Minutes

November 16, 2005

Members: Rob Yuodelis, Irene Jerome, Helen Moore; Steffany Long, Vickie Lee, Jeff McDonald; Sue Rayburn; Bob Gilmore; Bill Benson; Stana Landon; Jeff Witten; Jeff Dunbar; Tracy Willie; Steve Wadner

Present:       Rob Yuodelis, Helen Moore, Steve Wadner, Steffany Long, Jeff Dunbar, Bob Gilmore, Gretchen Jolly (for Vickie Lee)

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. 

Approval of October Minutes:  Motion to approve; seconded; passed

801s - None

Non–801s

-A threat of violence was received by a KEOL (student) employee from another student.  Incident was forwarded to Security.

-A faculty member was shocked while working on the McKenzie Theatre system.  The system is very old and many of the wires are taped together.  The problem has been forwarded to the administration for resolution.

Safety Grams – No new safety grams received.

Building Inspections

-Community School of the Arts:  No Exit or Fire Escape signs on the 2nd floor. Gretchen will complete a Service Request to have this corrected.

-Physical Plant: No hazards reported.

-Pierce Library:  East fire door on 2nd floor blocked by table.  Rob will contact Ken Watson to have it removed.

-Loso Hall:  No hazards reported.

-Inlow Hall:  Basement hallway is being used to store surplus equipment.  Helen reported that this is being dealt with.  Also, there is a coffee pot without an auto shut-off in Human Resources.  Helen will contact Carol Kroll to have it replaced with an approved model.

-Badgley Hall:  No hazards reported.

-Ackerman:  No hazards reported.

-Zabel Hall:  No hazards reported.

-Quinn Coliseum:  No hazards reported.

-Hoke:  Light out in a basement mechanical room.  Jeff will make sure it is replaced.

Rob informed the committee about an upcoming web conference, “Emergency Response: Crafting and Implementing a Preparedness Plan” that will be held from 10:00am-noon on December 7.  All safety committee members are encouraged to attend.  Committee agreed that it would be a good idea to invite all interested campus personnel.  Rob and Helen will check on a room and will inform the committee of the location via email.

Rob informed the committee about two upcoming “DEQ Workshop for Artists” sponsored by the SBDC on November 18 at 1:00 and 2:30pm.  Rob will work with the presenter to get more information on various topics, such as cleaning up spills.  Spill kits have been developed for campus, but input from the presenter regarding their effectiveness would be helpful.

There was further discussion on the McKenzie/Schwarz Theater lighting issues.  Professor Kreps met with a group from Loso Hall and identified several rather serious hazards.  He has contacted ETC, a company that can address and correct the hazards.  According the ETC, several phases of repairs and/or updates will be required.

The recently completed self-inspections of the Loso Hall art studio went very well according to Rob and Bob.  Faculty members were very cooperative.    The main issues discovered overall during the tours involved improper storage, labeling and accessibility to MSDS.  Steps are being taken to correct all of these concerns.

Helen distributed copies of the results of the “Let There Be Light” tour, which was conducted at 5:15pm on November 3rd.  There was good representation from most areas of campus with faculty, staff, administration and student participation.  A copy of the results has been forwarded to Marv Wigle.  Gretchen mentioned that the diagonal sidewalk from Loso Hall to Badgley is very dark when she leaves class in the evenings.  Helen will forward this information to Marv as well.

Steve distributed copies of the revised weapons policy that he and Tracy have been working on.  The committee agreed that they had been successful in removing inconsistencies and clarifying the concerns that had been raised.  After some word-smithing a motion was made and approved to forward the document back to the administration for review and approval.

Rob reported that Athletics is still looking for funds to purchase the AED (total cost is approximately $1,500).  Athletics is able to contribute $500 and several other funding options have been investigated (including the local Rotary club) no additional funds have been identified.  Helen will approach the Tech Fee, but she doesn’t think this equipment meets the criteria for Tech Fee funding. 

Meeting adjourned at 2:15pm.  The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00pm in the Alumni Room on December 12.

Minutes submitted by Helen Moore.