REGULAR MEETING OF THE LOUISVILLE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF LOUISVILLE, NEW YORK
APRIL 8, 2015; 7:00PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
LARRY LEGAULT, SUPERVISOR
GAIL SCHNEIDER, COUNCILWOMAN
PATRICK CARROLL, COUNCILMAN
DAN O’KEEFE, COUNCILMAN
ROY BESHAW, COUNCILMAN
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT PRESENT: VERN FENLONG
Supervisor Legault called the meeting to order at 7:03pm.
Moved by Councilwoman Schneider, seconded by Councilman O’Keefe and duly carried to accept the
corrected March 11, 2015 regular meeting minutes.
REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR OF RECREATION AND MAINTENANCE DEWEY LAVALLEY:
-the ice season is over
-Moved by Councilman Carroll, seconded by Councilman O’Keefe and duly carried to purchase from the
Woodchop Shop 3 new weed eaters at a cost of $1,400.00 less $280.00 for trade in’s and a new Ferris
lawnmower at a cost of $8,999.00 less a trade in of $1,800.00 once NYPA approval has been received.
-The fire suppression system at the arena needs work ($235.00) because the system is supposed to cut
power to the griddle and the fryer at the same time.
-Moved by Councilman O’Keefe, seconded by Councilman Beshaw and duly carried to reimburse the
Massena Police Department Union for unused ice time in the amount of $320.00 as per the
recommendation of Dewey LaValley.
-Summer employment was discussed. Councilman Carroll and Councilwoman Schneider feel that if
there are qualified applicants, the jobs should be spread out- separate employees for weekend park
positions and the summer recreation bus program.
Moved by Councilwoman Schneider, seconded by Councilman Carroll and duly carried to hire Lauren
Orosz, Alison Greene, Zachary Fregoe, and Tyler LaShomb as the four full time park employees and Ellen
Greene and Brody LeCuyer as the two weekend park employees for the summer of 2015. Clerk
Cameron is to send letters to all applicants.
-Waddington Figure Skating has requested a price break for next year’s ice fees. We charge them the
same as Louisville Minor Hockey ($70/hr.). Other outside users are being charged $85/hr.
-The Board will review the rates for the next ice season after they review the profit/loss statement from
the current ice season.
-Supervisor Legault will set up recycling system for the town. Clerk Cameron will add recycling bins in
the offices- Supervisor Legault will handle the main dumpster.
REPORT FROM HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT FENLONG:
-Someone in water district #1 has requested a load of top soil to fix damage to the lawn from installation
of the water pipes. The Board denied the request – it has been to long since the installation.
-The flag light at fire station #1 is broken- it will be replaced if it is only the glass.
-Moved by Councilman O’Keefe, seconded by Councilwoman Schneider and duly carried to accept the
offer from John Fobare for the 4 fuel tanks for $1,000.00 and the 5 foot mower for $200.00.
-Moved by Councilman O’Keefe, seconded by Councilwoman Schneider and duly carried to deposit the
$1,200.00 from the surplus equipment sale as $600.00 in the Highway Capital Fund and $600.00 in the
Highway Retirement Fund.
-The amount of trash at the trailer park on SH 56 is overwhelming. Highway Superintendent Fenlong will
not allow them to drop all of it off during junk days. It is garbage and construction material. Clerk
Cameron informed the Board that the Code Office was aware of the situation.
-Councilwoman Schneider seconded by Councilman Carroll and duly carried to purchase 300 ton of salt
at $64.60/ton.
-The overtime hours for the highway department for this winter were 360 as compared to last year 390.
-Councilman O’Keefe requested that the Highway Department insulate the pipes above the bathrooms.
The Board went on to discuss the current heating issues in the Town office. NYPA is providing the
municipality with an energy audit; therefore Supervisor Legault would like to wait on any changes. Clerk
Cameron would like heat in the offices that need it either by adding electric base board heat or forced
air through the air handler system.
-The Board discussed the motion from two months ago to add the lights on Wilson Hill by Jim Boyce’s
and Mike Power’s homes. The lights out there are not very bright. Superintendent Fenlong will ask
MED to upgrade the light by Councilwoman Schneider’s home and trim the tree. This may help the area.
PUBLIC COMMENT
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance, NYS Homeland Security and
Emergency Services, Nationwide Insurance, Selective Insurance, NYS Deferred Compensation Board, Lisa
Orosz, Tax Collector, SLC Treasurer’s Department, Silver & Collins, Massena Public Library, Massena
Police Department Ice bill, NYSDOT, RVRDA Community Fund, State plowing checks, Emergency
Operations Plan, report from the Code Officer, Valley Water Solutions, Supervisor’s March report, NYS
Supreme Court ruling Steve LaCourse
The 2015 Tentative Special Franchise Assessments/full value is $1,625,963.00.
Councilwoman Schneider will review the letter from Homeland Security and Emergency Services.
Nationwide Retirement Solutions sent a letter concerning updating the account. No action is needed.
Moved by Councilman O’Keefe, seconded by Councilwoman Schneider to allow participants in the NYS
Deferred Compensation plan with the Town the ability to take loans against the Roth account balances.
$7,938.78 was received for the clean-up relevy on the McGay property at 384 Nation Road.
The list of the 2014 Community College students was sent to Supervisor Legault. This table listing of
certificates of residence is used for the 2016 chargeback to the Town and County property taxes. Clerk
Cameron will review the list and report to the SLC Treasurer’s Department.
The RVRDA grant/loan for the remodeling of the upstairs at the Community Center was received.
$16,000.00 in a loan, which the monthly payment is $673.39, and $40,000.00 grant money.
Massena Public Library sent a letter of thanks for the tax check 2015.
The Chips money for the Town for this year will be $52,365.49 and $7,270.73 as an extreme winter
recovery appointment for a total of $59,636.22.
Supervisor Legault completed a grant application in the amount of $54,000.00 with RVRDA for the 2015
grant. The application requests 2 new roofs, insulation and sheetrock of a building and fencing for
various recreation areas.
$43,805.38 was received from SLC for plowing of State roads October thru December 2014. This is a
corrected figure.
$90,654.14 was received from SLC for plowing of State roads in February 2015.
Moved by Councilwoman Schneider, seconded by Councilman Carroll and duly carried to accept the
updated Emergency Operations Plan for the Town of Louisville as follows:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certification
Table of Contents
Preface
Disaster Response Plan:
Purpose, Authority, Preparedness, Mobilization
Responsibilities, Sequence of Action
Designation of Emergency Interim Successors
Documentation
List of Potential Disasters Figure 1
Staffing Flow Chart Figure 2
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
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5
PREFACE
A wide variety of emergencies caused by nature or man may result in loss of life or
property to our citizens.
2. Town government must provide the leadership and direction to prevent, mitigate
and respond to these emergencies and disasters.
3.
The Town, to meet this responsibility, will implement this plan in the event of an
emergency or disaster.
4. It shall be the responsibility and duty of the senior elected official, or their
successor, to declare the existence of such an emergency condition.
1.
DISASTER RESPONSE PLAN
Town of Louisville
PURPOSE
The purpose of this plan is to minimize disasters or potential disasters and their effects,
and provide for effective local responses when disasters occur and facilitate local recovery.
AUTHORITY
New York State Executive Law Article 2-B, dated 1979. Under this law, the Town is
authorized to prepare a Disaster Plan to enable it to deal effectively with potential disaster
situations. Statutory authority is given to the Supervisor to designate and be responsible for an
emergency situation occurring or affecting the Town. The Supervisor, or his/her successor, is
the only person who may request assistance from the next higher level of government. For the
town the next higher level of government is the County government. A line of succession shall
be set up to designate who shall act as the agent for the Town when the CEO is unavailable or
their arrival constitutes an unacceptable delay. CEO Supervisor Designee two council people
Said Designee may, under those conditions where the Supervisor is unavailable or his/her
arrival constitutes an unacceptable delay, issue a declaration of emergency which shall be
followed by the steps required by Article 2-B dated 1979
PREPAREDNESS
The Supervisor shall, in consultation with others which he/she deems appropriate, make
such plans as he/she deems necessary to prevent and minimize the effects of disaster. These
steps shall include, but need not be limited to:
(i)
identification of potential disasters and disaster sites (see figure 1);
(ii)
recommend disaster prevention projects;
(iii)
suggest revisions and additions to building and safety codes and zoning and other
land use programs; and
(iv)
take such other measures as reasonably can be taken to prevent disasters or
mitigate their impact.
MOBILIZATION
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be the Louisville Volunteer Fire
Station #2 located on NYS Route 37. The Alternate Emergency Operations Center (AEOC) will
be Louisville Community Center Building, located on Arena Drive. The EOC to be used will be
determined by the Supervisor or his/her successor at the time of the emergency. The Supervisor
shall assess all information received from any/or all town departments, the New York State
Police, town board members, and the St Lawrence County Emergency Management Office. The
Supervisor may declare an Emergency Disaster after all information is assessed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
The Supervisor is responsible for the conduct of disaster operations within
his/her political supervision. The Supervisor shall use any and all facilities,
equipment, supplies, personnel and other resources of the political subdivisions
in such a manner as may be necessary or appropriate to cope with the disaster
(see figure 3). The Supervisor shall direct the activities of all agencies within
the political. Subdivision against the effects of the emergency (see figure
2.
The Supervisor will utilize services of the Emergency Operations Center and its
staff for implementation of necessary measures to achieve emergency
operations. The Supervisor may appoint an Emergency Coordinator to
coordinate the operation of the EOC and to coordinate emergency.
3.
The Town Board shall take all appropriate steps to prepare for any disaster or
emergency and shall generally be responsible for the implementation of this and
other emergency preparedness plans. The EOC staff is not limited to those listed
below nor are all those listed required:
Larry Legault
Supervisor
Roy Beshaw
Emergency Coordinator
Michael LeCuyer
St. Lawrence County Emergency Services Director
Patrick Carroll, Daniel O’Keefe,
Town Board Members
Gail Schneider and Roy Beshaw
Eric Gustafson
Attorney
Joanne Cameron
Town Clerk
Lisa Orosz
Town Planning Board Secretary
Anthony McManaman
Zoning Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector
Vern Fenlong
Highway Superintendent
New York State Police
New York State Police
Merlon Rogers, Chief
LVFD
Massena Electric &
Public Utilities: gas, electric, etc.
National Grid
Time Warner Cable
Communications
Courier Observer
Public Information
SEQUENCE OF ACTION
1. The Town Supervisor, or Town Board members
2. The Highway Superintendent
3. The Town Clerk and other town personnel as designated will Assemble at the EOC
upon notification of an Emergency.
4. Emergency notification list kept on file with the Town Clerk.
The Supervisor or designee is responsible for making the formal declaration and proper
notification of a Disaster. This includes:
1. A letter to the town clerk, the St. Lawrence County Clerk, and the Secretary of State within
seventy two (72) hours.
2. A copy of this letter will be sent to the St. Lawrence County Emergency Management Office.
3. Telephone or letter to the official town newspaper. The Town will contact the St. Lawrence
County Emergency Management Office for assistance only after all local or mutual aid resources
are exhausted.
4. Requests for outside aid must first be approved by the Supervisor or designee. When there is
a need for mass care of persons, the American Red Cross is the recognized agency responsible.
The St. Lawrence County Emergency Management Office will automatically notify the Red
Cross to open a shelter when notified. If this mechanism is not used, then the burden of expense
of sheltering and feeding may be assumed by the Town Of Louisville. The Fire Chief and Fire
Officers will be responsible for the direction of all action to contain and extinguish fire resulting
from emergencies and the removal of trapped and injured persons from damaged buildings,
disaster sites, and flooded areas. The local Fire Chief may call upon the County Fire Coordinator
for advice and/or assistance concerning fire-related emergencies and relief operations. The Fire
Department also adopts, incorporates, and shall participate in any Fire Mutual Aid Plan and the
St. Lawrence County Hazardous Materials Response Plan and any other plan deemed in the best
interest of the residents of the Town. The Fire Department will designate a liaison to report to
the Town (clerk, supervisor, code officer) every 30 min to update the town on all emergency
operations.
5. The Public Information officer, appointed by the Supervisor and under the direction of the
supervisor, shall direct the local dissemination of emergency information, the issuance of news
reports to the public, and notify the County Emergency Services on the status and development
of emergency measures, using all forms of public communications.
6. The Supervisor shall request that the County Sheriff’s Department and the State Police will
assign their personnel to maintain order, prevent looting direct traffic and also to direct the
injured to medical installations.
7. The Highway Foreman will be responsible for maintaining essentials public facilities and
services, including the maintenance of street, highways, bridges, public buildings and other vital
community services. He/She will cooperate with all other departments of the town to restore and
maintain essential services.
8. The Building Inspector of the town will be responsible for safety inspection of damaged
buildings before evacuees are allowed to reoccupy such buildings. Names, addresses and
telephone numbers of all town (town, village and city) personnel will be available at the Town
Clerk’s Office (town, village, city hall). A list of the order of designees for disaster declaration
and emergency management will be on file in the Town Clerk’s Office, and with the County
Emergency Management Office.
DESIGNATION OF EMERGENCY INTERIM SUCCESSORS
Those persons designated have the responsibility for supplying the St. Lawrence County
Emergency Management Office with the following information when requesting additional aid.
1. Assessment of damage to the town.
2. Information regarding extent of disaster response by the city, town or village.
3. The special need of the town.
DOCUMENTATION
All logs by EOC staff and all town departments, documenting personnel time,
materials and equipment utilized to respond to the situation, will be filed with the Town Clerk.
LIST OF POTENTIAL DISASTERS (FIGURE 1)
Man Made
Natural
Airplane Crash
Ice Storm
Fuel Oil from Tanker
Snow Storm
Oil Spill or any toxic material
Earthquake
From Ships
Microburst
List of Disaster Sites
St. Lawrence River
Highways
STAFFING FLOW CHART (FIGURE 2): The following is a suggested flow chart illustrating
various positions which should be considered when developing an emergency preparedness plan:
Attorney
State & Federal Agencies
Fire
Highway Dept.
Medical
Transportation
Public Information
School Representatives
Chaplin
Others
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP’s)
FOR THE TOWN OF LOUISVILLE
COUNTY OF ST. LAWRENCE
DATE: April 8, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
2. Elected Body (Board)
3. Town Clerk
4. Emergency Coordinator
5. Fire Chief and Fire Officers
6. Police Chief and Local Police
7. Superintendent of Highways
8. Building Inspector
9. Public Information Officer
10. Communications Officer
11. Medical Officer/Staff
12. Resource Officer
13. Transportation Officer
14. School Representative
Standard Operating Procedure
TOWN SUPERVISOR
Responsibility
1-1
2-1
3-1
4-1
5-1
6-1
7-1
8-1
9-1
10-1
11-1
12-1
13-1
14-1
The Supervisor, Chief Executive Officer of the Town of Louisville is responsible for the
conduct of disaster operations within the Town of Louisville. The Supervisor of the Town shall
use any and all facilities, equipment, supplies personnel, and other resources of the Town of
Louisville in such a manner as may be necessary to cope with the disaster. The Supervisor shall
direct the activities of all agencies within the Town of Louisville against the effects of an
emergency in conformance with the approved plans for the rescue and relief of the people, the
recovery and the rehabilitation of the community of Louisville. The Supervisor will utilize
services of the Emergency Operations Center and its staff for implementation of necessary
measures to achieve emergency operations.
Checklist
1. Upon receiving notification of a potential emergency or an emergency in progress:
a – Decide whether or not to activate EOC, and its location.
b – If not activated:
1) Notify key staff
2) Brief on emergency
3) Monitor emergency
c – If EOC is activated:
1) Go to EOC
2) Notify key staff to report
3) Brief staff when they arrive
4) Monitor emergency
5) Conduct periodic briefings
d – When emergency is over:
1) Collect all logs, memo’s, messages, etc.
2) Return EOC to pre-emergency status
3) Release staff
2. Pre-Emergency
a. Ensure the Town of Louisville has a current EOP.
b. Ensure the EOP is reviewed and updated annually.
c. Ensure key staff has been trained on their portions of the EOP.
TOWN OF LOUISVILLE
CALL DOWN LIST
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
1. Supervisor
Larry Legault
769-2268
2. Deputy Supervisor
Patrick D. Carroll
764-9642
TOWN BOARD
1. Councilman
Patrick D Carroll
764-9642
2. Councilman
Roy Beshaw
3. Councilman
Danny O’Keefe
590-3003
4. Councilwoman
Gail Schneider
TOWN CLERK
764-7473
764-7473
764-7473
764-7473
764-7473
764-7473
1. Town Clerk
Joanne Cameron
769-3657
2. Deputy Town Clerk
Lisa Orosz
COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
St. Lawrence County Emergency Services
EMERGENCY COORDINATOR
2. Councilman
FIRE
1. Chief
2. Asst, Chief
3. 2nd Asst. Chief
4. Secretary
POLICE
1. New York State Police
2. St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s
3. Thousand Island Park Police
HIGHWAY DEPT
1. Highway Superintendent
2. Deputy Highway Superintendent
MEDICAL
1. Health Officer
769-0547
769-0547
379-2240 office
911 (24/7)
Roy Beshaw
764-7473
Merlon Rogers
Jeff Vice
Eric Eldridge
Dora Moses
286-1044
705-8374
705-9072
250-4293
Kevin Wells
769-3503
379-222 or 379-9435
764-0022
Vern Fenlong
Ken Pike
769-5651
769-5651
Susan Hathaway
386-2325
PROCEDURES FOR A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION
Once an emergency has been proclaimed, local emergency orders can be issued. A local
emergency order shall be effective from the time and in the manner prescribed in the order and
shall be published as soon as practicable in the news of general circulation in the area affected by
such order. Such orders shall cease to be in effect five days after promulgation or upon
declaration by the Chief Executive that the State of Emergency no longer exists, whichever
occurs sooner. The Chief Executive may extend such orders for additional periods not to exceed
five (5) days each during the pendency of the local State of Emergency. Local emergency orders
shall be executed in triplicate and shall be filed within 72 hours, or as soon thereafter as
practicable, in the Office of the Clerk of the governing board of the County, the Office of County
Clerk and the Office of the Secretary of State.
LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY OR PROCLAMATION DECLARATION
A State of Emergency is hereby declared in ________________________for a period of
time beginning at_________ hours on the date of ________and continuing in effect for a
period not to exceed (5) five days and ending at__________hours on the date of ____.
The State of Emergency has been declared due to emergency conditions produced by:
Such conditions threaten or imperil the public safety of the citizens of:
As Chief Executive of _______________________, I ,__________________
have exercised the authority given to me under New York State Executive Law, Article
2-B, to preserve the public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance
vital to the security, well-being and health of the citizens of the community.
I hereby direct the Department(s) of _______________________________________
To take whatever steps necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure and
other such emergency assistance as deemed necessary.
Signed:_______________________________
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Louisville Town Board
Purpose
The Town Board as the elected body of the people, shall take all appropriate steps to
prepare for any disaster or emergency and shall generally be responsible for the implementation
of this and other emergency preparedness plans.
Checklist
1. Pre-Emergency
a. Ensure the Town has a current EOP.
b. Ensure the EOP is reviewed and updated annually.
c. By resolution approve the EOP (see page ii of the plan).
2. During an Emergency
a. Receive notification and briefing on the emergency
b. Respond as Directed
STANDARD ORPERATING PROCEDURE
Town Clerk
Responsibility
The Town Clerk is responsible for the maintenance and availability of essential records,
documents, and other materials, required during the emergency.
Checklist
1. Pre-Emergency
a. Ensured there is a sufficient supply of the following forms:
1) Time Sheets
2) Vouchers
3) Supply/Materials Request
4) EOC Log Forms
5) Message Forms
6) Other
b. Ensured EOC can be established with the least delay.
c. Ensure all call down lists are current (update, if needed quarterly).
2. Receive notification and briefing from Supervisor
3. Report to EOC.
4. Perform designated duties.
5. Be prepared to brief CEO.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Emergency Coordinator
Responsibility
The Emergency Coordinator appointed by the Town Supervisor or CEO directs the
implementation of the comprehensive plan for the Emergency Operations Center, under the
direction of the Supervisor. Also, under the direction of the Supervisor, the Emergency
Coordinator coordinates the emergency operations of the Emergency Operations Center,
prepares estimates of the situation, advises the CEO of operational priorities and recommends
requests for assistance from St. Lawrence County Emergency Preparedness.
Checklist
1. Upon notification by the Town Supervisor
2. Activate the EOC and its location.
3. Report to the EOC.
4. Establish communications with county and key agencies.
5. Monitor emergency.
6. Ensure EOC staff receives periodical briefings.
7. Ensure staff receive and understand their SOP’s
8. Be prepared to brief CEO.
9. At the termination of the emergency or when directed, return the EOC to its preemergency status.
10. Ensure all logs, memos, and messages are collected when emergency is terminated.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
LVFD Fire Chief
Responsibility
The Fire Chief and Fire Officers will be responsible for the direction of all action to contain
and extinguish fire resulting from emergencies and the removal of trapped and injured persons
from damaged buildings and flooded areas. The local Fire Chief may call upon St. Lawrence
County Fire Coordinator or the County Civil Defense, under mutual aid, for advice and/or
assistance concerning fire related emergencies, relief operations, and coordination of emergency
shelter and feeding operations.
Checklist
1. Upon notification by the Town Supervisor respond as directed:
a. Stand by status:
1) Notify Key Fire Personnel.
2) Monitor Potential Emergency.
b. If directed, Report to the EOC:
1) Notify All Fire Personnel.
2) Review your SOP.
3) Monitor the Emergency
4) Respond as Needed.
2.
At the termination of the emergency, return to pre-emergency status.
3.
Turn in all logs, memos and messages.
4.
Assist in returning the EOC to pre-emergency status.
Telephone list:
Chief
Merlon Rogers
286-1044
st
1 Assistant Chief
Jeff Vice
705-8374
2nd Assistant Chief
Eric Eldridge
705-9072
Secretary
Dora Mose
250-4293
SLC Fire Coordinator
James F. Houmiel
388-4292
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Chief of Police
Responsibilities
The Local Chief of Police may designate a Traffic Control Officer to be part of the
Emergency operations Center for the purpose of controlling traffic and population movements.
The local police will direct all action to maintain order, prevent looting, and help alleviate panic;
direct injured to medical installations, and assist handicapped persons by obtaining transportation
and direction them to the nearest Reception Shelter. The Police Chief _______________and/or
other police agencies for advice and/or assistance.
Checklist
1. Upon notification by the Town of Louisville Supervisor respond as directed:
a. Stand-by Status:
1) Notify Key Police Personnel.
2) Monitor Potential Emergency.
b. If Directed to Report:
1) Notify all Fire Personnel
2) Review Your SOP
3) Review Special Need List and Transportation Needs.
4) Monitor the Emergency.
5) Be Prepared to Brief.
6) Respond as Needed.
2. At the Termination of the emergency return to pre-emergency status.
3. Turn in all logs, memos and messages
4. Assist in returning the EOC to pre-emergency status.
SPECIAL NEEDS LIST
Name
Address
Telephone
Assistance needed
Type of
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Highway Superintendent
Responsibility
The Local Superintendent/Director of Highways is responsible for the maintenance of
streets and bridges and all official trucks, cars and equipment. The superintendent will direct
action to check, restore and maintain essential public facilities and services, such as streets,
bridges, public buildings and other vital community services, calling upon all Public Works and
Engineering Service of St. Lawrence County for such assistance. The Highway Superintendent
will work in conjunction with the utility companies or authorities in the restoration of various
essential services.
Checklist
Upon notification by the Town Supervisor respond as directed.
a. Stand by Status:
1) Notify Key Highway Personnel
2) Monitor Potential Emergency
b. If directed to report:
1) Notify all Highway personnel
2) Review your SOP
3) Monitor the emergency
4) Be prepared to brief CEO
5) Respond as needed
Telephone List
Vern Fenlong
Highway Superintendent
600-1951 or
769-5651
Ken Pike
Deputy Highway Superintendent
842-7142
Calvin LaPage
Machine Equipment Operator
212-1668
Jason Dow
Machine Equipment Operator
769-7090
Jeff Seguin
Machine Equipment Operator
250-9490
Don Chambers
SLC Highway Superintendent
379-1542
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Code Enforcement Officer/ Building Inspector
Responsibility
The Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector of the Town will be responsible for
safety inspection of damaged homes and businesses before evacuees are allowed to reoccupy
such buildings.
Checklist
1. Upon notification by the Town Supervisor
a. Stand by Status
1) No response
b. If EOC is activated:
1) If directed report to the EOC
2) Monitor emergency
3) Be prepared to brief CEO
4) Respond as requested
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Public Information Officer
Responsibility
The Public Information Officer under the direction of the Supervisor of the Town of
Louisville directs the local dissemination of emergency information, the issuance of news reports
to the public and notifies the County Emergency Management Office on the status and
development of emergency measures, using all media of public communication.
Checklist
1.
Upon notification by the Town Supervisor
a. Standby Status:
1) Monitor potential emergency
2) Develop an action plan for activation
b. If EOC is activated:
1) Review your SOP
2) Establish a media area
3) Monitor emergency
4) Prepare news release as directed
5) Be prepared to brief CEO
Telephone list
RADIO
STATION:
WMSA
Sandy Cook, Program Director
(H) 769-3330
(O)
769-3594
WYBG
Curran Wade, Manager
(H) 287-1753
(O)
764-0554
NEWSPAPERS:
Daily Courier- Observer
Ryan Martin, Managing Editor
Newsroom 7692453
Watertown Daily Times
Office
Newsroom 7696621
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Communications Officers
Responsibility
The Communications Officer or Staff supervises, directs, arranges and restores
communications for all emergency purposes using available communication means and methods.
Maximum use of all available forms of communications will be planned by all Departments to
aid the communications staff in carrying out their duties.
Checklist
1.
Upon notification by the Town Supervisor
Respond as directed
a. Standby Status:
1) Monitor potential emergency
2) Develop action plan for activation
b. if EOC is Activated:
1) Review your SOP
2) Establish communication links
3) Maintain all communication modes
4) Manage message flow
5) Monitor emergency
RADIO DATA SHEET
NAME
RADIO FREQUENCY
STATE AGENCIES
COUNTY AGENCIES
151.355
POSITION
TELEPHONE
NYS Emergency Management Office
SLC Emergency Services
(518) 457-2200
(315) 379-2240
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
MESSAGE LOG
STANDARD OPERTING PROCEDURE
MEDICAL OFFICER
Responsibility
The Medical Officer directs all action to render health and medical services to the
community.
The Officer or staff should alert hospitals and ambulances in the area regarding
anticipated medical needs.
Checklist
1.
Upon notification by the Town Supervisor respond as directed.
a. Standby Status
1) Notify hospital and ambulances of a potential emergency
2) Notify staff – place on standby
3) Monitor potential emergency
b. If Activated:
1) Report to your duty station
2) Complete actions in a. (above)
3) Review your SOP
4) Monitor emergency
5) Be prepared to brief the CEO
6) Assist as directed
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Town Resource Officer
Responsibility
The Resource Officer (Resources and Logistics) carries out measures necessary to the
emergency handling of all local resources. Manpower directs the assignment of personnel to the
various emergency services as requested.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Town Transportation Officer
Responsibility
The Transportation Officer carries out measures necessary to the utilization of all
transportation modes for support and rescue operations.
OLD BUSINESS:
The next RVRDA meeting will be held April 21, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Louisville Municipal
Building.
Councilman Carroll and Councilman O’Keefe will meet with Supervisor Legault on April 13th
for the 2014 Supervisor’s audit.
The speed reduction request for CR 40 that was sent to the SLC Department of Highways last
month will be copied to Norfolk and asked for their support.
Supervisor Legault is researching the unreimbursed funds due from NYPA.
The SLC Planning Board will meet on April 9th at 7:00pm at the Louisville Municipal Building.
Spring Clean-up will be May 13 – May 16, 2015 from 7:00am until 5:00pm as a drop off at the
Municipal Building.
Moved by Councilwoman Schneider, seconded by Supervisor Legault and duly carried to add the
interest to the water billing due on April 20,2015 on April 30th.
NYS Supreme Court ruled in the Town of Louisville’s favor concerning Steve LaCourse suing
concerning water charges.
NEW BUSINESS:
Moved by Councilman Carroll, seconded by Councilwoman Schneider and duly carried to re-appoint
William Helmer to the Board of Appeals for a 5 year term.
Moved by Councilwoman Schneider, seconded by Councilman O’Keefe and duly carried to reappoint
Herbert Ducolon to the Board of Appeals for a 5 year term.
Moved by Councilwoman Schneider, seconded by Councilman Carroll and duly carried to repoint Brian
Hurlbut to a 4 year term on the Planning Board.
Moved by Councilwoman Schneider, seconded by Councilman O’Keefe and duly carried to appoint Jeff
Laba as a second Constable for the year 2015.
Moved by Councilman Carroll, seconded by Councilman O’Keefe and duly carried to request the buses
from Massena Central School to transport the children for the Summer Recreation Program at the same
rate as 2014.
Moved by Councilman O’Keefe, seconded by Councilwoman Schneider and duly carried to approve
$300.00 for Judy Porter to purchase craft supplies for the Summer Recreation Program.
REPORT FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
The Board would like Michele Stone to set up a meeting with them to review the new accounting
documents.
Councilman O’Keefe could like help developing and sending a letter to local businesses asking for help to
recover the Zamboni.
Councilman O’Keefe would like to know the total cost of the closet in the court room and if there is
enough money left from the NYS Unified Court Grant to have the bench switched around. Also the half
door should be replaced with a full door and a window inserted in the clerk’s office for accepting of
payments.
REPORT FROM TOWN CLERK:
It has been suggested that a letter be sent to all water customers reminding them of high usage may be
due to a leaking toilet and water hoses, that the bills can be paid by ACH and general municipal water
information.
Moved by Councilwoman Schneider, seconded by Supervisor Legault and duly carried to pay the short
term loan for Water District # 3 after it is approved by Attorney Eric Gustafson. The approximate
amount will be $130,000.00.
The price of Sodium Hypochlorite 5 gallons is increasing to $2.86/gallon and the fuel surcharge to
$90.00.
March 2015 clerk report in the amount of $230.00 was reviewed.
Justice LeCuyer’s March justice report in the amount of $2,391.00 was audited.
PUBLIC COMMENT
General vouchers #169G-223G in the amount of $20,882.15 not including an outstanding credit for
Verizon wireless of $34.87, Highway vouchers #136D-183D (void #152) in the amount of $71,328.99,
Water vouchers #46W-61W in the amount of $14,270.40, not including an outstanding credit for Verizon
Wireless of $71.67, Capital vouchers #3CA-13CA and manual #’s 3CA17 and 3CA 22 in the amount of
$3,876.16 and H (SW#3) vouchers #4H-6H in the amount of $32,099.10 were reviewed and ordered
paid.
Moved by Councilwoman Schneider, seconded by Councilman O’Keefe and duly carried to adjourn the
meeting at 9:11pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Cameron
Town Clerk