The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutLocal Emergency Planning Committee LEPC Minutes 07.09.2009 (2) LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8TH AVENUE NORTH—BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR AUGUST 13,2009 AGENDA MINUTES JULY 9,2009 PRESENT: Melody Westmoreland, AMR; Stephen LaFurge, American Red Cross, Jill Washburn American Red Cross; Dianne Lehm, Big Sky EDA; Mike Glancy, City of Billings Airport/Fire; Kathy Gibson and Terry Larson, Billings Fire Dept; Gary Workman, City of Billings Public Works-Water; Joe Marcotte, Billings Clinic; Brad Kimble, CHS Refinery-Laurel; Jeff Harmon, ConocoPhillips; Duke Niesken, County Water District-Billings Heights; Ron Rosh, DPC; Jeff Ashworth, DXP; Kelly Drain, ExxonMobil; Lyn Findley and Susan Dewitt, HOPE Dogs; Jill Holthues,Stillwater County Public Health;Bill Rash, Lockwood Fire; Cliff Haaland,Lutheran Disaster Response;Craig Baum,Montana Highway Patrol;Adam Davis,MSU-B Police; Gem Apuna,Riverstone Health;Patrick O'Neil,St.Vincent Healthcare;Rae Ann Haight,US Postal Service; Sheri Centifanto and Pam Sanderson, United Way Volunteers; Ron Glass, YARES Radio Club, Jim Kraft, Yellowstone County DES; Shelli Mann,Yellowstone County Lodging AssociationlBoothill Inn. The meeting was called to order @ 1:30 p.m. INTRODUCTIONS AGENDA DISCUSSION ACTION STEPS I FUTURE ITEMS EVENTS MINUTES Minutes from the previous meeting approved as distributed. [AsHwoRTH/KRAFT] FINANCIAL QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT[JIM KRAFT] Next report due REPORT At the June meeting, Jim Kraft reported a balance in account of $16,090.11. The only September 2009 expenditure since the March report was$63.13 for refreshments @ the Communication Team Leader Course. COMMITTEE EXERCISE DESIGN COMMITTEE: [JEFF ASHWORTH,CHAIR] REPORTS VIGILANT GUARD EXERCISE:September 15-16-17/Helena:Joint force exercise/State National Next Meeting:August 25 Guard. Five teams to be invited. 10-11 a.m., Billings Clinic,Room#1 GRANTS COMMITTEE[DIANNE LEHM,CHAIR] Diane reported that there has been no word regarding the Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant award. The Fuel Reduction/Mitigation Grant is a 25/75%matching Grant.25%paid by Yellowstone County homeowners and 75%County match. Enrollment is being coordinated through the Yellowstone County DES Office.Contact Jim for educational materials and information. Safety Conference Funding:Diane also reported that she is working with the Safety Conference Committee to assist with identification of potential funding sources for the 2010 Conference. JULY 9, 2009 MINUTES 2 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8TH AVENUE NORTH—BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR AUGUST 13,2009 AGENDA COMMITTEE CAER/CITIZENS CORPS[PAM SANDERSON,CHAIR] REPORTS CAER FUNDING: Pam reported that notification of funding for Citizen Corps will be available to the State of Montana;however,it is unknown at this time if those funds will be made available to local jurisdictions. NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: Working on activities for the celebration of National Preparedness Month in September. UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING: September 17th. For more information, please contact Pam. DISASTER RESPONSE VOLUNTEERS: Sheri reported that the joint training opportunity.June 18th @ 4-6 p.m.,MSU-Billings COT was a success. Presentations made by Disaster&Emergency Services;RiverStone Health and Yellowstone Amateur Radio Emergency Services were well done and well received. READY YELLOWSTONE:RiverStone Health and Yellowstone County have been assisting with funding and information to promote the Ready Ystn campaign. UNIFIED HEALTH COMMAND [DEBBIE HEDRICK] CONFERENCE COMMITTEE [PAUL HurrER] If you would like to volunteer to assist with the 2010 Conference work plan, please contact Paul @ Montana Safety Services Council. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE[PATRICK O'NEIL,Chair] Joe reported that due to changes in his duties and responsibilities, Patrick O'Neil has asked to step down as the Chair of the Communications Committee. Anyone wanting to volunteer to serve as Chair of this Committee or would like more information, please contact Joe Marcotte at 657-4824 or email him at jmarcotteabillingsclinic.org BIG SKY 11 CONSORTIUM [JIM KRAFT] Jim reported that the Dunn Mountain (Bull Mountains)and the Greenough Hill (near Laurel) site assessments/impact studies have been completed and that construction may start by August 2009,depending upon order placement and receipt of the tower and equipment by the State of Montana. JULY 9,2009 MINUTES 3 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8TH AVENUE NORTH—BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR AUGUST 13,2009 AGENDA TRAINING SUB-COMMITTEE[MIKE GLANCY/PAUL DEXTRAs) Mike reported that he and several other members of the LEPC attended the 2-day DHS Sponsored Training:Terrorism Awareness:Protecting Soft Targets(Train-the-Trainer)June 16-17, 2009. This course provided training to security trainers within soft target venues, including hotel/casinos/resorts, large shopping malls, schools, medical facilities and large audience special events. ICS-400: August 31 —September 1 and September 14-15: Two opportunities may be offered.Prerequisites for the class are the completion of all ICS courses. Joe reported that the August 31-September 1 class is full;however space is still available in the September 14-15 class. For more information,contact Joe Marcotte, Billings Clinic. jmarcotte a.billingsclinic.org EMAIL SENT OUT BY MIKE GLANCY ON 7/10/2009: Greetings from the Training Sub Committee Co-Chair Person As Joe discussed during our last LEPC meeting, I am attempting to gather all available information on those members who have attended any type of training where they received a certificate or were certified to provide training to others regarding the material presented. For example, several LEPC members took and completed the L449 course. This certificate enables them to teach NIMS 100 thru 400. What I would like if possible is for any LEPC members who have completed a course similar to this to provide me with the following information; 1. Authorizing agency(CDC,FEMA,DHS,etc...) 2. Title of course 3. Level of training—L449—NIMS 100 thru 400 4. Date of training 5. If you would be willing to teach,assist or help with a course As this information is compiled, we then can have a list of trainers within our LEPC than can assist or even teach other members of our group or representative agencies. I know that there are numerous members with expertise in various areas with training backgrounds that would be willing to"share"their knowledge, skills and abilities with others in our group as that is the reason why we took those classes. I also believe that would demonstrate to our community that we are committed to having a well trained,educated LEPC. If you cannot email,then please fax the info to me @ 406-657-8328 Thanks for your commitment for a safer community. Michael S.Glancy Co Chair Training Sub Committee LEPC JULY 9,2009 MINUTES 4 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8TH AVENUE NORTH—BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR AUGUST 13,2009 AGENDA NEW MT VOAD Chapter Presentation [Guy Youngblood] BUSINESS Guy Youngblood,President of the Montana VOAD Chapter gave a power point presentation regarding the coordination based services they provide. VOAD,stands for Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters. VOAD is the association recognized by FEMA and various other agencies as being the national,state and local association when coordinating non-governmental response and recovery action in time of disaster. Their primary mission is in the area of recovery after a disaster. VOAD Chapters build networks of volunteer's,agencies,and resources;disseminates information which can assist in the prevention of duplication or the omission of effort. Agencies currently associated with the Montana VOAD Chapter include but are not limited to: American Red Cross,United Way, Lutheran Disaster Response,Salvation Army and United Methodist churches. For more information OLD ChemPack[Geri Apuna] Completed BUSINESS ChemPack dispersement I response plan is complete. It has been reviewed and turned over to Jim Kraft,Yellowstone County DES Director. Training on how to activate the ChemPack is the final step. Gem reported that each County Statewide is responsible for the development of their own plan and that the State has indicated that the Yellowstone County Plan is one to use as an example. FAMILY ASSISTANCE NETWORK Group[Dan Bryan] Pending No report. OTHER HOPE DoGs: Members of the Hope Dogs team distributed informational binders to LEPC BUSINESS member who wanted additional information on the program. Welcome to Shelli Mann,Boothill Inn/Billings Lodging Association. There being no other business the meeting was adjourned @ 2:30 p.m.[Workman/Haight]. The next meeting will be August 13,2009 ..1:30 p.m. Kathy E.Gibson Recording Secretary gibsonkt ci.billings.mt.us JULY 9, 2009 MINUTES 5 • LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8TH AVENUE NORTH—BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR AUGUST 13,2009 AGENDA ATTENDANCE RECORD—AUGUST 13,2009 MEETING: 1:30—2:55 P.M. Name Company Federally Miles TOTAL Funded Travelled ATTENDANCE _ Yes/No Sommerville,Richard Advanced Care Hospital of MT Syvertson,Suzanne Advanced Care Hospital of MT Lambert,Loma Advanced Care Hospital of MT * Gurchiek, Lyndy American Medical Response * Westmoreland,Melody American Medical Response No 5 LaFurge,Stephen American Red Cross Washburn,Jill American Red Cross Edlin,Jim Baptist Disaster Relief Lehm,Dianne Big Sky EDA—Project Impact No 1 Nordlund,Patty Big Sky EDA No 1 Bryan, Dan Billings,City of—Airport Fire * Glancy,Mike Billings,City of—Airport Fire No 2 Gates,Mike Billings,City of—Airport Fire Dextras,Paul Billings,City of—Fire * Gibson,Kathy Billings,City of-Fire No 1 Larson,Terry Billings,City of-Fire No 1 Odermann,Frank Billings,City of—Fire Regele,Ed Billings,City of-Fire Yerger,JoLynn Billings,City of-HRD Bedford,John Billings,City of-Police * Krizek, Boris Billings,City of-Public Works * Workman,Gary Billings,City Public Works—Water No 3 * Marcotte,Joe Billings Clinic 1 Aders, Kathy Billings Public Schools 1 Tumquist,Bob Brenntag Pacific,Inc. No 35 Cox,Meridith BusinessWatch Montana No 8 Kimble,Brad CHS Refinery—Laurel Lowe,Russ CHS Refinery—Laurel * Taylor, Susan ConocoPhillips Harmon,Jeff Conoco Pipeline Scheppele,Barbara Cooper Creative Ads Nieskens,Duke County Water District of Blgs Heights Barone,Christopher Dept of Homeland Security * Rosh,Ron DPC * Ashworth,Jeff DXP Safety Master No 1 * Drain,Kelly ExxonMobil No 3 Facer,Bill FBI Cunningham,Jim Hansers Automotive DeWitt,Susan HOPE Dogs Findley,Lyn HOPE[Animal Assisted Crisis Response]Dogs Vaught,Tanya HOPE Dogs JULY 9, 2009 MINUTES LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8TH AVENUE NORTH—BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR AUGUST 13,2009 AGENDA Name Company Federally Miles TOTAL Funded Travelled ATTENDANCE Yes/No _ Moore,Doug Indian Health Service Yeager,Derrick Laurel Fire Dept Musson,Rick Laurel Police Dept Hutton,Allan Lockwood Fire Dept Rash,William Lockwood Fire Dept _ No 7 Woods,Woody Lockwood Water&Sewer Reed,Tony Lockwood Water&Sewer * Haaland,Cliff Lutheran Disaster Response No 1 Toney, Dan MT Dept of Labor/Safety Bureau * Hanson,Charlie MT Dist.V DES Rep. _ * Baum,Craig Montana Highway Patrol No 1 Bunch, Paul Montana Army National Guard Jones,Thomas Montana Army National Guard Huffer,Paul MSSC No 10 Smith,Michael MSSC Davis,Adam MSU-Billings—Police Forshee, Scott MSU-Billings—Police Fachini,Susan MSU-Billings-Police Frieders,Thomas National Weather Service Thomas,Samuel One Eighty Communications Harris,Hillary Riverstone Health No 1 Hedrick,Debbie Riverstone Health Juarez,Joshua Riverstone Health No 1 Neill,Greg Riverstone Health No 1 Rapkoch,Arianne Riverstone Health Schneeman,Barbara Riverstone Health Taylor,Tamalee Riverstone Health Coble,T.C. St.Vincent HELP Flight Dugan,Bill St.Vincent Healthcare O'Neil,Patrick St.Vincent Healthcare Grim,Jill Stillwater County Public Health Yes 100 Kelly,Chuck Sysco Food Service Shipley,Terry Transportation Security Adm Ostermiller,Rod US Marshal's Service Wessel,Carol US Marshal's Service Weinreis,Shane US Water Rescue Dive Team No 1 Haight,Rae Ann United States Postal Service Centifanto,Sheri United Way—VISTA 1 Sanderson, Pam United Way Volunteer Center Washburn,Jill United Way/Red Cross West,Debbie United Way Viviano,John VA Vet Center—Mobil Vet Center Yes 7 Carpozi,H.Starr Volunteer-EOC Heinricht,Oscar JULY 9, 2009 MINUTES 7 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8TH AVENUE NORTH—BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR AUGUST 13,2009 AGENDA Name Company Federally Miles Attendance Funded Travelled Total Yes/No Bikle,Chuck&Laura YARES,Radio Club No 6 Gansel,Todd YARES,District Emergency Coord Glass,Ron YARES,Radio Club Stanton, Paul YBGR * Kraft,Jim Yellowstone County DES Yes 2 Luppen,Janelle Yellowstone County GIS Mann,Shelli Yellowstone Lodging Assoc—Boothill Inn _ * O'Donnell,Kent Yellowstone Co- Sheriff Paris,Daniel Yellowstone Co- Sheriff _ SSG Chris Schuff 83rd Civil Support Team Sandburg,Tom 83rd Civil Support Team Verrill,Todd 83rd Civil Support Team TOTAL ATTENDANCE 27 JULY 9, 2009 MINUTES 8 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8TH AVENUE NORTH—BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR AUGUST 13,2009 AGENDA AGENDA August 13, 2009 FIRE STATION#1 1:30 P.M. [PLEASE USE THE 2300 9TH AVENUE NORTH ENTRANCE] INTRODUCTIONS MINUTES QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT--[Jim Kraft] Reports will be presented quarterly in the months of March,June,September,and December. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1) EXERCISE DESIGN COMMITTEE REPORT[Jeff Ashworth] 2) GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE[Diane Lehm] 3) CAER/CITIZENS CORP COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE [Pam Sanderson] 4) UNIFIED HEALTH COMMAND&MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS[Debbie Hedrick] 5) CONFERENCE SUBCOMMITTEE[Paul Flutter] 6) COMMUNICATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE[Patrick O'Neil] 1.Big Skv 11 Consortium[Jim Kraft] 7) TRAINING SUBCOMMITTEE[Mike Glancy,Paul Dextras] OLD BUSINESS 1. NEW BUSINESS 1. MOBILE VETERAN CENTER[Ed Elhard,Team Leader&John Viviano] 2. US WATER RESCUE DIVE TEAM[Shane Weinreis] OTHER BUSINESS 1. FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROCESS(Dan Bryan) MEETING DATES FOR 2009(2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH @ 1:30 P.M.—UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED] JAN 809 '" 009 - • , ' ' ' - - - - - -- - e - ] AUGUST 13,2009 MARCH-1-2,2009 SEPTEMBER 10,2009 APRT-9,2989 OCTOBER 8,2009 MAY-14,-2009 NOVEMBER 12,2009 44w-4-17 2009 DECEMBER 10,2009* ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING—ELECTION OF OFFICERS JULY 9, 2009 MINUTES 1