May 1, 2026

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  3. May 1, 2026

MINUTES OF ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY SAFETY COMMITTEE/

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS SECURITY HELD VIA TEAMS

ON FRIDAY, May 1, 2026, STARTING AT 800 A.M.

Chairperson:    Nick Ormasen, Co-Chair, called meeting to order at 0805

Present: Kasarian Dane, Nick Ormasen, Co-Chair, Sam Mace, Stacie Olney-LaPierre, Ceyda Kartal, Alana Belkevich, Mary Charleston, Claire McFarland, Ethan Townsend, Suna Stone, & Marcus Sherburne

Apologies: Stacy Vassar, Bill Ritchie, Amber Jaquith, Secretary, Pat Gagnon, Co-Chair, Tara Tent, Marsha Sawyer, Marijo Hagget, & Alyse Millikan

Approval of the Minutes:  Minutes from April 3rd, 2026 – Mary Charleston made a motion to approve, Claire McFarland Seconded motion, all other members concurred

Guest: none

New Business:     Pesticide Application Plan & Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Presenter: Marcus Sherburne

Summary of Report

  • No pesticide applications were made in the previous year.
  • No applications are planned for the upcoming year unless:
    • Emergency conditions arise
    • Broadleaf weeds exceed acceptable thresholds on game fields
    • Grub infestations occur (primarily softball and football fields)

Application Timing Windows

  • Grub monitoring: June 3–30
  • Emergency applications: Mid‑August
  • Broadleaf weed treatment: Typically, August (after sports camps, before football)

Products Identified

  • Trimec – Broadleaf weed control 
  • Mallet – Insecticide for grubs, applied with fertilizer (not sprayed)

Operational Notes

  • Sprayer use on athletic fields is primarily for liquid organic nitrogen fertilizer, not pesticides.
  • Any pesticide application will be communicated to Pat, Jada, and Suna, and treated areas will be marked for 24 hours.
  • Marcus continues to apply under Jim Hennessy’s pesticide license.

IPM Plan Updates

Due to personnel and vendor changes (including the sale of TTS), the IPM plan requires revision. A review group will include:

  • Marcus Sherburne
  • Mary Jo
  • Bruce
  • Suna Stone
  • Ceyda (Jada) Onaran Kartal

Areas requiring review:

  • Ornamental/tree pesticide licensing
  • Residential/building pest treatments (e.g., wasps/hornets in late summer)
  • Boiler treatment chemicals

Office of Fire Prevention & Control Inspection Update

Presenter: Ceyda (Jada) Onaran Kartal

Inspection Summary

  • Inspections conducted March 30 – April 17
  • Report received April 23
  • Approximately 120 citations, all classified as minimal hazards

Common Issues Identified

  • Fire doors propped open or not latching
  • Electrical panel doors open
  • Microwaves/refrigerators plugged into extension cords

Corrective Actions

·  Half of all issues have already been corrected, with support from Facilities and other departments.

·  Re‑inspection expected after mid‑May, typically four weeks after report issuance.

Old Business:

Tabled:

Closed: Meeting adjourned at 0815

  • Future Meetings: The Safety Committee meetings will continue to be the first Friday of the month starting in October from 8:00-9:00 a.m.: 06/05/26, 09/04/26, 10/02/26, 11/06/26, 12/04/26, 02/05/27, 03/05/27, 04/02/27, 05/7/27, & 06/04/27.