03/01/10

JACKSON COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

6:00 P.M., December 8, 2009

B. J. ALLISON PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

The Jackson County Local Emergency Planning Committee met on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 6:00 PM at the B. J. Allison Public Health Center, 200 E. Main Street, Jackson, Ohio 45640. 

Chairman George Wastier opened the meeting and requested a motion for approval of the minutes for September 21, 2009 meeting.  Bob Swank moved to approve the minutes and Robert Czechlewski seconded.  Upon vote, the motion was carried.

2010 HAZMAT TABLETOP EXERCISE

Robert Czechlewski stated that they need an idea for the 2010 HAZMAT Tabletop Exercise and who will volunteer to lead it.  After some discussion, Liberty F.D. volunteered to host the tabletop on Tuesday, May 4 from 5 to 8 pm; the exercise will be about a transporter.

CULLIGAN’S INCIDENT BILLING

Robert Czechlewski refreshed everyone’s memory on the Culligan Incident in Coalton and mentioned that the HAZMAT Team has not been paid yet.  Robert and Dave Channell have been following up on this and they have not heard anything since Dave talked to Matt.  Robert wanted to know what everyone’s feelings were about going to the Prosecutor; Gary Radabaugh stated that going to the Prosecutor is the only recourse now.  Boats West moved to send the case to the Prosecutor and that Robert Czechlewski and Dave Channell represent as the contact people and Bob Swank seconded the motion.  Upon vote, the motion was carried.

SR 279 HAZMAT INCIDENT BILLING

Robert Czechlewski recapped this incident and explained that Charlie Byers was the driver in this incident.  Mr. Byers said that this incident was in litigation with Northern Steel.  Robert received a letter which explained that the claim involves three bills.  Robert asked if they want to take this claim to the Prosecutor; Robert stated that TTC, Inc. has not been contacted.  Boats West moved that Robert send a certified letter to Mr. Byers and TTC, Inc. stating that we are looking for compensation before going to the Prosecutor and Bob Swank seconded the motion.  Upon vote, the motion was carried.

16^th YEAR HMEP INSPECTION PROJECT

Robert Czechlewski reported that paperwork has been processed from State for the 16^th Year HMEP Inspection Project and the money is on the way.  He stated that the money may be after the first of the year before HAZMAT receives it.

2010 EMA/LEPC BUDGET

Robert explained that the Commissioners were cutting budgets and he and Lori Haukedahl (our EMA Field Liaison) went to the Commissioners to explain the EMA Budget.  Due to the budget cut, Gary Radabaugh offered to give up his yearly LEPC contract fee to make-up the difference.  George Wastier and the rest of the LEPC members thanked Gary for his service rendered all these past years.

NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS (FIRM)

Robert Czechlewski stated that the new flood insurance rate maps go into effect on December 18, 2009; the entire set of maps have been redone and the Special Purpose Flood Damage Reduction Resolution for Jackson County has been signed by the Co. Commissioners.  Robert and Gary Radabaugh, along with the County Engineer’s Office, reviewed all the maps; there are a lot more details on these maps.  Health Department, GIS Map Office and Planning Commission have copies of these maps.

9-1-1 UPDATE

Robert Czechlewski stated that Phase I & II have been completed.  Bob Swank was present at the demonstration that was held at the Sheriff’s Office.  Jackson Fire Department has received the first printer for this 9-1-1 system.  Verizon needs to come in to hook them up.  George Wastier asked if a weekly test can be done; Robert C. said that it’s a possibility.

MISCELLANEOUS

Robert Czechlewski reported that we had 16 agencies to submit support letters to get Jackson County activated for the 2-1-1 Call Center service which is based out of Chillicothe.  Robert explained the services available through the Call Center; Tim Jones added that it is also a referral center.

Robert C. stated that at the next 9-1-1 meeting, Greg Ervin wants to discuss the Code Red (it’s a reverse 9-1-1 system).  He would like to bring the vendor in for a demonstration. 

No spills have been reported since the September meeting.