Order of Business

Chairman Robert Schwanzl brought meeting to order at 13:37

Robert Schwanzl verbally presented the March 7, 2002 meeting minutes. Motion to approve made by John Gulch and seconded by Bill Halsey. Minutes were approved.

Guests

Stephanie Heldt from Dynea was introduced.

Old Business

Facility Workshops; Review of the May 2002 Facility Workshops indicate there were 41 participants from 30 different companies.

Spill Trailers Articles; Robert Schwanzl mentioned the two articles “Trailers will give county a weapon on spill cleanup” (The Blade, May 17, 2002 Second Section p. 1-2) and “County emergency response vehicles make public debut” (Sylvania Herald, May 22, 2002 p. 1)

Spill Trailers Locations; The spill trailers are referred to as “Spill 1” located at Monclova Twp Fire Department, and “Spill 2” located at Sylvania Twp Fire Department. Chief France commented that neither of these units will be automatically dispatched, rather individual agencies will have to request on as-needed basis.

Grants; Mike Gerber wanted to remind everyone about a grant that encourages the LEPC to conduct facility site inspections. The LEPC is eligible to receive $200.00 per site assessment. Last year (pre-grant) the LEPC conducted five (5) inspections.

Committee Reports

Training Committee: Vince Davis still waiting for files from previous Training Committee. Jon Gulch stated that he didn’t think there was any carry-over from last year. Moreover, Jon Gulch recommended that we start with boom training for the departments that have spill trailers (Monclova and Springfield Twp Fire Departments).

Information Committee: Bill Halsey had noting to report for information requests.

Finance Committee: Not Present

Plan Review Committee: Not Present

Compliance Committee: Not Present

New Business

Spill Trailer Donation; BP will be purchasing a generator and auxiliary materials up to but not to exceed $1,000.00

BP August 28, 2002 Exercise; Tom Barnhizer mentioned that BP Oil will host an exercise on August 28, 2002. There will be an exercise design meeting on June 14, 2002. The premise will be a simulated kerosene spill.

Robert Schwanzl recommended sending a “Certificate of Attendance” to the participating companies for May 2002 Facility Workshops.

Robert Schwanzl recommended the LEPC to draft a letter to Rob Vlasnik of Chemical and Allied Industries of Northwest Ohio for their involvement in making the Spill Trailers a reality.

Contract(s): Robert Schwanzl verbally assessed the contract proposals for Robyn Charney and Leigh Casey. Contacts were passed around for review.

· Robyn Charney Contract runs from April 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002 for the amount of $16,500.00. Motion to approve Robyn Charney’s contract was made by Tony Sloma and seconded by Vince Davis. Contract was approved.

· Leigh Casey This contract is for the amount of $5,000.00 Issue was brought forth as to if the designee can sign a contract for herself. Motion to approve Leigh Casey’s contract was made by David Ridenour and seconded by Joe Schwanzl. Contract was approved.

Next meeting

Scheduled for September 26, 2002 at 13:30 Emergency Services Building 3^rd Floor Conference room.

Minutes submitted by Greg Bonfiglio.