Emergency Management Commission Meeting

Emergency Management Commission Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the City of Dripping Springs Emergency Management Commission was held Thursday, September 15, 2016, beginning at 5:00 PM at Dripping Springs Independent School District Board Room, Administration Building, 510 West Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL COMMISSION: Bonnie Humphrey - Chair Shannon Burke Robert Lamb Curt Marek - Vice Chair Kay Allen Gordon DeWitte Chrystal Wells - Secretary Ron Hood Scott Collard Mike Jones Bill Little VACANT Bonnie Humphrey calls the meeting to order at 5:10p. All present except Scott Collard. Also present are Dillon Polk and Russell Paxton. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Commission has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Bonnie Humphrey leads the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may establish a time limit as necessary. – No one speaks. V. MINUTES Discussion and possible action to be taken regarding: A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, June 16, 2016 B. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2016 Commissioner Gordon DeWitte motions to approve the minutes from the June 16th and August 18th meetings. Commissioner Curt Marek seconds. VOTE: all in favor, motion passes. VI. REPORTS AND STANDING ITEMS The following reports relate to the planning and administration of the City's Emergency Management Commission's Program. No Action to be Taken. A. City Emergency Planning Coordinator Report - This month is Emergency Preparedness Month; revamped Facebook page and website to have a theme for every week for public education. National night out is 10/5 and First Thursday is 10/6, both bid days for this commission. CodeRed considered for additional notifications to the public. WebEOC training will happen soon. Page 1 of 2  B. Review of Emergency Management Commission Master Plan Timeline - We reviewed the timeline and made assignments for specific deliverables C. Operations Subcommittee Report D. Planning Subcommittee Report - Hand-held radios were purchased and tested in Kyle. Additional repeaters and strengtheners will be needed to increase coverage and signal. This will be the same system we use in Dripping Springs E. Logistics Subcommittee Report - We are reaching out to local businesses that we can put into our databases of potential resources in the community. We will work on MOU or other agreements so that they can work with us. The effort to get more MOUs and resources will continue. F. Finance Subcommittee Report - Budget was tentatively approved, not in full but partial. We will work with what we have and continue to develop future budget projections as well as justifications for what we are asking for. G. Public Information Subcommittee Report - Commission will team up with the Chamber at the next First Thursday event downtown on 10/6. All commissioners along with Fire, ESD, and law enforcement will be asked to come to the event for the main purpose of educating the public on preparedness as well as solicit for volunteers. VII. BUSINESS Discussion and possible action to be taken regarding: A. Discussion and Recommendation for Filling the Vacant Emergency Management Commission Position Representing Non-Profits - Commissioners Curt Marek and Chrystal Wells had two possible recommendations. Will invite to next meeting if appropriate to vet them. VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Regular City Council Meeting, September 20, 2016 at 7:00pm B. Regular Emergency Management Commission Meeting, October 20, 2016 at 5:00pm IX. ADJOURN – Commissioner Curt Marek motions to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Robert Lamb seconds. VOTE: 10 in favor, motion passes. Meeting adjourns at 7:53pm. Page 2 of 2