06/25/1998 Regular Meeting
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING -JUNE 25, 1998
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Kodiak Region LEPC was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Joe
Hart on June 25, 1998 in the Kodiak Island Borough Conference Room.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Joe Hart
Bob Himes
Jim McIntosh
Andy Nault
Rod O'Connor
Jerome Selby
Jim Ashford (alternate)
Others Present:
Elise DeCola (contractor)
RECEIVED
Members Absent:
Mike Dolph
Linda Freed
Bill Jones
John Pfeifer
Kristin Stahl-Johnson
Dave Woodruff
AUG 2 I 1998
KODIAK ISLAND BORoue'
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A quorum was established.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was accepted as presented.
IV. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the May 26, 1998 regular meeting were accepted as presented.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
A) Emergency Operations Plan Update & Revision Project - Elise DeCola passed
out a written summary of her progress on the EOP project update. She had copies
avaiiable of those portions of the plan she had revised so far, and asked for several
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individuals to review the draft. She reported that she would be leaving Kodiak on
July 10 but that she would be checking with Linda Freed or Mike Dolph at least
weekly and that she could be reached via her e-mail address shown on the project
update. She expected to continue working on the proj ect revisions, and to
regularly keep the LEPC informed of her progress. She will return to Kodiak in
mid September, for an anticipated completion date of September 30.
B) E911 Project - Joe Hart reported that the address updates and computer portions
of the E911 project were substantially complete and operational. He said that
most of those who had address changes were receptive to complying. Police and
fire personnel will field check addresses to verify correct numbering.
C) Other - Joe Hart reported on the new siren project and presented the committee
with a written summary of the project plan. He said that there would be a new
chemical alert signal test that would be conducted on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
He assured there would be substantial publicity so the public would be aware of
the meaning of the signal tones, and to differentiate between the tsunami and
chemical warnings. Elise asked if the speaker system had capabilities to be used
as a PA system. Joe responded affirmatively.
Joe further stated that the disaster exercise on June 2 was a good drill to go
through. It was organized by the amateur radio group. Some individuals did not
participate in the drill, however, and there appeared to be some
miscommunications between the media and the dispatch teams. He felt it was a
good process to go through, as it helped point out where they needed to improve
the system. Elise felt it would be helpful to do more drills, as she shared Joe's
concerns.
Jim McIntosh asked about the Tier II reports. He was disappointed with the
response. Andy Nault said that he sent out 150 letters with forms a month ago,
and received 30 back with wrong addresses. Nine business responded, all stating
they had no chemicals to report. Joe said he will follow up with phone calls. Jim
believed that the reporting deadline was March 1.
Jim reported that he will be retiring from KEA and leaving Kodiak in mid July.
He submitted a letter of resignation from the LEPC and ESO effective July 17.
He said that he was the environmental representative for LEPC, and the utility
representative for the ESO. Jim said that KEA would likely designate a
replacement for him on the ESO.
VI. OTHER ITEMS/COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
A) The next LEPC meeting was scheduled for Thursday, July 30 at 1 :30 p.m. in the
Borough Conference room.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
Joe Hart adjourned the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
DATE APPROVED: July 30, 1998
LEPC Minutes: June 25, 1998
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