Minutes 08-10-09
MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
HELD ON MONDA V, AUGUST 10, 2081, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE FIREIPOLICE
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PRESENT:
Mark Bobich, Chair
Ray Altman, Vice-Chair
Catherine Cherry-Guberman, Secretary
Chris Mitchell
Maibet Rosado
Samantha Powers
Barbara Scott
Grace Wilson (arrived 10:06 a.m.)
Jody Rivers
Bevis Pigott
Safety Administrator
Fire Rescue
City Clerk
Development
Human Resources
ITS/GIS
Police/Code Compliance
Public Works
Recreation & Parks
Utilities
ABSENT:
Pam Welsh/Carisse LeJeune
Rodney VickVJulie Alibrandi
Jeremy Davis/Eric Falstad
Michael NaughtonlKaren Abramson
Chuck MagazinelPam Brown
City Manager
FinancelWarehouse
Golf Course
Library
Risk Management
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
II. Roll Call
Roll call was taken. A quorum was present.
III. Acceptance of Minutes of 07/13/2001 regular meeting
Motion
A motion was made by Ms. Rivers to approve the minutes as written. Ms. Scott
seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
IV. Safety Committee Education and Training Program
There were frequent surges in power at the Civic Center due to FP&L working on the
electric lines in the area. Accordingly, the video planned for the meeting was not
shown.
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V. Old Busines.
A. Fire Drills
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Vice Chair Altman reported there was a fire drill at Intracoastal Park on July 22, 2009.
The drill went very well and Fire & Life Safety staff indicated they had the utmost
confidence in staff there.
Ms. Rivers explained all of the Recreation and Parks centers conducted fire drills.
Paperwork on the drills would be sent to Vice Chair Altman.
B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards
None.
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings
Chair Bobich thanked the members for emailing their departmental inspections and
meetings to him. Members were asked to verify the spreadsheet to ensure their
departments were receiving proper credit.
D. Defensive Driver Course
The course was completed and some individuals already took the course.
E. Incident Review Board Referrals
None.
Ms. Rivers indicated there was an auto accident in Parks that she would check on. It
was noted certain incidents that are cut and dry are not reviewed by the Incident Review
Board. Chair Babich indicated he would look into the matter further.
F. Electrical Flame Resistant Uniforms
This item was deferred. The paperwork was ongoing regarding the matter as it
pertained to the Safety Manual.
G. Safety Manual - 2010 Edition
Chair Bobich indicated he hoped to have the Safety Manual updated by October.
Members were reminded to review the sections assigned to them by Mr. Magazine.
VI. New Business
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A. Departmental Safety Issues
None.
B. Committee Attendance
Mr. Magazine wanted to address this matter, but he was unable to attend the meeting.
Members were reminded if they could not attend the meeting, someone else should
attend as it was important to get the information to the departments.
C. Other
None.
VII. Announcements
The OOPS paperwork regarding Workers Compensation was updated. Anyone
needing copies for their department should let Chair Bobich know. Each year the
information is updated and color-coded. Chair Bobich has been replacing antiquated
information with the new information.
VIII. Next Meeting Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
The meetings would be held at the Civic Center in the future.
IX. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss the meeting properly adjourned at 10:09
a.m.
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