Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors public meetings in 2021
5 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors
The Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors will hold a regular meeting to discuss financial matters including proposed budget amendments for fiscal year 2022 and a proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. New business includes a report on the effects of Hurricane Ida and a discussion on the legality of local authorities filling oxygen cylinders. The board will also consider licensing matters and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Proposed budget amendments for current Fiscal Year 2022 (ending June 30, 2022)
- Proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
- Report on effects of Hurricane Ida from September 2021
- Discussion on legality of local authorities filling O2 cylinders
- New licenses issued
The Board approved the fiscal year 2023 budget and amendments to the fiscal year 2022 budget. It authorized the hiring of a contract Compliance Administrator and approved a $6,500 agreement with NADDI for opioid awareness education. The Board also welcomed new member Darrick LeBeouf.
- Approved proposed amendments to FY2022 budget (5-0)
- Approved and adopted proposed FY2023 budget (5-0)
- Authorized search and contract offer for a Compliance Administrator (5-0)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with NADDI not to exceed $6,500 (5-0)
- Approved June 22, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Postponed discussion on legality of local authorities filling oxygen cylinders (5-0)
- Added website update discussion to the agenda (5-0)
Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors
The Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors meeting scheduled for September 16, 2021, was cancelled due to travel concerns from Tropical Storm Nicolas and Hurricane Ida recovery. The agenda included financial reviews, a proposed compliance administrator contract, and discussions on Hurricane Ida effects and local O2 cylinder regulations.
- Proposed Compliance Administrator service contract
- Report on effects of Hurricane Ida
- Legality of local authorities filling O2 cylinders
- Financial statements for June, July, August 2021
- Budget review for current fiscal year 2022
Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors
The Board is meeting to discuss administrative matters, including the election of officers and the review of financial statements from March through May 2021. The body will also consider service contracts for legal and inspection services.
- Inspection services contract for Danny Andrus
- Legal services contracts for The Becknell Law Firm and Celia Cangelosi
- Proposed contract for a Compliance Administrator
- Review of the 2021 Louisiana Legislature Regular Session
- Employee annual reviews and merit compensation
The Board elected its leadership for the year and approved several service contract renewals for facility inspections and legal services. The Board also established a committee to review the contracting of a Compliance Administrator and granted a salary increase to the Executive Director.
- Elected Mike Davis as Chairman, Jim Delatte as Vice-Chairman, Randy Brooks as Secretary/Treasurer, and Chad Gielen as Compliance Officer
- Approved $35,000 contract for facility inspection services with Danny Andrus (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)
- Approved $23,000 contract for legal services with The Becknell Law Firm (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)
- Approved $10,000 contract for legal services with Celia Cangelosi, Attorney (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)
- Established Compliance Administrator Review Committee to evaluate contracting for compliance and enforcement management
- Adopted Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire for Fiscal Year 2021
- Adopted bank resolution with Hancock Whitney Bank for account jurisdiction and signatures
- Approved 6% annual salary increase for Executive Director George Lovecchio
Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors
The Board convened for a special meeting to conduct administrative business. The agenda included a memorial for Bob Broadus and discussions regarding board positions.
- Memorial for Bob Broadus
- Review of board positions
The Board appointed interim leadership positions following the passing of Chairman Bob Broadus. The Board also adopted a memorial resolution for the late Chairman.
- Approved memorial resolution for Bob Broadus (5-0)
- Appointed Mike Davis as Chairman until June annual meeting (5-0)
- Appointed Jacob Dickson as Vice-Chairman until June annual meeting (5-0)
- Approved addition of reappointments and House Resolution 56 to the agenda (5-0)
Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors
The Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors is meeting via teleconference to discuss and decide on several items, including approval of previous meeting minutes, a contract renewal for facility inspections, and amendments to harassment and discrimination policies.
- Approval of minutes from December 8, 2020 meeting
- Renewal of services contract for facility inspections with John Liggio
- Amendments to policy on prohibition and prevention of harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination
The Board approved a one-year contract for facility inspections and adopted amendments to its harassment and discrimination policy. The Board also approved the minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting.
- Approved December 8, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved $20,000 facility inspection contract with John Liggio for April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved amended Prohibition and Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Discrimination or Intimidation Policy (6-0)