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02-14-2013 LEPC MinutesLEPC Minutes February 14, 2013 Mary’s Diner—12:00 pm Present: Barker Danny Cook Composites Polymers Boswell Pete Pittsylvania County Bowman Brenda Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Bowman Steve Pittsylvania County Broadfoot Philip City of Danville Police Department Bruner Chris American Red Cross Cholko Michael Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality Conner John Virginia Dept. of Transportation Daniel Todd Colonial Pipeline Dishman Steve City of Danville Fire Department Eagle David City of Danville Fire Department Fulcher Craig Danville Regional Medical Center Gauldin Mark Williams Pipeline Grogan Bobbie Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute Jones Leon City of Danville - Utilities LaPrade Stephanie Southern Area Agency on Aging Lissberger Daniel Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance Loftis Chris Virginia State Police Lynch Barry Caswell County EMS McGee Garry Colonial Pipeline Mitchell Chris Virginia Department of Health Motley Craig Sartomer USA, LLC Niesen Ric Cook Composites Polymers Rife, Jr. Buford Virginia State Police Sherrill John Commonwealth of Virginia Smith Al City of Danville Sutton Meredith Danville Regional Medical Center Tipton Andrew Virginia National Guard Walker Eddie Pittsylvania County West Tom Colonial Pipeline Yates Mary Pittsylvania County Summary of Meeting:  Chairman David Eagle called the meeting to order at 12:03 pm and welcomed visitors Andrew Tipton of the Virginia National Guard and Danielle Lissbergr of Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance. 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. This is needed for voting, etc. as indicated in the LEPC’s bylaws. Following a moment of silence everyone had an opportunity to go through the buffet line.  The meeting reconvened at approximately12:30 pm and Chief Eagle asked for approval of the minutes of the last meeting. It was noted that an addition to the minutes needed to be made to include Steve Bowman as a member of the Bylaws Committee. With this addition, the minutes were approved following a motion from Brenda Bowman and seconded by Steve Bowman.  Chairman & vice chairman report:  Chief Eagle stated that it was time for agencies to submit Tier II reports as mandated by Sara Title III. The deadline for reporting is March 1st. Submission addresses can be found on the LEPC website hosted by Pittsylvania County.  It was noted that Jim Harr, Director of Danville’s W&G Division and previous member of the LEPC, had passed away.  Vice-chairman Steve Bowman had nothing to report.  Subcommittee Reports:  CERT Reports Al Smith of the City reported he was working with Goodyear Tire & Rubber in a training program in preparedness for emergencies and is also working with Averett University. He reported that a Sky Warn class would be held at DCC on April 15th at 6:30 pm in the Temple Building and was open to the public. Also, a tornado drill will be conducted March 12th at 9:45 a.m. for the entire state. He also reported that individuals can now go to the VDEM website and sign up to have weather watches, warnings and alerts broadcasted to their phones. Eddie Walker of the County recommended the Sky Warn class to all members. He also reported that 29 students in Pittsylvania County had enrolled in the county’s CERT program. A total of 407 students have already gone through the program—taking the info home to benefit themselves and their families.  Haz-Mat Report Steve Dishman reported there have been several incidents on the Danville bypass, one involving honey and one with beer. He reported on the Haz Mat Team’s new equipment: The Haz-Mat ID has been ordered, the Area Rae monitoring equipment is now in service and members have been trained. The team has also received the Midland Kit, which is a state of the art kit for rail tank cars. The propane transfer pump has been put in place and everyone has been trained.  Presentation / Discussion Topics:  EPA training event. In the absence of Myles Bartos of EPA and Brian Thurman of VDEM, Steve Dishman reported on the training event that is scheduled for May 14, 15 and 16 in Danville. The event will include Haz-Mat responses to simulated leaks and will include aspects of illegal activities. The training will include the Haz-Mat Team, and the Police Department’s Street Crimes and Tactical Teams. Each day different scenarios will be presented and will include as many people as possible. Danville Life Saving Crew, Virginia State Police BCI, Emergency Management, EPA, the hospital and others will be involved to exercise aspects of different equipment, identify hazards, and the different communication of these hazards between the agencies. Each agency will have specific sections of different scenarios. The event will be publicized so as not to alarm citizens. Volunteers will be needed to be role players in scenarios and those wishing to be volunteers were asked to contact Steve Dishman.  Unfinished Business: A brief update from the Bylaws Committee was given. Suggested changes are being made in the bylaws and once completed the changes will be brought before the members and the primary members will vote on the updated changes. It was noted that the names of the primary members are submitted to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.  New Business: None  Schedule for Next Meeting: The next LEPC meeting is scheduled for April 11 th at C&E’s Restaurant, 2201 West Gretna Road, Gretna, VA at 12:00 pm.  Adjournment: Chief Eagle adjourned the meeting at 12:57 pm.