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Home My WebLink AboutLocal Emergency Planning Committee LEPC Minutes 07.09.2009 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8TH AVENUE NORTH-BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE, CHAIR JULY 9, 2009 AGENDA AGENDA July 9, 2009 FIRE STATION #1 1:30 P.M. [PLEASE USE THE 2300 9TM 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 I CITIZENS CORP COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE [Pam Sanderson] 4) UNIFIED HEALTH COMMAND&MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS[Debbie Hedrick] 5) CONFERENCE SUBCOMMITTEE[Paul Huffer] 6) COMMUNICATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE[Patrick O'Neil] 1.Big Sky 11 Consortium[Jim Kraft] 7) TRAINING SUBCOMMITTEE[Mike Glancy, Paul Dextras] OLD BUSINESS 1. CHEMPACK PLAN[Gerri Apuna] NEW BUSINESS 1. SEARCH&RESCUE[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] JANUARY 009 JULY 9,2009 _ _ _ _ - _ - - - ] AUGUST 13,2009 MnR009 SEPTEMBER 10,2009 009 OCTOBER 8,2009 MAY 11,2009 NOVEMBER 12,2009 IU\�CVV09 DECEMBER 10,2009* ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING-ELECTION OF OFFICERS JUNE 11, 2009 MINUTES 1 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8T"AVENUE NORTH-BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR JULY 9, 2009 AGENDA MINUTES JUNE 11, 2009 PRESENT: Melody Westmoreland, AMR; Stephen LaFurge, American Red Cross; Paul Dextras, Billings Fire; Boris Krizek, Billings Public Works; Gary Workman, Billings Public Works/Water; Joe Marcotte, Billings Clinic; Bob Turnquist, Brenntag Pacific; Susan Taylor, ConocoPhillips; Duke Nieskens, County Water/Billings Heights; Ron Rosh, DPC; Jeff Ashworth, DXP; Kelly Drain, ExxonMobil; Rick Musson, Laurel Police, Allan Hutton, Lockwood Fire; Cliff Haaland, Lutheran Disaster Response; Craig Baum, Montana Highway Patrol; Paul Huffer, MSSC, Susan Fachini and Adam Davis, MSU-Billings/Police;Thomas Frieders, National Weather Service;Gerri Apuna, Debbie Hedrick,Joshua Juarez, Riverstone Health; Patrick O'Neill, St. Vincent Healthcare; Sheri Centifanto and Jill Washburn, United Way; Ron Glass YARES; Jim Kraft, Yellowstone County DES; Daniel Paris, Yellowstone County Sheriffs Office; Chuck Kelly, Sysco Food Service; Steve Gilbert, Alternatives. The meeting was called to order @ 1:35 p.m. INTRODUCTIONS AGENDA DISCUSSION ACTION STEPS/FUTURE ITEMS EVENTS MINUTES Minutes from the previous meeting approved as distributed. [KRAFT/BEDFORD] FINANCIAL QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT[JIM KRAFT] Next report due REPORT Jim Kraft reported a balance in account of$16,090.11. The only expenditure since the March September 2009 report was$63.13 for refreshments @ the Communication Team Leader Course. COMMITTEE EXERCISE DESIGN COMMITTEE: [JEFF ASHWORTH,CHAIR] The will not be an REPORTS Exercise Design TUMBLEWEED HARMONY: Four(4) City joint exercise, June 23, 2009 @ 8:00 a.m., Mansfield Committee meeting in Center(Billings). Check in for the exercise is 8:00 a.m. with the exercise beginning at 8:30 June due the Tumbleweed a.m. The scenario is a terrorist type attacks using different methods for each attack, Harmony Exercise including bomb/grenade; unknown white powder; chlorine leak; auto/IAD in the Cities of Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Missoula. Next Meeting:July 28th OTHER PROPOSED EXERCISES THAT ARE STILL IN THE PLANNING STAGES. 10-11 a.m., Billings Clinic,Room#1 VIGILANT GUARD EXERCISE: September 15-16-17/Helena: Joint force exercise/State National Guard. Five teams to be invited. GRANTS COMMITTEE[DIANNE LEHM,CHAIR] No report JUNE 11, 2009 MINUTES 2 EMERGENCY EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8TR AVENUE NORTH-BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR JULY 9, 2009 AGENDA COMMITTEE CAER CITIZENS CORPS[PAM SANDERSON,CHAIR] REPORTS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: The Map Your Neighborhood information is now part of the Neighborhood Watch program conducted by the Billings Police Department. NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: Working on activities for the celebration of National Preparedness Month in September. DISASTER RESPONSE VOLUNTEERS Joint training opportunity.June 18th @ 4-6 p.m.,MSU-Billings COT, Health Sciences Building, 3803 Central Avenue. Presentations by Disaster&Emergency Services; RiverStone Health and Yellowstone Amateur Radio Emergency Services. This is the beginning of a joint effort for volunteers of the Disaster Response partners of Citizen Corp Council in Yellowstone County. RSVP to attend are required.Contract Sheri Centifanto 252-3839 ext 32 or via email Sheri.Centifantounitedway.org COMMITTEE UNIFIED HEALTH COMMAND [DEBBIE HEDRICK] REPORTS Debbie reported that the UHC did not meet in May. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE [PAUL HurTER] 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] No report. Joe Marcotte and Partick O'Neil stated that they are rethinking the focus of the group. If you would like to volunteer to serve on the Communications Committee, please contact Patrick for more information: Patrick.oneilsvh-mt.org or 237-3665 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. TRAINING SUB-COMMITTEE[MIKE GLANCY/PAUL DEXTRAS] DHS Sponsored Training: Terrorism Awareness: Protecting Soft Targets (Train-the- Trainer) June 16-17,2009. Randy Middlebrook, Critical Infrastructure Protection Program Manager for Montana Homeland Security Montana All Threat Intelligence Center. Office (406) 444-1315 reports that this training was held in Missoula,MT,March 18-19,and was a great success. A second seminar to be held in Billings, MT, June 16-17 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2465 Grant Road. This two-day course is to provide training to security trainers within soft target venues, including hotel/casinos/resorts, large shopping malls, schools, medical facilities and large audience special events. JUNE 11, 2009 MINUTES 3 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8TH AVENUE NORTH-BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR JULY 9, 2009 AGENDA Register online for the course: http://www.wellingtonconsultinq.org or click on UNLV to complete registration form,select: Billings MT. 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. Final details are pending.Contact Joe Marcotte for more information. OLD ChemPack [Gerri Apuna] BUSINESS ChemPack dispersement/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. Gerri 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 PIO SPACE: BUSINESS When asked about the space set aside for the Public Information Officers during a large- scale event,Jim reported that a portion of the basement training room at Fire Station#1 has been designated as the PIO area. It contains a large storage cabinet which houses televisions and printers;a fold out screen for noise reduction. Jim also reported that a number of improvements have also been made. Cell phone booster installed in both the EOC and the fire training room; back up VHS radio; an additional 800Mnz and UHF radio. Ron Glass reported that the Radio Club has upgraded their radio system. Future improvement include new chairs and LCD projector. EOC FUNDING: In January the DPHS notified them that there were carry over funds available.An application was submitted and $17,000 was awarded to upgrade the EOC; purchase audio/visual equipment and funding to assist with the Ready Yellowstone web campaign. AGENCY REPORTS YELLOWSTONE Nothing new to report COUNTY DXP 11th Annual Customer Appreciation BBQ, Friday, June 12th 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m., 111 South 27th Street. All are welcome to attend. PUD NATI'L WEATHER Reported that they have been working with the Mustangs and Dehler Park to develop severe SERVICE weather announcement for the park and provide storm ready awareness. They also reported that on August 3rd, is Severe Weather Awareness Nite at the ballpark. The 329 Club has been reserved for family and friends. $15.00 per person. More information to follow. Lightning strike stats:There have been 20,000 less lightning strikes than this time last year. JUNE 11, 2009 MINUTES 4 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2305 8T"AVENUE NORTH—BILLINGS,MT 59101 JOE MARCOTTE,CHAIR JULY 9, 2009 AGENDA SYsco FOODS Welcome Chuck YARES Annual Field Day event,June 27-29. More information to follow. ST.VINCENT Nothing new to report RIVERSTONE Nothing new to report HEALTH BILLINGS FIRE Reported that the City has entered into a contract with GeoCom to assess the existing radio system for the City and make recommendations for the director of future growth and/or replacement. The Sprint/Nextel re-banding process continues. MONTANA Nothing new to report HIGHWAY PATROL LAUREL FIRE Nothing new to report AMERICAN RED Announced the retirement of long time volunteer Gene Gunter. The contact number for CROSS activating the Red Cross is ARC MONT. Reported that they have approximately 17 volunteers as they re-establish themselves within the Billings Community. EXXONMOBIL Reported that everything is going smoothly at the plant UNITED WAY Reported that they have 25 volunteers and are planning another orientation session soon. MSU-B POLICE Nothing new to report LAUREL POLICE Nothing new to report LUTHERAN Reported that they have been working with Pam Sanderson/United Way to develop and DISASTER notification/activation plan for their group. ALTERNATIVES Welcome YELLOWSTONE Nothing new to report COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE AMR Nothing new to report BRENNTAG Nothing new to report PACIFIC COUNTY WATER Nothing new to report DISTRICT DPC Nothing new to report LOCKWOOD FIRE Nothing new to report MSSC Nothing new to report RIVERSTONE Nothing new to report HEALTH There being no other business the meeting was adjourned @ 2:20 p.m..[Ashworth/Kraft]. The next meeting will be June 11,2009,1:30 P.M. Kathy E. Gibson Recording Secretary qibsonk(@,ci.billings.mt.us JUNE 11, 2009 MINUTES 5