Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to discuss a status update on its strategic plan and selected initiatives, receive the executive director's report covering asset protection, the annual report, a visit from OBH Assistant Secretary Holly Howat, and an update on the Bilbo Building. No votes on specific contracts or rezonings are listed; the agenda is primarily procedural and informational.
- Status update on ImCal HSA Strategic Plan and selected initiatives
- Executive Director report on asset protection
- ImCal Annual Report presentation
- Update on Bilbo Building
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to approve minutes, monitor the executive director’s performance, and discuss holiday social plans. The board will also hear an update on the Bilbo Building project, including bond commission approval and potential tenants.
- Monitoring of Executive Director performance
- Discuss Holiday Social event
- Update on Bilbo Building project (bond commission approval, RFQ dates, potential tenants)
The Board reviewed the 2025 Legislative Audit and discussed upcoming Medicaid renewal requirements. The Louisiana Bond Commission approved a $10 million bond for the Bilbo Building project, with contractor bids closing December 1, 2025.
- Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
- Confirmed no changes to Executive Director monitoring policy
- Confirmed no changes to Communication & Support policy
- Approved $10 million bond via Louisiana Bond Commission
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, and to receive the executive director's report covering staff treatment, board education training, and an update on the Bilbo Building. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed.
- Executive director report on treatment of staff
- Board education training update (ECSS)
- Update on Bilbo Building
The Governing Board approved the September meeting minutes and the October 2 agenda. The Executive Director presented 2025 Employee Survey results and provided updates on the Bilbo Building project and Early Childhood Supports and Services implementation.
- Approved September minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to review the Executive Director's report on financial planning and activities. The board will also receive an update regarding the Bilbo Building and community services outreach.
- Financial condition and budgeting report
- Update on Bilbo Building
- ImCal Community Services Outreach report
The Governing Board unanimously approved the August meeting minutes. Members reviewed the FY 2024-2025 revenue report and the projected $14.58 million budget for FY 2025-2026. The board also reviewed the FY27 budget request, which includes $250,000 for Opioid Use Disorder medication-assisted treatment.
- Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The board will discuss the end of focus for grants or contracts, FY25 end and escrow matters, October board education training, and an update on the Bilbo Building. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- End of focus for grants or contracts
- FY25 end and escrow
- October Board Education Training - ECSS
- Update on Bilbo Building
The Governing Board approved the July meeting minutes and the current agenda. The Board accepted the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Grants/Contracts report, which outlines active agreements totaling $6,103,071.04. Staff provided updates on escrow funding for a building purchase and renovation plans for the Bilbo Building.
- Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
- Accepted FY 2025/2026 Grants/Contracts report totaling $6,103,071.04
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to review the Executive Director's report and discuss the Bilbo Building. The meeting includes standard procedural approvals and board monitoring.
- Update on Bilbo Building
The Board approved the June meeting minutes and the current agenda. The Executive Director reported that ImCal is now the official provider of Early Childhood Supports and Services for southwest Louisiana and provided updates on the Bilbo Building renovation and Opioid Settlement funding processes.
- Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Board will consider the cost of governance, vote on officers, and make board member appointments. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the Executive Director's merit. The Executive Director will report on HB559, a quarterly community services report, and an update on the Bilbo Building.
- Executive Session to discuss ED Merit
- HB559 report
- Quarterly Community Services Report
- Update on Bilbo Building
- Vote for Officers and Board Member Appointments
The Governing Board approved a 7% salary increase for Executive Director Tanya McGee effective July 15, 2025. The board also voted to maintain the current slate of officers and authorized the Executive Director to contact appointing authorities regarding member reappointments.
- Approved May minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
- Voted to keep current slate of officers
- Authorized Executive Director to contact Governor's Office and Allen and Cameron Parish Police Juries regarding reappointments
- Approved 7% salary increase for Executive Director effective July 15, 2025
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The board will receive the Executive Director's report covering HB559, Crisis Hub implementation, and updates on the Bilbo Building including inspection results, a capital outlay request, and a lease commitment letter. The meeting also includes board monitoring of the chairperson's role, member code of conduct, and officer slate, followed by new business and scheduling of the next meeting.
- Executive Director report on HB559
- Crisis Hub implementation update
- Bilbo Building inspection results
- HB 2 Capital Outlay Request for Bilbo Building
- OA (likely Office of Addiction and Support Services) Letter of Commitment for Bilbo Building lease
The board approved the Chairperson’s Role and Members Code of Conduct policies. Members also authorized the Executive Director to draft a letter to the legislature regarding HB559 following a review of the bill's amendments.
- Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda
- Approved Chairperson’s Role and Members Code of Conduct policies
- Authorized Executive Director to draft a letter to the legislature regarding HB559 after board review
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The board will discuss the closing of the Bilbo Building and progress on securing revenue bonds. They will also review compensation and benefits, financial disclosures, and the legislative session. The meeting includes a board retreat and new business items.
- Update on Bilbo Building
- Bilbo Building Closing
- Progress on securing revenue bonds
- Compensation and Benefits
- Financial Disclosures
The Governing Board unanimously approved the March meeting minutes. The Executive Director reported a 12% staff turnover rate and provided updates on the Bilbo Building and pending legislation.
- Approved March minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board will discuss a cybersecurity attack on the agency, the closing of 800 Bilbo St., a Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority resolution, an update on Broad St. property, and an asset protection depreciation report. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.
- Cybersecurity attack on ImCal
- Closing on 800 Bilbo St.
- Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority resolution
- Update on Broad St. property
- Asset protection depreciation report
The board approved a resolution to apply for a revenue bond not to exceed $10 million from the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority to fund a building remodel. The board also renewed the Executive Director's signatory and appointing authority. Additionally, leadership reported on a recent cybersecurity attack that affected desktop computers and the Behavioral Health division.
- Approved Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority Resolution for $10M revenue bond (8-0)
- Adopted board resolution renewing Executive Director signatory and appointing authority
- Approved February minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The board will hear the Executive Director's report, which includes updates on consumer treatment, financial activities, an application for revenue bonds through the Calcasieu Parish Trust Authority, and a property update on Broad St. No votes on these items are indicated on the agenda.
- Application for Revenue Bonds through the Calcasieu Parish Trust Authority
- Update on Broad St. Property
- Treatment of Consumers report
- Financial Condition & Activities report
The Governing Board approved specific amendments to the purchase agreement for the Broad St. property, including new requirements for vacancy and escrow. The board also reviewed quality of care reports and a projected financial surplus of $342,903.
- Approved January minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda
- Accepted $37,500 credit for asbestos abatement on Broad St. property
- Required Broad St. building be vacated and cleared of contents prior to closing
- Required $50,000 escrow deposit for Broad St. property
- Set June 10th deadline for removal of temporary buildings from Broad St. parking lot with $400 daily fee for non-compliance
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Board will receive an update on the Broad St. property, including historic tax credits, an appraisal, and renovation financing. The meeting also covers routine items such as approval of minutes and the agenda.
- Update on Broad St. Property including Historic Tax Credits
- Appraisal of Broad St. Property
- Renovation Financing for Broad St. Property
- Broad & Shattuck St. Property discussion
The board approved putting the Broad and Shattuck Street property back on the market for sale starting at $600,000. Members also discussed the purchase and renovation financing of the Broad St. property, including asbestos abatement costs. The December meeting minutes and the current agenda were approved.
- Approved sale of Broad and Shattuck Street property starting at $600,000
- Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
- Requested Lake Charles Housing Authority pay $75,000 for asbestos abatement at Broad St. property