10-09-2014 LEPC MinutesDANVILLE/PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Danville/Pittsylvania County LEPC was held on
Thursday, October 9, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at Mary’s Diner, Danville, VA. The
meeting was called to order at 12:00 by Vice-Chairperson Steve Dishman.
PRESENT
Steve Bowman, Fire Marshal Pitt Co
Betty G. Bryant, Pitt Co Emer Management & Communications
Scott Budd, Pitt Co IT Dept
Paulette Dean, Danville Area Humane Society
Steve Dishman, Asst Fire Chief City of Danville
David Eagle, Fire Chief City of Danville
Mark Gauldin, Williams Pipeline
Bobbie Grogan, Southern VA Mental Health
Otis Hawker, Asst Co Administrator Pitt Co
Stephanie LaPrade, Southern Area Agency on Aging
Tim Love, Compliance Coordinator City of Danville
Leslie Mace, VA Dept of Forestry
James McDaniel, Superintendent Pitt Co Schools
Donald Motley, Pitt Co Sheriff’s Office
Stuart Roach, Williams Pipeline
Al Smith, CERT City of Danville
Sheriff Mike Taylor, Pitt Co
Eddie Walker, CERT Pitt Co
Clarence Monday, County Administrator Pitt Co
Courtney Akers, Dan-Pitt Co Community Services
Amanda Furr, Dan-Pitt Co Community Services
Jim Mullins, DATC
John Hisghman, VA Dept of Forestry
Mr. Dishman advised that Jim Davis is absent today due to the death of his
father and we also was told that we loss one of our LEPC Member Mike Cholko.
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A motion was made by Chief Eagle, seconded by Capt Motley and unanimously
carried to send Jim Davis and Mike Cholko family a sympathy cards from LEPC
Committee.
Leslie Mace from Forestry Dept introduced new employee John Hisghman. Mr
Hisghman will be working Pittsylvania, Halifax and Charlotte Counties.
Committee Report:
Eddie Walter, CERT Pittsylvania County advised they are two third the way
through the program. We have forty-seven students and schedule to graduate in
three weeks. This is also the first time that they have a special need student
taken the class.
Al Smith, CERT Danville advised they do not have any program going right now.
They will be holding a CERT class at a retirement home. Mr. Smith and Averett
University faculty and staff just completed a table top exercise. Working on
schedule at Averett for more CERT programs.
HAZ MAT REPORT:
Steve Dishman advised he has not had any major calls. They are processing
thought a current grant cycle updating or replacing some equipment. Also just
this week received another grant in the amount of $30,000.00 for updating Haz
Mat equipment.
OTHER UPDATES:
Steve Dishman advised that the county is in the process of updating their
Emergency Operation Plan. Danville Plan is waiting for adoption by City Council.
One of the things that the City will be doing is going to the different department
reviewing each section with them and making sure they understand their rolls and
responsibility
Steward Roach, Williams Pipeline gave an update on the construction activity
they currently in Pittsylvania, Halifax, Charlotte, Mecklenburg and Brunswick
Counties. Virginia Southside project has expanding transmission system with one
hundred miles of transmission lines out of Chatham to Martinsville in support of
Dominion Power Plant. Mr. Roach discussed the project more and if anyone has
any additional questions please see him or Mark they will be glad to answer any
questions
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Jim Mullins, Danville LSC advised cold and flu seasons is here. Good prevention
Is flu shot and be sure to wash your hands. If you do get sick and don’t feel better
within seven days see your doctor.
Next meeting THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014, 12:00 P.M. AT C & E’s
RESTAURANT.
Motion made by Capt Motley, seconded, unanimously carried to adjourn
meeting.
Meeting adjourn at 1:05 p.m.
Steve Dishman, Vice Chairperson
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