08-14-2014 LEPC MinutesDANVILLE/PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Danville/Pittsylvania County LEPC was held on Thursday, August
14, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at C & E’s Restaurant, Gretna, VA. The meeting was called to order at
12:03 p.m. by Chairperson Jim Davis.
PRESENT
Chief Philip Broadfoot, Danville Police Dept.
Betty G. Bryant, Pitt Co Emergency Management
Michael Cholko, Va Dept of Environmental Quality
John Conner, VDOT
James E. Davis, Pitt Co Emergency Management
Steve Dishman, Asst Fire Chief City of Danville
Bobbie Grogan, Southern VA Mental Health
Otis Hawker, Asst County Administrator Pitt Co
Barry Lynch, Caswell County EMS
Leslie Mace, Va Dept of Forestry
Al Smith, Danville CERT
Scott Veselicky, DanChem
Eddie Walker, Pitt Co CERT
Shannon Robertson, Deputy Fire Marshal Pitt Co
1st Sgt John Turner, VA State Police
Sgt Doss, VA State Police
Amanda Furr, Dan-Pitt Community Services
Courtney Akers, Dan-Pitt Community Services
Mary Yates, Pitt Co Animal Control
Justin Jones, Pitt Co Animal Control
Clarence Monday, County Administrator Pitt Co
Elton Blackstock, Pitt Co Board of Supervisors
Dennis Hancock, NC Emergency Mgmt.
Jim Mullins, Danville LSC
Jim Davis asked all visitors and new members to introduce themselves.
A motion was made by Shannon Robertson, seconded by Elton Blackstock, unanimously
carried to approve the agenda.
A motion was made by Steve Dishman, seconded, unanimously carried, to approve minutes
of June 12, 2014.
Chairperson’s Report
Jim Davis discussed the Community Emergency Response Program Funding. Mr. Davis stated
the State has closed the doors on the CERT program and this is no longer a State funded office.
The program is still active at the Federal level but under current Federal guidelines one must go
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through your state to receive an application or grant funding. When this office is closed all
funding from the state/federal level will cease. The CERT Program will have to be locally or
privately funded.
Jim Davis advised he will be meeting with Chris Bruce, VA Dept of Emergency Management
Planning and they will be working on Pittsylvania County new emergency operation planning.
The Revision Plan is due by April of next year.
Vice Chairperson’s Report
Steve Dishman advised Danville is also working with Chris Bruce on the Danville plan and
should be reapproved shortly.
Subcommittee Report
CERT REPORTS - Al Smith, Danville CERT had to reschedule Averett College until next month.
The residents of and apartment complex, which was the old Schoolfield Elementary School,
they are interested in a CERT program.
A motion was made by Steve Dishman, seconded, and motion carried by unanimously to
receive his report.
Eddie Walker CERT Pittsylvania County, advised himself, his wife and Jim Davis attended a
conference in Hampton VA on School Safety. Also he attended open house at Tunstall Middle
School, Dan River Middle School and Vo-Tech, there is interest in bringing the CERT Program to
these locations. They are also looking into doing an adult CERT Program.
A motion was made by Otis Hawker, seconded by Shannon Robertson, unanimously carried
to receive his report.
HAZMAT REPORTS – Steve Dishman, No major incidents
A motion was made to receive this report by Otis Hawker, seconded, unanimously carried.
Shannon Robertson, Asst Fire Marshal, reported that on July 18th had a train engine. The
fire was contained to the train engine.
A motion was made to receive this report by Steve Dishman, seconded, and unanimously
carried.
Unfinished Business – None
New Business – None
Next Meeting – Thursday, October 9, 2014, Mary’s Diner, Danville VA
Meeting Adjourned at 12:46 p.m.
James E. Davis, Chairperson
LEPC