HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 2016 EMEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
GRANT COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
Lancaster, WI 53813
March 14, 2016
The Emergency Management/Disaster Services Committee was called to order March 14, 2016 at 10:00
a.m. by Chairman Bob Keeney. The following members and personnel were present:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE: John Patcle, Bob Scallon, Lester Jantzen,
Pat Schroeder, Mike Lieurance and Gary Ranum.
Guests: Steve Braun, Emergency Government; Tonya White, Recording Secretary; Kelly Bird, Grant
County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Dreckman, Grant County Sheriff’s Office; Chief Deputy Jack Johnson,
Grant County Sheriff’s Office; Ron Sturmer, Grant County Coroner and David Timmerman, Grant County
Herald Independent.
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Steve Braun verified the agenda had been posted by Linda Gebhard and it was posted on the county
website. John second by Lester approved the agenda. Gary second by Mike approved the minutes.
John second by Bob S. approved the bills. All above motions carried.
Public Comments: None
Director’s Monthly Report: Steve passed out the annual report and highlighted a few points. One of
them being the regional hazmat team, BNSF railroad and the efforts we have been doing as a region to
tackle the threats that exist. The regional hazmat team is sitting pretty well with equipment but is in
need of personnel.
The annual report also talks about the new response vehicles that we have acquired and are in the
process of retrofitting. Volunteers will be helping us get the rehab truck remodeled, and Steve will
continue to install technology in the bus. It is our intent to have the bulk of the technology installed in
the bus prior to a state exercise at Volk Field in June.
The annual report also talks about the June storms. The City of Lancaster’s Wisconsin Disaster Fund
paperwork has been finalized and they will be receiving $27,085.39. The Village of Cassville is still
working on submitting some documentation and should be finalized in the coming weeks.
The annual report also talks about the Assistance to Firefighter Grants. The smaller fire departments
like Glen Haven have really benefited from these grants. Glen Haven Fire Department has received
grants three of the last four years. Also, the report talks about the communications system upgrade
which has tied everything together. The rest of the report contains photos of smaller projects that we
did throughout the year such as training for communities, weather spotter training, railroad training and
a seminar about the June storms at the Governor’s Conference for Emergency Managers.
Under Old Business Steve discussed the update on the June Storms in the Director’s Monthly Report.
Under New Business Steve discussed the FEMA Port Security Grant Application. He has sent an email
out to the river communities stating that they were eligible for funding. Bagley Fire Department and
Potosi Fire Department do not have boats and the river is their jurisdiction so they are looking at funding
to help purchase boats. Glen Haven Fire Department is looking at ice rescue and water rescue gear.
Cassville Fire Department is considering applying for firefighting foam. The Sheriff’s Office is interested
in dive equipment so we will be looking into seeing if that is eligible.
Under New Business Steve spoke about the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant. In two years we will have to
update the Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is a required document to remain eligible for certain federal
funds. Steve is looking for approval to apply for federal funding to complete the project. Pat made a
motion second by Lester to send the request for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant to the county board.
Motion carried.
Under New Business Steve explained that we would like to keep fuel cards in each of the vehicles for the
hazmat team. The statements would be reviewed monthly and each vehicle would be required to keep
a mileage log and receipts for fuel purchases. Bob S. motioned second by Gary to send the fuel card
request to the Executive Committee. Motion carried
It was motioned by Pat second by Lester to adjourn until April 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tonya White, Recording Secretary