Augusta Richmond County LEPC
Present: Elizabeth Bailey, Gary Zgutowic, Russ Foulke, Randy Barrs, Art Rider, D.K.Bennett, Kenny Hindgardner, Al Gillespie, Brian Messer, Earl Smith, Pam Brammer, Bobby Scott, Bobby Brown, Kathy Riley, Phil Wasson, Virgil Fowler, Bill Walls, John Tebeau, Joseph Foster, Buck Griffith, Bill Foster, Randy Teasley
Lunch Provided by International Paper
Call to Order:
- Quorum established/ Roll Call
- April 16, 2003 meeting minutes approved
Treasurers Report:
- Donation received from Aiken County Firefighters Association for $1000.00. A thank-you letter will be sent.
- No expenses since last meeting. Bank balance $23,522.00 not including the donation.
Old Business:
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Whistle Stop Tour- Event
will be held 9-3, October 10, 2003, anyone interested in participating-
companies and vendors- need to contact the EMA. The LEPC Meeting for October
will be replaced by the Whistle Stop Tour. Impact Safety will supply
refreshments. Committee members will set up a booth. All members should sign in
at the LEPC booth and will work in shifts at the booth. Earl Hilson to be in
charge of booth and arrangements.
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Meeting for the
Pharmaceutical Stockpile will be July 7, 2003 at 10:00 at the Laney Walker
Health Department. Volunteers are still needed. A special meeting for the LEPC
will be arranged.
New Business:
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Procedures addressed for
contacting Water Works. Buck Griffin encountered a problem when trying to
contact a problem that arose at the plant. 24 hr contact number is 796-5000,
Rick Givens. Can also contact 911 Center.
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River Road group is
working on security procedures for “red” homeland security alert. ID’s are a
hot topic. The River Road group reminded other members that they have a lot of
additional equipment on a moments notice.
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Randy Barrs held
discussion on August’a Early Action Compact in response to the EPA action on
air quality in our region. Please see Randy if you have questions. Citizens and
local government need to get involved. Here is a brief timeline: Mar 31 Final EAP must be drafted, if draft
is not submitted then Apr 2004 announce non-attainment, Jul 15 reduction
strategy planning proposal. Gillespie to set up meeting with Mayor and
Commissioner.
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Reminder to all… use
Chief Willis as a resource.
Reminder: Meetings are held every other month at 11:00
on the second Wednesday. Next meeting will be Dec 10, 2003. Lunch to be
provided by Rural Metro.
2003 Lunch Providers:
August 13, 2003- Bakelite
October 10, 2003- Impact Safety
December 10, 2003 – Rural Metro