04-11-2013 LEPC MinutesLEPC Minutes April 11, 2013 C&E’s Restaurant—12:00 pm
Present:
Arroyo Matthew Virginia Department of Health
Barker Danny CCP Composites US LLC
Bowman Steve Pittsylvania County
Bryant Betty Pittsylvania County
Cholko Michael Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality
Davis James Pittsylvania County Emergency Management
Dishman Steve City of Danville Fire Department
Eagle David City of Danville Fire Department
Gauldin Mark Williams Pipeline
Hawker Otis Pittsylvania County Assistant Administrator
Jones Leon City of Danville Utilities
Lane Brad Virginia State Police
Love Tim City of Danville Utilities
Luck JoAnn Pittsylvania County Emergency Communications
Mace Leslie VA Dept. of Forestry
McGee Garry Colonial Pipeline
Mitchell Chris Virginia Department of Health
Motley Craig Sartomer USA, LLC
Niesen Ric CCP Composites US LLC
Sherrill John Commonwealth of Virginia
Sleeper William Pittsylvania County Administrator
Thurman Brian Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management
Walker Eddie Pittsylvania County
Summary of Meeting:
Chairman David Eagle called the meeting to order at 12:05 pm. Following a
moment of silence everyone had an opportunity to go through the buffet line.
The meeting reconvened at 12:30 and Chief Eagle welcomed visitor Tim Love,
the Compliance Coordinator for Danville Water & Gas Division and Dr. Matthew
Arroyo the new director of the Pittsylvania/Danville Department of Health. Chief
Eagle requested everyone to initial the signup sheet and to indicate if he or she
was the primary contact for their business or agency. T his is important as the
names of the primary contacts are needed to register the committee members
with the State.
The minutes were approved following a motion by Steve Bowman and seconded
by Dan Sleeper.
Chairperson report: Chief Eagle reported that modifications in the bylaws have
not been finalized, but once completed the members will be given the opportunity
to discuss them at a future meeting prior to voting. He also reported that county
and city industries have submitted the required SARA Title III annual Tier II
reports.
Vice chairperson report: Steve Bowman stated he did not have anything new to
report.
Sub-committee:
CERT reports
Danville—In the absence of Al Smith, Steve Dishman reported that 14
students are in the DCC CERT class and that for the first time CERT
classes will be at Averett University, planned to be scheduled for the
end of May.
Pittsylvania County—Eddie Walker reported 29 students had
completed the CERT classes at the Pittsylvania County Vocational
Technical Center. He also reported he had attended the Virginia
Emergency Management Symposium held in March.
Assistant Chief Dishman reported that haz-mat members have received
training and that the recently acquired equipment has been placed in
service. The haz-mat team is also purchasing some additional radios that
are P25 compliant.
Presentation/Discussion topics:
Brian Thurman of Virginia Department of Emergency Management reported on
the planned exercise scheduled for May 14, 15, & 16th sponsored by EPA. The
drill will be centered on hazardous materials. Participants will include Danville
Police Department, Virginia State Police, BCI bomb technicians, Red Cross, and
others. The funding from the EPA will provide simulations for real life training,
such as dealing with labs, chemical suicides, and so forth. Members were
advised they could participate as victims or observe. It was noted that the
Industrial Development Authority has approved use of the old Durham Hosiery
building on Lynn Street in Danville.
Unfinished business: None
New business: Jim Davis reported that a drill was being planned to be
conducted at an undisclosed location, and the details would be reported later.
Jim Davis reported that Stan Crigger, VDEM’s regional coordinator for the area is
extremely ill. The chairman was appointed to sign and send a card on behalf of
the LEPC.
Next meeting will be held at Mary’s Diner in Danville on June 13th.
Adjournment. Following a motion from Dan Sleeper and seconded by Otis
Hawker the meeting was adjourned at 12:50 pm.