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The City of Columbia City In Columbia County on the Columbia River Hazard Mitigation Planning Group Meeting Minutes – November 4, 2013 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall, 1840 Second Street Columbia City, Oregon 97018 Members Present: Leahnette Rivers, City Administrator/Recorder Casey Wheeler, City Council Member Michael McGlothlin, Chief of Police Lorne Clark, Plant Manager, Dyno Nobel M. Gregg Bailey, Sr. Health & Safety Representative, Dyno Nobel Ron Youngberg, CRF&R Gary Hudson, Citizen Member Kellie Niles, Group Leader Anne Parrott, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Public Health Foundation of Columbia County Meeting called to order at 6:01 pm Topics: After action review conducted regarding inaugural Columbia City “Prepare Fair”. Citizen participation and feedback noted as very positive. Annual event planned with 2014 primary focus identified as earthquake preparedness with continued emphasis on general preparedness and CAN registration. Discussion took place regarding OMSI or other entity (?) having mobile earthquake demonstration room/equipment and how to procure. Plan to have future “Prepare Fair” event(s) to coincide with annual City Celebration in month of September. Discussion regarding CAN system included a feasibility test as well as development of test messages and number of households/individuals registered. The planning group completed review of Appendix C to the Columbia County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, in accordance with Council Bill No. 09- 1 525. Specific items updated as to accomplishments/tasks completed/on-going status. Planning group members are to forward any other suggestions or concerns to City Administrator Leahnette Rivers via e-mail. Other business: Discussion took place regarding draft document prepared by Ron Youngberg, CRF&R, relating to response plan for a Dyno Nobel reported chemical release. The planning group scheduled next team meeting to Monday December 2, 2013. Meeting adjourned at 7:01 pm. 2