CORRESPONDANCE –

 Jeff Bolton read a letter from Randel C. Tanner, President, International Rescue and Emergency Care Association, in reference to their Annual Conference in Beaumont, June 16-21^st, 2008. This Association will be conducting classes and challenges in ALS, BLS, Technical Rescue and Vehicle Extrication. Mr. Tanner invites us to “come by during the Conference to see what we can offer members of your group”. If anyone needs more information, contact Mr. Tanner or Elgin Browning. Mr. Tanner’s contact info. : work (281)421-6606, cell (713) 907-8683.

TREASURERS REPORT

Secretary/Treasurer, John Owens gave the Treasurer’s Report with assistance from John Avery.

All bills are current. 

Reconciled on ______________________02-29-08.

Checking:                  $6,599.25

CD:                             $4,967.86

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Total Assets             $11,567.11

Edgar Kiker and Cross, CPA’s completed the annual end-of-the-year Financial Statement for the SNCA Financial Records. All Financial Paperwork and figures are in order. A copy of this Statement is available for anyone who wishes to read it.

SNCA Dues Payment: Current list is available for viewing of those members who have paid dues.

A motion was made by Gary Collins and seconded by Dale Jackson to approve the report from the Treasurer.   Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

At the previous months (Feb. ’08) meeting, the membership discussed at length, the SNCA “Special Needs Evacuation Database” funding issue and ultimately a Motion was made by Charlie Kosh and Seconded by Larry McBride to have the SNCA pay the “Brickman Group” a $3,500 Setup and First Year fee for the management of the SNCA Special Needs Database. The membership voted and the Motion unanimously carried.  Currently, GSL Solutions handles the web-based software for the database. However, as of this month, March, 2008, this GSL database will no longer be available

At today’s meeting, Greg Fountain, Jefferson County EMC and Jefferson County LEPC Board Member, and Aleta Cappen, Vidor PD Sergeant and EMC and Orange County LEPC Board Member presented checks to the SNCA President, Jeff Bolton to fund the management of the SNCA Special Needs Database. Greg and Aleta advised the SNCA Membership that both LEPC Memberships voted to fund the “Setup and First Year” fee of $3,500 for the Management of the SNCA Database. The Jefferson County LEPC allocated $2,000 and the Orange County LEPC allocated $1,500 respectively. The SNCA Membership is extremely thankful to the LEPC’s of Jefferson and Orange Counties for their valuable support in this important endeavor. The SNCA Special Needs Database is an Emergency Management tool and is extremely vital and widely used by all municipal and county jurisdictions to track Special Needs Evacuee’s during evacuations. With the aforementioned setup and first year funding, “The Brickman Group” a web solution company that specializes in database driven web sites will maintain the current Special Needs Database. The “Brickman Group’s” proposal to manage all the current items contained in the existing GSL site is as follows:

·                     Setup and First Year:          $3,500

·                     Every Year thereafter:         $2,400

Payment alternatives for subsequent yearly fees will continue to be discussed by the Board of Directors with recommendations brought to the Membership.

NEW BUSINESS

Jeff Bolton advised the Membership that Brad Guilbeaux is unable to maintain his SNCA “2007-2008 Industry Director Position” due to his current responsibilities at Motiva Enterprises LLC. Therefore, this “Industry Director” position needs to be filled as soon as possible. Any interested Industry member should contact Jeff Bolton.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Nominating Committee: Tommy Wells – No Report

Membership Committee: Dennis Gifford- No Report

Constitution and By-Laws: Gary Collins

Gary advised he continues to work on recommendations made at the last Board of Directors Meeting.

Audit Committee: Andrew Garcia – No Report

Training and Education Committee: Elgin Browning 

For a complete, up-to-date listing of area Training and Education Opportunities for First Responders, please refer to the SNCA Website and click on “Calendar of Events”. Should you have any training opportunities that you want posted, Elgin asks that you contact him at EBrowning@gt.rr.com

Awards Committee: No Report. If any member is interested in “Chairing” this Committee, please contact any Executive Board Member.

Communications Committee: Pat Grimes— No Report

Inventory: Vernon Pierce – No Report

Bosses Night:  David Frenzel—No Report

Program Committee: Bryant Champagne- None (absent)

Bryant advised that he has Programs scheduled through July of this year, however is looking for prospective Programs for the remainder of the year.

Should any member have an idea for a program, please contact Bryant at (409) 989-7909 or

bryant.champagne@motivaent.com

Drill and Exercise Committee: Bob Stegall

Bob advised the US Coast Guard will host a (2) day Field Exercise, July 16-17, 2008. All Industry and First Responder Entities are welcome to participate. “DHS” Exercise Credit will be awarded for those respective entities that participate. Bob also advised that he is looking for “evaluators” for this exercise. Anyone that is interested in serving in this capacity, please contact Bob at 723-6523. The Field Exercise will be held at Ford Park.

Bob also advised the membership the MSU Port Arthur will be hosting a Unified Command (ICS) training opportunity April 8, 9, 10, 2008 for Command Staff Personnel within the region. The training site is the Montagne Center at Lamar University, Beaumont.

AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

Homeland Security Committee:  Steve Curran

Steve reiterated the “Bad News” regarding the 2008 Port Security Grant Funding Announcement by DHS/FEMA that the Sabine-Neches River Port was no longer considered  a Tier 1 (Group 1) Port this year. DHS/FEMA re-classified the Sabine-Neches River Port as a “Group 2” instead of a “Group 1” This drastically cut the Grant Funding to this region. In the meantime, we need to work together as a port to identify and prioritize all of the projects for the remaining $11.4 million (Round 7 Supplemental + Round 8 Funding) for this year. If any Industry or Jurisdiction has a Grant Project, please get with Bob Stegall.

Oil Spill Committee: Tommy Wells

Tommy advised the “One Gulf Committee” would be meeting on Wednesday, March 12^th 2008 at 10am at Sanderson’s Restaurant in Nederland.  The meeting will be sponsored by Oil Mop. Tommy asked that all industry folks that deal with “Oil Field Response” please have someone from their company attend this important meeting.

Overhead Team Committee: Scott Kerwood—No Report

Strategic Planning Committee: Cindy Powers

At the recent Board of Directors Meeting held on January 31^st, the following recommendations regarding the current SNCA Strategic Plan were made:

1. Update the letter from the President- Jeff Bolton

2. Wait on the idea of a summer function for further investigation- Cindy Powers

3. Ask if Stephanie Garsea will still function as Public Relations Committee Chair

4. Cindy will break out recommended actions by Committee

5. Jeff will assign or use volunteers from the Board to review the lists with each Committee lead and   recommendations brought back to the Board.

6. Use agreed on lists to report from each committee at the general meetings

SNCA Golf Tournament Committee: Bobby Layne/ Bryant Champagne

Bryant Champagne discussed the Golf Tournament. The Tournament will be held at the “Patch” in Groves on April 28, 2008. Bryant advised we have (6) Teams signed up thus far. We need more teams, sponsors, hole sponsors, etc. Let’s make this Golf Tournament the most successful one ever!! Those that are interested in sponsoring a team or playing in the tournament, please refer to the Golf Tournament Flyer on the next page

Public Relations Committee: Stephanie Garsea

RECENT EMERGENCIES/ISSUES

Recent emergencies were discussed in the following categories:  Industry, Municipal Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS, Homeland Security and Health.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

None

PROGRAM

Mike Attaway, Ed Crook and Stacy Tryer with Garner Environmental & Disaster Response gave an excellent presentation on Garner’s Disaster Response Capabilities, Training and Comprehensive Services.

PLEASE NOTE THE UP-COMING HOSTS:

MONTH            YEAR                           ENTITY           

April                2008               Acadian Ambulance

May                 2008               Chevron Pipeline

June               2008               Kay Electronics

July                 2008               Chevron Phillips

August           2008               Valero

September    2008               Huntsman

October          2008               TOTAL Petrochemicals

November     2008               Stat-Care Ambulance

December     2008               Orange Co. ESD #3           

ADJOURN

A motion was made by Gary Collins and seconded by Dale Jackson to adjourn the 704th meeting at 11:20 p.m.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

John Owens

Secretary/Treasurer