McHenry County Local Emergency Planning Committee met Feb. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the Committee:
Welcome – Robert Ellsworth/EMA Chief Deputy
Attending – Paul DeRaedt, Patrick Finlon, Carlos Garcia, Vince Kilcullen, Christina Loomis, Ed Markison, Rachel Mintle, Beth Skowronski, David Christensen, Bob Ellsworth, Bob Leracz, Robin Gibbs
Approval of Minutes – No quorum
Public Comment – None
FOIA’s /Incidents
-4 Incidents: Algonquin, Marengo, Cary, and Crystal Lake. 4 FOIA’s: 2 in Marengo, 1 in Harvard and Crystal Lake.
-We have moved all paper documents for Tier II companies to off storage site because all info is now on line. We can still access these files as needed.
-When requests come in, we check the Tier II site with the state, suggest that they check with their local fire department and forward to Planning & Development and Health when applicable.
Membership Review
-Still looking to fill these positions:
• Environmental
• Community Group
• Media Print/Broadcast
-If you know anyone who could be a good fit, please let us know. Submit your membership application for yourself or someone else to the EMA office; see application attached.
Question on Meeting Frequency
-We have checked with the state and based on their recommendation; we will continue to meet quarterly.
Bylaws
-At this point we need to fill the position of Chairman.
-Tom Smith/CHUG has offered to fill the Vice-Chairmen position.
-Erica Gregory/Leica Biosystems has offered to fill the Secretary position.
-Carolyn Campbell/County Board is the new liaison to LEPC.
David Christensen/EMA Director – LEPC’s across the state are trying to determine their value. Facilities used to file with us but now file with the state online. Some counties use their LEPC’s to help with EOP (Emergency Operation Plan) planning. Directed to comply with the Community Right to Know is followed. We have been looking for a greater purpose; trying to staff LEPC.
https://mchenrycountyil.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=12&ID=5060&Inline=True
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