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MAY M I N U T E S
NEXT MEETING
The June 3rd, 2009, 718th SNCA meeting at 10:00 a.m. will be hosted by ExxonMobil and held at “BIG RICH’S” on Highway 90 in Beaumont.
The 717th Sabine Neches Chiefs Association meeting was hereby called to order at 10:07 a.m. on Wednesday May 6th, 2009 at Big Rich’s on Highway 90 in Beaumont and was hosted by Chevron Phillips: Port Arthur.
Scott Kerwood gave the invocation.
John Owens led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Self-introductions were made and Robbie Cloud, Chevron Phillips: Port Arthur Representative welcomed the membership.
The following SNCA Officers were excused: Doug Jones, Jeff Kelley and Butch Holmes.
READING OF THE MINUTES
President Stephen Curran, asked for “Approval” of the 716th previous month’s minutes as e-mailed for the April 1st, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Cindy Powers and seconded by Aleta Cappen to approve the minutes. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDANCE:
President Curran read a Membership Application Letter from Cottonwood Energy co. LP (in Orange County) and Sponsorship Letter from Invista Orange Sabine. As per protocol, The Application Letter and Sponsorship Letter will be read at the next scheduled Board of Directors Meeting for membership approval. * The required Inventory information has been forwarded to Vernon Pierce.
TREASURERS REPORT:
Information compiled by Terry Basham, Sec. /Treasurer with the assistance of John Avery, PAFD
Balance as of 4/30/09
Checking: $23,414.67
CD $ 4,967.86
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Total Balance $28,382.53
Please note that $1,500 of the checking account amount is a restricted contribution from Jefferson County LEPC for the Special Needs Database.
A financial report for the Golf Tournament will be prepared after receipt of several pending payments.
The President called for a motion to approve the minutes. Dale Jackson made the motion to approve the Financials. Scott Kerwood seconded the motion. The motion carried.
There are 9 members (listed below) that have not paid to date.
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Member Name |
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LyondellBasell PD Glycol |
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E. I. DuPont ( |
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Foster Enterprises |
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Gerdau Steel |
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Memorial Herman Baptist - |
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Orange |
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Pinehurst Police Department |
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Port Neches Groves ISD |
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Southeast Texas Air Rescue(MTC) |
President,
These letters were read at the previous 2nd Quarter Board of Directors Meeting, April 30th, 2009.
Call for motion to approve the Golden Pass, LNG as an Industrial Non-Voting Member. Scott Kerwood made the motion; Mike Stelly seconded it. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
The workshops will be held to provide users with refresher STAN training and to communicate new system capabilities.
The workshops are intended for persons at industrial facilities and
Emergency Management Officials who are responsible for activating
STAN.
They will be held:
Thursday, May 21, 2009
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
John Gray Center ~ Lamar University
855 E. Florida Avenue – Beaumont, Texas
Thursday, June 4, 2009
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
John Gray Library, 8th Floor ~ Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas
The same material will be covered at both workshops.
Lunch will be provided.
Users must bring their facility’s copy of the STAN Operating
Manual to the workshop to receive an updated manual.
To Register, please contact Denise Oliphant
e-mail: denise.oliphant@exxonmobil.com
Phone: (409)757-1692
The flyer is at the registration table.
Below are some of the upcoming training opportunities.
NOTE: All programs are subject to change at a moment's notice due to changes of emergencies, conflicts in scheduling, etc. For the most current training dates, check the calendar website.
Nov 22-25, 2009 Texas
Ft. Worth,
http://www.texasemsconference.com/texas_ems_2009.htm
For Calendar Updates or Additions, or more info regarding Training and Education, Please email Elgin Browning at ebrowning@gt.rr.com
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Beaumont Fire Department on June 9th will have training on the SNCA database @ 700 Orleans or Downtown Fire Headquarters. An e-mail will be sent out for this.
Inventory: Vernon Pierce-
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Ingrid Holmes with the Beaumont Health Department discussed the H1N1 Flu Virus. There are no reported or probable cases in Jefferson County as of today.
Local team was activated (three members), but did not actually respond.
Local team was notified for Swine Flu (H1N1), but did not actually respond.
Mr. Kerwood is leaving the area and regrettably the organization. Therefore; President Curran has appointed Jeff Kelley as Overhead Team Committee Chairperson according to Article VII, Standing Committees of the Constitution of the SNCA effective immediately.
At the last Board of Directors meeting the revised version of the plan was adopted and will be available for the membership.
SNCA Golf Tournament Committee: Bryant Champagne/Stephanie Garsea
John Avery reported that the Golf Tournament made between $4,800 and $5,400. We are still waiting on several checks to come in from sponsors.
Recent emergencies were discussed in the following categories: Industry, Municipal Fire, Law Enforcement,
PLEASE NOTE THE UP-COMING HOSTS:
President Steve Curran asks the membership to please review the up coming hosts now located at the end of minutes each month.
MONTH YEAR ENTITY
June 2009 Exxon-Mobil
July 2009 SNCA: Strategic Planning Meeting
August 2009
September 2009 Motiva
October 2009 Port
November 2009
December 2009
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Cindy Powers and seconded by Scott Kerwood to adjourn the 717th meeting at 11:40 am.
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Secretary/Treasurer
