Meetings
 
Louisiana Board of Ethics
 LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
APRIL 3, 2025
2:30 PM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Note: Meetings begin on April 3, 2025 and continue to April 4, 2025.

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 Keith Schroth in Docket No. 2021-889.
Discussion in Executive Session of charges pending against Dr. Larry Hollier in Docket No. 2022-026.
Discussion in Executive Session regarding charges filed against Aimee Riviere in Docket No. 2022-698.
Discussion in Executive Session of Charges pending against Charles Williams in Docket No. 2023-201.

Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
APRIL 4, 2025
9:00 AM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

GENERAL
Appearances
G1. Docket No. 24-971
Untimely request that the Board waive the $800.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Mark E. Milligan, an unsuccessful candidate for East Baton Rouge Sheriff in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 2023 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 8 days late.
G2. Docket No. 25-020
Waiver request submitted by Pride Justin Doran, former member of the Central St. Landry Economic Development District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2020 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 257 days late and a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2021 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 257 days late.
G3. Docket No. 25-158
Appearance by Jaclyn Hotard, Parish President for St. John the Baptist Parish, seeking clarification on the application of La. R.S. 42:1141.4K & L.
Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions
G4. Docket No. 24-914
Request for the approval of a Disqualification Plan involving the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government.
G5. Docket No. 24-920
Advisory Opinion request as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") permits Chris Martin and/or his father's company from transacting with Downsville Community Charter School while Chris Martin is an employee of the charter school.
G6. Docket No. 24-969
Advisory Opinion request regarding an employee of the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority contracting with the Authority.
G7. Docket No. 25-009
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Ethics") prohibits Celizlu Creations LLC from selling custom t-shirts and mugs, along with other craft items, to David Wade Correctional Center while the owner, Mr. Trupiano, is a part-time employee at David Wade Correctional Center.
G8. Docket No. 25-030
Advisory opinion request from the Sheriff of Rapides Parish Mark Wood regarding whether employees of the Sheriff's Office may purchase department property at auction.
G9. Docket No. 25-042
Disqualification Plan draft submitted by DeSoto Parish Waterworks District #1 (the "District") relating to District Superintendent David Ryals.
G10. Docket No. 25-047
Advisory Opinion for Keith Burton, Superintendent of Caddo Parish School Board related to his daughter-in-law's employment with a service provider.
G11. Docket No. 25-048
Advisory Opinion as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") prohibits an employee of the Downtown Development District of New Orleans from also providing clerical services to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.
G12. Docket No. 25-063
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (Code) prohibits the Village of Forest from contracting with VOLTEC while the Mayor's nephew is employed with VOLTEC.
G13. Docket No. 25-073
Advisory Opinion request as to whether the post-employment restrictions in the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") prohibits the Operations Manager of Mosquito Control with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, following retirement, from working with a private company which previously was a vendor of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
G14. Docket No. 25-074
Advisory Opinion request from Lisa Smothers, Head of Office of Human Resources at East Baton Rouge School Board (the "School Board"), as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (the "Code") permits a non-profit organization she operates to provide services to a charter school operating under a charter with the School Board.
G15. Docket No. 25-076
Advisory Opinion request as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") permits Ronny Doucett and/or his company from transacting with first responders in Sulphur, Louisiana.
G16. Docket No. 25-077
Advisory Opinion request from Jim Craft, Executive Director of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (the "Commission"), relating to potential service on a non-profit board.
G17. Docket No. 25-078
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (Code) prohibits a former board member's spouse, Zabina Pitre, from bidding on a contract with the Denham Springs Parks and Recreation District #3.
G18. Docket No. 25-110
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the LaSalle Parish School Board is prohibited by the Code of Governmental Ethics (Code) from hiring Josh Lindsey as a part-time coach at Jena High School while his wife, Rae Lindsey, is employed at Jena High School.
G19. Docket No. 25-111
Advisory Opinion request from Desmond LeBlanc relating to post-employment restrictions after serving as board member on the Lakeshore Villages Master Community Development District.
Regular Business
G20. Docket No. MINUTES
March 2025 Board Minutes
G21. Docket No. 25-064
Advisory Opinion request as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") permits Dr. Roderick Clark to receive a stipend as the President of the Board of Governors for the Louisiana State Medical Society ("LSMS") while also serving as the Governor-appointed President of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners ("LSBME").
G22. Docket No. 3125-01
Administrator's Notes
G23.   WAIVER REQUESTS - PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
  Docket No. 24-924
Waiver request submitted by Bobby L. Madison, Sr., Chief of Police/ Clayton/ Concordia Parish, regarding a $500.00 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 33 days late.
  Docket No. 24-925
Waiver request submitted by Belinda Belle Brown Hazel, former Assessor / Plaquemines Parish, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing her 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 84 days late.
  Docket No. 24-927
Waiver request submitted by David A. Johnson, Rapides Parish Police Juror / District H / Rapides Parish, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 76 days late.
  Docket No. 24-928
Waiver request submitted by Curtis L. Shepard, former member of the Seventh Planning District Consortium, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2019 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 1289 days late.
  Docket No. 24-929
Waiver request submitted by Mr. Terry Alan James, Constable / District A / Grant Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 20 days late.
  Docket No. 24-930
Waiver request submitted by Dacoda Bartels, former member of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA), regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 90 days late.
  Docket No. 24-931
Waiver request submitted by Christian D. Lapeyre, a former member of the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2020 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 1017 days late.
  Docket No. 24-943
Waiver request submitted by Carrie Jennings Wheeler, former member of the Harahan City Council / Jefferson Parish, regarding a $700 late fee assessed for filing her 2020 Tier 2 annual pfd 7 days late.
  Docket No. 24-944
Waiver request submitted by Tiffany Harvill, Bricolage Academy Charter School Board, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing her 2021Tier 3 annual pfd 33 days late.
  Docket No. 24-946
Waiver request submitted by Nathanaela "Nate" Andrew Alexander, candidate for Aldermen / Town of Livingston / Livingston Parish in the November 5, 2024 election, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 3 candidate pfd 98 days late.
  Docket No. 24-947
Waiver request submitted by Sammy Chisolm, Constable / District 2 / LaSalle Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 71 days late.
  Docket No. 24-948
Waiver request submitted by Andrew O. Kuyoro, Sr., Villa Del Rey Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District / East Baton Rouge, regarding a $400 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2021 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 8 days late.
  Docket No. 24-949
Waiver request submitted by Davondra Brown, former member of the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf / Designee, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 26 days late and a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2023 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 26 days late.
  Docket No. 24-950
Waiver request submitted by Ashley J. Argrave, Louisiana Commission for the Deaf, regarding a $900 late fee assessed for filing her 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 18 days late.
  Docket No. 24-976
Waiver request submitted by Cynthia Diane Green Perry, Alexandria City Council / District 3 / Rapides Parish, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 33 days late.
  Docket No. 24-977
Waiver request submitted by Tina Shows Johnson, Aldermen / Glenmora / Rapides Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing her 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 58 days late.
  Docket No. 24-978
Waiver request submitted by Melanie M. Washington, former member of the Children's Trust Fund Board, regarding a $950 late fee assessed for filing her 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 19 days late.
  Docket No. 24-979
Waiver request submitted by Dickie A. Doughty, Aldermen / District 3 / Greenwood / Caddo Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2020 Tier 3 annual pfd 74 days late.
  Docket No. 24-981
Waiver request submitted by Vincent J. Pierre, former Representative / District 44, regarding a $400 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 4 days late.
  Docket No. 24-982
Waiver request submitted by Paul Ogden Johnson, former member of the Louisiana Rice Promotion Board, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 159 days late.
  Docket No. 24-983
Waiver request submitted by Gerry Wayne Lummus, Chief of Police / Village of Atlanta / Winn Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 3 annual pfd 27 days late.
  Docket No. 24-984
Waiver request submitted by Ernest E. Garrett, III, Louisiana Commission for the Deaf, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2021 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 91 days late and a $100 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 2 days late.
  Docket No. 24-985
Waiver request submitted by Marcie Sheree Davis, Mayor / Village of Martin / Red River Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing her 2022 Tier 3 annual pfd 450 days late.
  Docket No. 25-014
Waiver request submitted by Stacy McLarrin Sharp, former member of the Beekman Charter School Board/ Morehouse Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing her 2021 Tier 3 annual pfd 21 days late.
  Docket No. 25-019
Waiver request submitted by Joaquin "Junior" Matheu, Jr., the former Assessor / Tangipahoa Parish, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 111 days late.
  Docket No. 25-021
Waiver request submitted by Barry E. "Buck" McGee, Jr., Haughton Board of Aldermen / Bossier Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2021 Tier 3 annual pfd 28 days late.
G24.   WAIVER REQUESTS - SCHOOL BOARD DISCLOSURE
  Docket No. 25-017
Waiver request submitted by John "Robert" Johnson, Jr., Morehouse Parish School Board, regarding a $350 late fee assessed for filing his 2024 School Board Disclosure 7 days late.
G25.   WAIVER REQUESTS - UNTIMELY
  Docket No. 24-945
Waiver request submitted by Richard L. Wales, Walker City Council / at Large / Livingston Parish, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 27 days late.
  Docket No. 24-980
Waiver request submitted by Henry A. Schumacher, former member of the Tangipahoa / St. Helena Soil & Water Conservation District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 196 days late.
  Docket No. 25-018
Untimely waiver request submitted by Richie L. Fraychineaud, former member of the Commission for the Deaf, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2019 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 1289 days late and a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2020 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 1022 days late.
  Docket No. 25-022
Waiver request submitted by Walter Thomas Tillery, former member of the Regional Transit Authority, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 188 days late.