Minutes – Local Emergency Planning Committee
September 18, 2002 – 9:00 a.m. KPB Assembly Room Borough Building, Soldotna, AK
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. Introductions took place.
Present at meeting:
Jeff Tucker, CES Ryan Deines, Phillips Alaska
Jan Henry, KPB OEM Lois Johnson, CPGH
Tracy Manolakis, Tesoro Billy Harris, Public
Victoria Askin, CISPRI Mike Munger, CIRCAC
Warren Isham, Nikiski FD Marvin Towell, Soldotna PD
Doug Newbould, Kenai NWR Kim Murray-Senn, Public
Rick Warren, Agrium KNO Ron Rogalsky, ALCOM
Bonnie Hanson, KPB OEM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Askin motioned and Johnson seconded to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2002 meeting. The motion passed with none opposed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Harris moved items 5C and 5D to the beginning of the meeting, as Jan Henry had to leave the meeting early.
Isham motioned and Munger seconded to approve the agenda as amended. There were none opposed.
Harris said he would like the committee to accomplish more. He asked everyone to turn in a list of what they thought the LEPC should be doing, and how to accomplish it.
He mentioned the upcoming election and the possibility of a new regime. He would like to approach the Borough Assembly about the possibility of additional funding.
OTHER BUSINESS
OEM Coordinator’s Report and CPGH / Kenai Airport / Kenai Fire Exercise
Henry said that an exercise will be conducted that afternoon. The scenario is a plane crash involving a high school athletic team. He would like to have volunteers to act as concerned parents if anyone was so inclined. It will be helpful to the hospital to know how to respond in that situation.
Henry explained that the OEM office is being moved to the building in the back parking lot. The EMP box will be removed, as well as asbestos abatement so he, Kay and Bonnie will be working from their homes for possibly six weeks and will be available by phone and email.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Harris said that there was good participation at the Ninilchik Fair. A lot of freebies were given out. He felt that next year less merchandise should be given away.
Harris would like to set up two booths locally; one at Fred Meyer possibly the last weekend in October, and then at Big K in the spring.
Henry mentioned that the Earthquake Cottage was a popular exhibit at the Fair and the DES employees who ran it did a good job. The DES employees told him that the job the LEPC did at the fair was the best they’ve seen. Harris said the DES employees were very professional and good with the crowd.
OTHER BUSINESS
Membership
Askin motioned and Munger seconded to approve Jon Terhune’s application as Phil Nash’s replacement. There were none opposed. It was suggested that Terhune be asked to appoint an alternate.
LEPC Budget
Harris referred to the Budget as listed on the agenda. There was no discussion.
MEETING FOCUS: Animal Annex
Harris explained that Jonathan Pedersen has done a lot of work on the animal annex and is looking for help. There is a list of committees that need assistance. He said that Pedersen had wanted to be at the meeting but is representing the LEPC at the LEPC/SERC meetings in Fairbanks.
Harris said he has talked at length to Pedersen about the issues and what problems could affect animals on the Kenai Peninsula. The problem that stands out is wildland fire. He is considering approaching the assembly for funding to back this project. Donations could also be solicited from the private section.
The LEPC started to primarily deal with hazmat issues. This has been expanded although it’s difficult to get funding.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be a full committee meeting (no Executive Committee meeting in December) and will be held at 9:00 a.m. December 3, 2002.
Tucker motioned and Munger seconded to adjourn. There were no objections.