Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutEMNovember 2011GRANT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING GRANT COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER Lancaster WI 53813 November 14, 2011 The Grant County Emergency Management/Disaster Services Committee was called to order November 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman John Patcle. The following members and personnel were present: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE: Larry Wolf, Steve Adrian, Lester Jantzen, Robert Scallon and Vincent Loeffelholz. Absent: Patrick Schroeder GUESTS: Steve Braun, Emergency Government, Sheriff Keith Govier, Grant County Sheriff’s Department, Chief Deputy Jack Johnson, Grant County Sheriff’s Department, Grant County Coroner Ron Sturmer, Kelly Bird, Grant County Sheriff’s Department and Julie Loeffelholz, Recording Secretary. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meeting was called to order by Chairman John Patcle. Steve Braun verified the agenda has been posted by the County Clerk at the Administration Building, Courthouse, and also on the county Website. Lester, second by Vince, motioned to approve the agenda as mailed. The minutes were approved in a motion by Larry and second by Steve. All above motions carried. The Monthly Director’s Report was given by Steve Braun. Under Old Business Steve discussed that we have been working on our Year-end Plan of Work paperwork. We have been collecting signatures and submitting the necessary forms for reimbursement. Steve updated the committee on the mitigation projects pending. The Metcalf property has been purchased, but the family is currently still living in the house. The Ames property on British Hollow was purchased at the end of October. The Fetzek pr operty will be closed on on Wednesday of this week. The County B property (Reynolds) has been cleared of buildings and Wiederholt has been hired to remove the concrete slabs and level the ground. A slab will also be removed in Potosi from a prior buyout. Steve is continuing to work on the FEMA appeal for Beetown Township regarding Slabtown Road. He will be working with Ron Kind’s office to apply some political pressure to get the project approved. AFG grants to firefighter’s awards are expected to be awarded beginning in December. Under New Business, Steve and Julie are working on Mitigation grants for Potosi and Cassville for stormwater projects. Bagley has decided not to participate. Carryover: Steve noted that Nancy Scott had contacted all departments regarding Carryover accounts. The accounts that Steve has identified as carryover accounts are as follows: EMPG – Federal Aid which funds roughly 60% of our program. There is no surplus money in the account right now but we would like to keep this account on the books as a carryover account since sometimes federal aid amounts fluctuate and payments can also be received after the year is closed. EPCRA – LEPC money from the State used to supplement our program. The remainder was used to balance the 2012 budget and no carryover will likely exist in 2012. However, any surplus amounts received at the end of one year would be used to fund the program for the next year. Insurance Money – This money comes from claims of hail damage to trailers and equipment. It is used to maintain the trailers and rental of storage space. Surplus Equipment – New Account being proposed. Steve requested to start a surplus equipment fund, which would cover the costs of any surplus equipment the department would acquire such as generators, tents, floodlights, etc. The proceeds of the sale of old surplus equipment would be put into the account, which would be used to pay for the maintenance and acquisition costs of new surplus equipment. Steve believes that this would be a sustainable fund, and would help to counter the belief that surplus equipment acquired by the department is costing the county money. Motion by Larry to add Surplus Equipment Carryover Account and continue the EMPG, EPCRA and Insurance carryover accounts already in place. Motion carried. Discussion followed on equipment owned by the department that may be available to other county departments to use. Steve will work on establishing a list of available equipment. Much of the department's equipment is available for use by other agencies, and county departments often borrow items like generators and trailers for projects. Grants: No grants are being considered at this time. Public Forum: None Motion to approve bills by Steve, second by Vince. Motion Carried. Motion by Larry, second by Lester to adjourn the meeting until December 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the lower level of the Law Enforcement Center.