Minutes 

LEPC Minutes for September 30, 2026

LEPC Mission: Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC’s) work together with all

emergency response agencies to understand chemical hazards in the community, develop

emergency plans in case of an accidental release, and look for ways to prevent chemical

accidents.

Meeting called to order: at 12:08 PM by LEPC Chairman Don Steveson Held at the Country Club

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Amended to add THIRA to New business number 2 by Gilbert Nelson

• Motion: Chris Kenney

• Second: Bryan Colvard Motion Carried

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes for August 26, 2026.

• Additions/Corrections:

• Motion: Gilbert Nelson Second: Meritt Pederson Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Weston County Terrorism Annex Plan

a. Discussion on the review of the plan, Chris Kenney motioned to approve, seconded by Lester

Richmann

2. THIRA

a. Gilbert discussed this was due October 1st and completed to get submitted in time. The process was better than last time as the county is in a good place.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Back up Dispatch location.

a. Generator is in place and wired, waiting on the gas connection. ComTech to get radio equipment.

2. Haz-Mat Exercise Planning.

a. November 21st 8 am to 12 pm at the Newcastle Fire Hall.

3. Update from Kristi on Lost Team

a. Nothing to report

4. Grant Update.

a. Submitted and waiting on the commissioners to sign

TRAINING:

1. Training options sent throughout the month.

a. ICS 300 Training October 5-7 in Sheridan Wy.

Next LEPC Meeting Scheduled for October 28th, 2026.

ADJOURNMENT: 12:45 PM P.M.

Motion: Meritt Pederson

Second: Bryan Colvard Motion Carried

(Publish October 29, 2026)