Meetings
 
Louisiana Board of Ethics
 LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
DECEMBER 7, 2023
2:30 PM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Note: Meetings begin on December 7, 2023 and continue to December 8, 2023.

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 pending against Dr. David Sobek in Docket No. 2022-331.
Discussion in Executive Session following a public hearing on Application for Declaratory Opinion, submitted on behalf of the Jefferson Parish Fire Fighters Association - Local 1374 - International Association of Fire Fighters ("Union").

Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
DECEMBER 8, 2023
9:00 AM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

GENERAL
Public Hearings
G1. Docket No. 23-435
Public Hearing on an Application for Declaratory Opinion, submitted on behalf of the Jefferson Parish Fire Fighters Association - Local 1374 - International Association of Fire Fighters ("Union").
Appearances
G2. Docket No. 23-791
Waiver request submitted by LaTonya S. Charles, former member of the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners, regarding a $400 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2019 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 8 days late.
Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions
G3. Docket No. 23-747
Request for reconsideration of an advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") prohibits St. Mary Parish Library from employing the daughter of the St. Mary Parish President.
G4. Docket No. 23-758
Advisory opinion as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") permits your company to obtain federal contracts and with citizens who qualify for the programs under the federal contracts while still employed with the Department of Children and Family Services as a Compliance Programs Director.
G5. Docket No. 23-761
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the hiring of Lisa Free as an office administrator for the Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conversation District Board violates the Code.
G6. Docket No. 23-874
Advisory Opinion request by Krista Jankowski, a former employee of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority ("CPRA"), regarding post-employment prohibitions with her new employer, Arcadis.
G7. Docket No. 23-875
Advisory Opinion request from John Scott Pousson, DeQuincy Middle School Principal, as to whether his wife may work as a substitute teacher at DeQuincy Middle School.
G8. Docket No. 23-879
Request for an advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") permits Benjamin Walker to write active shooter response plans and conduct training for Louisiana parishes while still employed with the Terrebonne Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
G9. Docket No. 23-880
Request for an advisory opinion as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") permits Andrew Windmann to perform design and detailing services as it pertains to bridge design after retirement from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development ("DOTD").
Regular Business
G10. Docket No. MINUTES
November 2023 Board Minutes
G11. Docket No. 19-131
Consent Opinion against Charles Abels, III, former Louisiana Tax Commission Administrator, and his receipt of unlawful compensation and fuel reimbursements.
G12. Docket No. 22-197
Consent Opinion for Virginia Sutton, former Director of St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 5, and Betty Jackson, independent contractor for the District, relating to the receipt of a thing of economic value they were not duly entitled to receive for the performance of their job duties and responsibilities.
G13. Docket No. 23-402
Consent opinion concerning John Alexander's failure to complete mandatory lobbying training for 2022.
G14. Docket No. LEGISLA
Consideration of suggestions for legislation for the 2024 Legislative Session.
G15.   WAIVER REQUESTS - PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
  Docket No. 23-860
Waiver request submitted by Stacey Bush Morales, former member of the Capital Area Human Services District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for failing to file her amended 2018 Tier 2.1 annual.
  Docket No. 23-861
Waiver request submitted by Edward Austin "Ed" Lazarus, Caddo Parish Commission / District 11, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2021 Tier 2 annual pfd 98 days late.
  Docket No. 23-862
Waiver request submitted by Reddex Lamont Washington, Jr., Alexandria City Councilman (Pop. 45,275) / District 1 / Rapides Parish, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2021 Tier 2 annual pfd 88 days late.
  Docket No. 23-905
Waiver request submitted by Ronald Weldon Seal, Workforce Development Board, St. Charles Consortium / Area #14, regarding a $350 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2020 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 7 days late.
  Docket No. 23-906
Waiver request submitted by John Keith Dallalio, Delta Charter School Board, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2020 Tier 3 annual pfd 581 days late and regarding a $25 late fee assessed for filing his 2021 Tier 3 annual pfd 1 day late.
  Docket No. 23-907
Waiver request submitted by Tiffany J. Nelson, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish Charter School Board, regarding a $150 late fee assessed for filing her 2021 Tier 3 annual pfd 6 days late.
  Docket No. 23-908
Waiver request submitted by Flynn A. Taylor, M.D., Coroner / Beauregard Parish, regarding a $700 late fee assessed for filing his 2021 Tier 2 annual pfd 7 days late.
G16.   WAIVER REQUESTS - UNTIMELY
  Docket No. 23-910
Untimely waiver request submitted by Derrick L. Henderson, candidate for Councilman / District G, City of Shreveport (Pop. 187,593) / Bossier & Caddo Parishes in the November 8, 2022 election, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2021 Tier 2 candidate pfd 28 days late.
G17.   WAIVER REQUESTS - RECONSIDERATIONS
  Docket No. 22-961
Request to reconsider the Board's decision to decline to waive the $1500 late fee assessed against Claude "Clyde" Wiggins, Gramercy Board of Aldermen (Pop. 2,932), Member at Large, St. James Parish, for filing his 2019 Tier 3 annual pfd 75 days late.
  Docket No. 23-355
Request for reconsideration of the Board's decision to decline to waive the $2500 late fee assessed against Shalon Ray Latour, unsuccessful candidate for Public Service Commission / District 4 in the November 8, 2022 election, for filing his 2021 Tier 2 candidate pfd 96 days late.