Ohio EMA / EMAO Meeting
March 31, 2008
President, Tom Kelley (Lorain) brought
meeting to order at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Fort Rapid Water Park,
Columbus @ 1:10 m. The Pledge of Allegiance said by all present. Members
present included: Ashland, Athens, Clermont, Coshocton, Crawford, Cuyahoga,
Darke, Defiance, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Fulton, Guernsey,
Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, Huron, Jackson,
Knox, Lawrence, Licking, Logan, Lorain, Lucas, Madison, Mahoning, Medina, Meigs,
Mercer, Muskingham, Noble, Ottawa, Perry, Pickaway, Portage, Preble, Richland,
Shelby, Stark, Trumbull, Vinton, Wayne, Williams, Wood, and Wyandot. We have a
Record total of 50 counties present. Introduction of any new members.
Secretary’s Report:
June Mong (Darke) presented the minutes to all present; Jim Lyle
(Highland) made a motion to waive reading and accept as written; Beth Nevel
(Clermont) 2nd that motion, all in favor, motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report:
Chasity Schmelzenbach (Noble) presented the report. Money Market
beginning balance- $55,287.58; income - $195.99; expenses - $2,850.00; ending
balance $52,633.57. Checking beginning balance $200.92; income-$41,050.00;
Expenses $9,965.57; ending balance-
$31,285.35. Buck Adams (Medina) made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report,
Keith Markley (Richland) 2nd that motion, all in favor, motion
passed.
Changes in Financial arena:
Chasity explained to all members the problems we incurred with
the current Tax ID, how it doesn’t exist, also the 5013C status. Michelle
working on getting quotes to get all tax information corrected. Jim Lyle
(Highland) made a motion to pursue this action to get things corrected, Tracy
Busch (Henry) 2nd that motion, all in favor, motion passed.
Executive Director Report:
Michelle had a draft policy change in reference to EMAO
Financials and Treasurer’s Position. After some discussion about changing
constitution, needing 10 days advance, decision was made to email a ballot for
all. In review of the change, Jim Lyle (Highland) made a motion to add to
the policy change that in the absence of the Executive Director the Treasurer
will assume those duties until such time as a new Executive Director is
appointed. Buck Adams (Medina) 2nd motion, all in favor, motion
passed. Michelle will revise the policy and send out to all members via
email.
Michelle explained the packets for all
Vendors-Books for the Membership Directory, 7 Counties not members not in the
book. Trade show 42 vendors, gross receipts so far of $22,000.00 with
$$1,000.00 sponsorship.
Guest Speaker:
Donald Noah, DVM, MPH; Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary (WMD &
Bio-defense) U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Health Affairs; gave
a presentation. Important documents to read: National Response Framework and
National Security Strategies of the United States.
Liaison Reports:
FEMA Region 5, Jeff Walker (Licking) spoke about the 2009 EMPG.
Jeff asked that each county send Thank-you letters to Senator Sherrod Brown and
Senator George Voinovich for their help. Tom Kelley (Lorain) stated Michelle
will send one from the Association.
Regional Advisory & IAEM -
Jeff discussed CEM program, IAEM Scholarship, IAEM newsletter.
Jeff explained the committee that John Wise (Wayne), Buck Adams (Medina) and
himself are on to put together a formal Ohio Certification Program.
9-1-1, Jason
Roblin (Huron) Wireless funding ends Dec. 08, gives counties $25,000 up to
$90,000. Sunset goes to 2012. Beth Nevel stated that Senators support, but will
not get any attention until after November election. They are determined to
keep as a tax; they do not see it as a user fee. Do not see a need to increase
on technology side. We must contact Senator’s & Representatives to educate
them. Beth Nevel (Clermont) advised if anyone needs a white paper (talking
points) she has one. Beth will send this to Michelle and she will get it out to
everyone.
SERC – Bill
Ommert (Huron) – advised his appointment expired; he is waiting to hear from
committee. The committee is still working on Exercise credit, using actual
incidents as credit. They are also looking into funding. Tom stated he will
ask Nancy about Bill’s appointment. Mel House (OEMA) stated that Director
Guzman is the Co-Chair with Cindy DeWolf, and Nancy is his designee. SERC
meeting n April cancelled due to not having enough people.
EAS/Interoperable
Communications- Bill Halsey (Lucas) advised State wide plan still not
accepted by Federal Government. BSSA will be meeting with all vehicles in
Columbus in April. Bill stated that someone needs to replace him for this
committee. Jon Barber (Portage) will take Bill Halsey’s place.
Ohio Fire Chiefs –
Jim Lyle (Highland) checking to make sure everyone can log in to
The Response Plan, must change password every so often. Tests, they have asked
that Directors call in when they received them.
Ohio Rural Fire –Jim
Lyle (Highland) stated there are changes with the By-Laws within the
organization. They are looking to EMA’s to help write grants.
NFPA – Buck
Adams (Medina), Spring meeting in Orlando, complete revision. Next meeting in
July, he will email us info when he gets it.
State Mitigation Committee –
Buck Adams (Medina), has not met yet. Some have projects in.
Red Cross –
Tracy Busch (Henry) Red Cross used to report shelters; State Plan says Jobs and
Family now responsible.
Storm Ready –
Jeff Walker (Licking), new counties, Medina, Coshocton and Richland. Scioto 3rd
time, VanWert and Clermont, renewals.
Ohio Citizens Corp –
no report
Sector Reports:
NE –
(Gary Mellor, Holmes) met in February, Geauga County
NW – no report
SE – (Rita Spicer, Perry)
met in Hocking County in February, had MMRS, National Guard, Rick Warren . Next
meeting May 21, Belmont County.
NC – (Bill Halsey-Lucas)
met in Wyandot County, had Tony from FBI
C – (Brian Galligher,
Delaware), snowed out.
Western – (Jim Lyle-
Highland) met in Logan County, had Regional LNO and Southern Baptist Chainsaw
Unit in to speak.
Committee Reports:
Awards:
Barb Bunthoff (Hocking)
5 yr Awards:
Roseanne Anders (Greene); Tim Flock (Crawford);
Gary Mellor (Holmes)
10 yrs.
Dan Stahl (Seneca); Russ Decker (Allen)
15 yrs.
Barb Bunthoff (Hocking)
20 yrs.
Bill Halsey (Lucas)
Barb wanted to remind all Directors, awards
can be given to secretaries (5-10-15 & 20 yrs.) Also she stated she is retiring
in September, someone needs to replace her on this committee.
Constitution/By-Laws
– no report
Legislative –
Michelle spoke about SB84 passed out of the House Feb. 21; explained the Arizona
Stupid Motorist bill
Membership –
Chasity – advised we had 7 counties not members and 40 Associate members, she is
checking on the Professional members.
Finance - Rita
Spicer (Perry) stated the committee made recommendations and through the
conversation heard earlier from Chasity and Michelle; suggestions are being done
or looked at. The committee audited the 2006-2007 books.
Old Business – no report
New Business –
Summer conference. Tom asked if we wanted to take the summer off, since the
attendance is always low. Jeff Walker (Licking) made a motion to take the
summer off, Fulton Terry (Fayette) 2nd that motion, all in favor
motion passed.
Michelle suggested having a $25.00 Student
membership. Jeff Walker (Licking) made a motion for this to go to By-Laws
Committee, 2nd by Buck Adams (Medina), all in favor, motion passed.
Need for a Nominating Committee, Beth Nevel
(Clermont) will be chair. Need to have a Vice-President candidate.
Jim Lyle asked question about CCAO dues,
Chasity explained history of paying CCAO dues. Tom Cottis (Carroll) stated
maybe we should not pay for the 7 counties that are not members. Helen Norris
(Logan) made a motion for Association not to pay for the 7 Counties that are not
members of this Association, 2nd by Tom Cottis, all in favor, motion
passed.
This discussion was tabled, Beth Nevel
(Clermont) asked that President, Tom talk to CCAO.
Motion to adjourn by Bill Ommert (Huron) and
2nd by Tom Cisco (Shelby)
Submitted by Secretary
June Mong (Darke)
