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Wed Oct 15, 2025
Interoperability Subcommittee
✓ Decided: Subcommittee approves moving Boothville Tower Site to Belle Chase Tower
The SIEC Technical Subcommittee approved a proposal to move all equipment from the Boothville Tower Site to the Belle Chase Tower. This move is intended to increase coverage for Plaquemine, Jefferson, St. Bernard, and New Orleans Parishes. The project will be funded by a UASI Grant.
- Approved moving Boothville Tower Site to Belle Chase Tower (unanimous)
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General Jason Malfouz
Director
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
SIEC TECHNICAL SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES
October 15, 2025
The Technical Subcommittee met on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 , at the State
Emergency Operations Center, located at 7667 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge,
LA 70806, and via Teleconference.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Billie Giroir called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
A. GOHSEP, Jake Chatfield , conducted the SIEC Technical Subcommittee roll call
and a quorum was established.
B. The following SIEC Technical Subcommittee members were present or absent as
noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Billie Giroir, Chairman West Feliciana Sheriff’s Office
Chuck Cassard Louisiana Sheriff’s Association
Doyle Dempsey Region 7/Bossier Parish Sheriff’s
Office
Lorn Bourgeois Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office
Bill Vincent APCO
Conrad Baker St. John Sheriff’s Office
Julio Peck MCS Radio Maintenance
III. New Business
A. Billie Giroir presented the proposal to move Boothville Tower Site to Belle Chase
Tower. This would consist of moving all equipment from one site to the other. This
move would incre …
Wed Aug 6, 2025
Interoperability Subcommittee
SIEC to discuss Tangipahoa tower lease, Youngsville tower, Motorola contract
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee will meet to discuss unfinished business including a tower lease in Tangipahoa, a tower in Youngsville, and a Motorola state contract. The chairman will also report on a subcommittee volunteer request. Public comments will be taken, and the next quarterly meeting is proposed for October 15, 2025.
- Tangipahoa Tower Lease
- Youngsville Tower
- Motorola State Contract
- SIEC Subcommittee volunteer request
- Public Comments
✓ Decided: SIEC approves $56.6M five-year contract and tower site leases
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approved a five-year contract totaling $56,605,092 for 2026-2030. The committee also approved a lease payment for the Tangipahoa Tower site and a temporary coverage solution for the Youngsville tower site.
- Approved payment for Tangipahoa Tower lease
- Approved 5-year contract for 2026-2030 totaling $56,605,092
- Approved temporary solution for Youngsville tower site coverage
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Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Euclid Talley
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
MEETING NOTICE
AGENDA
August 6, 2025
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Chairman’s Report
A. SIEC Subcommittee volunteer request
IV. Unfinished Business
A. Tangipahoa Tower Lease
B. Youngsville Tower
C. Motorola State Contract
V. Public Comments
A. Public Comments
VI. Next Quarterly Meeting
Pending approval: October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
VII. Adjournment
For information on disability accommodations contact
Jake Chatfield, Committee Secretary, 7667 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806; Voice number (225) 358-
5521
[email protected].
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Euclid Talley
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
APPROVED - MEETING MINUTES
August 6, 2025
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday, August
6, 2025, at the State Emergency Operations Center, located at 7667 Independence
Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, and via Teleconference.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Euclid Talley called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.
II. Roll Call
A. GOHSEP, Jake Chatfield , conducted the SIEC roll call and a quorum was
established.
B. The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Euclid Talley - Assistant Deputy
Director (ADD) of Homeland Security &
Interoperability Division
Governor’s Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness
(GOHSEP)
Stephen Cockerham –Designee for
Adjutant General of the Louisiana
National Guard
Louisiana National Guard
Bill Vincent,
Secretary/Treasurer APCO
Lafayette Parish Communications
District (Ret.)
Association of Public Safety
Communications Officials (APCO)
Jeb Tate Director, IT &
Telecommunications, Jefferson Parish
Government
Region 1
Billie Metz Giroir, DPTY
Chief Civ …
Wed Jul 23, 2025
Interoperability Subcommittee
Committee to discuss Motorola contract, tower projects, and broadband funding
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes from February and April 2025, hear reports on the Motorola contract, a commercial carrier meeting, and COMEX Green Wizard, and discuss new business including subcommittees, broadband funding, fiber outages, tower proposals in Youngsville and Houma, and lease/funding requests for Tangipahoa, Jefferson Parish, and West Feliciana.
- Motorola Contract
- Youngsville Tower
- Ethernet Statewide Upgrade
- Houma Tower proposal
- Tangipahoa lease
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Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Euclid Talley
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
MEETING NOTICE
AGENDA
July 23, 2025
1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
A. SIEC Meeting – February 19, 2025 and April 30, 2025
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. Motorola Contract
B. Commercial Carrier Meeting
C. COMEX Green Wizard
V. Advisory Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
E. Training and Outreach
VI. Unfinished Business
A. Youngsville Tower
B. Ethernet Statewide Upgrade
VII. New Business
A. SIEC Subcommittees
B. Broadband funding
C. Fiber Outages
D. Houma Tower proposal
E. Tangipahoa lease
F. Jefferson Parish funding request
G. West Feliciana funding request
VIII. Public Comments
A. Public Comments
IX. Next Quarterly Meeting
Pending approval: October 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
X. Adjournment
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Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Euclid Talley
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
For information on disability accommodations contact
Jake Cha …
Wed Apr 30, 2025
Interoperability Subcommittee
SIEC to discuss Motorola contract, tower project, and statewide radio programming
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee will meet to approve February minutes, receive updates on the Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project, Motorola Contract, and Youngsville Tower, and discuss the Ethernet Statewide Upgrade and LWIN radio programming.
- Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project update
- Motorola Contract discussion
- Youngsville Tower update
- Ethernet Statewide Upgrade (unfinished business)
- Programming of LWIN Radios Inquiry (new business)
✓ Decided: Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee holds non-binding meeting
The committee met to receive updates on the Hazardous Mitigation Grant Project, the LWIN system, and the Ethernet Project. No official actions were taken as the meeting was designated non-binding and the committee lacked a quorum to approve previous minutes.
- Unable to approve minutes due to lack of quorum
- Scheduled next quarterly meeting for July 23, 2025
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Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Neal Fudge
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
MEETING NOTICE
AGENDA
April 30, 2025
1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
A. SIEC Meeting – February 19, 2025
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project update
B. Motorola Contract
C. Youngsville Tower
V. Advisory Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
E. Training and Outreach
VI. Unfinished Business
A. Ethernet Statewide Upgrade
VII. New Business
A. Programing of LWIN Radios Inquiry
B. Future State Communications Training
VIII. Public Comments
A. Public Comments
IX. Next Quarterly Meeting
Pending approval: July 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
X. Adjournment
For information on disability accommodations contact
Jake Chatfield, Committee Secretary, 7667 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806; Voice number (225) 358 -
5521
[email protected].
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Euclid Talley
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
APPROVED - MEETING MINUTES
April 30, 2025
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday, January
22, 2025, at the State Emergency Operations Center, located at 7667 Independence
Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Euclid Talley called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.
II. Roll Call
A. GOHSEP, Jake Chatfield, conducted the SIEC roll call and a quorum was
established. The meeting carried out the meeting with non- binding and did not
constitute official action.
B. The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Euclid Talley - Assistant Deputy
Director (ADD) of Homeland Security &
Interoperability Division
Governor’s Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness
(GOHSEP)
Steven Cockerham –Designee for
Adjutant General of the Louisiana
National Guard
Louisiana National Guard
Bryan Zeringue, Chief
Thibodaux Police Department
Louisiana Association of Chiefs of
Police
Jeb Tate Director, IT &
Telecommunications, Jefferson Parish
Government
Region 1
Billie Metz Giroir, DPTY
Chief Civil Deputy, West Feliciana
Parish Sheriff’s Office
Regio …
Wed Feb 19, 2025
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee will review updates on the Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project and supplemental budgets. The agenda includes discussions on state ethernet upgrades, weather service projects, and various communications infrastructure items.
- Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project update
- State Ethernet Project Upgrade
- National Weather Service Project Status
- Portable Tower Trailer discussion
- LWIN Tower Site Evaluation (100)
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✓ Decided: Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approves October 2024 minutes
The committee approved the meeting minutes from October 23, 2024. Members received updates on the LWIN system, the Ethernet Project, and the National Weather Service Project. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved October 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Scheduled next quarterly meeting for July 24, 2024
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Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Euclid Talley
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
MEETING NOTICE
AGENDA
February 19, 2025
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – October 23, 2024
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project update
B. Supplemental budget update
V. Advisory Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
E. Training and Outreach
VI. Unfinished Business
A. State Ethernet Project Upgrade
B. National Weather Service Project Status
C. Reminder for Interop Channels
New Business
A. Portable Tower Trailer
B. Super Dome additional channels
C. Additional Microwave Installed
D. LWIN Tower Site Evaluation (100)
E. Federal Engineering Public Safety Mobile Radio Consulting
VII. Public Comments
A. Public Comments
VIII. Next Quarterly Meeting
Pending approval: 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
IX. Adjournment
For information on disability accommodations contact
Jake Chatfield, Committee Secretary, 7667 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806; Voice number (225) 358-
5521
[email protected].
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7667 INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD • BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70806 • (225) 925 - 7500 • FAX (225) 925 - 7501
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Euclid Talley
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
APPROVED - MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 2025
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday, January
22, 2025, at the State Emergency Operations Center, located at 7667 Independence
Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, and via Teleconference.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Euclid Talley called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m.
II. Roll Call
A. GOHSEP, Jake Chatfield, conducted the SIEC roll call and a quorum was
established.
B. The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Euclid Talley - Assistant Deputy
Director (ADD) of Homeland Security &
Interoperability Division
Governor’s Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness
(GOHSEP)
Scott Kelly –Designee for Adjutant
General of the Louisiana National
Guard
Louisiana National Guard
Bill Vincent,
Secretary/Treasurer APCO
Lafayette Parish Communications
District (Ret.)
Association of Public Safety
Communications Officials (APCO)
Richard “Dick” Gremillion, Director
Calcasieu OHSEP
Regional Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness Director’s
Committee
Deputy David Luker,-Designee
West Feliciana Parish Sherif …
Wed Jan 22, 2025
Interoperability Subcommittee
SIEC to discuss Super Bowl communications, tower leases, and generator project
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee will hear reports on the Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project and a supplemental budget update. New business includes a Super Bowl Communications Project, a Portable Tower Trailer, LWIN 100 tower site inspection, Independence Tower Lease, and Avoyelles Tower site request. The committee will also discuss interoperability channels for the Super Bowl.
- Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project update
- Supplemental budget update
- Interop channels for Super Bowl
- Super Bowl Communications Project
- Independence Tower Lease and Avoyelles Tower site request
interoperabilitycommunicationssuper-bowltower-leasesgenerator-projectbudget
✓ Decided: SIEC approves October 2024 meeting minutes
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approved the minutes from the October 23, 2024 meeting. The committee reviewed updates on the LWIN system, the FY2025 Budget proposal, and the status of the Ethernet Project. Tower projects for Golden Meadow, Zachary, and Iberville were noted as approved and awaiting funding.
- Approved October 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved tower projects for Golden Meadow, Zachary, and Iberville (awaiting funding)
- Scheduled next quarterly meeting for July 24, 2024 at 1:30 PM
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Statewide Interope rability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Neal Fudge
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
MEETING NOTICE
AGENDA
January 22, 2025
1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
A. SIEC Meeting – October 23, 2024
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project update
B. Supplemental budget update
V. Advisory Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
E. Training and Outreach
VI. Unfinished Business
A. Interop channels for Super Bowl
VII. New Business
A. Portable Tower Trailer
B. Super Bowl Communications Project
C. LWIN 100 tower site inspection
D. Independence Tower Lease
E. Avoyelles Tower site request
VIII. Public Comments
A. Public Comments
IX. Next Quarterly Meeting
Pending approval: April 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
X. Adjournment
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Statewide Interope rability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Neal Fudge
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
For information on disability accommodations contact
Jake Chatfield, Committee Secretary, 7667 Independence Blv …
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Euclid Talley
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
APPROVED - MEETING MINUTES
January 22, 2025
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday, January
22, 2025, at the State Emergency Operations Center, located at 7667 Independence
Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, and via Teleconference.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Euclid Talley called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m.
II. Roll Call
A. GOHSEP, Jake Chatfield, conducted the SIEC roll call and a quorum was
established.
B. The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Euclid Talley - Assistant Deputy
Director (ADD) of Homeland Security &
Interoperability Division
Governor’s Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness
(GOHSEP)
Steven Cockerham –Designee for
Adjutant General of the Louisiana
National Guard
Louisiana National Guard
Bill Vincent,
Secretary/Treasurer APCO
Lafayette Parish Communications
District (Ret.)
Association of Public Safety
Communications Officials (APCO)
Jeb Tate Director, IT &
Telecommunications, Jefferson Parish
Government
Region 1
Billie Metz Giroir, DPTY
Chief Civil Deputy, West Feliciana
Parish Sheriff’s Office
Region 2
Conrad …
Wed Oct 23, 2024
Interoperability Subcommittee
Interoperability committee to discuss new towers, Super Bowl channels
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee will meet to discuss updates on the Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project and Hurricane Francine, receive reports from advisory subcommittees, and consider unfinished business including a State Ethernet Project Upgrade, new towers voted on by the Technical Subcommittee, and Motorola SmartConnect. New business includes an interoperability channel for the National Weather Center and statewide interop channels for the Super Bowl.
- Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project update
- State Ethernet Project Upgrade
- New towers voted on by Technical Subcommittee
- Interop Channel for National Weather Center
- Statewide interop channels for Super Bowl
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✓ Decided: SIEC approves minutes and discusses LWIN tower projects
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approved the meeting minutes from October 23, 2024. The committee discussed the approval of several new LWIN Tower projects and provided updates on Hurricane Francine recovery and the Ethernet Project.
- Approved October 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved new LWIN Tower projects for South Livingston, Morehouse, Zachary, Concordia, Avoyelles East, Bossier City, and Thibodeaux
- Scheduled next quarterly meeting for January 22, 2025
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Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Neal Fudge
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
MEETING NOTICE
AGENDA
October 23, 2024
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – July 31, 2024
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project
B. Hurricane Francine
V. Advisory Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
E. Training and Outreach
VI. Unfinished Business
A. State Ethernet Project Upgrade
B. New Towers voted on by Technical Subcommittee
C. Motorola SmartConnect (SSID)
New Business
A. Interop Channel for National Weather Center
B. Statewide interop channels for Super Bowl
VII. Public Comments
A. Public Comments
VIII. Next Quarterly Meeting
Pending approval: January 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
IX. Adjournment
For information on disability accommodations contact
Jake Chatfield, Committee Secretary, 7667 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806; Voice number (225) 358-
5521
[email protected].
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State wide I nter ope r ability E xe cutive C omm itte e
S tat e of L oui s ian a
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Euclid Talley
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
APPROVED - MEETING MINUTES
October 23, 2024
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday,
February 21 , 2022 , at the State Emergency Operations Center, located at 7667
Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, and via Teleconference.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Jake Chatfield called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m.
II. Roll Call
A. GOHSEP, Cleve Franklin , conducted the SIEC roll call and a quorum was
established.
B. The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Jake Chatfield – Statewide
Interoperability Coordinator
Governor’s Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness
(GOHSEP)
Steven Cockerham –Designee for
Adjutant General of the Louisiana
National Guard
General of Louisiana National Guard
Jason Lionberger
Calcasieu OHSEP
Regional Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness Director’s
Committee
Bill Vincent,
Secretary/Treasurer APCO
Lafayette Parish Communications
District (Ret.)
Association of Public Safety
Communications Officials (APCO)
Robert Daughdril
Emergency P …
Wed Jul 31, 2024
Interoperability Subcommittee
✓ Decided: SIEC orders coverage assessment for Lafayette Parish
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approved the April 2024 minutes and directed the Technical Subcommittee to address radio coverage gaps in Lafayette Parish. The committee also reviewed the FY2025 budget proposal and LWIN tower funding.
- Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved motion for Technical Subcommittee to address Lafayette Parish coverage issues
- Denied Ouachita school board request for 71 talk groups, limiting them to 31 per policy
- Scheduled next quarterly meeting for October 23, 2024
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7667 INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD • BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70806 • (225) 925 - 7500 • FAX (225) 925 - 7501
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Euclid Talley
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
APPROVED - MEETING MINUTES
July 31, 2024
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday, July 31,
2024, at the State Emergency Operations Center, located at 7667 Independence
Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, and via Teleconference.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Euclid Talley called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call
A. GOHSEP, Jake Chatfield, conducted the SIEC roll call and a quorum was
established.
B. The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Euclid Talley - Assistant Deputy
Director (ADD) of Homeland Security &
Interoperability Division
Governor’s Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness
(GOHSEP)
Steven Cockerham –Designee for
Adjutant General of the Louisiana
National Guard
Louisiana National Guard
Bill Vincent,
Secretary/Treasurer APCO
Lafayette Parish Communications
District (Ret.)
Association of Public Safety
Communications Officials (APCO)
Jason Lionberger
Calcasieu OHSEP
Regional Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness Director’s
Committee
David Luker, Proxy
West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office
Region 2
Eric Deroc …
Wed Feb 21, 2024
Interoperability Subcommittee
Interoperability Subcommittee to discuss tower proposals and system updates
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee is meeting to review reports from various advisory committees and address unfinished business. The body will discuss new infrastructure proposals and system updates.
- Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project
- State Ethernet Project Upgrade
- Calcasieu new tower proposal
- DPS new LWIN system updates
- Independence Site status
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✓ Decided: SIEC approves new tower construction in Calcasieu Parish
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approved a request for Calcasieu Parish to build a new tower and transfer it to the state. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 25, 2023 meeting.
- Approved construction of new tower in Calcasieu Parish to be turned over to the state (Unanimous)
- Approved October 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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State of Louisiana
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Neal Fudge
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
MEETING NOTICE
AGENDA
February 21, 2024
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – October 25, 2023
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project
V. Advisory Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
E. Training and Outreach
VI. Unfinished Business
A. State Ethernet Project Upgrade
B. Independence Site status
C. Motorola SmartConnect (SSID)
New Business
A. Calcasieu new tower proposal
B. DPS new LWIN system updates
VII. Public Comments
A. Public Comments
VIII. Next Quarterly Meeting
Pending approval: April 24, 2024 at 1:30 PM
IX. Adjournment
For information on disability accommodations contact
Jake Chatfield, Committee Secretary, 7667 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806; Voice number (225) 358-
5521
[email protected].
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State of Louisiana
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Euclid Talley
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
APPROVED - MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 2024
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday,
February 21, 2022 , at the State Emergency Operations Center, located at 7667
Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, and via Teleconference.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Euclid Talley called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m.
II. Roll Call
A. GOHSEP, Jake Chatfield, conducted the SIEC roll call and a quorum was
established.
B. The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Euclid Talley - Assistant Deputy
Director (ADD) of Homeland Security &
Interoperability Division
Governor’s Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness
(GOHSEP)
Steven Cockerham –Designee for
Adjutant General of the Louisiana
National Guard
Louisiana National Guard
Richard “Dick” Gremillion, Director
Calcasieu OHSEP
Regional Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness Director’s
Committee
Bill Vincent,
Secretary/Treasurer APCO
Lafayette Parish Communications
District (Ret.)
Association of Public Safety
Communications Officials (APCO)
Robert Daughdril
Emergency Preparedness Coordinato …
Wed Jan 24, 2024
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee meeting on January 24, 2024
The committee will review the Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project and a new Smart Sheet App. Discussion includes updates on the State Ethernet Project Upgrade and the status of the Independence Site.
- Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project report
- New Smart Sheet App report
- State Ethernet Project Upgrade discussion
- Independence Site status update
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http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
Neal Fudge
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Landry
GOVERNOR
MEETING NOTICE
AGENDA
January 24, 2024
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – October 25, 2023
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. Hazardous Mitigation Generator Project
B. New Smart Sheet App
V. Advisory Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
E. Training and Outreach
VI. Unfinished Business
A. State Ethernet Project Upgrade
B. Independence Site status
New Business
VII. Public Comments
A. Public Comments
VIII. Next Quarterly Meeting
Pending approval: April 24, 2024 at 1:30 PM
IX. Adjournment
For information on disability accommodations contact
Jake Chatfield, Committee Secretary, 7667 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806; Voice number (225) 358-
5521
[email protected].
Wed Oct 23, 2019
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide interoperability committee meets for updates and reports
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee is meeting to discuss updates on emergency telecommunications services, FirstNet, and interoperability markers. The agenda includes reports from advisory committees on budget, technical issues, policy, broadband, and training. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be a routine quarterly update session.
- Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) & Wireless Priority Services (WPS) Update
- FirstNet Authority Update
- Interoperability Markers discussion
- Advisory committee reports on Budget and Finance, Technical, Policy and Planning, Broadband, Training and Outreach
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✓ Decided: SIEC approves new project prioritization rubric and policy updates
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approved a new rubric for prioritizing projects and updated policies regarding radio deprogramming and ROIP/EPTT patching. The committee also reviewed LWIN system performance and budget adjustments for FY 20.
- Approved January 23, 2019 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Technical Committee Rubric for new project prioritization (unanimous)
- Approved changes to policy #6 regarding ROIP/EPTT patching (unanimous)
- Approved changes to policy #2 regarding radio deprogramming and LSP notification requirements (unanimous)
- Removed Bourg, Eunice, Lake Charles, Kirby Smith, and St. George projects from FY 20 budget
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KEVI N JAM ES
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
AGENDA
October 23, 2019
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Department of Public Safety MFN/OMV Building
Third Floor Conference Room
7979 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – July 24, 2019
IV. Chairman’s Report
V. Advisory Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
E. Training and Outreach
VI. Unfinished Business
VII. New Business
A. Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) & Wireless
Priority Services (WPS) Update
B. FirstNet Authority Update
C. Interoperability Markers
VIII. Public Comments
A. Public Comments
IX. Next Quarterly Meeting
January 22, 2020 at 1:30 PM
X. Adjournment
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KEVI N JAM ES
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
APPROVED - MEETING MINUTES
July 24, 2019
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday, July 24,
2019, at the Department of Public Safety Services, Office of Management and Finance
Building, Third Floor South Central Training Room, located at 7979 Independence
Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Kevin James called the meeting to order at 1:3 7 p.m. and welcomed
everyone.
II. Roll Call
A. The SIEC roll call was conducted by GOHSEP Interoperability Program Manager,
Ami Clouatre-Johnson, and a quorum was established.
B. The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Kevin James, Chairman Assistant Deputy
Director of Homeland Security & Interoperability
Division/SWIC
Governor’s Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness
(GOHSEP)
David Dousay, Division of
Administration as designee for
Neal Underwood,
Deputy Chief Information Officer
State of Louisiana Division of
Administration (DOA)/Office of
Technology Support (OTS)
Bryan Zeringue, Chief
Thibo …
Wed Jan 23, 2019
Interoperability Subcommittee
✓ Decided: SIEC approves 2019 SCIP and reappoints advisory committee leadership
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) approved the 2019 Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) and reappointed its advisory committee chairs. The committee also directed the Policy and Planning Advisory Committee to review the LWIN radio purge process.
- Approved October 24, 2018 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Reappointed all currently serving Advisory Committee Chairpersons for 2019
- Approved proposed changes to the 2019 SCIP and recommended it to the Unified Command Group (unanimous)
- Approved motion for Policy and Planning Advisory Committee to review LWIN radio purge process and propose a solution (unanimous)
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J O H N B E L E D W A R D S
GOVERNOR
APPROVED - MEETING MINUTES
January 23, 2019
K E V I N J A M E S
CHAIRMAN
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday, January
23, 2019, at the Department of Public Safety Services, Office of Management and
Finance Building, Third Floor South Central Training Room, located at 7979
Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Kevin James called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. and welcomed
everyone.
II. Roll Call
A. The SIEC roll call was conducted by GOHSEP Interoperability Program Manager,
Ami Clouatre-Johnson, and a quorum was established.
B. The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Kevin James, Chairman Assistant Deputy
Director of Homeland Security & Interoperability
Division/SWIC
Governor’s Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness
(GOHSEP)
David Dousay, Division of
Administration as designee for
Neal Underwood,
Deputy Chief Information Officer
State of Louisiana Division of
Administration (DOA)/Office of
Technology Support (OTS)
Brian Zeringue, Chief
Thibodaux Police Department
Louisiana Association of Chiefs of
Police
Chad Roberson, Assistant Fire Chief,
St. George Fire Department as
designe …
Tue Jan 22, 2019
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide interoperability committee meets to review system maintenance and initiatives
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates on interoperability activities, system maintenance, and program initiatives. The agenda includes reports from advisory committees on budget, technical issues, policy, broadband, and training. No major decisions or new business items are listed.
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KEVI N JAM ES
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
AGENDA
January 23, 2019
1:30p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Department of Public Safety MFN/OMV Building
Third Floor Conference Room
7979 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – October 24, 2018
IV. Chairman’s Report
Interoperability Activities
V. Interoperability Synchronization
A. Statewide System Maintenance
B. Interoperability Program Initiatives
VI. Advisory Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
i. SCIP Update
D. Broadband
E. Training and Outreach
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
IX. Public Comments
A. Public Comments
B. Communications Training and Exercise Information
GOHSEP Statewide Exercise – ComEx:
April 2nd – 6th (EOC 4th & 5th)
C. Next Quarterly Meeting
April 24, 2019 at 1:30 PM
X. Adjournment
For information on disability accommodations contact
Ami Clouatre Johnson, Committee Secretary, 7667 Independence Blvd. Baton
Rouge, LA 70806; Voice number (225) 358-5521.
Wed Apr 25, 2018
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide Interoperability Subcommittee meets April 25, 2018
The subcommittee will review minutes from the January 24, 2018 meeting and receive reports from various advisory committees. The agenda includes discussions on LWIN access requests for non-emergency entities and recommendations for an Outreach & Training Advisory Committee.
- Review of LWIN Access requests by non-emergency response entities including DOW, SPCA, and Entergy
- Recommendation to establish Outreach & Training Advisory Committee
- Reports from Budget and Finance, Technical, Policy and Planning, and Broadband advisory committees
- Introduction of new Subcommittee Representatives and Broadband Advisory Committee Chair
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✓ Decided: SIEC approves LWIN tower sites and establishes new training committee
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approved tower site recommendations for Lake Charles and Bossier City and the relocation of the LSU-Kirby Smith Hall site. The committee also voted to create an Outreach and Training Advisory committee. Discussions regarding LWIN access for private industry were referred to the Policy and Planning Advisory Committee.
- Approved January 24, 2018 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Lake Charles and Bossier City tower sites (Unanimous)
- Approved pursuit of LSU-Kirby Smith Hall relocation (Unanimous)
- Established Outreach and Training Advisory committee (Unanimous)
- Tabled SPCA LWIN system acceptance until next meeting
- Referred private industry LWIN access process to Policy and Planning Advisory Committee
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CHRI S GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
MEETING NOTICE
The next SIEC meeting will be held April 25, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
At the DPS MFN /OMV Building 3rd Floor Conference Room
7979 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Agenda Items
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – January 24, 2018
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. Introduction of new Subcommittee Representatives and Broadband
Advisory Committee Chair
B. Interoperability Activities
V. Statewide System Maintenance
VI. Advisory Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
VII. Unfinished Business
A. Recommendation to establish Outreach & Training Advisory
Committee
B. Advisory Committees Meeting Schedules
C. SCIP Measures of Success Table and Tracking
VIII. New Business
A. Discussion of process to review and provide recommendation to SIEC
Subcommittee of LWIN Access requests by non-emergency response
entities (i.e. DOW, SPCA, and Entergy).
IX. Public Comments
A. Public Comments
B. Communications Training & Exercise Information
C. Next Quarterly Meeting …
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CHRI S GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
MEETING MINUTES
April 25, 2018
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday, April 25,
2018, at the Department of Public Safety Services, Office of Management and Finance
Building, Third Floor South Central Training Room, located at 7979 Independence
Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Chris Guilbeaux called the meeting to order at 1:3 6 p.m. and
welcomed everyone.
II. Roll Call
A. The SIEC roll call was conducted by GOHSEP Interoperability Program
Manager, Ami Clouatre Johnson, and a quorum was established.
B. The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Chris Guilbeaux Governor’s Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency
Preparedness (GOHSEP)
Neal Underwood Division of Administration (DOA)
Brian Zeringue Louisiana Association of Chiefs of
Police
Robert Benoit Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association
Dick Gremillion Regional Parish Homeland Security &
Emergency Preparedness Directors
Committee
Mark Richards (CPT), designee
for Layne Barnum (LTC)
Dept. of Pu …
Wed Jan 24, 2018
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee to meet January 24, 2018
The committee will discuss statewide system maintenance and receive reports from technical, budget, and broadband advisory committees. The body is scheduled to appoint advisory committee chairs and members.
- Annual appointment of Advisory Committee Chairs
- Annual appointment of Advisory Committee Members
- Proposal of an Outreach & Training Advisory Subcommittee
- FirstNet Update
- SCIP Measures of Success Table and Tracking
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✓ Decided: SIEC approves repurposed equipment for Galliano-Golden Meadow site
The committee approved the installation of repurposed equipment at the Galliano-Golden Meadow LOOP site. Members also accepted updates to the 2017 Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) and reappointed advisory committee leadership for 2018.
- Approved use and installation of repurposed equipment on Galliano-Golden Meadow LOOP site (Unanimous)
- Approved 2017 SCIP changes and recommended them to the Unified Command Group (Unanimous)
- Approved October 25, 2017 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Reappointed all 2017 Advisory Committee Chairpersons for 2018
- Reappointed 2017 Advisory Committee members with two replacements: Doyle Dempsey for Wes Edge (Technical) and George Brown for Aaron Miller (Broadband)
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CHRI S GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
MEETING NOTICE
The next SIEC meeting will be held January 24, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
At the DPS MFN /OMV Building 3rd Floor Conference Room
7979 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Agenda Items
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – October 25, 2017
IV. Chairman’s Report
a. Interoperability Activities
V. Statewide System Maintenance
VI. Advisory Committee Reports
a. Budget and Finance
b. Technical
c. Policy and Planning
d. Broadband
i. Chairman’s Report
ii. FirstNet Update
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
a. Annual Appointment of Advisory Committee Chairs
b. Annual Appointment of Advisory Committee Members
c. Proposal of an Outreach & Training Advisory Subcommittee
d. Subcommittees Meeting Schedules
e. SCIP Measures of Success Table and Tracking
IX. Public Comments
a. Public Comments
b. SAFECOM, M. Murphy
c. Next Quarterly Meeting
X. Adjournment
For information on disability accommodations contact Ami Clouatre Johnson, Committee
Secretary, 7667 Independence Blvd. Baton …
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JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
APPROVED MINUTES
January 24, 2018
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday, January
24, 2018, at the Department of Public Safety Services, Office of Management and
Finance Building, Third Floor South Central Training Room, located at 7979
Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
I. Call to Order
A. Chairman Chris Guilbeaux called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
B. Chris welcomed everyone to the meeting.
II. Roll Call
A. The SIEC roll call was conducted by GOHSEP Interoperability Program
Manager, Ami Clouatre Johnson, and a quorum was established.
B. The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Chris Guilbeaux Governor’s Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency
Preparedness (GOHSEP)
David Dousay, designee for
Neal Underwood
Division of Administration (DOA)
Chuck Hurst, designee for
Ricky Edwards
Louisiana Sheriffs Association
Brian Zeringue Louisiana Association of Chiefs of
Police
Robert Benoit Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association
Dick Gremillion Regional Parish Homel …
Wed Oct 25, 2017
Interoperability Subcommittee
Interoperability Executive Committee meets for routine business
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive a chairman's report, discuss statewide system maintenance, and hear sub-committee reports on budget, technical, policy, and broadband issues. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Approval of minutes from July 26, 2017
- Statewide System Maintenance update
- Budget and Finance sub-committee report
- Technical sub-committee report
- Policy and Planning sub-committee report
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CHRI S GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
AGENDA
October 25, 2017
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Public Safety MFN/OMV Building
Third Floor South Central Training Room
7979 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chris Guilbeaux
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes – July 26, 2017
IV. Chairman’s Report
V. Statewide System Maintenance
VI. Sub-Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjournment
Wed Jul 26, 2017
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee meeting scheduled for July 26, 2017
The subcommittee will meet to discuss FirstNet and statewide system maintenance. The agenda also includes reports from the Budget and Finance, Technical, Policy and Planning, and Broadband sub-committees.
- Approval of April 26, 2017 minutes
- FirstNet discussion
- Statewide System Maintenance discussion
- Budget and Finance Sub-Committee Report
- Technical Sub-Committee Report
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✓ Decided: SIEC approves April 2017 minutes and reviews $13.8M budget request
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approved the April 26, 2017 meeting minutes. The Budget and Finance Subcommittee presented a total FY 2018/2019 budget request of $13,809,266 for LWIN system upgrades and maintenance.
- Approved April 26, 2017 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Proposed $13,809,266 total SIEC/LWIN Budget Request for FY 2018/2019
- Proposed $1.2 million purchase order to Motorola for 44 repeaters at PanAm and Bridge City sites
- Proposed $3,175,412 for LWIN software/hardware upgrades to replace 137 repeaters
- Proposed $905,488 to convert four state-owned deployable trailers to nine channels
- Proposed $631,098 for WAVE push-to-talk access apps and server
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S t a t e o f L o u i s i a n a
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
CHRI S GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
AGENDA
July 26, 2017
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Public Safety MFN/OMV Building
Third Floor South Central Training Room
7979 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chris Guilbeaux
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes – April 26, 2017
IV. Chairman’s Report
V. FirstNet
VI. Statewide System Maintenance
VII. Sub-Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
X. Public Comments
XI. Adjournment
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CHRI S GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
MINUTES
July 26, 2017
The Statewide Interoperab ility Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday,
July 26, 2017 at the Department of Public Safety Services, Office of Management
and Finance Building, Third Floor South Central Training Room, located at 7979
Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chris Guilbeaux called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Chris welcomed GOHSEP Director Jim Waskom to the meeting. Jim thanked
everyone for their continue d commitment to interoperable communications and
encouraged everyone to pay attention to the FirstNet briefing and ask as many
question as possible of the presenters to ensure all questions are answered.
II. Roll Call
The SIEC roll call was conducted by Travis Johnson , and a quorum was
established.
The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Chris Guilbeaux Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)
Neal Underwood Division of Administration (DOA)
Ruessle DiSalvo, designee for R …
Wed Apr 26, 2017
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee meets April 26
The committee is meeting to review reports from sub-committees on budget, technical, policy, and broadband issues. The agenda includes a review of statewide system maintenance and the approval of minutes from January 25, 2017.
- Approval of January 25, 2017 minutes
- Statewide System Maintenance report
- Budget and Finance sub-committee report
- Technical sub-committee report
- Policy and Planning and Broadband sub-committee reports
interoperabilitystate-governmentbroadbandpublic-safety
✓ Decided: SIEC approves LWIN policy updates and new tower sites
The committee unanimously approved updates to LWIN Policy 007 regarding network coordination. It also approved the construction of new LWIN sites in Logansport, Thibodeaux, and Zachary, pending available funding.
- Approved January 25, 2017 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
- Approved draft updates to LWIN Policy 007 (Unanimous)
- Approved construction of LWIN sites in Logansport, Thibodeaux, and Zachary pending funding (Unanimous)
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CHRI S GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
AGENDA
April 26, 2017
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Public Safety MFN/OMV Building
Third Floor South Central Training Room
7979 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chris Guilbeaux
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes – January 25, 2017
IV. Chairman’s Report
V. Statewide System Maintenance
VI. Sub-Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjournment
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CHRI S GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
MINUTES
April 26, 2017
The Statewide Interoperab ility Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday,
April 26, 2017 at the Department of Public Safety Services, Office of
Management and Finance Building, Third Floor South Central Training Room,
located at 7979 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chris Guilbeaux called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
The SIEC roll call was conducted by Travis Johnson , and a quorum was
established.
The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Chris Guilbeaux Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)
Davis Dousay, designee for Neal
Underwood
Division of Administration (DOA)
Chief Brian Zeringue Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police
Chief Robert Benoit Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association
Brian Spillman, designee for Dick
Gremillion
Regional Parish Homeland Security &
Emergency Preparedness Directors Committee
LTC Adam White Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections, Public …
Wed Jan 25, 2017
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide Interoperability Subcommittee meeting scheduled for January 25, 2017
The subcommittee is meeting to review minutes from the October 26, 2016, meeting and receive reports on statewide system maintenance. The agenda also includes updates from the Budget and Finance, Technical, Policy and Planning, and Broadband sub-committees.
- Approval of October 26, 2016 minutes
- Statewide System Maintenance report
- Budget and Finance Sub-Committee report
- Technical Sub-Committee report
- Policy and Planning Sub-Committee report
interoperabilitypublic-safetybudgetbroadbandgovernment-administration
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CHRI S GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL ED WARD S
GOVERNOR
AGENDA
January 25, 2017
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Public Safety MFN/OMV Building
Third Floor South Central Training Room
7979 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chris Guilbeaux
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes – October 26, 2016
IV. Chairman’s Report
V. Statewide System Maintenance
VI. Sub-Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjournment
Mon Jun 27, 2016
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee meets July 27
The committee will review reports from budget, technical, policy, and broadband sub-committees. Discussions include coverage for Vermillion Parish and Desoto Fire District 1.
- Vermillion Parish Coverage
- Desoto Fire District 1 Coverage
- Statewide System Maintenance
- Budget and Finance sub-committee report
- Technical, Policy and Planning, and Broadband sub-committee reports
interoperabilitypublic-safetybroadbandemergency-communications
✓ Decided: LWIN provides system management and maintenance update
The Interoperability Subcommittee received a status report on the Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN). The document provides technical statistics on tower operations, subscriber growth, and network usage through June 2016.
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CHRIS GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL EDWARDS
GOVERNOR
AGENDA
July 27, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Public Safety MFN/OMV Building
Third Floor South Central Training Room
7979 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Sonya Wiley-Gremillion
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes – April 27, 2016
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. New Member
B. Vermillion Parish Coverage
C. Interoperability Activities
V. Statewide System Maintenance
VI. Sub-Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
A. Desoto Fire District 1 Coverage
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjournment
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7/26/2016
1
LOUISIANA WIRELESS
INFORMATION NETWORK
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE UPDA TE
JULY 27, 2016
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
NETWORK SERVICES
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
(225) 925-6036
LWIN
INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE
7/26/2016
2
SYSTEM SUMMARY
135 Tower Sites in Full Operation
6 Operational Mobile Sites
Pan Am Bridge City Livonia LaPlace
St Tammany
Simulcast
Lacombe, Abita
Springs, Waldheim,
Pearl River,
Covington, Slidell,
Talisheek, Blond
Sheridan Geismar St. James LaRose Gibson
BR Simulcast
BR, Central, LSU,
WBR
Hammond Gray Berwick Baywood
Ramah Sage Hill Parker Road Iberville Livingston
Jackson Greensburg Superdome South Baton Rouge Baldwin
Pointe Coupee Theriot Paincourtville Boothville
Mobile Units 94, 96,
97, 98, 99, 100
ZONE 1 SITES IN FULL OPERATION
7/26/2016
3
Northern Simulcast
Gretna, Gallera, NO
East
St. Rosalie Kenner Airport Buras
Lafitte Port Fourchon Bayou Gauche Hahnville Wilmer
Reggio Montegut Houma
ZONE 2 SITES IN FULL OPERATION
Clearwater Monroe Winnfield Delhi Chopin
Dry Prong Hagewood Bossier (City) Farmerville Minden
Natchitoches Bastrop Greenwood Ruston Hineston
Ashland Vivian Newellton Noble Transylvania
Alexandria Avoyelles Bellevue Bernice Calhoun
Columbia Ferriday Homer Jena Jonesboro
Mansfield Many Marion Oak Grove Plain Dealing
Ringgold Sentell Tallulah Wheeling Shreveport
West Monroe Chase Keachi Coushatta Shongaloo
Sibley Vick Calvin Arcadia Enterprise
Holloway Chatham
ZONE 3 SITES IN FULL OPERATION
7/26/2016
4
Abbeville Acadia Arsene L …
Wed Jan 27, 2016
Interoperability Subcommittee
Interoperability Subcommittee meeting scheduled for January 27, 2016
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee subcommittee will meet to discuss personnel, appointments, and regional interoperability. The agenda includes reports on statewide system maintenance and updates regarding the South Baton Rouge Tower.
- Approval of October 28, 2015 meeting minutes
- Report on Region 5 – Texas Interoperability
- Discussion of South Baton Rouge Tower
- Subcommittee reports on Budget and Finance, Technical, Policy and Planning, and Broadband
interoperabilitypublic-safetyinfrastructurecommunicationslouisiana
✓ Decided: SIEC approves amended bylaws and statewide communications plan
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee unanimously approved updates to its bylaws and the Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan. The committee also re-elected Sonya Wiley-Gremillion as Vice-Chair and appointed new members to various subcommittees.
- Approved October 28, 2015 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved amended SIEC Bylaws (unanimous)
- Approved amended Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (unanimous)
- Re-elected Sonya Wiley-Gremillion as SIEC Vice-Chair (unanimous)
- Appointed Ralph Ladnier to Budget and Finance Subcommittee
- Appointed Anthony Summers to Policy and Planning Subcommittee
- Appointed Billie Giroir as Chairman and Sammy Williams as member of Technical Subcommittee
- Approved Digital Vehicular Repeater System to undergo Subscriber Device Acceptance Policy process
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CHRIS GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL EDWARDS
GOVERNOR
AGENDA
January 27, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Public Safety MFN/OMV Building
Third Floor South Central Training Room
7979 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
Chairman Christopher Guilbeaux
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – October 28, 2015
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. New Personnel
B. Subcommittee Appointments
C. Region 5 – Texas Interoperability
D. South Baton Rouge Tower
E. Interoperability Activities
V. Statewide System Maintenance
VI. Sub-Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
B. Technical
C. Policy and Planning
D. Broadband
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjournment
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CHRIS GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
JOHN BEL EDWARDS
GOVERNOR
MINUTES
January 27, 2016
The Statewide Interoperab ility Executive Committee (SIEC) met on Wednesday,
January 27, 2016 at the Department of Public Safety Services, Management and
Finance Building, Third Floor South Central Training Room, located at 7979
Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chris Guilbeaux called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
The SIEC roll call was conducted by Travis Johnson , and a quorum was
established.
The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Chris Guilbeaux Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)
Neal Underwood Division of Administration (DOA)
SFC Stephen Cockerham, designee for
Major Alan Dunn
Louisiana National Guard
Captain Andrew Murphy, designee for Chief
Mike Knaps
Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police
Chief Robert Benoit Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association
Dick Gremillion Regional Parish Homeland Security &
Emergency Preparedness Directors Co …
Wed Oct 28, 2015
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee meets October 28
The committee is meeting to review system maintenance and receive sub-committee reports. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the July 22, 2015 meeting.
- Approval of July 22, 2015 meeting minutes
- Statewide System Maintenance discussion
- Sub-Committee Reports
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State of Louisiana
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
http://gohsep.la.gov/SIEC
BOBBY JINDAL
GOVERNOR
CHRIS GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
SONYA WILEY-GREMILION
VICE CHAIRMAN
AGENDA
October 28, 2015
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Louisiana State Police Headquarters
Conference Room B
7919 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
Chairman Christopher Guilbeaux
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – July 22, 2015
IV. Chairman’s Report
V. Statewide System Maintenance
VI. Sub-Committee Reports
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjournment
Wed Jul 22, 2015
Interoperability Subcommittee
LA interoperability subcommittee to discuss LWIN talk groups, site updates
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee subcommittee will meet to approve minutes, hear a chairman's report on Oberlin, Enterprise, and Rapides Parish sites, and discuss recent LWIN interoperability talk group requests. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Chairman's report on Oberlin, Enterprise, and Rapides Parish sites
- Recent LWIN interoperability talk groups request
- Statewide system maintenance discussion
- PPSC policy updates from sub-committee
interoperabilitypublic-safetycommunicationslwinstatewide-system
✓ Decided: SIEC unanimously approves updates to nine interoperability policies
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approved administrative and technical revisions to Policies 001 through 009. The committee also discussed a proposed $15.8 million system upgrade that will be included in the next budget request cycle.
- Approved minutes of the January 28, 2015 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Policy 001, including updated contact email and web address (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Policy 002, updating the system access request process (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Policy 003 regarding LWIN subscriber units (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Policy 004, updating agency coordination roles (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Policy 005 regarding talkgroup capitalization (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Policy 006 regarding temporary and permanent patches (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Policy 007 regarding the LWIN Network Control Center (unanimous)
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State of Louisiana
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
http://gohsep.la.gov/interop.aspx
BOBBY JINDAL
GOVERNOR
CHRIS GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
SONYA WILEY-GREMILION
VICE CHAIRMAN
AGENDA
July 22, 2015
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Public Safety MFN/OMV Building
Third Floor South Central Training Room
7979 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
Chairman Christopher Guilbeaux
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – April 22, 2015
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. Oberlin Site
B. Enterprise Site
C. Rapides Parish Site.
D. Recent LWIN Interoperability activities talk groups request.
V. Statewide System Maintenance
VI. Sub-Committee Reports
A. PPSC Policy Updates
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjournment
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State of Louisiana
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
http://gohsep.la.gov/siec
BOBBY JINDAL
GOVERNOR
CHRIS GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
SONYA WILEY-GREMILION
VICE CHAIRMAN
MINUTES
July 22, 2015
The Statewide Interoperability Executive C ommittee (SIEC) met on Wednesday ,
July 22, 2015 at the Department of Public Safety Services, Management and
Finance Building, Third Fl oor South Central Training Room, located at 7979
Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chris Guilbeaux called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
The SIEC roll c all was conducted by Travis Johnson, and a quorum was
established.
The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Chris Guilbeaux Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)
Sammy Williams, designee for Neal
Underwood
Division of Administration
SFC Stephen Cockerham, designee for
Major Alan Dunn
Louisiana National Guard
Randall Dunaway, designee for Chief Mike
Knaps
Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police
Chief Robert Benoit Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association
Dick Gremillion Regional Parish Homeland Security &
Emergency Preparedness Directors Committee
LTC Adam White Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections, Public
Safety Services (DPS)
Bill Vinc …
Wed Apr 22, 2015
Interoperability Subcommittee
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee meets April 22
The committee is meeting to discuss statewide system maintenance and review reports from sub-committees. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general business updates.
- Approval of January 28, 2015 meeting minutes
- Statewide System Maintenance discussion
interoperabilitypublic-safetystate-government
✓ Decided: SIEC approves addressing LWIN coverage gaps in four areas
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approved a plan to address LWIN coverage gaps in south Livingston Parish, Denham Springs, Eunice, and Morehouse Parish as funds become available. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from January 28, 2015.
- Approved January 28, 2015 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved addressing LWIN coverage gaps in south Livingston Parish, Denham Springs, Eunice, and Morehouse Parish based on available funds (unanimous)
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State of Louisiana
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
http://gohsep.la.gov/interop.aspx
BOBBY JINDAL
GOVERNOR
CHRIS GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
SONYA WILEY-GREMILION
VICE CHAIRMAN
AGENDA
April 22, 2015
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Public Safety MFN/OMV Building
Third Floor South Central Training Room
7979 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
Chairman Christopher Guilbeaux
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – January 28, 2015
IV. Chairman’s Report
V. Statewide System Maintenance
VI. Sub-Committee Reports
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjournment
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State of Louisiana
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
http://gohsep.la.gov/interop.aspx
BOBBY JINDAL
GOVERNOR
CHRIS GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
SONYA WILEY-GREMILION
VICE CHAIRMAN
MINUTES
April 22, 2015
The Statewide Interoperability Executive C ommittee (SIEC) met on Wednesday ,
April 22, 2015 at the Department of Public Safety Services, Management and
Finance Building, Third Fl oor South Central Training Room, located at 7979
Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chris Guilbeaux called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
The SIEC roll c all was conducted by Reginald Carolina, and a quorum was
established.
The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Chris Guilbeaux Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)
Neal Underwood Division of Administration
Chief Robert Benoit Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association
Lloyd Miller, designee for Dick Gremillion Regional Parish Homeland Security &
Emergency Preparedness Directors Committee
Anthony Summers, designee for Bill
Vincent
Association of Public Safety Communications
Officials (APCO)
John Taylor Louisiana Rural Ambulance Alliance
Lorn Bourgeois, designee for Aaron Miller Region 1
David Luker, designee for Billie Giroir Region 2 …
Wed Jan 28, 2015
Interoperability Subcommittee
Interoperability Subcommittee meets to discuss statewide coverage updates
The subcommittee is meeting to review progress on communication coverage in Ponchatoula and the Anacoco site. Members will also receive reports from the Technical Subcommittee regarding coverage requests and new sites in Catahoula, Allen Parish, Rapides, and Livingston.
- Ponchatoula Coverage Update
- Anacoco Site completion report
- LWIN Roadmap discussion
- Catahoula Coverage Request
- New site discussion for Allen Parish
communicationspublic-safetyinfrastructurestatewide-coverage
✓ Decided: SIEC approves new LWIN tower site in North Catahoula Parish
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee approved a new LWIN tower site in North Catahoula Parish pending documentation and funding. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 22, 2014 meeting.
- Approved LWIN tower site at Harrisonburg in North Catahoula Parish (Unanimous)
- Approved October 22, 2014 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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7667 Independence Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 (225) 925-7500 Fax (225) 925-7501
State of Louisiana
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
http://gohsep.la.gov/interop.aspx
BOBBY JINDAL
GOVERNOR
CHRIS GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
SONYA WILEY-GREMILION
VICE CHAIRMAN
AGENDA
January 28, 2015
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Louisiana State Police Headquarters
Conference Room B
7919 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. Call to Order
Chairman Christopher Guilbeaux
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
SIEC Meeting – October 22, 2014
IV. Chairman’s Report
A. Ponchatoula Coverage Update
B. Anacoco Site Complete
C. LWIN Roadmap
V. Statewide System Maintenance
VI. Sub-Committee Reports
A. Technical Subcommittee
1. Catahoula Coverage Request
2. Allen Parish new site
3. Rapides Coverage
4. Livingston Coverage
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjournment
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7667 Independence Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 (225) 925-7500 Fax (225) 925-7501
State of Louisiana
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee
http://gohsep.la.gov/interop.aspx
BOBBY JINDAL
GOVERNOR
CHRIS GUILBEAUX
CHAIRMAN
SONYA WILEY-GREMILION
VICE CHAIRMAN
MINUTES
January 28, 2015
The Statewide Interoperability Executive C ommittee (SIEC) met on Wednesday ,
January 28, 2015 at the Louisiana State Police Headquarters, Conference Room
B, 7919 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806.
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chris Guilbeaux called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
The SIEC roll c all was conducted by Travis Johnson, and a quorum was
established.
The following SIEC members were present or absent as noted:
Committee Members Present Representing Agency
Chris Guilbeaux Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)
Ivory Junius proxy for Neal Underwood Division of Administration
SFC Stephen Cockerham proxy for
Major Alan Dunn
Louisiana National Guard
Randall Dunaway proxy for Chief Mike
Knaps
Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police
Chief Robert Benoit Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association
Dick Gremillion Regional Parish Homeland Security &
Emergency Preparedness Directors Committee
LTC Adam White Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections, Public
Safety Services (DPS)
Bill Vincent Association of Public Safety Communications
Officials (APCO …
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