Local Emergency Planning Committee

DATE: May 10, 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nimmow, Warren Frank, Rose White, Ed Geick, Nick Flugaur, Jeff Seering, Kevin Fults for Richard Meister, Darlene Hill, Larry Volz, Sam Howard, Jeff Jelinek

MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Dorner, Kevin Stieve, Kevin Gunderson, Terry Wise, Stan Sukup, Fred Camacho, Karl Beth, Lori Curtis, Randy Johnson, Steph Bode, Steve Muchow, Bob Bescup, Tim Stieve, Bev Muhlenbeck

The meeting was called to order by Jeff Jelinek at 1:00 p.m. with a quorum present. Meeting was properly posted. Motion by L. Volz, second by E. Geick to adopt agenda.
Carried.

Motion by White, second by E. Geick to approve previous meeting minutes, with one minor correction - under Committee Member Reports, it should state "Don Nimmow expressed his displeasure about the fact, not act."
Carried.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:

Public Education:

• Jeff reported that he has been updating the Sauk County website which will include lots of information on preparedness. The website address is http://www.co.sauk.wi.us/
• E. Geick suggested mentioning weather radios on the site.
• Hot Zone billboards: there were about 218 calls and it was felt by some of the members that it really was not worth the expense and the time to have done this.
• W. Frank suggested publicizing the website more, i.e., in both the Courthouse and the West Square buildings, and public gatherings such as the County Fair.

Hazmat/Inservice Training:

There were 4 sessions done with Law Enforcement.

Exercise Schedule / Plan Review Subcommittee:

Jeff would like to do an EOC activation exercise. Jeff said there is now a training calendar on the website. All plans related to EPCRA are reviewed for the remainder of the year. Don mentioned the Plan Review and continuous improvements. He suggested someone taking a look at all the plans and see if there is something that might be missing, i.e., having a "fresh"view. Rose White offered to look at these. The number of facilities was talked about.

HAZMAT Team:

Jeff mentioned that nothing will happen this year unless there will be a grant available and our budget does not allow it. Don suggested getting the equipment at no or little cost through government surplus. Jeff said he periodically checks on this. Rose suggested bringing up the subject again before the Board and Jeff will talk to Tim on this. Larry said this should go before E & L first.

Clean Sweep:

Warren said Joe Van Berkel of Land Conservation has spoken to a few contractors and a probable date this year could be September or October. He will find out more and report back to Jeff. Jeff suggested using the County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) for the clean sweep.

COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS

Rose mentioned that she, as well as other Supervisors have been concerned about a clean sweep. She has also spoken to Marty Krueger about the Landfill turbine processes. Larry said that the turbine engine is now going well and that leftover money from this could possibly be used towards the clean sweep. Darlene and Ed echoed comments about having a clean sweep.

OLD BUSINESS

No old business

HANDOUTS

No handouts

NEW BUSINESS

Jeff will be looking for volunteers for next year's Rural Safety Days.

PUBLIC VISITORS

None

Motion to adjourn until August 9th, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. By Geick, 2nd by Fluguar..
Carried.

Respectfully submitted by: Cynthia Engelhardt, May 17, 2007