Oxford County
Emergency Management Agency
PO Box 179, 26 Western Avenue
South Paris ME 04281
Ph 207-743-6336 FAX 207-743-7346
oxctyema@megalink.net
Office hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm
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LEPC Minutes, 28 November 2006The Oxford County Local Emergency Planning Committee met Tuesday November 28th 2006 at the Paris Fire Station. The following members were in attendance:
I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 11:05am by Chairman Russ French. II. Approval of Minutes Members reviewed the minutes of the September 26, 2006 meeting. Ray Seames moved to approve the minutes. Rich Hatch seconded the motion. Vote: approved. III. Old Business a. Fryeburg Fair Exercise Scott Parker updated the group on the Functional Exercise on February 10th at Molly Ockett Middle School and the full scale exercise scheduled for May 19, 2007 at the Fair Grounds. b. CERT Team Status and Training Scott reports 17 new graduates from the CERT course held through Oxford Hills Adult Education are ready for duty. The total number of CERT members countywide is 76. Scott also explained the deployment procedure for CERT members. IV. New Business a. Treasurers Report The report was reviewed by the members followed by a motion by Elisha Hodgkins to accept and a second by Rich Hatch. Vote: approved. b. Chemical Spill Report Brad Frost mentioned an overflow of a fuel tank on the Hebron Road that was not listed on the report. c. Training Scheduled for December / January Scott noted the HazMat Instructors are doing a great job getting departments trained at Ops level. d. Membership-Allyson Chase / County EMA office Scott Parker moved to make Allyson Chase a member. Motion seconded by Elisha Hodgkins. Vote: approved. e. New Funding Process for FY 2007 Stipend Scott explained the new LEPC funding formula for FY2007.Those present also received the notes from the recent SERC meeting detailing the formula. He pointed out Oxford County will receive additional funds next year beginning 1 July. f. LEPC Funding for FY 2007 Position Scott informed us of the drills at Rumford Hospital, Fryeburg fairgrounds and Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School planned for 2007. A new person will be hired starting July 1, 2007 to help at the EMA office. Scott discussed the possibility of using some LEPC funds to pay to start the person earlier. This will be on the agenda at the January meeting and we will review proposals for an earlier start. It was also noted that Paris Farmers Union has submitted a facility plan. g. Fire Extinguisher Training The need for a propane fueled fire extinguisher training unit was discussed. Grant money that could be acquired through MMA to fund the purchase was discussed. It was noted that this device can be used to train firefighters and employees at schools and businesses, as well as in the CERT training program. h. Nomination and Appointment of New Officers After a short discussion Scott Parker moved to nominate Allyson Chase as Treasurer. Dick Knight seconded the motion. Vote: approved. Elisha Hodgkins moved to nominate Scott Parker Chair. The motion was seconded by Patrick Welch. Vote: approved. i. Location and Timing of 2007 Meetings Membership lists were cross referenced with the attendance records. Members are encouraged to attend at least on meeting a year in order to retain an active membership. Prior to our January meeting members not attending at least one meeting will be sent a letter requesting their intentions to remain on the committee. Our next meeting will be held at Rumford Power January 30, 2007 at 4pm. There will be a tour of the facility. Directions to the plant will be included in the January meeting reminder/RSVP email. Brad Frost noted that CN Brown has installed a 30,000 gallon propane transfer station on CN Brown Way. CN Brown has created a plan to notify Paris Water District in the case of a leak or spill. Paris Fire will be holding a live burn this Saturday to fulfill requirements of the installation of the transfer station j. Adjournment At 12:06pm Russ French moved to adjourn. Rich Hatch seconded the motion. Vote: approved Respectfully submitted
Dick Knight
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