Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to monitor the Executive Director and review the annual report. The meeting includes an update regarding the Broad St. property.
- Update on Broad St. property
- Review of Annual Report
- Monitoring of the Executive Director
The Governing Board approved the October meeting minutes and the current agenda. The Board reviewed policies regarding board monitoring and the Executive Director's performance evaluation process. No changes were made to these policies.
- Approved October minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items. Key discussion items include board monitoring of the executive director, an annual report, emergency response, and an update on the Broad St. property.
- Board monitoring of the executive director
- Annual report presentation
- Emergency response discussion
- Update on Broad St. property
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board will vote for a new board chair and discuss a Beauregard Parish appointment. The executive director will report on staff treatment, gambling treatment services, and an update on the Broad St. property. The meeting is largely procedural with no major financial decisions or public hearings listed.
- Vote for Board Chair
- Beauregard Parish Appointment
- Update on Broad St. Property
- Gambling Treatment Services report
- Treatment of Staff report
The board elected new leadership and approved a change to the Treatment of Staff policy review cycle. Members also received updates on the purchase of the Lake Charles Housing Authority building and the sale of property at Broad and Shattuck Street.
- Approved September minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda
- Elected Melanie Sarro as Board Chair
- Elected Penny Champion as Vice Chair
- Approved changing Treatment of Staff policy review to every 2 years
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Governing Board will review financial conditions, planning, and budgeting. The meeting includes an update on the Broad St. property and a Beauregard Parish appointment.
- Beauregard Parish Appointment
- Update on Broad St. Property
- Out of Darkness Walk discussion
- Step Up 4 Down Syndrome Family Fun Day and Walk discussion
The board approved the August meeting minutes and reviewed the final Fiscal Year 23-24 Revenue and Expenditure Report. Members discussed the FY26 budget request and the pending purchase of the Lake Charles Housing Authority Building.
- Approved August minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to review the Executive Director's report and conduct board monitoring. Discussions include grant and contract focus and an update on the Broad St. property.
- Governor Appointee Appointment
- Update on Broad St. property
- Review of grants and contracts focus
The Governing Board approved the purchase of a property from the Lake Charles Housing Authority for $1.5 million to renovate 20,000 square feet and lease the remainder. The board also authorized the reappointment process for member Melanie Sarro.
- Approved purchase of Lake Charles Housing Authority building for $1.5 million
- Approved July minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 1 agenda
- Authorized Executive Director to initiate reappointment of Melanie Sarro
- Decided not to renew contracts with Calcasieu Parish DA’s Office and SWLA Health Education Center
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to discuss routine governance items, including an update on the Broad St. property and Louisiana Department of Health leadership changes. The board will also consider appointments, governance commitments, and ends statements.
- Update on Broad St. property
- LDH Leadership Changes
- Beauregard Parish Appointment
- Global Governance Commitment
- Governance Style and Ends Statement
The Governing Board approved changes to the review cycle of governance policies and amended the Ends Statement mission. The board also noted that Linda Storer will not serve another term after August 2024.
- Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda with additions
- Changed Global Governance Commitment and Governance Style review cycle to every three years
- Amended Ends Statement regarding principles of effectiveness, efficiency, equality, and use of best practices
- Confirmed Linda Storer will not serve another term after August 2024
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes, a vote for officers, and an executive session to discuss the Executive Director's merit. The Executive Director will report on a child/youth crisis provider, an LDH contract, and an update on Broad St. property.
- Vote for officers
- Executive session to discuss ED merit
- Child/Youth Crisis Provider report
- LDH contract update
- Broad St. property update
The board approved a motion to purchase the Lake Charles Housing Authority building for administration and Developmental Disabilities Divisions, authorizing negotiations up to $1.45 million. The board also approved a 5% salary increase for Executive Director Tanya McGee. Current board officers were re-nominated and accepted.
- Approved purchase offer for Lake Charles Housing Authority building
- Authorized negotiations up to $1.45 million for building purchase
- Approved 5% salary increase for Executive Director Tanya McGee effective July 15, 2024
- Re-appointed Linda Storer as Chair, Melanie Sarro as Vice Chair, Braylon Harris as Secretary, and Aaron LeBoeuf as Treasurer
- Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to discuss the chairperson's role, member code of conduct, and slate of officers. The executive director will report on emergency succession, the National Practitioner Data Bank, and an update on Broad St. property. No other business is listed.
- Emergency executive director succession
- National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)
- Update on Broad St. property
- Slate of officers
The Governing Board approved a detailed walkthrough with an architect and development company for a potential new facility. The board also approved the April meeting minutes and the current meeting agenda.
- Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved walkthrough of former Lake Charles Housing Authority building
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Governing Board will review board committee principles and financial disclosures. The Executive Director will also provide updates on compensation, benefits, FY25 contracts, and the Broad St. property.
- Review of Board Committee Principles
- Review of Financial Disclosures
- Update on Broad St. property
The Governing Board rejected a counter offer for the Broad St. property and agreed to evaluate leasing an investment property versus building a one-story facility. The board also received a report on staff turnover and was notified that two contracts will not be renewed for FY25 due to budget constraints.
- Approved March minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
- Rejected $1.5 million counter offer for Children’s Museum property
- Agreed to review costs for leasing an investment property or building a one-story building
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The board will hear updates on the use of Calcasieu Parish opioid settlement funds, supplemental SAPT funding, and the status of the Broad St. property. Routine items include approval of minutes and the agenda, as well as a board appointment.
- Update on Calcasieu Parish Opioid Settlement Funds
- Supplemental SAPT Funding update
- Update on Broad St. Property
- Calcasieu Parish Appointment
- Approval of minutes and agenda
The board decided not to make another counter offer for the Broad St. property and will seek other suitable locations. The board also recommended the reappointment of Aaron LeBoeuf to the Calcasieu Parish seat.
- Approved February minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Recommended Aaron LeBoeuf for reappointment to the Calcasieu Parish seat
- Decided not to make another counter offer for the Broad St. property
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to discuss board monitoring and the Executive Director's performance. The agenda includes a report on the authority's financial condition and an update regarding the Broad St. property.
- Review of Board Bylaws
- Executive Director Performance Adjustment
- Financial Condition & Activities report
- Update on Broad St. property
The Governing Board approved a 2% annual performance adjustment for Executive Director Tanya McGee. The Board also authorized negotiations for the purchase of the Children's Museum building with a maximum offer limit of $1.45 million.
- Approved January minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda with no changes
- Approved 2% annual performance adjustment for Tanya McGee effective February 5, 2024
- Authorized Executive Director to negotiate purchase of Broad St. property not to exceed $1.45 million
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to conduct routine business and receive reports. The Executive Director will provide updates on new LDH administration and the Broad Street Children Museum Building.
- Update on Broad Street/Offer on Children Museum Building
- Introduction of new Developmental Disability Division Director
- Report on new LDH Administration
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Governing Board authorized the Executive Director to make an offer of $1.2 million to purchase the Children’s Museum property in downtown Lake Charles. The purchase is contingent upon the Board approving the purchase agreement before official submission. The Board also approved the December meeting minutes and the meeting agenda.
- Approved December minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
- Authorized $1.2 million offer for Children’s Museum property (contingent on Board approval of purchase agreement)