Minutes 07-13-09
MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE FIRE/POLICE
TRAINING ROOM, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Mark Bobich, Chair Safety Administrator
Ray Altman, Vice Chair Fire/Safety
Catherine Cherry-Guberman, Secretary City Clerk
Karen Abramson Library
Tom Balfe Recreation/Parks
Chuck Magazine Risk Management
Samantha Powers ITS/GIS
Mike Rumpf Development
Barbara Scott Police/Code
Maibet Rosado Human Resources
Bevis Pigott Utilities
Scott Wahlin Golf Course
ABSENT:
Pam Welsh/Carisse LeJeune City Manager
Rodney Vicki/Julie Alibrandi Finance/Warehouse
Lanson (Chip) Mierke Public Works
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m.
II. Roll Call
The Recording Secretary called the roll and determined a quorum was present.
III. Acceptance of Minutes of June 9, 2009 regular meeting
Motion
Mr. Magazine moved to approve the minutes as written. The motion was duly seconded
and unanimously passed.
IV. Safety Committee Education and Training Program –
“Incident Reports
PowerPoint Presentation”
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Mr. Magazine reviewed the presentation, which was also distributed to the members via
hard copy. The presentation was a step-by-step guide on how to complete the
Supervisor’s Incident Report and how to conduct the associated investigations. A copy
of the instructions are available in the Office of the City Clerk.
V. Old Business
A. Fire Drills
Mr. Altman advised he emailed the Fire Safety Drill information. The Boynton Beach
Tennis Center and the Children’s Schoolhouse Museum had a fire drill. The Alzheimer
Community Care Center held a drill in June, as did Bethesda Hospital. It was noted the
later two facilities were not City facilities.
B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards
Scott Wahlin from the LINKS Golf Course advised employee Steven Brahlek was
clearing debris after a lightning storm and noticed a branch had snapped off and was
about 80 feet up in an Australian Pine tree. Mr. Brahlek notified his supervisor and
removed the broken limb.
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings
The members were reminded to continue to submit their inspection reports.
D. Defensive Driver Course
Mr. Magazine advised the new course, which was created by the Risk Management
Department, should be available in August. The course was a PowerPoint presentation
which also included videos and photos. They were putting the course through Beta
testing. The course was more involved than the prior class but it was an easier program
to maneuver as computer literacy was not required to take the course. The class was
now required every two years. The Risk Management Department would send out the
notices. The program was also being used by the Safety Council, who was making it
available to other municipalities. It was noted the course was developed as an
alternative to a web-based class which was approximately $25,000. The class was
mandatory for employees who used City vehicles, or used their personnel vehicles for
City business.
E. Incident Review Board Referrals
None. Mr. Magazine explained the Incident Review Board reviews incidents and in the
past, they reviewed incidents that were systemic in nature. Typically, they met if there
was a recurring issue.
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F. Electrical Flame Resistant Uniforms
This item was tabled.
VI. New Business
A Departmental Safety Issues
None.
B. Safety Manual- 2010 Edition
Chair Bobich advised an email would be distributed to the members detailing which
portion of the Safety Manual they would be responsible to update.
Mr. Magazine explained the discussion about OSHA regulations at the State level may
be preempted by a federal initiative pending in Congress that would mandate all
governmental entities have to come under OSHA They are monitoring that on the
federal level to see how that would be handled and if funding would be made available
for any new mandates.
Additionally, the measure would become effective immediately.
C. Other
None.
VII. Announcements
None.
VIII. Next Meeting Date: Monday, August 10,2009, 10:00 a.m.
VIII. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:45
a.m.
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