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Minutes 04-12-04MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE LIBRARY PROGRAM TRAINING ROOM, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2004 AT 10:00 A.M. Present Tom Balfe, Chairman John Bebensee, Vice Chair Barbara Madden, Secretary Teresa Zabik Grace Wilson Dominic DeMauro Tim Valentine Eric Falstad Dorothy Mack Glendon Morgan Glenda Hall Chuck Magazine Mark Bobich Absent Bill Coup Brenda LeVant Mike Rumpf Barbara Scott Parks Recreation City Clerk City Manager Engineering Finance/Warehouse Fire/EMS Golf Course Human Resources ITS Public Works Risk Management Utilities Library Communications Development Police I. Call to Order Chairman Balfe called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. II. Roll Call The Secretary called the roll and declared a quorum was present. II1. Acceptance of Minutes of March 8, 2004 Regular Meeting The following corrections were made to the minutes of March 8, 2004: · On Page 4 in the third paragraph, fifth line, Mr. Magazine requested that the words "his department" be changed to "the employee's department." · On page 6, under "Announcements," Palm Beach County Safety Committee Luncheon should be changed to Palm Beach County Safety Council Luncheon. Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida April 12, 2004 Mr. Falstad noted that he attended the meeting from the Golf Course, not Tom Egnaczyk. Motion Mr. Falstad moved to accept the minutes, as amended. Motion seconded by Mr. DeMauro. IV. Safety Committee Education and Training Program A. Video Because of the change in venue for the meeting, the video scheduled for today will be shown at the May meeting. V. Old Business A. Fire Drills Division Chief Valentine announced that when Deputy Chief Gale and Deputy Fire Marshal Borden retire, Rodger Kemmer would be heading up the Fire and Life Safety Division. Division Chief Valentine pointed out that Mr. Kemmer is currently employed by the City in the Planning Division and should begin his new position around May 1st. Chairman Balfe requested that the item be tabled. Mr. Magazine requested that Division Chief Valentine invite Mr. Kemmer to the next Safety Committee Meeting. Chairman Balfe will add Mr. Kemmer to his distribution list for receiving the agenda and minutes. Division Chief Valentine will also speak with him about joining the next meeting. B. "Proud to be a Safe Worker" Awards Mr. Bobich announced that Jim Hart, Sam Reep and Pete Villanacci earned a Proud to be a Safe Worker Award. When Joe Schoenberger and Sam Reep, employees of the Customer Relations Division of the Water Department, were at the Administration Building for a meeting, Mr. Reep noticed that Mr. Schoenberger was becoming woozy as a result of his problem with Iow blood sugar. They tried to attend to Mr. Schoenberger by getting him to drink some soda with sugar added to it. However, since Mr. Schoenberger was not responding as quickly as anticipated, they called 911 for help. These employees stayed with Joe until the rescue crew arrived. Mr. Bobich was proud of these employees' concern for one another. A copy of the Award was presented to the Secretary for inclusion in the records of the City Clerk's Office. Mr. Magazine requested that Mr. Segal be informed of this incident in the event he would like to include an article in the City's newsletter. Chairman Balfe will forward a copy of the award to Mr. Segal. Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida April 12, 2004 C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings Mr. Magazine announced that they should be available in the near future. D. Defensive Driver Course Mr. Magazine reported that ITS has approved the programs and will be assisting with the installation once they are delivered. A decision has to be made whether to install them through the network or if individual copies of the program should be ordered for each computer in the computer room. He pointed out that this program is also being recommended and used by the Florida League of Cities. Chairman Balfe inquired when it was anticipated that the programs would be up and running and Mr. Magazine anticipates that it should be available sometime in May. Ms. Hall noted that there are a lot of current employees who need to take the course because their three years have expired and there are a lot of new employees as well. She asked if there was a preference on who should take the course first. Mr. Bobich thought that the new employees should take the course first. Mr. Magazine said that he would leave it up to each Department when they submit their list of people whom they want to take the course first. He anticipates that this will be on a first come-first served basis. Eight computers will be equipped for cars and four will be used for trucks. E. Incident Review Board Referrals None VI. New Business A. "Departmental Safety Issues" Chairman Balfe noted that the umbrella bags are working well and he has observed many peopleusingthem. Mr. Magazine reported that the West Wing is also considering utilizing the bags. The bags will not be stocked in the Warehouse and will be ordered through the Internet, which has the lowest price. Anyone needing information should contact either the Warehouse or Mr. Magazine. B. Other Mr. Magazine announced that the cleaning of the interior of the Old High School would be going out to bid. It is intended to have the building available for access by July 1st. He pointed out that the building is not intended for any type of storage. 3 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida April 12, 2004 The Safety Council Luncheon was a success and the City received an award. Mr. Magazine thanked those members who attended. Mr. Magazine would like to begin to publish the safety newsletter again and people are encouraged to submit or write articles. Mr. Magazine pointed out that if anyone submits an article from a newspaper, magazine, Internet, etc. he needs to know the source of the article because of the copyright laws. Mr. Bobich recommended including an article about the City receiving a safety award at the Safety Council Luncheon. VII. Announcements Vice Chair Bebensee announced that them will be a demonstration on lifeguard skills at the Beach on Friday, May 28, 2004 for the public beginning at 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcomed. VIII. Next Meeting Date: Monday, May 10, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. IX. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:40 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (one tape) (April ~.3, 2004) 4