Thibodaux Daily Comet
April 29, 2026
LAFOURCHE PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1
P. O. BOX 156
RACELAND, LA 70394
BOARD MEETING
March 4, 2026
President, Michael Garner called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. and Secretary Russell Pierce, called the roll.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: President Michael Garner
Vice President Conrad Harlan
Secretary Russell Pierce
Treasurer Andre' L. Danos
Commissioner at Large Michael Foret
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None.
Vacancy: One.
Present: Volunteer President Angie Orgeron
Chief Todd Detillier
Assistant Chief Mike Rieth
Assistant Chief Gregg Falgout
Recording Secretary Lola Gisclair
Guest: Danny Mayet, Aaron Griffin,
Heather Gravois
Mr. Garner led the Commissioners in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Orgeron recited the Department Prayer. Prayer requests were made for the safety of our troops and for Mr. Arthur Cortez and Family.
Assistant Chief Michael Rieth entered the meeting at 7:05 PM.
High Tide Consultants, LLC - Mr. Brandon Shane Guin - Mr. Guin made his presentation on the bids he obtained for the concrete needed for the training center. He recommended the bid from Offshore Construction Co. at $455,558.61.
Mr. Foret motioned, Mr. Pierce seconded, to accept the bid from Offshore Construction Co. at $455,558.61 for the concrete, motion carried. Mr. Halan abstained.
Mr. Foret motioned, Mr. Pierce seconded, to authorize Mr. Michael Garner to sign the contract with Offshore Construction Co., motion carried. Mr. Harlan abstained.
Minutes:
Mr. Harlan motioned, Mr. Foret seconded, to accept the minutes of February 4, 2026, Board Meeting, motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Treasurers Report:
Mr. Danos reviewed the Budget with monthly to actual comparisons and discussed the February 2026 Financial Reports.
Mr. Foret checked the checkbook and the bank reconciliation. He signed and approved
January and February 2026.
A.) LAMP - Mr. Danos reported that the beginning balance was $1,288,947.43. Theamount of interest for February, 2026, was $3,729.19. The ending balance was$1,292,676.59.
Mr. Harlan motioned, Mr. Foret seconded, to accept the Treasurer's Report for February 2026, as presented, motion carried.
Public Comments: None.
Old Business: None.
Volunteer's Report: President Angie Orgeron
Ms. Orgeron submitted the minutes and the financial report for review and discussion.
Mr. Harlan motioned, Mr. Danos seconded, to accept the Volunteer's Report as presented, motion carried.
Public Comments: None.
Ms. Orgeron left the meeting at 7:26 PM.
Chiefs Report:
Chief Detillier reported that the new tires are on the Ladder Truck.
He stated that he is waiting to hear from Delta to see when they will pick up Engine 2 to do the repairs.
He requested the purchase of two covers for the truck at a cost of about $200.00.
He will schedule Engine 5 for repairs at ITA.
He asked about the Check for Southern Signs that they never received. It apparently was lost in the mail. They were issued another check.
The Bunker Gear is in. They are beginning to assign it to the Volunteers.
He is waiting for the parts for Engine 1's Generator to come in.
Assistant Chief Michael Rieth inquired about an ESO invoice to see if we received it. We haven't received it. This is for the Emergency Reporting Package. He will pay invoice with the company credit card and requested the reimbursement of $1,730.40. The District will reimburse the amount.
Assistant Chief Falgout reported that the street lights are not working near Station 1, on St. Phillip Street and on Leonard Street. Ms. Gisclair will contact Entergy to repair them.
He also had Tower Tech repair and straighten out the Antenna. We should be receiving an invoice.
Mr. Foret motioned, Mr. Danos seconded, to accept the Chief's Report as presented and approve the expenditures for the covers, $200.00 and ESO, $1,730.40, motion carried.
A.) Training Center - Presentation by Mr. Guin
1.) Concrete - Bid was awarded to Offshore Construction Co.
B.) Kitchen Work - Assistant Chief Falgout is checking on Contractors and working on
getting quotes for the project.
C.) Old Truck - Mr. Garner spoke to the Auditor and we can sell or donate the truck.
Mr. Foret motioned, Mr. Pierce seconded to surplus the old truck, motion carried.
A discussion was opened to see which fire department the truck would bedonated to.
Mr. Danos motioned, Mr. Pierce seconded to donate the old truck to Evergreen FireDept. and they are responsible for the paperwork and to pick up the truck, motioncarried.
Mr. Mayet will notify them.
Public Comments: None.
New Business:
A.) Wex Bank - Fuel Card Statement - Mr. Garner requested the card only be used in anemergency. We are having billing issues. We are working to resolve the problem.
He requested that the trucks go to Nocko's 3 for fuel.
B.) Auditor's Attestation Questionnaire - We received the yearly Auditor's Attestation
Questionnaire requesting that we complete and return this questionnaire promptly.
RESOLUTION # 7453042026
Mr. Foret motioned, Mr. Danos seconded, make Resolution # 7453042026 to complete and return the Auditor's Attestation Questionnaire for 2025 to Stagni & Co., and authorize Mr. Garner to sign the paperwork, motion carried.
4 Yeas
0 Nays
0 Absent
District Board Members Comments:
Mr. Foret reported that the toilets were installed at Station 2 & 3.
He stated that the drain bed at Station 5 needs to be checked periodically.
He obtained a quote for the repair of the roof leaks at Station 2. The quote was from Cajun Sheet Metal for $2,435.86.
Mr. Foret motioned, Mr. Pierce seconded, to approve the repair of Station 2's roof by Cajun Sheet Metal for $2,435.86, motion carried.
He stated that if any issues come up with the buildings to contact Russell Pierce.
Mr. Garner reminded the Board Members to take their required classes.
Public Comments: Chief Detillier stated that the Chicken Dinner and Parade will be heldSunday, March 22, 2026. Everyone is invited to attend.
Adjournment: Mr. Harlan motioned, Mr. Danos seconded, to adjourn theMeeting at 7:51 P.M., motioned carried.
Mr. Garner reopened the Board Meeting at 7:52PM, to discuss an issue with the Alarm System that could not wait until the next meeting.
He reported that the system needs to be changed. It is broken and outdated. The new one will cost $10,940.00, and would be installed by the same vendor.
Mr. Foret motioned, Mr. Danos seconded, to have Acadian Total Security install a new alarm system at a cost of $10,940.00, motion carried with 3 yeas, 1 nay.
Mr. Foret motioned, Mr. Danos seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 PM, motion carried.
Michael Garner
President
Russell Pierce
Secretary
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