HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 2013GRANT COUNTY EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
GRANT COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
Lancaster, WI 53813
January 14, 2013
The Grant County Emergency Disaster Services Committee was called to order January 14, at
10:00 a.m. by Chairman Larry Wolf. The following members and personnel were present:
EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE: Pat Schroeder, Vincent Loeffelholz, John Patcle,
John Beinborn, Lester Jantzen, and Bob Scallon.
GUESTS: Sheriff Nate Dreckman, Chief Deputy Jack Johnson, Steve Braun, Emergency
Government and Kelly Bird, Recording Secretary.
Steve Braun verified the agenda had been posted at the County Clerk’s office and Courthouse
by Linda Gebhard and it was also posted on the county website. John B. second by Vincent
approved the agenda as mailed with the correction of the year to 2013. Bob second by Lester
approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The bills were approved in motions by John
B. and seconded by Vincent. All above motions carried.
There are no Public Comments to discuss at this time.
Under Director’s Report Steve Braun notified the committee on a fire that occurred at Orchard
Manor. Orchard Manor Staff did a good job following the fire plan.
Emergency Government is working with Stitzer and Glen Haven Fire Departments to assist them
in finding funding for First Responder Units. They have also asked him to help with operational
plans and some of the technical aspects. There were some questions on the funding for these
units.
Under Old Business the Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed and turned in to Wisconsin
Emergency Management with the revisions they requested. Once approved by the state, it will
go to FEMA for approval, and then to the County Board for adoption.
Glen Haven is the first to receive an Assistance to Firefighter Grant this year. They received
$17,375 for the purchase of firefighing equipment including new hose, nozzles, valves, and
ventilation saws. More grants will be coming soon.
The new simulcast paging system is close to being finished. The switch over only took a couple
of hours. There are still some issues with coverage in Cuba City and some issues with the
Platteville 9-1-1 center's link to the system that need to be worked out, but overall nearly all
communities are reporting a stronger and clearer signal. Engineers will continue to fine-tune
the system.
Narrowband project is still being worked on.
Under New Business Steve announced that Julie Loeffelholz has accepted the position of
Director for Emergency Government in Outagamie County. The vacant position has been
posted and he would like permission from the committee to fill the position. The jo b
description was passed out and discussed. The position is partially funded by the Federal
Government. Steve discussed the importance of this position and its need for being posted as
full-time and not LTE. Sheriff Dreckman also discussed the how important this position is.
Emergency Government saves Grant County a lot of money every year and this requires a lot of
paperwork which cannot be done with only one full-time employee. Steve presented a letter
notifying the Village of Potosi that they have received a check in the amount of $175,000.00 for
flood damage as an example of how having a strong emergency management program benefits
our communities. Motion by Pat, seconded by John Patcle to not fill the position. Two
members voted yes on not filling the position with five members voting no. It was motioned by
Lester and seconded by Vincent to fill the full-time position. Five members voted yes and two
members voted no. Motioned carried.
Steve handed out information on the 46th Annual Governors Conference on Emergency
Management in March, and invited anyone from the committee that was interested in
attending
It was motioned by Lester and second by John B to adjourn to February 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vincent Loeffelholz, Secretary
Kelly Bird, Recording Secretary