Meetings
 
Louisiana Board of Ethics
 LaSalle Building
First Floor - Griffon Room
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
1:00 PM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Note: Meetings begin on February 17, 2011 and continue to February 18, 2011.

Executive Session
Consideration of complaints and reports deemed confidential pursuant to Section 1141 of the Code of Governmental Ethics.
Discussion in executive session of pending litigation in Scott Wilfong, et al. v. Louisiana State Ethics Board, et al., 19th JDC, No. C598702. Section 22.
Discussion in executive session of litigation involving Mr. Kevin Ambeau.

Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
9:00 AM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

GENERAL
Appearances
G1. Docket No. 11-188
Appearance in connection with a request that the Board waive the $60 late fee and $6,100 reassessed late fee assessed against Darryl L. Robertson, a candidate for Member of School Board, East Baton Rouge Parish in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was due by September 29, 2010, and was filed 1 day late.
G2. Docket No. 11-203
Appearance in connection with a request that the Board waive the $200 late fee and $950 reassessed late fee assessed against J.L. Franklin, a candidate for Calcasieu Parish School Board, District 14, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was due by September 29, 2010 and was 5 days late.
G3. Docket No. 11-206
Appearance in connection with a request that the Board waive the $1,000 and $500 late fees assessed against Larry Haas, a candidate for Jefferson Parish President in the October 2, 2010 election, whose EDE-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were due by October 12, 2010 and October 25, 2010 and were 16 and 5 days late.
G4. Docket No. 11-224
Advisory opinion regarding Dr. Christopher Rich's participation in matters before the Louisiana Workforce Commission's Office of Workers' Compensation Administration (OWAC) involving certain companies, at a time when he serves as the Medical Director for OWAC and works for companies with patients paid by workers' compensation insurers.
Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions
G5. Docket No. 09-778
Consent opinion concerning Steve Baker, the brother of Greg Baker, a member of the DeSoto Parish Fire Protection Board, entering into transactions with the Fire Protection Board.
G6. Docket No. 09-1015
Consent opinion regarding Harvey Robinson, a Jackson Parish School Board member, participating in the hiring process of the Federal Programs Supervisor, of which his spouse was a candidate.
G7. Docket No. 10-290
Additional information regarding charges against Irma Muse Dixon, a candidate for Senate, 5th Senatorial District, in the October 20, 2007 election, who failed to file her Supplemental finance disclosure report in connection with the October 20, 2007 election.
G8. Docket No. 10-308
Additional information regarding charges against Kelly J. Scott, a candidate for State Representative, 40th District, in the August 1, 2009 election, who failed to file his Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report in connection with the August 1, 2009 election.
G9. Docket No. 11-026
Advisory opinion regarding the Village of Forest Hill's Gas Superintendent working as a gas operator on a contractual basis for the Town of Glenmora.
G10. Docket No. 11-092
An advisory opinion regarding whether John Stumpf, who is a member of the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) and co-owner of LA Phoenix, LLC, may submit property mortgaged by LA Phoenix to a program under the RPC.
G11. Docket No. 11-151
Advisory opinion regarding whether the wife of Tommy Angelle, Lafayette Parish School Board member, may provide bus services to students in the parish.
G12. Docket No. 11-153
Advisory opinion regarding whether Krystal Degueyter, an employee of the Acadiana Regional Development District (ARDD), may be assigned to a special project which includes contracting with Acadiana Works, Inc., the Director of which is Ms. Degueyter's step-father.
G13. Docket No. 11-166
Advisory opinion regarding whether outgoing City of Opelousas Alderman-at-Large Harvey Darbonne may be appointed to the Opelousas Housing Authority Board.
G14. Docket No. 11-167
Advisory opinion regarding whether Nelwyn Hebert, a member of the Iberia Parish Tourist Commission, may continue his service on the Commission if the Commission ceases producing promotional and advertising materials on behalf of Allons Mes Amis, a company owned by Nelwyn Hebert.
G15. Docket No. 11-168
Advisory opinion regarding whether Dr. James Griffee, who is the president and member of the Board of Commissioners of the Slidell Memorial Hospital may continue his employment with the Apogee Medical Management, Inc. while Apogee has a contract with the Hospital.
G16. Docket No. 11-216
Advisory opinion regarding whether Don Dial, after his retirement as the Director of the Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission may return to work with the Commission to assist on an interim temporary basis.
G17. Docket No. 11-217
Advisory opinion regarding whether the son of Richard Paul Lee, Assistant Chief of the Hammond Fire Department, may be employed by the Fire Department.
G18. Docket No. 11-220
Advisory opinion regarding the continued employment of Michael Corbin as the Executive Director of Friends of the Barnwell, Inc. now that he has been elected to the City Council for the City of Shreveport.
G19. Docket No. 11-225
Advisory opinion request regarding former Legislative Auditor Steve Theriot lobbying the Louisiana Legislature.
G20. Docket No. 11-226
Advisory opinion regarding whether a newly elected alderman for the Town of Baldwin may continue his employment with an insurance company while the insurance company has a contract with the town.
G21. Docket No. 11-229
Advisory opinion regarding whether a former employee of the Department of Health and Hospitals may accept a position with Thomson Reuters.
G22. Docket No. 11-232
Advisory opinion regarding whether a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives would be prohibited from serving as an attorney chairman on a Medical Review Panel.
G23. Docket No. 11-250
Advisory opinion regarding whether the superintendent of the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury can run for mayor of Plaucheville in 2011.
Regular Business
G24. Docket No. MINUTES
G25.   WAIVER REQUESTS - CAMPAIGN FINANCE
  Docket No. CHART
February 18, 2011 Campaign Finance Waiver Request Chart
  Docket No. 10-1024
Request that the Board waive the $800 late fee assessed against Holly White-Dixon, a candidate for Monroe City Councilman, District 2 in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 10-P campaign finance disclosure report was due by September 22, 2010, and was filed 20 days late.
  Docket No. 10-1026
Request that the Board waive the $2,000 late fee assessed against Vontrecea "Von" Jennings, a candidate for Mayor, City of Alexandria in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 10-P campaign finance disclosure report was due by September 22, 2010, and was filed 48 days late.
  Docket No. 11-113
Request that the Board waive the $400 and $280 late fees assessed against Gilda L. Johnson, a candidate for Natchitoches Parish School Board, District 6 in the October 2, 2010 election, whose EDE-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were due by October 12, 2010 and October 25, 2010, and were filed 20 and 7 days late.
  Docket No. 11-178
Request that the Board waive the $400 late fee assessed against Howard "Keith" Vincent, a candidate for Chief of Police, Town of Zwolle, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 10-G report was due by October 25, 2010 and was filed 14 days late.
  Docket No. 11-179
Request that the Board waive the $1,000 late fee assessed against Catrice Johnson-Reid, a candidate for Judge, Juvenile Court, Sec. C, Orleans Parish, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose EDE-P report was due October 12, 2010 and was filed 10 days late.
  Docket No. 11-180
Request that the Board waive the $240 late fee assessed against Dan Hollingsworth, a candidate for Mayor, City of Ruston, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special report was due by September 25, 2010 and was filed 6 days late.
  Docket No. 11-181
Request that the Board waive the $540, $480, $60, and $60 late fees assessed against Charles Heck, Jr., a candidate for City Judge, Monroe City Court, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special, 10-G, Special, and EDE-P reports were due by September 23, 2010,October 25, 2010, October 12, 2010 and November 1, 2010, and were filed 9, 8, 1, and 8 days late.
  Docket No. 11-182
Request that the Board waive the $1,000 and $80 late fees assessed against A.C. "Jack" Staton, a candidate for Mayor, Town of Zwolle, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 30-P and EDE-P campaign finance disclosure reports were due by September 2, 2010 and October 12, 2010 were filed 42 and 2 days late.
  Docket No. 11-183
Request that the Board waive the $40 late fee assessed against James "Jim" Karr, Sr., a candidate for the Calcasieu Parish School Board, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 1, 2010 was filed 1 day late.
  Docket No. 11-184
Request that the Board waive the $640 late fee assessed against Harry B. Silver, a candidate for Councilman, District 4, City of Alexandria, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was due by September 16, 2010 and was filed 16 days late.
  Docket No. 11-187
Request that the Board waive the $40 late fee assessed against Roman L. Thompson, a candidate for Calcasieu Parish School Board in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 25, 2010, and was filed 1 day late.
  Docket No. 11-190
Request that the Board waive the $280 late fee assessed against Hunter Beasley, a candidate for Lafayette Parish School Board, District 8, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 25, 2010, and was filed 7 days late.
  Docket No. 11-191
Request that the Board waive the $80 late fee assessed against Daniel J. Ferrari, a candidate for St. Tammany Parish School Board, District 7,in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was due September 30, 2010, and was filed 2 days late.
  Docket No. 11-192
Request that the Board waive the $400 and $80 late fees assessed against Lonzo Sheffield, III, a candidate for Bossier Parish School Board, District 10, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose EDE-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were due by October 12, 2010 and October 25, 2010, and were filed 13 and 2 days late.
  Docket No. 11-197
Request that the Board waive the $540 and $480 late fees assessed against Sterling Anthony, a candidate for East Baton Rouge School Board, District 5, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special and EDE-P campaign finance disclosure reports were due by September 23, 2010, and October 12, 2010 and were filed 9 and 8 days late.
  Docket No. 11-198
Request that the Board waive the $780 and $180 late fees assessed against David F. Cox, a candidate for Mayor, City of Shreveport, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure reports were due by September 18, 210 and September 29, 2010, and were filed 13 and 3 days late.
  Docket No. 11-199
Request that the Board waive the $200 late fee assessed against William "Bill" Norris, a candidate for Ouachita Parish School Board, District A, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was due by September 27, 2010 and was 5 days late.
  Docket No. 11-200
Request that the Board waive the $400 late fee assessed against Damian L. Matt, a candidate for Aldermen, Town of Grand Cotea, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 25, 2010 and was 10 days late.
  Docket No. 11-201
Request that the Board waive the $240 late fee assessed against Mitzi Gibson, a candidate for Alexandria City Councilman, District 2, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 25, 2010 and was 6 days late.
  Docket No. 11-202
Request that the Board waive the $1,400 late fee assessed against ABC Pelican PAC, a political committee who supported candidates in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 25, 2010 and was 7 days late.
  Docket No. 11-204
Request that the Board waive the $400 late fee assessed against John C. Montecino, a candidate for Hammond City Council in the October 2, 2010 election, whose EDE-P campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 12, 2010 and was 27 days late.
  Docket No. 11-205
Request that the Board waive the $360 late fee assessed against Jennifer Vidrine, a candidate for Mayor, City of Ville Platte, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was due September 23, 2010 and was 9 days late.
  Docket No. 11-207
Request that the Board waive the $280 late fee assessed against Frederic D. Washington, a candidate for Caddo Parish School Board, District 5, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose EDE-P campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 12, 2010 and was 7 days late.
  Docket No. 11-208
Request that the Board waive the $400 late fee assessed against Linda J. Kerry, a candidate for Aldermen, Sicily Island, District 2-1, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was due October 25, 2010 and was 15 days late.
  Docket No. 11-209
Request that the Board waive the $900 and $120 late fees assessed against Craig Freeman, a candidate for Member of School Board, District 6, East Baton Rouge Parish in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were due by September 17, 2010, and October 25, 2010 and were filed 15 and 2 days late.
  Docket No. 11-210
Request that the Board waive the $800 late fee assessed against Jeanne Nunez Juneau, a candidate for Judge, 4th Circuit Court of Appeal, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose EDE-P campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 12, 2010, and was filed 8 days late.
  Docket No. 11-211
Request that the Board waive the $720, $420, and $600 late fees assessed against Hersy Jones, Jr., a candidate for Mayor of the City of Shreveport in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special, and EDE-P campaign finance disclosure reports were due by September 20, 2010, September 25, 2010, and October 12, 2010, and were filed 12, 7, and 13 days late.
  Docket No. 11-213
Request that the Board waive the $80 late fee assessed against Sam L. "Sam" Jenkins, Jr., a candidate for Shreveport City Council, District G, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 25, 2010, and was filed 2 days late.
  Docket No. 11-214
Request that the Board waive the $280 late fee assessed against Constance Thompson Johnson, a candidate for Councilman, City of Alexandria, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 26, 2010, and was filed 7 days late.
  Docket No. 11-215
Request that the Board waive the $320 late fee assessed against Lawrence Landry, a candidate for Councilmen, City of Harahan, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was due by October 25, 2010, and was filed 8 days late.
  Docket No. 11-227
Request that the Board waive the $80 and $160 late fees assessed against Tommy Eschete, a candidate for Mayor, City of Thibodaux, in the October 2, 2010 election, whose Special and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were due by September 30, 2010 and October 25, 2010, and were filed 2 and 4 days late.