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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLEPC 09212020GRANT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING GRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING AND ZOOM Lancaster, WI 53813 September 21, 2020 The Grant County LEPC meeting was called to order September 21, 2020 at 1:02 p.m. by Chairman Jerry Wehrle. The following members and personnel were present: LEPC COMMITTEE: Jeff Kindrai (ZOOM), Jack Johnson, Robert Keeney, Jerry Wehrle, Steve Braun, Tonya White, David Timmerman (ZOOM), Christal Foreyt (ZOOM) and Chris Johll (ZOOM). Steve verified the agenda had been posted by the County Clerk at the Administration Building, Courthouse and county website. Bob second by Jack motioned to approve the agenda. Bob second by Steve motioned to approve the minutes with the one correction. Both motions were approved. Public Comments: None Emergency Management and Hazmat Team Report: Mostly everything that has been done by our office in 2020 has been related to COVID 19. We have however kept up with the requirements for the LEPC and hazardous materials planning. The hazmat team had one call on May 12, 2020 on Hwy 151 for a semi carrying corrosive chemicals. The insurance company did pay for the call. Old Business: None New Business: Tonya emailed out the ten EPCRA Hazardous Material Response Plans to be approved prior to the meeting for review. Jack made a motion second by Steve to approve the plans. Motion carried. There are no claims pending. Steve gave an overview of the changes that he made to the Procedures for Hazmat Response Expenditure Submission. He updated the statue numbers and changed the date to extend 90 days for billing. Bob made a motion second by Steve to approve the updated Procedures for Hazmat Response Expenditure Submission. Steve discussed the process for naming an LEPC compliance inspector. Grant County in the past has used Wisconsin Emergency Management if there is an issue with compliance. Jack second by Bob made a motion to continue to use WEM staff in the event of a compliance issue. Motion carried. The LEPC bylaws were discussed. There were several updates made and approved last year. Steve made a motion second by Christal to approve the bylaws. Motion carried. The Countywide Hazardous Materials Strategic Plan/Response Plan was discussed. The only changes to the plan were the ten facilities that were updated last year. Jerry made a motion second by Jack to approve the Strategic Plan. Motion carried. The procedure for receiving and processing public requests for information was discussed. The consensus was to continue existing practices. Jack made a motion second by Tonya to adjourn. Motion carried.