Minutes 07-12-04 MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN
THE FIRE/POLICE TRAINING ROOM, CITY HALL,
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON MONDAY, JULY 12, 2004 AT 10:00 A.M.
Present
Tom Balfe, Chairman
John Bebensee, Vice Chair
Barbara Madden, Secretary
Mark Bobich
Dominic DeMauro
Glenda Hall
Franz LaFontant
Carisse LeJeune
Brenda LeVant
Chuck Magazine
Chris Mitchell
Glendon Morgan
Barbara Scott
Parks
Recreation
City Clerk
Utilities
Finance/Warehouse
Public Works
Engineering
City Manager
Communications
Risk Management
Development
ITS
Police
Absent
Kevin Nugent
Bill Coup
Eric Falstad
Dorothy Mack
Fire/EMS
Library
Golf Course
Human Resources
I. Call to Order
Chairman Balfe called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.
II. Roll Call
The Secretary called the roll and declared a quorum was present.
II1. Acceptance of Minutes of June 14, 2004 Regular Meeting
Motion
Ms. LeJeune moved to accept the minutes. Motion seconded by
unanimously carried.
Mr.
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IV. Safety Committee Education and Training Program
Chairman Balfe introduced Mr. Bruce Gaum, Account Executive from MSC Industrial
Supply Company. Mr. Gaum explained the safety items, as well as maintenance and
repair items, that they carry. MSC Industrial Supply is now the City's supplier for these
items and the City receives a 15% discount on all purchases. Supply catalogs were
distributed to members that requested them. Mr. Gaum also offered to bring in
representatives for other products if members were interested in viewing a particular
product. He also pointed out that they sell a great variety of ergonomic tools, which is
an important component of safety on the job.
Mr. Gaum also discussed the various cooling gear that is now available for people
working outside. Mr. Mitchell inquired if MSC had a website and Mr. Gaum referred to
the website address included on his business card and the catalogs. Mr. DeMauro
informed members that all orders must go through the Warehouse to insure that the City
receives the discount.
V. Old Business
A. Fire Drills
No report.
B. "Proud to be a Safe Worker" Awards
Vice Chair Bebensee reported that Scott Celce, an employee of the Recreation and
Parks Department at the Art Center, observed a child choking on a piece of candy. Mr.
Celce immediately applied the Heimlich maneuver and the child coughed up the candy
and recovered. Vice Chair Bebensee thanked Mr. Celce for his quick reaction to the
situation.
Ms. LeJeune requested that she be furnished with copies of Safe Worker Awards so
that she could present them to the Recognition Team. Chairman Balfe requested that
whenever a department gives out a Safe Worker Award that a copy be sent to Ms.
LeJeune.
Mr. Bobich reported that Utilities employee, Diane Niesolowski, was preparing for a
construction project with fellow employee, Arthur Harmon, at NW 4th Street and NW 7th
Court. While waiting for the backhoe to arrive at the job site, Ms. Niesolowski observed
that Mr. Harmon was having a medical incident. She immediately called for emergency
medical assistance and monitored Mr. Harmon until the medical technicians arrived. Ms.
Niesolowski consistently demonstrated the City's Core Values of Integrity and
Stewardship with her actions.
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Mr. Bobich also reported that Utilities employee, Cliff Rockey was at the stoplight at the
intersection of S. Seacrest Boulevard and Golf Road. He observed a motorcyclist
heading south on Seacrest, who attempted to turn west onto Golf Road. In making the
turn, the cyclist hit a patch of sand and slid into a car in the left turning lane. Mr. Rockey
observed the accident and immediately called for assistance. While waiting for
assistance to arrive, he directed the bike and car out of the roadway so that traffic would
not be blocked. When help arrived, Mr. Rockey gave his report before leaving the
scene. Mr. Rockey also demonstrated the City's Core Values of Integrity and
Stewardship with his action in this incident.
Copies of the Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards were presented to the Secretary for
inclusion with the minutes of the meeting.
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings
Mr. Magazine noted that copies of the inspections and safety meetings were distributed
after last month's meeting and will be distributed on a regular basis. He also anticipated
that he would be contacting the safety coordinators to arrange to attend departmental
safety meetings. Mr. Bobich inquired if Mr. Magazine intended to participate in
departmental inspections as well and Mr. Magazine stated that he would be glad to if
anyone requested him to do so.
D. Defensive Driver Course
Mr. Magazine has been in touch with the vendor and he is looking at two courses. He
anticipates ordering them by the end of the week and he would like to have the
programs operational by August.
E. Incident Review Board Referrals
None
VI. New Business
A. "Departmental Safety Issues"
None
B. Other
Mr. Magazine reported that Facilities Management is still addressing the pigeon
problem at City Hall. Ms. LeJeune stated that the pigeons are still present on the
windowsills.
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Chairman Balfe reported that the Values Picnic was a great success and was very well
attended. Ms. LeJeune stated that they received very good feedback on the event. If the
picnic is held again next year, it was recommended that it be held during a cooler
month, such as March. Ms. LeJeune reported that over 300 employees attended.
Mr. DeMauro inquired if Mr. Magazine heard anything further regarding reimbursement
of safety shoes for employees and Mr. Magazine stated that he was no longer involved
with this issue. Vice Chair Bebensee also noted that they have the same issue with
sunglasses for the lifeguards and he is waiting to hear how this would be handled.
Mr. Magazine stated that he volunteered to serve on the Labor-Management Committee
and the bargaining team. If any member has a safety issue they would like addressed
that might impact the bargaining agreements, they should let him know.
VII. Announcements
None
VIII. Next Meeting Date: Monday, August 9, 2004 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)
(July 20, 2004)
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