Article archive / October 2018
Originally published: . Volume 9, No. 10. Source pages: 7.
[Editor’s Note: August 3rd, Special Meeting. The regular board meeting took place on August 24 and minutes are not yet posted.]
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
1. LEASE PROPOSAL: 4334 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70816 – The board reviewed the revised proposal to eliminate the operating cost adjustment and replace it with the following increase per square foot: 3,325 rentable square feet, 2,891 useable square feet, located in Building B, (C150, 2,111 and C175, 1,214 rentable square feet). Five (5) years, commencing October 1, 2018 for Months 1-24: $4,502.60 payable monthly (based on $16.25 per rentable square foot per year) and Months 25-60: $4,571.88 payable monthly (based on 16.75 per rentable square foot per year).
By motion of Dr. Amy Henke, the Board moved in favor of accepting the proposal as discussed. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote as follows: Boggs- YEA, Henke – YEA, Crouch YEA.
2. 2018-19 Budget Review and Recommendations – The Board reviewed and discussed budget impacts of the new lease rate, along with reinstating per diem and mileage reimbursement to board members in conjunction with final projections for receivables. Consideration was also given to Dr. Gregory Gormanous’s request to be reimbursed for overnight stay during regular board meetings. After review, by motion of Dr. Crouch, the board moved in favor of reinstating per diem and mileage reimbursement to board members. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote as follows: Boggs- YEA, Henke – YEA, Crouch YEA.
With regard to Dr. Gormanous, Dr. Crouch moved in favor of awarding Dr. Gormanous per diem for one day for regular board meetings and reimbursing the amount in excess of the $75 per diem that is spent toward a hotel. The amount reimbursed for a hotel shall not to exceed the approved state rates. Further that reimbursement for car rental, in lieu of mileage for regular meetings would be reimbursed provided the rental is leased in accordance with PPM 49 and reimbursement shall not to exceed the standard mileage reimbursement. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote as follows: Boggs- YEA, Henke – YEA, Crouch YEA.
3. LAC 46:LXIX. Chapters 1-7 Related to Dietitians and Nutritionists, Definition of Nutrition Counseling – The Board reviewed the proposed regulations of the dietitians and nutritionists board, published in the July 20, 2018 Louisiana Register. Dr. Henke agreed to review the proposed regulation and prepare recommendations to present to the LSBEP at their regularly scheduled meeting on August 24, 2018.
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