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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Citizen Corps Council - 11/28/2007 MINUTES ORO VALLEY CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 28, 2007 TRAINING ROOM POLICE DEPARTMENT 11000 NORTH LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN SCOTT INGRAM: 5:01 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Scott Ingram, Chair George Blanton, Member Bill Garner, Member Les Caid, Member Bill Glore, Member Sue Phipot, Member Dick Tracy, Member Todd Jaeger, Member Jason Larter, Member Courtney Labukas, Member Karen Hauca, Member 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—MAY 9, 2007 Chair Ingram asked everyone to review minutes. MOTION: Commander Larter MOVED to approve the May 9, 2007 minutes. Ms. Hauca SECONDED the motion. Motion carried, (6-0). 2. UPDATE ON STATE CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL ACTIVITIES BY SCOTT INGRAM: Chair Ingram reported that the State Citizen Corps Council dissolved on November 27, 2007, but plans to meet again in spring of 2008 after the government reissues a new executive order and they reconstitute the Council. 3. CVAP (VIPS) REPORT Mr. Glore advised that a retreat was held to discuss the direction of Citizen Volunteer Assistance Program (CVAP). The retreat also included information on the License Plate Reader (LPR) and a discussion on safety issues. Discussion followed regarding the benefits of ballistic vests and if volunteers should consider purchasing vests. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH REPORT -No Report 11/28//07 Minutes,Oro Valley Citizens Corps Council Page 2 of 4 5. CERT REPORT Ms. Hauca reported that Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) Members have had their Monsoon Emergency Response Team (MERT) training. The MERT training consisted of three sections to include traffic flow, electrical issues and storm training. She noted that the training was well received. Ms. Hauca stated that CERT re-training in first aid occurred in November. She noted that in February of 2008, re-training is to include a mock disaster. Discussion ensued regarding the use of the Reverse 911 system to assist in the dispatch of the CERT teams. Ms. Hauca has continued to work with the Town of Oro Valley's Information Technology Department to enhance the Citizen Corps Council (CCC) portion of the Town of Oro Valley's website to include information pertaining to CERT. 6. FIRE CORPS REPORT Ms. Hauca advised that Golder Ranch has discussed multiple volunteer options for the Fire Corps. It was noted that Golder Ranch is considering an Explorer program. 7. MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS (MRC) REPORT Chair Ingram reported that the Mental Health Task Force has been very successful in recruiting and involving volunteers. The MRC recently found someone to take over the administrative task force position. He stated that the environmental systems task force is up and running. 8. REGIONAL CCC REPORT / 10. REPRESENTATION ON THE SOUTHWEASTERN ARIZONA REGIONAL CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL AND THE PIMA COUNTY CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL Agenda Items 8 and 10 were discussed at this time. Chair Ingram stated that the Pima County CCC had met in August and discussed how to elect Pima County representatives to the Southeastern Arizona Regional Council. It was decided that a vote would determine the two representatives. Chair Ingram represented the Oro Valley CCC in that vote and voted for Tom Taylor and Dick Tracy. Taylor has been affirmed, but results of a runoff for the second spot have not been announced by Pima County. Ms. Hauca and Mr. Ingram discussed the organization of the Pima County CCC and the Regional CCC. 11/28//07 Minutes,Oro Valley Citizens Corps Council Page 3 of 4 Chair Ingram reported that State Homeland Security declared that the Regional Area Council (RAC) should have a representative or input from the Citizen Corp Council, but it was unclear which sector would be represented or the role of the representative. Discussion followed regarding whether the Pima County CCC would serve as an umbrella over other Citizen Corps Councils or if it should only represent the unincorporated Pima County. Chair Ingram discussed with the group Top Officials 4 (TOPOFF 4). He stated that the exercise met its objective and that the State Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) was kept well informed through their AzVOAD Liaison in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Commander Larter served as a controller for the EOC. 9. CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING DISCUSSION / 11. TOWN OF ORO VALLEY BUDGET Chair Ingram stated that he had hoped that the CCC would be able to have a retreat to discuss the direction of the council. He stated that the CCC was at a juncture where it should be more proactive. Mr. Glore stated that Storm Ready and Reverse 911 made the whole program worthwhile. Commander Larter indicated that he would like to group agenda item 11. Town of Oro Valley Budget together with the Strategic Planning Discussion. Commander Larter stated that the budget was cut from $5,000 to $1,000. He noted that in order to start promoting and educating, this issue must be brought to the Mayor's attention by January as that is when the budget process begins. Chair Ingram stated that the budget situation was discussed during his conversation with the Mayor. He noted that the Mayor indicated that he understood and that it would be difficult to put money in the budget. He stated that the Mayor also indicated if the Citizen Corps Council needs the money, they will find a way to provide the needed support. Ms. Hauca feels stated that Storm Ready and Reverse 911 were fantastic programs but that the Citizen Corps Council needed to do more. She expressed that she would like to reach out to the public more. 10. GET READY! PREPARING YOUR COMMUNITY FOR DISASTER REPORT BY KAREN HAUCA Ms. Hauca reported that her Get Ready presentations went well: • The Town of Oro Valley session had six people in attendance. • The Rural Metro session had three people in attendance. • The final session held at Sun City had approximately 75 to 80 people in attendance. v 11/28//07 Minutes,Oro Valley Citizens Corps Council Page 4 of 4 The presentation was created by the National Fire Protection Association and contained information about family plans and 72 hour kits. 11. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Hauca indicated that she would like to reach out to the community by attending events and having an informational display at local businesses. Discussion clarified that the CERT Volunteers could assist in the creation of an Outreach Committee. However, one member of the Citizen Corps Council should be present. Ms. Hauca indicated that she has several presentations available that would be well suited for outreach programs. Discussion ensued regarding improving emergency response for the disabled: The Council could organize a group to assist in mapping the locations of people with disabilities so that emergency response teams can better assist them. The information would be provided voluntarily. Ms. Hauca and Chair Ingram discussed starting a program like Smart Card or Vial of Life. Ms. Hauca agreed to bring a sample of the information forms and cards provided by each program to the next meeting. Mr. Tracy suggested getting Neighborhood Watch and Block Captains involved in helping with these programs. Chair Ingram also suggested a post card mailing. Chair Ingram and Mr. Garner discussed possible future objectives related to the Storm Ready program. The group discussed Spotter Training. Discussion followed regarding the creation of a volunteer application and Chair Ingram noted that the Town already has a volunteer application form. The group discussed how the Reverse 911 system worked, different ways to utilize the system and possible promotion of the system at Town Events. The next meeting is January 9, 2007. Mr. Tracy will not be able to attend. 12. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Tracy MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 p.m. Motion carried, (6-0). Prepared by: Cassidy Sumpter Office Specialist