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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 Waterfront Development Board Minutes� �gVE�pA MINUTES WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT BOARD Friday, September 15, 1989, 12:00 Noon Planning Division Conference Room Present: Mark H. Canady Charles A. Janssen Patrick M. McPharlin James L. Winckler Absent: Paul E. Nieratko II Guest: Paul Howland Edward J. Kerr Kenneth P. Tableman R. Eric Reickel, Director, Parks & Recreation Department Staff Jim Ruff Louise Christian Chairman Canady called the meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. Mr. Nieratko had requested an excused absence (out of town). Jim submitted additions to the agenda: Willow -Pine Street Master Plan study informational meeting September 27, 1989. One aspect of the study will concern riverfront access, extension of the River Trail, cultural activities along the riverfront,-etc. Regarding the Riverfront Develop- ment Study, a Waterfront Development Board member should be on the Consultant Selection Committee. Members interested in serving on the committee should contact either Mr. Foulds or Jim. With those additions, the agenda was approved; motion McPharlin, second Janssen; motion carried; unanimous. The minutes of the meeting of August 25 were approved; motion Howland, second Janssen; motion carried; unanimous. Old Business: Tabled Item: Project Subcommittee Proposal. Mr. Tableman deferred to Mr. Reickel. New Business: Job Description of Riverkeeper. Jim said there is as yet no job description; the idea is still in the conceptual stage. Jim introduced Mr. Reickel, Director of the Parks and Recreation Depart- ment. Mr. Reickel said his goal is to reach organizations and boards to bring together quality of life and Parks and Recreation issues in a single concerted thrust for the City. The Parks Department is in the process of updating the 5 -year Master Plan. The Waterfront Development Board will be asked to participate in the process. Regarding a Waterfront Development Board project, Mr. Reickel suggested that Mr. Tableman meet with Pete Stoughton of the Parks and Recreation Department to look at some options for a Board project. Mr. Reickel will mention at the September 20 Parks Board meeting that the Waterfront Development Board would like to meet jointly with the Parks Board. Mr. Reickel expressed his thanks for the Wat.arfront Development Board's support, and for the invitation to meet with the Board. Jim thanked Mr. Rickel for his attendance. There being no more business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 12:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted James A. Ruff Waterfront Development Planner JAR:LC b 0 w 41 0 a 0 a� D rn v 00 q rn 4J 0 Lf) �4 r-� LH a� +1 4ja 3 ul CITY OF LANSING MINUTES OF MANAGEMENT SAFETY COMMITMD. LANSING September 20, 1989 C► i "Ll vLERK Present: Al Albert Phillip Dorland Linda Droste Leon Hilton Sheila Ide Ronald Middaugh Larry Pung David Purvis Douglas Rubley Richard Ryals Raymond Severy BY: Teamster, pfeat ytig a�0 Park Dep tt��1l a_7 Personnel, Safety & Training UAW Representative Personnel, Safety & Training Police Department Fire Department Administrative Services Finance/Budget Central Garage Public Service Motion to approve the minutes from the August 16, 1989 meeting was made by Ronald Middaugh and seconded by Richard Ryals. It was requested that a note be made to the minutes that the sump pump that was under repair and left unattended and unmarked was under water at the time. GENERAL SAFETY REVIEW Injuries for September 1989 - Step ladder foot sunk into the ground causing employee to fall off ladder injuring back. Always check ground before setting up ladder. A film on ladder safety is available thru the Safety office if anyone desires to use it for training. A firefighter developed a rash after working with foam during a training exercise. Question was raised as to whether it was definitely determined that the foam was the cause since, according to Larry Pung, a new type foam was not being used. Investigation of the incident where a four wheeled John Deer motorized cart with flotation tires overturned causing the employee to jump clear, showed that the cart hit a washout and that factor combined with the employees weight caused enough momentum to tip the cart. It was again stressed that where heavy or awkward loads are concerned, two people should do the lifting. (back injury) Two employees have slipped and/or fallen in ponds or moats at the zoo resulting in lost time injuries. It was suggested that consideration should be given to the footwear being worn and that non -slip strips could be used in these areas. One of the tree trimming crews was cleaning/filling a stump hole and operating a boom beneath electrical wires. The bell drop snagged the wires and pulled the electrical conduit out of the anchors. This could have been an energized situa- tion. By MIOSHA standards equipment should have a 10' clearance from all overhead lines or .power should be shut off. MOTE: The supervisors recommended action section on the accident report is meant £or supervisors to comment on chanes that need to be made to correct similar sit- e*,uations in the future. If necessary, Sheila will be available to help supervisors think thru the incident to make recommendations. It is also important that a clear explanation of accidents be given in order to determine what actually occurred. The back of the report can be used if necessary. �} - ,, ;I w +' •S i v � �. �r nagement Safety Committee Minutes September 20, 1989 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Sub -committee is still working on the eyeglass program, in the meantime, the frame selection from NuVision has been expanded. Sheila is writing a policy on safety glaoses - Wearing of and obtaining. A landscape architect has looked at the Police firing range and suggested that the concrete be taken out, the berms rebuilt and drainage provided. However, an engineer is still needed to redesign the range and put the recommendations into effect. Ray Feldpausch and Sheila Ide looked at and participated in a six hour defensive driving program. It specializes in training the experienced driver. Sheila suggested that more specialized training might be needed for emergency tactical driving. The cost was $30.00 per person. A third party administrator for workers compensation and medical provider is in the contract stages. Sheila asked for feedback on the respirator policy distributed at last months meeting. The committee asked that if she desires feedback that a deadline be set so that it doesn't get put on the back burner on everyones agenda or assume no feedback means agreement. The policy may have to be more specific for the Fire Department rather than the generic policy developed. NEW BUSINESS Referring back to the defensive driving program, the question was raised as to what effect such a program would have on insurance rates. Doug Rubley indicated that our insurance rate is based on ,experience instead of a manual rating. Auto Owners says that if there are positive results due to defensive driving the City would pay less down the road but no immediate effect would be seen on the premium. It was decided that if a program was established it would have to be conducted in an experimental mode so that the advantages and impact of the program could be shown to council in order to continue funding. Dave Purvis and Doug Rubley will form a sub -committee to look into how this could be accomplished. Dave Purvis reported that the RFP for consultants to draw up specifications for asbestos abatement in all facilities is in progress. Two underground tanks have been removed at Wastewater with no contamination problems. The Central Garage tanks can't be removed and will be filled. A sixteen hour asbestos training program for in-house employess in Admn. Serv. has been completed. This is for glove bag removal only. MIOSHA Reporter (copy given to committee) indicates that fines will be raised for employers who habitually violate safety standards under MIOSHA. All fatality cases where there is evidence of willful violation will be scrutinized for referral for criminal prosecution. Vehicle safety standards may also be developed. Meeting adjourned 3:30•p.m. Present: Absent: CITY OF LANSING MINUTES OF MANAGEMENT SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING August 16, 1989 Al Albert Phillip Dorland Leon Hilton Sheila Ide Ronald Middaugh David Purvis Richard Ryals Linda Droste Lawrence Pung Raymond Severy P Teamster Representative Park Department U.A.W. Representative Personnel, Safety & Training Police Department Administrative Services Central Garage Personnel, Safety & Training Fire Department Public Service Motion to approve the minutes from the July 19, 1989 meeting was made by Phil Dorland and seconded by A1.Albert. Passed. GENERAL SAFETY REVIEW Injuries for July 1989 - When possible,. get help lifting heavy items or find an alternate method to move the object. (back injury) There were five reported cases of poison ivy. If large areas of poison ivy are found notify the Park Department for spraying. The necessity for wearing proper protective equipment was brought out in three injuries. A firefighter suffered a puncture wound/laceration to his arm while doing debris clean-up inside a building because he was not wearing his fire jacket. Two cases of objects in eyes (chlorine & bugs) where eye protection was not being worn. A directive to wear.safety glasses at all times needs to be enforced by supervisors. A suggestion was made that signs be posted altering employees as to the proper safety equipment required while performing certain job functions. Examine procedure for removing and lifting manhole covers. (hernia) Employees should not climb on equipment unless it is required in their job. (back injury from fall) Post areas where there are hidden dangers. A sump pump that was under repair was left unattended with the grating removed and another employee stepped in the open hole. (lost time knee injury) Suggestions made regarding the backing of packers: a. mount camera on rear of truck b. do a computerized map out of route directions to eliminate unnecessary backing C. change location of radar so that it isn't covered by trash OLD BUSINESS Expansion of frame selection for safety glasses is being explored by a sub- committee. Finance is willing to pay extra for frames if it means employees will wear safety glasses. OLD BUSINESS (cont'd) Safety issues at the Police Department firing range are more complex than anticipated. Administrative Services indicated that an engineer may need to be - called in regarding design and to solve the drainage problem. The defensive driving class is set for August 22, 1989 and Sheila requested that a representative from each department be there to evaluate the content of the program for presentation to their employees. NEW BUSINESS Safety Rule Book needs to be completely revised. Input from all department will be needed so that areas specific to them alone can be addressed. It was suggested that the S.O.P.'s from Police Department may be a guide for format. Sheila asked for input on topics that should be addressed for new employee safety orientation. A respirator protection program, in it's draft form, was presented to committee.for review and comment. Administrative Service employees will be participating in a 16 hour training course in the handling of asbestos in small quantities. Two firms have been contracted for underground tank removal. Commercial Driving License law going into effect January 1, 1990. Everyone has to take a knowledge test and road testing. However, road testing may be grandfathered for those currently possessing a Class I or II license. Meeting adjourned 3:20 p.m. cz aG) In t1i H 3 tij m �3