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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 2011GRANT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING GRANT COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER Lancaster WI 53818 July 11, 2011 The Grant County Emergency Management/Disaster Services Committee was called to order July 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman John Patcle. The following members and personnel were present: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE: Larry Wolf, Pat Schroeder, Steve Adrian, Vincent Loeffelholz, Lester Jantzen and Robert Scallon 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, Robert Keeney, Grant County Board Supervisor and Kelly Bird, 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. Pat, second by Lester, motioned to approve the agenda as mailed. The minutes were approved in motions by Vincent and second by Larry. All above motions carried. The Monthly Director’s Report was given by Steve Braun. Under Old Business Steve discussed that the first checks from the February snowstorm were going out to the various entities and municipalities this week. We track them and then mail them to the respective recipients. We are still monitoring ongoing work from the 2010 flooding and sending out checks as the work is completed. We are seeing a few snags with some projects as the change in scope of work or cost overruns make the paperwork harder and take longer. Mitigation Projects: The house is down on County B and the out buildings are being taken down. When this is complete, the land will be graded and seeded to return it to green space. Public Property discussed and acted on a request by the Friends of the Platte to use the property as a canoe launch and park/picnic area. At this time the property will not be developed in that manner, but could be in the future. Some progress is being made on the Metcalf property here in Lancaster. The bank is beginning to communicate and it sounds like an amicable solution will be reached. Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant: The grant to update our Mitigation Plan has been awarded. We are required to update the plan every five years. Motion by Lester, Second by Robert to accept the grant from FEMA for updating the Grant County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion carried. This does not need to go before the full county board as it already was passed by them prior to the application being submitted. It will be mentioned at an upco ming meeting. Under New Business, Steve sent a copy of a proposal from VandeWalle and Associates to each committee member by mail for review. This contract is to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The amount of the contract is $47,575. There is no financial match required by the County as all matching will be completed through in -kind work done by both Steve and Julie. Motion by Vincent, second by Pat to enter into an agreement with VandeWalle to update the Grant County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion carried. EM Vehicle Policy: Steve sent out a draft policy regarding the use of vehicles by EM staff. Steve worked with Keith on the policy and it is basically the same policy in use by the Sheriff’s Department. Motion by Pat, second by Larry to adopt the policy as written. Motion carried. Grants: Steve received notice from the State of the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Program. We have identified projects in Potosi, Bagley and Cassville which could be possible grant receipients. Steve will be assisting these communities with applying for grants to study and/or address the issues. We have not received notice as to when the Aid to Firefighter Grants will open. We are expecting July 15. There are major changes to the grant narratives and online applications this year, which is going to substantially complicate our job in writing applications. There is no Public Forum at this time. Motion to approve bills by Larry, second by Steve. Motion Carried. Motion by Steve, second b y Lester to adjourn the meeting until August 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the lower level of the Law Enforcement Center.