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Our Mission:
"To
enhance motorcycle safety and awareness on Louisiana
roadways through public awareness and education."
Minutes for 02/27/08
I.
Meeting to Order
A.
Time: 9:35AM
B.
Opening Prayer: Willie Stevens
C.
Chairman’s Opening Statement: Not present
D.
Assistant Chairman’s Opening Statement: Warren Broussard stated was happy
to see so many faces today
E.
Committee Members Introduce Themselves: “Kinky Kathy” Gonzales, Jim
Champagne, Bryan Niebuhr, Dean Lawrence, Chad Romero, Deborah Todd, Willie
Stevens, Joe Spearman, Ben Pressburg, Edward Patterson, Larry Ourso, Theresa
Sullivan, Antoine Rodrigue, Jr., Markus Smith, Charlotte Fabre, Gordon Perry,
Doug Coles, Mike Jastram, Jannie Markey, Ed Richards, Skip Haley, Warren
Broussard with guest being Larry Fischer, Hank Temento, Sandara, Temento. and
John Colter
II.
Reports
A.
Reading of the Minutes: Motion was made by Skip to forgo the reading of
the minutes of January 10, 2008 and seconded by Joe Spearman: Voted
Motion carried
At this
point Joe Spearman motioned to suspend the agenda to New Business& Ed Patterson
seconded. Motion Carried 2/3 for
The 3
items to be discussed were
1.
This committee is operating without by-laws. We would like to discuss the
formation of by-laws to give our committee a set of guidelines by which to
operate. Joe motion: Ed Patterson seconded. Committee to be created Jannie
Markey stated that the by-laws should state that there should be a limited
number of members from any one organization.
2.
Establish guidelines on when new officers should be elected and for how
long they should serve. To have the opportunity today to elect officers. Joe
Spearman motion (John Colter seconded)
a.
Bryan Neibuhr motioned to determine if we need to have an election for
new officers and stipulate in that motion that if we do elect new officers term
will be established at a later date but it would be a limited term. Seconded by
Willie Stevens Motion Carried by 2/3 vote Bryan Neibuhr also stated that only
members of this committee who were on the list of present members that Colonel
Champagne gave them on the previous date any others were to leave the meeting
during the election. Jannie Markey motioned that any new members applications
should be tabled until the by-laws are in place Bryan Neibuhr seconded Motion
Carried. It was determined later in the meeting that the new officers would deal
with creating the by-laws.
b.
Nominations opened for Chairman were Dean Lawrence by Willie Stevens and
“Poet” Sisco by Joe Spearman
Gordon
Perry moved to close nominations and Antoine Rodrigues Seconded
c.
Nominations opened for Assistant Chairman were Bryan Neibuhr and seconded
by Charlotte Fabre Joe nominated Skip Haley and seconded by Bryan Neibuhr
Nominations closed
d.
Nominations for Secretary were “Kinky Kathy” Gonzales by Bryan Neibuhr
and seconded by Deborah Todd. Dean Lawrence nominated Jannie Markey and seconded
by John Colter.
Gordon Perry motioned to close nominations and Ed Patterson Seconded.
e.
All candidates were asked what they felt their best qualities were to
bring to this committee.
f.
All voting will be done on one written
ballot for all officers. At this point
Willie Stevens, Hank Temento, Sandara Temento, Larry Fischer, Antoine Rodrigue,
Jr., John Colter and Theresa Sullivan were removed from the room since they were
not considered members at this time.
f.
New officers are now Dean Lawrence Chairman, Bryan Neibuhr
Assistant Chairman and Jannie Markey secretary
3.
We would like to have an open discussion and
an official LMSAC stance made concerning the helmet law. Joe Spearman motion.
Charlotte Seconded. Warren motioned that required education should be added to
the helmet discussion. Seconded Chad Romero. Discussion was that Colonel
Champagne felt that the Governor would need an education amendment to consider
any helmet law modification. Chad Romero stated he felt that the dealers should
be made more responsible for rider education and he felt that if they were
approached with it they would probably accept a greater part. Doug Coles stated
that this committee should support education more than a stance on the helmet
legislation. He also stated that once required education is started private
industry would probably jump on the wagon. Gordon Perry called a question to
close this discussion. It was determined that any representatives of this
committee would stand with the helmet law as it is currently written. The
committee also determined that they would support required training for new
riders.
4.
It was stated that the present ROW bill
needs some teeth. The law reads that all penalties may be. Joe Spearman Motioned
for the committee to support changing the word may to
shall in the present law. Seconded
B.
Public Relations Report – Joe Spearman had some different drafts for the
publicity that will be determined by the new officers at the next meeting.
C.
Web Master Report – Skip Haley stated that we have just moved from one
server to another and every thing is not set up quite yet. Most of the hits now
are people looking at the road conditions and weather
III.
Old Business
A.
Next Legislative Safety Endeavor
Colonel Champagne stated that he has a meeting with the Governor and the session
starts on March 29th and could not discuss much until the bills have
been written. The Governor is pronounced in his view of freedom of choice and
Colonel Champagne believes him to be honorable and let legislation make the
decision. Colonel stated his role would be testifying in the information role
only.
B.
It was stated that required
training would be for any new rider getting their first endorsement. Present
riders with an M endorsement on their license will be grand fathered in. Larry
Ourso again reiterated that their present budget will not allow them to train
any more that about 2000 persons per year so some stipulation needs to be made
regarding the timing and/or funding of this type of law.
C.
Awareness Rally April 7, 2008
1.
Deborah Todd stated that there are a specific numbers of permits issued
each year for activities in the down town area and they all have been issued to
the business community. None of those businesses will give up one for our event.
2.
Speakers are to be Governor Jindall, Colonel Champagne, Chief Leduff,
Warren Broussard, and Poet Sisco.
3.
Patriot Guard will issue a statement that anyone wanting to join our
Rally can do so of their own decision.
4.
Warren Broussard to contact Sandy and music for her.
5.
Colonel Champagne is to ask Governor to speak and to make sure no cars
are parked on the lot.
6.
A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana, Inc. to supply band
7.
Dean Lawrence motioned to table expanding the rally and do the same as
last years program. Seconded by Gordon Perry. Warren is to speak to Harley
Davidson of Baton Rouge to find out if they wanted to have an open house on this
date like last year.
IV.
New Business
A.
Moved to above
B. It was stated that the present ROW bill needs some
teeth. The law reads that all penalties may be. Joe Spearman Motioned for the
committee to support changing the word may to
shall in the present law. Seconded by Bryan Neibuhr. Motion carried.
Warren is to talk to Representative “Mert’ Smiley about this issue.
B.
Colonel Champagne announced the February 27 (Highway-rail Safety Summit) and
28 (Summit on Highway Safety Summit)
V.
Other Business
A.
Open the floor for any other discussions
1.
New officers take affect at the end of this meeting.
B.
Next LMSAC Meeting
1.
Date: March 13, 2008
2.
Time: 9:30 AM
3.
Place: LHSC
C.
Adjournment
1.
Motion by: Gordon Perry
2.
Seconded by: Doug Coles
Time: 11:30 AM |
