Minutes 03-10-03MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE
FIRE/POLICE TRAINING ROOM, CITY HALL,
100 EAST BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2003 AT 10:00 A.M.
Present
Tom Balfe, Chairman
John Bebensee, Vice Chair
Mark Bobich
Bill Coup
Dominic DeMauro
Eric Falstad
Glenda Hall
Brenda LeVant
Barbara Madden, Secretary
Chuck Magazine
Glendon Morgan
Barbara Scott
Tim Valentine
Teresa Zabik
Parks
Recreation
Utilities
Library
FinanceNVarehouse
Golf Course
Public Works
Communications
City Clerk
Risk Management
Info. Tech. Services
Police
Fire/EMS
City Manager
Absent
Mike Rumpf
Dorothy Mack
Development
Human Resources
I. Call to Order
Chairman Balfe called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
II. Roll Call
The Secretary called the roll and declared that a quorum was present.
Motion
II1. Acceptance of Minutes of February 10, 2003 Regular Meeting
Motion
Mr. Coup moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Mr. Bobich and
unanimously carried.
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IV. Safety Committee Education and Training Program
Mr. Magazine announced that March is "Worker Eye Safety Month," and
presented a video on eye safety. The video is available for departmental viewing
through Risk Management.
Mr. Magazine inquired how many people have purchased the new safety
eyewear through the Warehouse, and Mr. DeMauro said that many departments
have placed orders for the new safety eyewear.
Mr. DeMauro reported that the Sanitation Department has not replaced their old
eyewear and that they were directed to wear what they had until they needed
replacements. Chairman Balfe pointed out that the old glasses are not anti-fog
and the new ones are supposed to be used. Ms. Hall will follow through on this.
V. Old Business
A. Fire Drills
Chairman Balfe announced that there was a fire drill at the Senior Center. Vice
Chair Bebensee stated that the drill did not go well and it took a long time to get
everyone out of the building. In addition, an elderly gentleman could not be
located. It was noted that the wheelchair was kept in the back and staff is
recommending that the wheelchair be available to assist people out of the
building. Also, it is being recommended that staff, and not the volunteers, be in
charge of getting people out of the building.
Mr. Magazine agreed that it was the responsibility of the paid staff, and not the
volunteers, to ensure that people get out of the building. Another
recommendation is that staff take the AED (defibrillator) to the marshaling area
because some of the people might be a little excited. Mr. Bebensee noted that it
took 3 minutes and 18 seconds from start to finish to get the people out and the
standard is 2 minutes.
Also Vice Chair Bebensee said that there was a problem with closing the large
French doors in the ballroom and it might be better just to leave them as is when
evacuating the building.
Mr. Magazine inquired if the Fire Department was present during the drill and
was informed that Deputy Fire Marshal Borden was present.
B. "Proud to be a Safe Worker" Awards
None
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C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings (C. Magazine)
Mr. Magazine distributed the reports for January and February 2003.
D. Defensive Driver Course (C. Magazine)
Mr. Magazine announced that the courses are scheduled to begin in April and
May. The form and schedule for the course are available on "Outlook" under
Risk Management/Public Folders. The forms must be filled in, signed by the
Department Head and sent to Risk Management.
E. Incident Review Board Referrals (C. Magazine)
None
VI. New Business
A. Departmental Safety Issues
Mr. Magazine reported that Ms. Weise is working on finalizing the policy for
access to the City Hall and this should be completed within the next week or two.
B. Other
Chairman Balfe reported that he spoke to Chief Gage regarding the parking
garage situation. He announced that City employee, Cindy Lawson, tried to exit
the parking garage by going around a police vehicle that was parked with both
doors open, and hit the guard rail, causing damage to her own vehicle.
Unfortunately, Ms. Lawson did not report this and did not get the number of the
police car.
Chief Gage informed Chairman Balfe that a memo was sent to all personnel
telling them that they are not to park on the upper levels of the garage. If it were
possible to get the vehicle number of the police car that caused damage to Ms.
Lawson's vehicle, he would take disciplinary action against the officer causing
the accident. Chairman Balfe requested that if anyone encounters any patrol
cars parked in the drive through areas of the garage, to get the number of the
vehicle and report it. Mr. Magazine stated that the City Manager's Officer would
be monitoring this. Mr. Magazine said it was okay if a police vehicle parked in a
regular parking spot to make the transfer of their equipment; the problem arises
when a patrol car blocks the drive through areas.
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VII. Announcements
Mr. Magazine stated that there are still some openings for the Maintenance of
Traffic Training course being offered in Palm Beach Gardens. The course will
take place over two days on April 4th and 5th and is a certified class. The cost for
the course is $150. Chairman Balfe noted that he took the course last year and it
was very worthwhile.
Mr. Bobich inquired when the new consultant would be coming onboard. Mr.
Magazine anticipates that he should be starting sometime after April 1st.
Mr. Magazine announced that the Safety Council Awards Luncheon would be
held at the Airport Hilton on Thursday, March 13th. He also announced that the
City would be receiving two awards.
VIII. Next Meeting Date: Monday, April 14, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
IX. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara M. Madden
Recording Secretary
(one tape)
(March 11, 2003)
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