The regular meeting of the Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District Number Three Board of Commissioners was held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The meeting took place at the Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 Training Building in Cut Off. Chairman Reggie Pitre called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG: Chairman Pitre led the pledge to our flag. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Reggie Pitre – Present; Vice-Chairman Dean Savoie – Present; Commissioner Morris Guidry – Present; Commissioner Aaron Montez – Present; Commissioner Troy Dufrene – Present. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES: Commissioner Dufrene moved to accept the minutes of the December 17, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, as written, seconded by Commissioner Savoie. No public comments. Vote held: Commissioner Savoie – Yea; Commissioner Guidry – Yea; Commissioner Dufrene - Yea; Commissioner Montez – Yea. OLD BUSINESS: Brenton Hebert with GIS Engineering gave update on Leeville Station. Electrical nearing completion, cameras installed and louvers moved. Discussion held. Introduced Pay App No.8 in the amount of $22,010.78. Commissioner Savoie motion to approve it, seconded by Commissioner Dufrene. Public comments: None. Vote held: Commissioner Savoie – Yea; Commissioner Guidry – Yea; Commissioner Dufrene - Yea; Commissioner Montez – Yea. Hebert spoke about Belle Amie Station. Half of the rear driveway was poured today. Culverts and conduit installed. Now working on sheet metal. Commissioner Dufrene motion to approve Pay App No.6 in the amount of $125,148.30, seconded by Commissioner Savoie. Public comments: None. Vote held: Commissioner Savoie – Yea; Commissioner Guidry – Yea; Commissioner Dufrene - Yea; Commissioner Montez – Yea. Hebert advised the Training Tower went to bid yesterday. Pre-Bid Mtg on 02/10/25 with the Bid Opening on 02/27/2025.Discussion held. Hebert stated the cost to install the HVAC unit, dehumidifier, change out ducts, and replace plenum will be $9,816.68. Discussion held. Commissioner Savoie motioned to pay that amount, seconded by Commissioner Dufrene. Public Comments: None. Vote held: Commissioner Savoie – Yea; Commissioner Guidry – Yea; Commissioner Dufrene - Yea; Commissioner Montez – Yea. Ben Rath w/ CSRS explained the invoice explaining the balance owed by LPFD3. Commissioner Savoie motion to approve the payment in the amount of $6,276, seconded by Commissioner Dufrene. Public comments: None. Vote held: Commissioner Savoie – Yea; Commissioner Guidry – Yea; Commissioner Dufrene - Yea; Commissioner Montez – Yea. Fire Central was reported 'obligated', going through things on their end to confirm it's a replacement. Discussion held. West Cut Off will be going through a physical site inspection by FEMA. Once that's done, determination will be made on 'repair' or 'replace'. South Golden Meadow deems 'replacement', FEMA now wants codes and standards factored in so it can stay a 'replacement'. Policy 510- Dedon requested board members review all polices and discuss it at the next meeting. Discussion held. Dedon spoke about the Safety Incentive Policy. Discussion held. Commissioner Dufrene motioned to do what we've been doing for this year and implement new policy on January 1st, seconded by Commissioner Montez. Public Comments: None. Vote held: Commissioner Savoie – Yea; Commissioner Guidry – Yea; Commissioner Dufrene - Yea; Commissioner Montez – Yea. Policies: Committee looking to meet at the end of the week. Chairman Pitre would like to add Commissioner Montez to the policy committee. NEW BUSINESS: Supplemental Pay: Dedon explained the confusion with the 2 laws, it was sent to the attorney and was advised to follow up with a CPA. Chairman Pitre read aloud the 2 laws covering our personnel, it has to be factored into their pay. Michaela Guidry explained the current process. Discussion held. Guidry advised it'll be easier to calculate it in the hourly rate. Commissioner Dufrene motioned that Michaela Guidry contact Supplemental Pay to move forward with the process, seconded by Commissioner Savoie. Public Comments: None. Vote held: Commissioner Savoie – Yea; Commissioner Guidry – Yea; Commissioner Dufrene - Yea; Commissioner Montez – Yea. Communications Supervisor's Pay Rate: Mary St.Pierre requested to move to Executive Session. Executive session began. Once everyone re-entered the board room, Commissioner Savoie motioned to exit Executive Session, seconded by Commissioner Dufrene. Public Comments: None. Vote held: Commissioner Savoie – Yea; Commissioner Guidry – Yea; Commissioner Dufrene - Yea; Commissioner Montez – Yea. Commissioner Savoie motioned to set the pay rate for Communications Supervisor to $37/hour, seconded by Commissioner Dufrene. Public Comments: None. Vote held: Commissioner Savoie – Yea; Commissioner Guidry – Yea; Commissioner Dufrene - Yea; Commissioner Montez – Yea. Chairman Pitre read Resolution 2025-0128 aloud in reference to allowing financial transactions between LPFD3 and SL Bank. Commissioner Savoie motioned to accept the resolution, seconded by Commissioner Montez. Public Comments: None. Vote held: Commissioner Savoie – Yea; Commissioner Guidry – Yea; Commissioner Dufrene - Yea; Commissioner Montez – Yea. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Fire Chief Devin Dedon advised Driver/Operator training went well. Lafourche Chief's Mtg to be held this week. Stated over 250 smoke detectors were installed last year. Thanked everyone for a job well done during Winter Storm Enzo. Discussion held. Plans to meet with GLPC tomorrow morning to discuss further payments. COMMUNICATION'S REPORT: Interim Communications Supervisor Mary St.Pierre reported 213 EMS and 93 Fire calls this month. Rapid SOS computer card replaced. Work computer replaced. All dispatchers have completed their required annual training. Interviewed 3 candidates and hired 2. Mary Rotolo recovering well. Thanked all dispatchers for working during Christmas, New Years, and during Winter Storm Enzo. MECHANIC'S REPORT: Master Mechanic Ryan Pitre reported he received 23 work orders and 45 CAD maintenance reports. Pump testing completed, except for Engine 70 due to truck is not in operation. Happy to report there were no busted pipes during the winter storm. Thanked the Board for allowing 4x4 trucks to be purchased. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Chairman Pitre stated it's awesome to be a small part of this organization. Reminded everyone that Mardi Gras is coming, pay attention. Shout out to Zack Alario and Jerod Allen for their assistance at a medical call today in Port Fourchon. FINANCE REPORT: Commissioner Savoie advised bill still being paid. Accountant Michaela Guidry advised budget-wise, we're on track to stay on target. Received insurance proceeds and resolution passed tonight was to put some of that aside. Audit is complete and we passed. Everyone did a great job! New audit team was easy to work with. Chairman Pitre congratulated Michaela, Jada, and everyone on our team. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS: Commissioner Guidry: Keep up the good work! Commissioner Savoie: Keep up the good work! Be safe for Mardi Gras! Commissioner Dufrene: None. Commissioner Montez: Snow was a challenge but it showed what we are made of! PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments. Commissioner Dufrene moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 PM, seconded by Commissioner Montez. Vote held: Commissioner Savoie – Yea; Commissioner Guidry – Yea; Commissioner Dufrene - Yea; Commissioner Montez – Yea. /s/ Devin Dedon, Fire Chief /s/ Reggie Pitre, Chairman September 3 2025 LLOU0359979 $249.10