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Minutes 01-08-13 MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M., CONFERENCE ROOM B, IN CITY HALL 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FL PRESENT: Mark Bobich, Chair Safety Administrator Mike Landress, Vice Chair Fire Rescue Catherine Cherry, Secretary City Clerk Mike Dauta Warehouse Chuck Magazine Risk Management Wally Majors Recreation and Parks Mike Naughton (Arrived 9:02 a.m.) Library Bevis Pigott Utilities Mike Rumpf (Arrived 9:'2 a.m.) Planning and Development Barbara Scott Police Pat Sholos Human Resources Robert Sweeney ITS ABSENT: Farah Persaud /Carisse LeJeune City Manager Jeremy Davis /Eric Falstad Golf Course Art Brode /Dwight Saulter Public Works I. Call to Order Chair Bobich called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. II. Roll Call The recording secretary called the roll. A quorum was present. Ill. Acceptance of Minutes of 12/11/2012 regular meeting There was one change to the minutes. Item III should read approval of the November meeting minutes, not August meeting minutes. Motion Mr. Magazine moved to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Majors seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 1 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Boynton Beach, FL January 8, 2013 IV. Safety Committee Education & Training — tbd Chair Bobich distributed handouts from the Safety Council and requested the Coordinators take them back to their respective departments for review. Anyone wanting to obtain an electronic copy should contact Risk Management and they would be forwarded. V. Old Business A. Fire Drills A fire alarm sounded in the West Wing on December 27th, due to dust from a shop vacuum in Planning and Development that was used regarding a small wall opening. Personnel called Dispatch right away to avoid a full response. The Fire Department did send a representative to confirm the circumstances. It was noted only the Fire Department and Facilities Management can reset the alarm. B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards None. Mr. Magazine commented in the past, employees receiving the award were invited to and recognized at the City Commission meetings. The forms are available on the Shared Drive and can be received electronically if requested. (Mr. Majors left the meeting at 9 :07 a.m.) C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings Chair Bobich advised he receives these reports electronically. He also noted at the last meeting he requested receiving an updated list of departmental meeting dates and times. (Mr. Majors returned to the meeting at 9 :07 a.m.) D. Incident Review Board Referrals None. E. Drug Free Policy Statement (HR— Pat Sholos) — TABLED 10/12/2010 Mr. Magazine had not received anything and would follow up. Chair Bobich would also follow up with the State and anticipated receiving information soon. F. Other None. VI. New Business 2 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Boynton Beach, FL January 8, 2013 A. Safety Manual Preliminary Review Chair Bobich announced some revisions were already received. Members were requested to submit their changes prior to the next meeting. He anticipated the February meeting would be a longer meeting as final revisions to the Manual would be made and then voted on. Mr. Majors had questions about part -time employees versus full -time employees. Mr. Magazine explained for the purposes of safety, they are the same as a full -time employee as all workers must adhere to the Safety Manual. Questions also arose regarding volunteers. It was noted if a volunteer is registered with the City and screened by Human Resources, in some instances, they are treated the same as an employee. Mr. Magazine invited anyone with further questions to contact him. Mr. Pigott also inquired about the life of hard hats. Mr. Dauta responded they are available from the Warehouse and are continuously ordered as needed. B. Departmental Safety Issues None. C. Other Mr. Landress announced Ray Altman retired and Rick Lee, the new Fire Marshall would be on the Committee. It was hoped he would be able to attend the next meeting. VII. Announcements Mr. Landress requested the members inspect the Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) and use the forms. The AEDs are required to be inspected monthly and the Warehouse has batteries available. A. Other VIII. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 9:00 a.m. IX. Adjournment Motion There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was properly adjourned at 9:17 a.m. � �' 3 V Catherine Cherry Recording Secretary 010812 3