in campaign finance late fees assessed against Benjamin Barnett, a candidate for candidate for State Representative, District 104 in the October 24, 2015 Election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 7 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1357
Request that the board waive the $1,700 campaign finance late fee assessed against Victor Mainiero, candidate for BESE, District 3 in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 180-P report was filed 36 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1358
Request that the board waive the $1,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Keva Landrum-Johnson, a candidate for Criminal District Court Judge, Orleans Parish in the October 4, 2008 election, whose 2014 Supplemental report was filed 12 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1360
Request that the board waive the $60 campaign finance late fee assessed against John P. Rogers, a candidate for Sheriff, Lafayette Parish, in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 30-P report was filed 1 day late.
  Docket No. 15-1362
Request that the board reduce some of the following campaign finance late fees assessed against Financial Services of the South, PAC, its chairperson, Jay Angelle and its treasurer, Troy Cloutier in the October 24, 2015 election: $1,600 for the 180-P report that was filed 8 days late, $2,000 for the 90-P report that was filed 14 days late, $800 for the 30-P report that was filed 4 days late, and $1,400 for the 10-P report that was filed 7 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1364
A request that the board waive the $60 campaign finance late fee assessed against Chad Leger, a candidate for Sheriff for Lafayette, in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 30-P report was filed 1 day late.
  Docket No. 15-1365
Request that the Board waive the $240 in campaign finance late fees assessed against Lanell Swindler Landry, Clerk of Court for Pointe Coupee Parish, in the October 24, 2015 Election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 4 days late.
G25.   WAIVER REQUESTS - LOBBYING
  Docket No. CHART
January 2016 Lobbying Waiver Request Chart.
  Docket No. 15-1324
Request that the Board waive the $50 late fee assessed against Lobbyist Ashley Porche for the late filing of an Expenditure Report.
  Docket No. 15-1325
Request that the Board waive the $50 late fee assessed against Lobbyist Lance Wes Hataway for the late filing of an Expenditure Report.
  Docket No. 15-1352
Request that the Board waive the $1500 late fee assessed against Lobbyist Stasha Rhodes for the late filing of an Expenditure Report.
G26.   WAIVER REQUESTS - PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
  Docket No. waiver
January 2016 PFD Waiver Chart.
  Docket No. 15-1309
Waiver request submitted by Jean Renee Markway, former member of the Reeves Board of Aldermen - Allen Parish, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 tier 3 Annual PFD 63 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1310
Waiver request submitted by Karl Wellington Seyler, Jr., a former member of the Lake Terrace Crime Prevention District, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2012 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 198 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1311
Waiver request submitted by Stephen J. Osborn, a member of the Developmental Disabilities Council, regarding a $50 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 1 day late.
  Docket No. 15-1312
Waiver request submitted by Claude Anthony "Tony" Stelly, a member of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury - District 10, regarding a $2,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 2 Annual PFD 88 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1313
Waiver request submitted by Ross J. Jordan, a former member of the Sun Volunteer Fire Department Board - St. Tammany Parish, regarding a $150 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 3 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1314
Waiver request submitted by Sylvia Scineaux-Richard, a member of the East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission, regarding a $1,050 late fee assessed for filing her 2014 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 21 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1315
Waiver request submitted by Kevin Scott LeBlanc, the former Estherwood Police Chief - Acadia Parish, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 3 Annual PFD 41 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1316
Waiver request submitted by Brian Hendry Melius M.D., a member of the Animal Welfare Commission, regarding a $900 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 tier 2.1 Annual PFD 18 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1317
Waiver request submitted by Lakeisha A. Ford, a former member of the Southern University Board of Supervisors, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 118 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1318
Waiver request submitted by Kyle Edmiston, a member of the Encore Louisiana Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 2.1 pfd 37 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1319
Waiver request submitted by Randall Calvin "Randy" Byrd, a member of the Sabine Parish Police Jury - District 9, regarding a $950 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 3 Annual PFD 19 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1320
Waiver request submitted by Patricia Flad "Pat" Edmiston, a member of the Abita Springs Board of Aldermen - St. Tammany Parish, regarding a $200 late fee assessed for filing her 2014 Tier 3 Annual PFD 4 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1321
Waiver request submitted by Bence Ann Nicholas, a member of the Campti Town Council - Natchitoches Parish, regarding a $350 late fee assessed for filing her 2014 Tier 3 annual PFD 7 days late.
  Docket No. 15-1322
Waiver request submitted by Philip H. Simmons, Jr., a member of the Plaquemines Parish Soil and Water Conservation District, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 3 Annual PFD 105 days late.
G27.   WAIVER REQUESTS - UNTIMELY
  Docket No. 15-1193
Untimely waiver request submitted by Chasedee Noto, a member of the Developmental Disabilities Council, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing her 2014 Tier 2.1 pfd 10 days late.