HomeMy WebLinkAboutLocal Emergency Planning Committe 06-19-1996ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Robert Boche, Chairman
St. Croix County Board
FROM: Frank Ivy, Chairman
COMMITTEE TITLE: � Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday - June 19, 1996
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Government Center - Emergency Government Conference Room
1101 Carmichael Road - Hudson, WI 54016
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
DATE OF NEXT MEETING August 21,1996
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Conference comments (Wisconsin Emergency Management Association)
2. Policy for submission of non -compliant facilities to the State
3. Update on status of training classes funded through State grants
NEW BUSINESS
1. Introduction of new committee member
2. Plans updated this quarter
3. Spills reported to the Committee and/or Emergency Govt. as of 6/01/96
4. Nomination and election of Committee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
5. Public comments
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT
(This agenda not necessarily presented in this order)
SUBMITTED BY: Jack Colvard, Emergency Government PHONE #386-4719/386-4718
DATE: June 7, 1996
Copies to: County Board Office Committee Members
County Clerk News Media/Notice Board
ST. CROIX COUNTY
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEPC)
MINUTES
June 19, 1996 Meeting
Those present included: Pam Benson, Emergency Government; Frank Ivy,
Ayres Associates; Bill Hawley, Baldwin Bulletin; Ken Weiske, Farmers
Co -op -Baldwin; John Mortensen and Arthur Jacobson, County Board;
Dan Smith, Hudson Fire/Bay West; Steve Schofield, Highway Department;
and Sheila Harsdorf, State Representative.
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairman Ivy. The
agenda was approved on a Weiske/Smith MOTION. The 4/17/96 Minutes were
approved on a Jacobson/Hawley MOTION.
The next meeting will be held August 21st at 1:00 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Wisconsin Emergency Management Association (WEMA) Conference
Comments
Benson and Mortensen spoke regarding the WEMA Conference held at
the Hudson House on May 16 and 17. Conference introductory
statements were given by Bob Boche, Sheila Harsdorf, Cathy Morris
(Hudson City Council) as well as Major General Berard, and Steve
Sell from the State Division of Emergency Management. Five main
presentations were held, including the Weyauwega train derailment,
the Stella Cheese Plant fire, the GPS (Global Positioning System),
the EAS (Emergency Alert System) and the Internet.
2. Policy for Submission of Non -Compliant Facilities to the State
Discussion was held on proposed changes to LEPC Policy Sections 311
and 312, namely adding part IV. Identification of Reporting/Non-
reporting Facilities, A through E. These proposed additions mainly
deal with internal policy, such as dates for sending non-compliance
letters to facilities and dates after which those facilities would
be reported to the State for not reporting their hazardous
materials. After discussion, a Smith/Mortensen MOTION was approved
that the Committee adopt the changes to LEPC Policy Sections 311
and 312.
Benson read a letter to the Committee which was sent to the State
Compliance Specialist on June 3 regarding seven local facilities
that may'not be in compliance with reporting requirements.
3. Update on Training Classes Funded Through State Grants
Per Colvard's report, St. Croix County has been allocated
approximately $10,550 by the State (from two grants) for training
in 1996. These State grants were to fund 21 courses. To date, 18
courses have been presented with 403 students attending them.
Seven non -funded courses have also been presented or set up by the
Emergency Government Office in St. Croix County. They were: 2
Skywarn/Severe Weather classes, a Hazardous Materials•. Awareness
level class, and 4 First Aid classes for St. Croix County
employees. These 7 non -funded classes were attended by 140
persons.
St. Croix County LEPC, cont.
Minutes, 06/19/96
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Nomination and Election of Committee Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson
Hawley made a MOTION that the Committee continue with the same
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Schofield stated that Fedderly
declined to run as Vice Chairperson due to time constraints.
MOTION withdrawn.
A Hawley/Weiske MOTION was then made to nominate Ivy as
Chairperson. No other nominations were made. Following that, a
Weiske/Smith MOTION was approved that nominations be closed and the
Committee cast a unanimous vote for Ivy as Chairperson.
A Harsdorf/Weiske MOTION was made nominating Smith as Vice
Chairperson. No other nominations were made. Following that, a
Jacobson/Hawley MOTION was approved that nominations be closed and
the Committee cast a unanimous vote for Smith as Vice Chairperson.
2. Introduction of New Committee Member
The new Committee member was unable to attend today's meeting.
Mortensen stated that another Committee member will be retiring
soon and will need to be replaced, also.
3. Plans Updated This Quarter
Benson reported that 6 facility plans have been updated this
quarter:
1) Farmers Union Co-op Oil Company -New Richmond
2) A T & T-Hudson
3) Ameritech -Hudson
4) Fleet Farm -Hudson (final update) Less hazardous materials are
on -site.
5) Farmers Union Co-op Oil Company -Roberts
6) Four Seasons FS, Inc. -Hammond (Fithian Street location) (final
update for this site, also)
The County -Wide SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
Plan was also updated this quarter.
4. Spills Reported to the LEPC Committee or Emergency Government as of
611196.
The following spill/release reports have been received this year:
1) 1/25/96 at Twin Cities East Truck Stop; 500 gallons diesel
2) 3/25/96 on I-94 at milepost 1, Eastbound; 100 gallons diesel
3) 3/25/96 at Glenwood City; vehicle fire with sodium
hypochloride, potassium hydroxide and iodine complex on
vehicle. Unknown amount of spillage.
4) 3/26/96 at 100th St & Highway 64; 40 gallons diesel
5) 3/27/96 at River Falls facility; 50-75 gallons foam flush
St. Croix County LEPC, cont.
Minutes, 06/19/96
Page 3
6) 5/17/96 on Hudson I-94 Bridge milepost 275 Eastbound; 120
gallons diesel
A committee member asked if we had received information on an
unconfirmed report of a spill on 5/19/96 in Glenwood City which
involved a semi -load of liquid nitrogen fertilizer.
Discussion then followed on spill reporting requirements and on
spill containment on the Wisconsin side of the Hudson I-94 Bridge.
5. Public Comments
Harsdorf told the Committee to bring any comments or issues we have
up to her. Harsdorf also stated the importance of keeping in mind
the purpose of Emergency Government, which is to keep people safe
from public dangers or threats.
Discussion followed on State Level A and B Hazardous Materials
Teams. Smith stated that A Teams are equivalent to the CAT
(Chemical Assessment Teams) that Minnesota has. Smith also stated
the main difference between A and B teams is the suit worn by the
responders, the A suit being completely encapsulated, with no
outside air entering. Also discussed were liability and workman's
compensation issues for A versus B Teams.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m. on a Smith/Mortensen MOTION.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela R. Benson, Secretary