Absent: Anne Abbott, Amanda Daul, Sharon Gahnz, Don Grusecki, John Krueger, Ed Miller, Guillermo Penafiel, Dick Stephens, Gerry Zastrow.

Meeting called to order at 10:02 a.m.

Lineberger announced that future meeting times would be kept as an open agenda item. Ramsay stated that he would report on student practicum projects. Lineberger distributed copies of the minutes from the September 1999 quarterly meeting. Orr motioned to approve the minutes, Kubisiak seconded. Minutes were approved unanimously. A discussion followed regarding what topics should be covered for the year as an "action committee". Ramsay asked the committee to acknowledge that by-laws will have to be changed if we don’t appoint sub-committees. Betinis asked the committee to review by-laws in the fall.

Emergency Notification and Response: Morrison and Marksteiner reviewed what has been done thus far. (See minutes from past meetings). Larry Beck is working on obtaining weather radios for all the residence halls. Ramsay asked to hold a severe weather drill in the third week of April, like the one done the past. He suggested a systematic advertising campaign promoting the awareness and the drill, a post hoc survey and to recruit students and faculty to be observers in campus buildings. Betinis supported the need for awareness the week of the drill. Heywood suggested campus notification for the drill come from a single source. A discussion followed. Lineberger agreed to contact Information Technology regarding their procedure from last year. Burling agreed to be the main transmission office. Diemer asked that a sub-committee work on this project. Diemer will then take the report from the sub-committee to the University Affairs committee so that it will be well communicated. Those serving on the sub-committee are: Marksteiner, Zsido, Ramsay, Burling, Morrison, Lineberger, Heywood and a student (who has not yet been appointed).

Evacuation and Crowd Control: Heywood strongly suggested the need for crowd controls because people tend to congregate at entrances and exits during severe weather drills. He also stated those in charge of control should have adequate training. The emergency notification and response sub-committee agreed to review this issue.

Sidewalk and Crossing Safety: Diemer reported there was a campus plan to put a skyway across Fourth Avenue. He said that the Stevens Point Police Department did studies of the area and concluded that it was not necessary to install signal lights at the corner of 4^th and Isadore. The crosswalk was widened on Fourth Avenue and signs were posted. Lineberger stated he would hold a discussion with the student government. Heywood noted two concerns; J-walking by pedestrians and the speed in which the cars travel through that area. Heywood asked if it would be possible to install rumble bars on the end of each crosswalk to encourage people to slow down. Lineberger agreed to talk to Carl Rasmussen about the possibility of doing this. The emergency notification and response sub-committee will also work on this issue.

Smoking Signage: The smoking signs are not done yet. Marksteiner will talk to Larry Beck about when they will be completed. Marksteiner will then forward the information on to MacKay to attach to the minutes.

Skateboard and Bike Policy: Orr, the committee member appointed to lead this project, reported that the skateboard and bike policy has been brought to the Faculty Senate and has been approved, they are now waiting for the Chancellor to sign it. Orr suggested we communicate with the campus community by posting the policy on Message of the Day, in The Pointer and in the local newspapers at the start of the fall and spring semesters. The only signs posted around campus are those placed in areas where there were problems in the past.

Fire Drills: Lineberger opened up discussion regarding fire drills on campus. Burling stated that academic fire drills will be held in the Spring and residence halls are done at the beginning of each semester to meet code requirements. Burling suggested that academic fire drills and the monthly required alarm tests in academic and administrative buildings be done by Physical Plant because his officers are not electricians. Zsido added that Symplex does a safety check on each horn once a year. Ramsay asked that the EHS Committee encourage UWSP staff to be more active in the implementation of a drill and to observe and assist people during the drill.

AREA REPORTS

LOSS CONTROL: Orr handed out the first quarter FY00, Worker’s Compensation Claim and Incident Report. The reports show the same incidents as in the past. (See handouts). She reported the DOA had just installed a better tracking system for worker’s compensation claims. UWSP falls in the middle group compared to other campuses regarding claims. Orr also reported that she had the best turnout she has ever had for the campus Safety Walk. Many students participated. A few lights were out and there was one dark area to address, but overall the campus was very well lit. Diemer added a couple of code blue phones were not working.

Ramsay commended Burling regarding the article on our safe campus in the local newspaper. Diemer will send a memo to the campus encouraging everyone to take responsibility to report unsafe situations when they see them. He also stated that supervisors would have to follow up with training sessions on safety issues.

EHS: Morrison and Marksteiner reported on Asbestos management and training concerns on campus. Training software is available, the buildings have been surveyed and samples have been taken. The asbestos abatement company will review the data. The cost is $42,000. The completion of the project will provide a more complete means of identifying Asbestos locations.

COMMUNITY HEALTH: Betinis reported that the American College Health Association does now recommend the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine to those who live in a dorm. There were quite a few requests from parents and students for the vaccine. Over 800 Flu shots were given at Student Health Services this year.

Closing Discussion: Lineberger asked that the Executive Committee meet after Christmas. He would like to put together a working Ad Hoc committee. The next EHS Committee meeting will be scheduled some time in late January. The EHS committee agreed as a group to meet more frequently, but for a shorter duration. Lineberger will contact everyone for preferred dates. Betinis motioned to adjourn, Ramsay seconded.