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Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council June 13, 1994, Page 2 5. Mayor Pro Ten Gay proclaimed dune 14 as Flag Day. Mr. Bill White received the proclamation on behalf of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. White stated, "A few weeks ago the American Legion presented awards to the Fire Fighters, EMS/Paramedics and the Police Officer of the Year locally. District 22 of the American Legion encompasses over 120 cities and towns. The City of La Porte Fire Fighter and Policeman have been awarded District Fireman and District Policeman of the Year. La Porte's Paramedic received all 100 votes cast in the district. They are now all three being sent to state competition. Congratulation to our Town." 6. Mayor Pro Tem Gay stated, "Mr. Charles Christensen was to receive a certificate of appreciation tonight, but he was unable to attend the council meeting. Mr. Christensen has been a driving force on the Board of Adjustment, has been a very fair man, and has done a wonderful job. Mr. Christensen has chosen not to serve on the board any longer. We are grateful to Mr. Christensen and people like him who serve on the Board." 7. Fire Chief Joe Sease spoke to Council on behalf of the La Porte, Morgan's Point, and Shoreacres Local Emergency Planing Committee (LEPC). Chief Sease reported that LEPC has purchased and installed a licensed AM Radio Station for the purpose of getting information to the public in the event of an emergency situation such as chemical spills, traffic or weather emergencies. The City will be able to activate the Wailing Siren System and put information on this AM Radio Station. We can cover the City and immediate surrounding areas, informing the public what situation has occurred, and give advice regarding precautions which need to be taken. A massive publicity campaign will take place to inform the citizens and public as to procedures to take in the event of an emergency situation. The number of the Radio Station is 830 AM. In conjunction with this process there is now in place a telephone network system which can call the citizens in the City of La Porte to alert them of any emergency situation which might arise. Our system is the first to be placed on the commercial broadcast band. When not in use for emergency situations the national weather will be broadcast on this 830 AM Radio Station.