Minutes

Local Emergency Planning

Minutes of the November 9, 2006 Meeting

LEPC Call to Order:

LEPC meeting called to order by Chairperson Kelley at 7:02 pm.

Members Present:

David Barrow Kimberly Betzhold David Haas Dean Kelley

Glenda Madlom Gus Wirth Jr. Mark Mitchell Fran Myers

Paul Schumacher Stan Kaplan

Members Absent:

Jack Morrison Ronald Zabransky

Guests: Tony Bernier, WE Energies.

Administrative Issues:

Meeting Notice:

Mrs. Fitzgerald advised the agenda was sent to the County Clerk and posted on the Web in a timely manner.

Agenda Adoption:

Motion by Mr. Barrow, second by Mr. Wirth to adopt the agenda. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

Approval of Minutes:

Motion by Mr. Barrow, second by Mrs. Myers to approve the minutes of the September, 2006 meeting. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

Public Comment:

Mr. Bernier gave a presentation on the new Port Washington Generating Station.

Directors Report:

Mrs. Fitzgerald reported the 2006 Emergency Planning and Community Right–to-know Act (EPCRA) Equipment Grant Close-out documents are ready for submission to Wisconsin Emergency Management for review and reimbursement.

The HazMat team participated in Safety Days at Thiensville and Cedarburg.

Winter Awareness Week is November 13-17, 2006. Information packets were sent to the local media.

Incident Review:

Mrs. Fitzgerald reported on the following incidents:

11/09/2006 Diesel Fuel Saukville

9/20/2006 Diesel Fuel Port Washington

Training & Exercise:

Mrs. Fitzgerald reported that she attended a WE Energies tabletop exercise on water tampering. Also participated in a functional exercise on small pox. And attended the NIMS ICS 300 class.

Next Meeting Date: January 11, 2007

Adjournment:

Motion by Mr. Kaplan, second by Mr. Wirth to adjourn. All members present voting AYE, meeting declared adjourned at 7:40 pm.

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Minutes of the September 14, 2006 Meeting

Chairperson Kelley called the LEPC Meeting to order at 7:05 pm.

Members Present:  Sgt. Elizabeth Vargo, Stanley Kaplan, Glenda Madlom,

David Barrow, Dean Kelley, Mark Mitchell, Gus Wirth

Members Absent:  Ron Zabransky,  Paul Schumacher,  Dave Haas, Kim Betzhold,  Jack Morrison,* Fran Myers

Also Present:  Mary Fitzgerald,  John Gosz (ARC),  Patrick O’Connor, Tom Meaux

Public Comment:

Mr. Meaux gave an update on the status of the department.

Approval of Agenda:

Motion by Mr. Barrow, second by Mr. Wirth to adopt the agenda as posted. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

Mrs. Fitzgerald indicated she sent the meeting notice in a timely manner to the County Clerk and County Webmaster, who posted the agenda on the County’s website.

Approval of Minutes:

Motion by Mr. Wirth, second by Mr. Barrow to approve the minutes. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

Motions For Action:

None

Director’s Report:

2006 closeout was due at the end of September.

NIMS compliance letters from the county and communities were due at the state by the end of September.

Incident Reports:

Mrs. Fitzgerald reported on the following incidents:

#1) 07/25/2006 Diesel Fuel/Milk I-43

#2) 07/31/2006 Diesel Fuel Mequon

#3) 8/09/2006 Unknown Milwaukee River

Training and Exercise:

Emergency Management and Public Health had a joint functional exercise on September 19, 2006 with the focus on small pox mass clinic.

Next Meeting Date: November 9, 2006

Motion by Mrs. Madlom, second by Stan Kaplan to adjourn. All members present voting AYE, meeting declared adjourned at 8:00pm.

Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.

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Minutes of the July 13, 2006 Meeting

Plan Update Sub-Committee called to order by Chairperson Kelley at 6:30 p.m.

Members Present:

Glenda Madlom Paul Schumacher David Haas

Also Present: Mary Fitzgerald

Members reviewed updated Off-Site Emergency Plans for the following facilities:

  • International Paper
  • Cedar Valley Cheese
  • Cedar Crest Specialties
  • Geri-Ann Acres
  • David Herther Farm
  • Motion by Mr. Haas, second by Mrs. Madlom to accept the plans as presented and recommend acceptance by the full LEPC. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Chairperson Kelley called the LEPC Meeting to order at 7:03 pm.

    Members Present:

    Paul Schumacher Glenda Madlom Mark Mitchell

    Dean Kelley David Haas Fran Myers

    David Barrow Stan Kaplan Ron Zabransky

    Gus Wirth Jr.

    Also Present:

    Mary Fitzgerald Dennis Erickson-ARC

    Public Comment:

    None

    Mary Fitzgerald indicated she sent the meeting notice in a timely manner to the County Clerk and County Webmaster, who posted the meeting notice on the County’s website.

    Adoption of Agenda:

    Motion by Mr. Barrow, second by Mrs. Myers to approve the agenda. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Approval of Minutes:

    Motion by Mr. Kaplan, second by Mr. Barrow to approve the minutes. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Motions For Action:

    Off-site Plan Acceptance:

    Chairperson Kelley reported the Plan Update Committee met, reviewed, accepted and recommended acceptance of the off-site emergency plans for the following facilities.

    International Paper Cedar Valley Cheese Cedar Crest Specialties

    Geri Ann Acres David Herther Farm

    No motion needed according to Mr. Barrow.

    Director’s Report:

    Keeping up with current projects.

    Incident Reports:

    Mrs. Fitzgerald reported on the following incidents:

    #1) 05/24/2006 Diesel Fuel Grafton

    #2) 06/15/2006 Gasoline Grafton

    Training & Exercise:

    On September 19, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, there will be a multi agency exercise involving small pox at the Justice Center.

    Discussion of Items For Next Meeting:

    Next Meeting Date: September 14, 2006, 7:00pm

    Motion by Mr. Barrow, second by Mr. Schumacher to adjourn at 8:50 pm.

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    Minutes of the May 11, 2006 Meeting

    Plan Update Sub-Committee called to order by Chairperson Kelley at 6:30 p.m.

    Members Present:

    Dean Kelley Glenda Madlom Sgt. Vargo

    Also Present: Mary Fitzgerald Tom Meaux

    Members reviewed updated Off-Site Emergency Plans for the following facilities:

    Port Washington Generating Station

    SBC Cedarburg, Mequon, and Port Washington.

    Motion by Mrs. Madlom, second by Sgt. Vargo to accept the plans as presented and recommend acceptance by the full LEPC. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    The LEPC Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kelley at 7:02 pm.

    Members Present:

    Sgt. Elizabeth Vargo Glenda Madlom Mark Mitchell

    Dean Kelley Jack Morrison Fran Myers

    David Barrow Stan Kaplan Kimberly Betzhold

    Also Present:

    Mary Fitzgerald Tom Meaux John Gosz-ARC

    Dennis Erickson-ARC

    Public Comment:

    None

    Mary Fitzgerald indicated she sent the meeting notice in a timely manner to the County Clerk and County Webmaster, who posted the meeting notice on the County’s website.

    Approval of Minutes:

    Motion by Mr. Barrow, second by Sgt. Vargo to approve the minutes. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Motions For Action:

    Off-site Plan Acceptance:

    Chairperson Kelley reported the Plan Update Committee met, reviewed, accepted and recommended acceptance of the off-site emergency plans for the following facilities.

    SBC Cedarburg, Mequon and Port Washington

    Port Washington Generating Station
    Motion by Mr. Kaplan, second by Mr. Morrison to accept the plans as recommended by the Sub-Committee. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Election of Officers:

    Motion by Mr. Barrow, second by Mr. Kaplan to keep current officer’s pending Mr. Schumacher’s approval. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Director’s Report:

    2006 EPCRA grant plan was approved.

    Motion by Mr. Kelley, second by Mrs. Madlom to recognize Mr. Stolte for his year’s of service. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Incident Reports:

    Mrs. Fitzgerald reported on the following incidents:

    #1) 04/03/2006 Organic Solvent Cedarburg

    #2) 04/23/2006 Nitrogen Mequon

    #3) 04/29/2006 Railroad Ties Grafton

    Training & Exercise:

    CERT classes were cancelled due to low enrollment.

    Discussion of Items For Next Meeting:

    Next Meeting Date: July 13, 2006, 7:00pm

    Motion by Mr. Kaplan, second by Mr. Morrison to adjourn at 7:30 pm.

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    Minutes of the March 9, 2006 Meeting

    Plan Update Sub-Committee Review of Off-Site Plans:

    Plan Update Sub-Committee Called to Order by Vice-Chairperson Schumacher at 6:35pm.

    Members present:  Paul Schumacher,  David Haas, Glenda Madlom

    Others Present:  Mary Fitzgerald

    Members reviewed the Off-Site Emergency Response Plans for Leggett & Platt, Port Washington Generating Station, and the final update for Mequon Swimming Pool.

    Motion by David Haas, second by Glenda Madlom to accept the plans and recommend acceptance by the full LEPC. All members present, voting AYE, except Mr. Schumacher who abstained from voting because he is employed by WE Energies, , motion carried.

    Full LEPC Call to Order:

    LEPC meeting called to order by Vice-Chairperson Schumacher at 7:02pm.

    Members Present:  Sgt. Vargo,  Ron Zabransky,  David Haas, David Barrow, Glenda Madlom, Randy Miller,  Mark Mitchell,  Stan Kaplan, Paul Schumacher,  William Stolte,  Fran Myers,  Jack Morrison

    Members Absent:  Edward Zagorski,  Dean Kelley,  Kimberly Betzhold

    Others Present:  Mary Fitzgerald

    Administrative Issues:

    Meeting Notice:

    Mr. Stolte advised the agenda was sent to the County Clerk and posted on the Web in a timely manner.

    Agenda Adoption:

    Motion by David Barrow, second by Stan Kaplan to adopt the agenda. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Approval of Minutes:

    Motion by Mark Mitchell, second by Fran Myers to approve the minutes of the January, 2006 meeting. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Public Comment:

    None

    Action Items:

    Off-Site Plan Acceptance:

    Paul. Schumacher reported the Plan Update Sub-Committee reviewed the Off-Site Emergency Response Plans for Leggett & Platt, Port Washington Generating Station, and final update for Mequon Swimming Pool and recommended acceptance by the full LEPC. Motion by Stan Kaplan, second by Mark Mitchell to accept the Port Washington Generating Station, Leggett & Platt, and final update for Mequon Swimming Pool Off-Site Plans. All members present voting AYE, except Paul Schumacher who abstained from voting, motion carried.

    Operations Issues:

    Director’s Report:

    CERT classes will be held in March and May of this year.

    Mary Fitzgerald reviewed components of an off-site plan.

    Incident Review:

    William Stolte reported on the following incidents:

    3-09-2006 Hydraulic Oil Mequon

    3-09-2006 Pig Parts I-43, Saukville

    Mass evacuation planning for the southeast region will be done in May.

    2006 NIMS requirements were reviewed.

    Training & Exercise:

    Mr. Stolte and Grant Witte, Hazardous Materials Team member attended the WAHMR Conference that was held in March.

    E-sponder training took place in Racine.

    Next Meeting Item:

    None.

    Next meeting scheduled for May 11, 2006 at the Justice Center.

    Adjournment:

    Motion by David Barrow, second by Sgt. Vargo to adjourn. All members present voting AYE, meeting declared adjourned at 8:15 pm.

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    Minutes of the January 12, 2006 Meeting

    Plan Update Sub-Committee Review of Off-Site Plan:

    Plan Update Sub-Committee Called to Order by Chairperson Schumacher at 6:45pm.

    Members present:

    Paul Schumacher David Haas

    Glenda Madlom William Stolte

    Others Present:

    Mary Fitzgerald

    Members reviewed the Off-Site Emergency Response Plan for Kleen Test, 1671 Sunset Rd,

    Port Washington.

    Motion by Glenda Madlom, second by Paul Schumacher to accept the plan and recommend acceptance by the full LEPC. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Full LEPC Call to Order:

    LEPC meeting called to order by Chairperson Kelley at 7:00pm.

    Members Present:

    Dean Kelley Kimberly Betzhold David Haas David Barrow

    Glenda Madlom Randy Miller Mark Mitchell Sgt. Vargo

    Paul Schumacher William Stolte Fran Myers Stan Kaplan

    Members Absent:

    Jack Morrison Ronald Zabransky Edward Zagorski

    Others Present:

    Mary Fitzgerald John Gosz-ARC

    HazMat team members: Jerry Haas Tim Karrels Matt Geib

    Administrative Issues:

    Meeting Notice:

    Mr. Stolte advised the agenda was sent to the County Clerk and posted on the Web in a timely manner.

    Agenda Adoption:

    Motion by David Barrow, second by Paul Schumacher to adopt the agenda. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Approval of Minutes:

    Motion by David Barrow, second by Stan Kaplan to approve the minutes of the November, 2005 meeting. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Public Comment:

    None

    Action Items:

    Off-Site Plan Acceptance:

    Paul. Schumacher reported the Plan Update Sub-Committee reviewed the Off-Site Emergency Response Plan for Kleen Test and recommended acceptances by the full LEPC. Motion by Paul Schumacher, second by Stan Kaplan to accept the Kleen Test Off-Site Plan. All members present voting AYE, motion carried.

    Compliance Issues:

    SBC Cedarburg, Mequon and Port Washington have been forwarded to the state for non-compliance.

    Ryan Oil is subletting to Pfeiffer Oil. Committee will hold action.

    Operations Issues:

    Director’s Report:

    CERT classes will be held in January, February, March and May of this year.

    2006 NIMS requirements were reviewed.

    Mass evacuation is being planned on a regional and state level. The southeast region will be the model for the state.

    Emergency planning for first responders will also be addressed this year.

    Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will hold a peer group meeting on February 1, 2006 at 7:00 pm. Emergency Management Office.

    Glenda Madlom gave a short update on bioterrorism planning.

    Incident Review:

    William Stolte reported on the following incidents:

    11-17-2005 Hydraulic Fluid Grafton

    12-8-2005 Unknown Air Odor Grafton

    12-9-2005 Diesel Fuel I- 43 SB @ Mequon Rd.

    12-19-2005 Resin Saukville

    01-09-2006 -1-Propanethiol Grafton

    Training & Exercise:

    WAHMR Conference will be held in March.

    Belgium Tabletop Exercise will be held on January 26.

    Next Meeting Item:

    Short presentation on components of an off-site plan.

    Next Meeting scheduled for March 9, 2006 at the Justice Center.

    Adjournment:

    Motion by David Barrow, second by Paul Schumacher to adjourn. All members present voting AYE, meeting declared adjourned at 8:00pm.

    CERT video was viewed.

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