Minutes 01-14-14 MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014, 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
Catherine Cherry, Secretary City Clerk
Art Brode Public Works
Mike Dauta Finance/Warehouse
Gary Ezell Public Works
Alan Karajalien ITS
Wally Majors Recreation and Parks
Deanna Richardson Code /Police
Mike Rumpf Planning and Development
Dwight Saulter Public Works
Pat Sholos Human Resources /Risk Management
Beth Trachtenberg City Manager
Pam Webb Human Resources /Risk Management
Mike Naughton Library
ABSENT:
Ed Herrmann /Mike Landress Fire
Karen Abramson/ Michael Naughton Library
Jeremy Davis /Eric Falstad Golf Course
Bevis Pigott Utilities
I. Call to Order
Chair Bobich called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
II. Roll CaII
Roll was called. A quorum was present.
III. Acceptance of Minutes of 12/10/13 regular meeting
Motion
Mr. Majors moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Webb seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
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IV. Safety Committee Education & Training
A Kids Character Fire Safety Video was viewed. The video explained the safe way to
discard batteries. Even a nine -volt battery can start a fire. This battery has two
terminals and it is not difficult to short the terminal and a fire begins. Many individuals
keep batteries in drawers at home. Electrical tape should be put over the battery
terminals to avoid an item hitting two terminals and sparking. The same hazard can
occur while camping and with single terminal batteries. Home Depot and the Solid
Waste Division in Lantana are approved battery disposal sites. There are also fireproof
storage bags for batteries.
V. Old Business
A. Fire Drills
Chair Bobich explained the Committee will briefly review last year's fire drills at the next
meeting.
B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards
None.
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings
Chair Bobich continues to receive these electronically.
D. Incident Review Board Referrals
There were no referrals to review, but there was a meeting scheduled.
E. Drug Free Policy Statement (HR /RM — Mark Bobich /Pam Webb) — TABLED
10/12/2010
This item was still on the table. The draft was finished. There were a few other items to
be addressed.
F. Safety Manual Review
The Manual is still awaiting signature from the City Manager. There would be
accompanying Administrative Policy Manual changes to conform the two documents.
G. Other
VI. New Business
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A. Departmental Safety Issues
There was brief mention about the lifeguard tower ramps. Mr. Landress, Fire and Life
Safety, sent a reminder about the Automatic Electronic Defibrillator inspection checklist.
Chair Bobich will distribute the email. Batteries for the Debifrillators are available from
the Warehouse. The Warehouse also stocks two types of batteries as the Police
Department have a different defibrillator than the Fire Department.
B. Other
VII. Announcements
A. Other
VIII. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m.
Ms. Webb will determine whether the Committee would meet in the Planning and
Development Conference Room or the City Manager's Conference Room and alert the
members via email.
I. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Rumpf moved to adjourn. Ms. Webb
seconded the motion that unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:22
a. m.
Catherine Cherry
Minutes Specialist
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