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Minutes 02-09-09 MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE FIRE/POLICE TRAINING ROOM, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Mark Bobich, Chair Ray Altman, Vice Chair Catherine Cherry, Secretary Chuck Magazine Chip Mierke Michael Naughton Bevis Pigott Jody Rivers Maibet Rosado B::lrbar~ Scott Cathy McDeavitt Pam Welsh Safety Administrator Fire Rescue City Clerk Risk Management Public Works Library Utilities Recreation and Parks Human Resources Police/Code ITS/GIS City Manager ABSENT: Eric Falstad/Jeremy Davis Mike Rumpf/Chris Mitchell Rodney Vicki/Julie Alibrandi Barbara Scott/Lt. Katz Golf Course Development FinancelWarehouse Police/Code Compliance I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 10:01 a.m. II. Roll Call The Recording Secretary called the roll and a quorum was present. III. Acceptance of Minutes of 02/09/2009 regular meeting Motion Vice Chair Altman moved to accept the minutes as presented. Mr. Naughton seconded the motion that unanimously passed. IV. Safety Committee Education and Training Program 1 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Boynton Beach, Florida February 9, 2009 IV. Safety Committee Education and Training Program – Safety Video A Safety Video entitled Marks Have Meaning was viewed. The video explained the importance of understanding the meaning of marks when performing excavation work. Colors represent different facilities. Permanent markers are placed by Utilities. Temporary markers, such as flags, are placed by “locators”. There are also marks for subaqueous utilities. The marks define horizontal routes, not depth. Always call, Sunshine State One-Call of Florida at 1-800-432-4770 before excavating at least two full business days in advance, or 10 business days for underwater work. Plans for underground routes do not always match up, so it is important to be specific about the location of the excavation site when calling in for excavation. A nationwide program could also be used by dialing “811”. The video was not only an employee safety program, it involved the safety of the general public. Even homeowners working in the yard should call the number. Chair Bobich indicated, depending on the circumstances, it could be a felony to remove flags placed by locators. The Utilities Department has a wallet card with the different kinds of information on the topic. Sunshine State One-Call of Florida will arrange to have members come to the worksite and have a meeting if requested. V. Old Business A. Fire Drills Vice Chair Altman announced fire drills were held at the Municipal Tennis Center, Intracoastal Park, the Hester Center, Denison Pool, twice at the Sims Center, and a pre- fire planning drill took place with the Ocean Lifeguards. Jim MacIntyre, Fire Protection Engineer, was working on a PowerPoint presentation for supervisors to conduct their own fire drills. Chair Bobich will contact him for additional information and he suggested individuals needing fire drill training should contact Mr. MacIntyre as well. B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards None. C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings Chair Bobich reported he received several updates of items that were not credited on the shared drive. He requested members review the Safety Inspections on the shared drive to ensure each department inspection was accurately reflected. 2 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Boynton Beach, Florida February 9, 2009 D. Defensive Driver Course Several special classes were held. If anyone needed a separate class scheduled, the Risk Management Department could accommodate the request. E. Incident Review Board Referrals None. F. Other VI. New Business A. Departmental Safety Issues None. B. Other Chair Bobich requested the members advise him of ideas for training for the various departments. The information could be presented at the Safety Committee meetings or in the department. VII. Announcements Some of the City departments had Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs) that were distributed during the hurricanes. Vice Chair Altman advised the ones his department had were expired and he disposed of them; however, Chair Bobich noted they some were set to expire in 2010. To err on the side of caution, the City would donate them after they checked the expiration date. Chair Bobich would check with the warehouse regarding the matter. Most of the meals ready-to-eat included a chemical pack heater. Vice Chair Altman had the MREs disassembled and the heaters removed and submerged in water, to avert a possible fire risk when they were disposed of. It was also announced the Denison Pool recently installed a new pool drain. There had been new regulations put in effect, and the pool was the first in the county to meet the requirements. The meeting room temperature was discussed; as in the past, the room temperature was very cold. It was noted the temperature was adjusted and the members were much more comfortable. 3 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Boynton Beach, Florida February 9, 2009 VIII. Next Meeting Date: Monday, March 9, 2009, 10:00 a.m. IX. Adjournment Motion Mr. Naughton moved to adjourn. Chair Bobich seconded the motion that unanimously passed. The meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m. I, 11 0 . ~~/V\..LJJA.1A.Jdj--- Catherine Cherry (f Recording Secretary 021209 4