Meetings
 
Louisiana Board of Ethics
 MAY 8, 2020
10:00 AM
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL
Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions
GS1. Docket No. CHART
Chart for Advisory Opinion Requests on the General Consent May 2020 Agenda.
GS2. Docket No. 19-760
Advisory opinion request from Tobias Mroch regarding whether or not his company may contract or subcontract to provide services to his former employer, LSU.
GS3. Docket No. 20-150
Request for an advisory opinion from Minor Pipes, III representing the Gee Cee Company relative to the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans properly disqualifying JEI Solutions, Inc. from a bid for services due to a violation of the Code of Ethics.
GS4. Docket No. 20-211
Request for an advisory opinion on behalf of Vermilion Parish Police Juror, Dexter Callahan, relative to whether he can accept compensation from Bonaventure Co. Fire Fighting which has sold fire trucks to the Vermilion Parish Police Jury.
GS5. Docket No. 20-222
Advisory opinion as to whether Mary Irvin may receive compensation for services rendered to the Northwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) while it has a contractual, financial or business relationship with the North Caddo Medical Center and she serves as a member of the North Caddo Medical Center Board of Directors.
GS6. Docket No. 20-243
A request for an advisory opinion, submitted by Stacie Massey, concerning whether the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") would prohibit Theophilus Oil, Gas, and Land Services, LLC from entering into a contract with the Monroe Section of the DNR while Stacie Massey is employed with the Shreveport Section of the DNR.
GS7. Docket No. 20-244
Advisory opinion request as to the propriety of the Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition (LBEDN) creating a scholarship fund for dietitians and nutritionists who are licensed by LBEDN.
GS8. Docket No. 20-245
Advisory opinion regarding whether the Chad Coates, Mayor for the Town of Clarks, may enter into a transaction with the Town of Clarks for the rental of a commercial building for commercial purposes.
GS9. Docket No. 20-246
Request for an advisory opinion from J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr. on behalf of the Iberville Parks and Recreation District relative to paying an employee of the Iberville Parish Council to cut grass at the Recreation District.
GS10. Docket No. 20-249
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Executive Director of the Central Louisiana Regional Port Commission may also serve as an elected member of either the City of Alexandria, City of Pineville, Rapides Parish Police Jury, or the Town of Boyce, the appointing authorities of the Port Commission.
GS11. Docket No. 20-250
Advisory opinion request regarding post-employment restrictions that would apply to Sharon L. Barthelemy as a former employee of the City of New Orleans.
GS12. Docket No. 20-251
Request for an advisory opinion from Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 relative to whether a volunteer fireman, the fire chief, or district board member can be compensated for cutting grass at the fire station.
GS13. Docket No. 20-337
A request for an advisory opinion, submitted by Paul Barcelona, concerning whether the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") would prohibit his company from providing inspection services to St. Tammany Parish after his appointment to the St. Tammany Parish Planning and Zoning Commission.
GS14. Docket No. 20-338
Advisory opinion regarding whether K&L Environmental Solutions, LLC may contract with the Tangipahoa Parish Department of Public Works when an employee's mother is employed with the Department of Public Works.
GS15. Docket No. 20-339
Request for an advisory opinion from Bruce M. Danner, Town Attorney for the Town of Madisonville (pop.748), St. Tammany Parish (pop.233,740), relative to his rental and use of Town Hall premises for his private law practice.
GS16. Docket No. 20-342
Request to approve a Disqualification Plan submitted by Rodney L. Warren, the Secretary/Treasurer for the Bienville Parish Police Jury, concerning his wife's service as the Bienville Parish Registrar of Voters.
GS17. Docket No. 20-346
A request for an advisory opinion, submitted by Derek Chisholm (the Associate Vice President of AECOM), seeking approval of disclaimer language.
Disclosure Reports
GS18. Docket No. 20-271
PFD answer filed by Richard Starling, Jr., member of the Northwest Law Enforcement Planning Agency, in response to a NOD received requesting he file a 2018 Tier 2.1 PFD.
GS19. Docket No. 20-300
PFD Answer filed by Joseph Piconne, III, a member of the Law Enforcement Officers and Fireman's Survivor Benefits Review Board.
Regular Business
GS20. Docket No. 17-984
Consent Opinion relative to Terri Courvelle, board member of the St. Landry Parish Fire District 3, regarding a participation violation involving her brother-in-law.
GS21. Docket No. 19-146
Consent Order regarding the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court, Darlene Landry, hiring her daughter, Jamie Delaughter, to make deliveries for the Clerk's office.
GS22. Docket No. 20-340
Advisory opinion request regarding Darren Guidry's recent appointment as a member of the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Housing Corporation
GS23. Docket No. LEGISLA
Consideration of legislation for the 2020 Regular Legislative Session.
GS24.   WAIVER REQUESTS - CAMPAIGN FINANCE
  Docket No. Waiver
May 2020 Campaign Finance Waiver Chart.
  Docket No. 20-254
Request that the Board waive a $720 campaign finance late fee assessed against Glenn Lazard, a candidate for City Council Member, District 5, City of Lafayette in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 18 days late.
  Docket No. 20-255
Request that the Board waive a $1,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against John Ford, a candidate for City Council Member, District 1, City of Lafayette, in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 77 days late.
  Docket No. 20-256
Request that the Board waive a $200 campaign finance late fee assessed against Joseph "Joe" Bishop, a candidate for Police Juror, District B, Rapides Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was filed 5 days late.
  Docket No. 20-257
Request that the Board waive a $440 campaign finance late fee assessed against Corey J. Orgeron, a candidate for Council Member, District 4, Ascension Parish, in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 11 days late.
  Docket No. 20-258
Request that the Board waive a $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Stefan Suazo, a candidate for Member of School Board, District 3, Jefferson Parish, in the November 6, 2018 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 387 days late.
  Docket No. 20-259
Request that the Board waive a $800 campaign finance late fee assessed against Sandra LeBlanc Holloway, a candidate for BESE, District 3, Ascension Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was filed 8 days late.
  Docket No. 20-260
Request that the Board waive a $200 campaign finance late fee assessed against Bob Fisher, a candidate for Councilman, District 6, St.Charles Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was filed 5 days late.
  Docket No. 20-261
Request that the Board waive a $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Lisa Holt, a candidate for Coroner, East Carroll Parish in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 131days late.
  Docket No. 20-262
Request that the Board waive a $360 campaign finance late fee assessed against Clinton Sweeney, a candidate for Sheriff, Iberia Parish, in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 6 days late.
  Docket No. 20-264
Request that the Board waive a $487 campaign finance late fee assessed against Frank Homer Scheufens, a candidate for Police Juror, District 3, Acadia Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 16 days late.
  Docket No. 20-267
Request that the Board waive the four (4) campaign finance late fees ($3,000, $3,000, $3,000 and $2,000) assessed against Tunica Biloxi Indians PAC, a political action committee, its committee's chairperson, David Rivas, Jr., and treasurer, Mark Brunson, in the October 12, 2019 election election, whose 180-P, 90-P, 30-P and 40-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 240, 151, 109, and 13 days late, respectively.
  Docket No. 20-268
Request that the Board waive $420 and $2,000 campaign finance late fees assessed against Shalon Latour, a candidate for State Representative, 37th Representative District, in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-P & 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 7 & 40 days late, respectively.
  Docket No. 20-301
Request that the Board waive a $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Eric Melancon, a candidate for Coroner, St. Mary Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 133 days late.
  Docket No. 20-302
Request that the Board waive a $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against John Giroir, a candidate for Coroner, Grant Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 151 days late.
  Docket No. 20-304
Request that the Board waive a $360 campaign finance late fee assessed against Mark Aaron Mitchell, a candidate for Sheriff, Sabine Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 10- G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 6 days late.
  Docket No. 20-306
Request that the Board waive the three (3) $2,000 campaign finance late fees assessed against Henry Ford, a candidate for Sheriff, Bienville Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 30-P, 10-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 181, 161 and 126 days late, respectively.
  Docket No. 20-307
Request that the Board waive a $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against Sherri LaGrone, a candidate for Pointe Coupee Clerk of Court, in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 14 days late.
  Docket No. 20-308
Request that the Board waive a $200 campaign finance late fee assessed against Patrick "Pat" Lewis, a candidate for City Council Member, District 1, City of Lafayette, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was not filed.
  Docket No. 20-309
Request that the Board waive a $480 campaign finance late fee assessed against Rodney B. Nicholas, a candidate for Parish President, St. John the Baptist Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was not filed.
  Docket No. 20-311
Request that the Board waive a $3,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Citizens for Clean Water and Land PAC, East Baton Rouge Parish, a political action committee, and its committee's chairperson, John H. Carmouche, in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 112 days late.
  Docket No. 20-313
Request that the Board waive $1,600 campaign finance late fees assessed against Policy over Politics PAC, Inc., a political action committee, its committee's chairperson and treasurer, Julie Stokes, whose 2019 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 8 days late.
  Docket No. 20-314
Request that the Board waive a $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Deven W. Cavalier, a candidate for State Senator, 13th Senatorial District, East Baton Rouge Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 78 days late.
  Docket No. 20-315
Request that the Board waive a $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against Eliana Olivier DeFrancesch, a candidate for St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was not filed.
  Docket No. 20-316
Request that the Board waive a $280 campaign finance late fee assessed against Robert Joseph Boudreaux, in his capacity as a candidate for Council Member, District 3, Terrebonne Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 7 days late.
  Docket No. 20-318
Request that the Board waive a $1,400 campaign finance late fee assessed against Riser PAC, in its capacity as a political action committee, its committee's chairperson, Hartwell Neil Riser, and treasurer, Annette McGuffee, in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 7 days late.
  Docket No. 20-320
Request that the Board waive the $200, $320 and $280 campaign finance late fees assessed against Russell Myers, a candidate for Council Member, District 4, St. Landry Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election election, whose 30-P, 10-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 5, 8 and 7 days late, respectively.
  Docket No. 20-321
Request that the Board waive a $100 and $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against William Scott Dykes, a candidate for District Judge, 21st Judicial District Court, Division D, Livingston Parish, in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 1 and 6 days late, respectively.
  Docket No. 20-322
Request that the Board waive the $2,000, $2,000 and $600 campaign finance late fees assessed against Saudia Marcha Broyard, a candidate for State Representative, 94th Representative District, Jefferson Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 30-P, 10-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 151, 133 and 107 days late, respectively.
  Docket No. 20-323
Request that the Board waive a $420 campaign finance late fee assessed against James D. Rash, a candidate for Sheriff, Madison Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 7 days late.
  Docket No. 20-324
Request that the Board waive a $900 and $300 campaign finance late fee assessed against Stephen Beard, a candidate for Bienville Parish Sheriff, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure reports were not filed.
  Docket No. 20-326
Request that the Board waive a $320 campaign finance late fee assessed against Paul Till, in his capacity as a candidate for Police Juror, District 4, Franklin Parish, in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 8 days late.
  Docket No. 20-327
Request that the Board waive a $420 campaign finance late fee assessed against Rene Williams, a candidate for Clerk of Court, East Carroll Parish, in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 7 days late.
  Docket No. 20-328
Request that the Board waive a $720 and $480 campaign finance late fees assessed against Lucille "Luci" Sposito, a candidate for State Representative, 88th Representative District, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure reports were not filed.
  Docket No. 20-329
Request that the Board waive a $3,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Yam 4 You, a political action committee in St. Landry Parish, its committee's chairperson, Lloyd Mitchell, and treasurer, James Ryan, Jr., in the October 12, 2019 election, whose EDE-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 104 days late.
  Docket No. 20-330
Request that the Board waive a $3,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Central Louisiana Action Committee in Rapides Parish, a political action committee, and its committee's chairperson, Kevin M. Cavell, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was not filed.
  Docket No. 20-331
Request that the Board waive a $640 campaign finance late fee assessed against Charles Wesley "Wes" Shepherd, a candidate for Police Juror, District 3, Bossier Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 16 days late.
  Docket No. 20-334
Request that the Board waive a $1,000 and $320 campaign finance late fee assessed against Perry J. Naquin, a candidate for Council Member, District 9, Terrebonne Parish in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-P & 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 43 & 8 days late, respectively.
  Docket No. 20-335
Request that the Board waive a $360 campaign finance late fee assessed against George Michael Chatellier, a candidate for State Representative, 73rd Representative District, Tangipahoa Parish, in the October 12, 2019, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 6 days late.
  Docket No. 20-336
Request that the Board waive a $120 campaign finance late fee assessed against Gregory W. Carroll, in his capacity as a candidate for Councilman, District 3, Jefferson Parish, in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 2 days late.
GS25.   WAIVER REQUESTS - LOBBYING
  Docket No. 20-224
Request to waive the $1,400 late fee assessed against Alexis Schlatre for filing her 2020 lobbying registration 28 days late.
  Docket No. 20-299
Request to waive the $200 late fee assessed against MaryBeth Wilkerson for the late filing of the December 2019 Lobbying Expenditure Report.
GS26.   WAIVER REQUESTS - PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
  Docket No. Waiver
May 2020 PFD Waiver Chart.
  Docket No. 19-1129
Waiver request submitted by Aundra Harris, with the Lake Bullard Neighborhood Improvement Assoc., regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for failing to file her amended 2018 Tier 2.1 annual pfd.
  Docket No. 20-272
Waiver request submitted by Kristi McKinney, a member of the Kenner City Council, Jefferson Parish (Pop. 66,702) regarding a $300 late fee assessed for filing her 2018 Tier 2 PFD 3 days late.
  Docket No. 20-273
Waiver request submitted by Janie Luster, member of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana, regarding a $250 late fee assessed for filing her 2018 Tier 2.1 PFD 5 days late.
  Docket No. 20-274
Waiver request submitted by Marlon Lewis, member of the New Iberia Council, Iberia Parish (Pop. 30,617), regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2018 Tier 2 PFD 15 days late.
  Docket No. 20-275
Waiver request submitted by Richard Polk, former member of the Village of Bonita Board of Aldermen, Morehouse Parish (Pop.284) regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2018 Tier 3 PFD 154 days late.
  Docket No. 20-276
Waiver request submitted by Jesse Regan, member of the Lafayette Industrial Development Board, regarding a $1500 late fee for filing his amended 2017 Tier 2.1 PFD 93 days late.
  Docket No. 20-277
Waiver request submitted by Peggy Millet-Joseph, member of the River Parishes Convention, Tourist and Visitors Commission, regarding a $600 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2017 Tier 2.1 PFD 12 days late; and, requests a waiver in her capacity as a candidate for St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court in the October 12, 2019 election, regarding a $1200 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2018 Tier 2 PFD 12 days late.
  Docket No. 20-279
Waiver request submitted by Marsha Lindsey, former member of the West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2017 Tier 2.1 PFD 289 days late.
  Docket No. 20-280
Waiver request submitted by Gary Rivers, II, former member of the Noble Board of Aldermen, Sabine Parish (Pop. 252) regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2018 Tier 3 PFD 178 days late.
  Docket No. 20-282
Waiver request submitted by Robert Gardner, Jr., member of the Vidalia Board of Aldermen, Concordia Parish (Pop. 4299), regarding a $250 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2017 Tier 3 PFD 5 days late.
  Docket No. 20-283
Waiver request submitted by Nicole Veillon, former member of the River Parish Tourism Commission, regarding a $550 late fee assessed for filing her 2018 Tier 2.1 PFD 11 days late.
  Docket No. 20-284
Waiver request submitted by Denise Rollette, a member of the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2017 Tier 2.1 PFD 47 days late.
  Docket No. 20-285
Waiver request submitted by Preston Brumley, a former member of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, regarding a $50 late fee assessed for filing his 2018 Tier 2.1 PFD 1 day late.
  Docket No. 20-287
Waiver request submitted by David Patterson, a former member of the Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board, regarding a $550 late fee assessed for filing his 2017 Tier 2.1 PFD 11 days late.
  Docket No. 20-288
Waiver request submitted by Reggie Carroll, Jr., former member of the Delhi Charter School Board, regarding a $600 late fee assessed for filing his 2017 Tier 3 PFD 12 days late.
  Docket No. 20-289
Waiver request submitted by Phillip Bourgeois, Sr., a former member of the Slaughter Community Charter School Board, regarding a $200 late fee assessed for filing his 2018 Tier 3 PFD 4 days late.
GS27.   WAIVER REQUESTS - UNTIMELY
  Docket No. 20-270
Untimely waiver request submitted by Alicia Calvin, candidate for State Representative, District 16, in the October 12, 2019 election, regarding a $700 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2018 Tier 2 Candidate PFD 7 days late.