2015 LPESA SPRING CONFERENCE

(6 PDHs available)

May 14, 2015
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Evangeline Downs Hotel
2235 Creswell Lane Ext, Lot B
Opelousas LA 70570
337-407-2121

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference participants at the Evangeline Downs Hotel. Reservations must be made prior to May 11, 2015 in order to receive the special rate of $79.00 plus tax.

Join us for our welcome reception on Wednesday night, May 13, at 6:30 pm in the John Henry Room at the Evangeline Downs Hotel, hosted by ERGON and Diamond B.


Tentative Agenda - Thursday, May 14
*Topics and times are subject to change.*

7:30 AM: Registration/Continental Breakfast

Welcome and Introductions
Tim Marks, President, LPESA

Legislative Update
Bill Fontenot, President, St. Landry Parish

Local Bridge Program Issues and Discussion
Butch Ford, Parish Engineer, Bossier Parish

DOTD Local Bridge Program Management
David Miller, DOTD Bridge Inspection and Maintenance
Paul Fossier, DOTD Bridge Design
Gary Pentek, DOTD Off-System Highway Bridge Program Manager

Fog Seals
Stan Williams, Ergon Asphault Emulsions, Inc

Microsurfacing
Tim Harrawood, Vance Brothers

LUNCH

Reducing Trespassing on Railroad Rights of Way
Claude Maher, LA Operation LifeSaver
Richard Washington, Federal RR. Administration

Geosynthetic Reinforced Soils/IBS
TBA

LA One Call
Thelma Coleman, Client Relations Specialist, LA One Call

4:00 pm Adjourn